Specifications

Drive Positions
Figure 7-13 Drive Positions
Table 7-2 Drive Positions
1 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay
2 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drives (media card reader shown)
3 5.25-inch drive bay for optional drives (optical drive shown)
NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive
configuration shown above.
To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.
Installing and Removing Drives
NOTE: HP Compaq Pro 6300 models do not support RAID.
When installing drives, follow these guidelines:
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The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA
connector on the system board labeled SATA0. If you are adding a second hard drive, connect it
to the white connector on the system board labeled SATA1.
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Connect a SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2.
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Connect an optional eSATA adapter cable to the black SATA connector on the system board
labeled ESATA.
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Connect a media card reader USB cable to the USB connector on the system board labeled
MEDIA.
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The power cable for the SATA drives is a three-headed cable that is plugged into the system board
with the first connector routed to the rear of the hard drive, the second connector routed to the rear
of the 3.5” drive, and the third connector routed to the rear of the 5.25” optical drive.
112 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis