Install Your Disk

Unlock the device

1. Remove the the front panel
   Begin by carefully detaching the front panel of the ZimaCube chassis to access the internal components.

   Tips

   The front panel is attached with magnets. To remove it, simply press the corners to lift it up.

2. press the button to unlock the handle
   Locate and press the yellow button situated on the hard drive bay. This will release the locking mechanism of the hard drive tray.

3. pull out the tray
   Once the hard drive tray handle pops out, gently pull it to slowly slide the hard drive tray out of the bay.

Install SATA Disk

Install 3.5 hard disk

1. Prepare the Hard Drive Tray:

• Remove the hard drive tray and prepare.

2. Insert the 3.5-inch Hard Drive:

• Place the 3.5-inch hard drive into the tray, aligning the screw holes on the sides of the hard drive with those on the tray.

3. Secure the Hard Drive:

• Use the provided 6-32 screws to secure the hard drive in place. It is recommended to use the screws that come with your ZimaCube for a proper fit.
• Ensure the screws are tightened so that the surface is flush and even.

Install 2.5 Hard Disk

1. Prepare the Hard Drive Tray:

• Remove the hard drive tray and prepare.

2. Insert the 3.5-inch hard drive:

• Place the 3.5-inch hard drive into the tray, aligning the screw holes on the sides of the hard drive with those on the tray.

3. Secure the Hard Drive:

• Use the provided M3 screws to secure the hard drive in place. It is recommended to use the screws that come with your ZimaCube for a proper fit.
• Ensure the screws are tightened so that the surface is flush and even.

Install M.2 Disk

How to install an M.2 drive

1. Prepare the 7th Bay:
   Remove the 7th Bay and prepare.
2. Insert the M.2 SSD:

• Align the M.2 interface and gently slide the M.2 SSD into the slot at a 30 to 45 degree angle, then push it down flat.
• （You’ll know it’s in correctly when it clicks into place. Don’t force it; if it doesn’t go in easily, ensure to recheck and adjust the alignment accordingly.）

3. Secure the M.2 SSD:

• Use the appropriate screw to secure the SSD in place.

Compatibility List

Compatible	Brand	Level	Type	Serial	No	Capacity	Note
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD2002FFSX	2T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD4005FFBX	4T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD6005FFBX	6T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD8005FFBX	8T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD102KFBX	10T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD121KFBX	12T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD142KFGX	14T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD161KFGX	16T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD181KFGX	18T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD201KFGX	20T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD221KFGX	22T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red(®)Pro	WD240KFGX	24T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD20EFZX	2T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD30EFZX	3T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD40EFPX	4T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD60EFPX	6T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD80EFPX	8T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD101EFBX	10T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD120EFBX	12T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus	WD140EFGX	14T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	HDD	Red Plus
Yes	Western Digital	Enterprise	HDD	Purple		4T
Yes	SEAGATE	Enterprise	HDD	EXOS	X20	20T
NO	SEAGATE	NAS	HDD	Ironwolf Pro		14T
Yes	Western Digital	Gaming	SSD	Black	SN770	1T
No	WD (HGST)	Enterprise	HDD	Ultrastar	0f27610	8T	Need to shield pin3
NO	SEAGATE	NAS	HDD	Ironwolf Pro		4T
NO	SEAGATE	NAS	HDD	Ironwolf		4T
Yes	WD (HGST)	Enterprise	SSD		SN200	3.8TB	Need to shield pin3
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	SSD	Red	WDS250G1R0C	250G
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	SSD	Red	WDS500G1R0C	500G
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	SSD	Red	WDS100T1R0C	1T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	SSD	Red	WDS200T1R0C	2T
Yes	Western Digital	NAS	SSD	Red	WDS400T1R0C	4T

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