Modifying one of the u.2 slots is not feasible, the backplanes are in pairs
If you add the kit on the back, you gain 4 slots... is practical if you foretell to need to add more storage in the future.
If you, instead, really need just one extra hdd ( even long term ), and if the front 5.25" bay is not being used, you could buy a 3rd party 5.25" to 3.5" adapter and put there the hdd ( internal cabling would be on you to arrange )
Thank you so much. You are pro. Someone who says that he is my virtual assistant said that I should update my bios. lol, there are a lot of ignorant assistant that they mislead.
I understand that I should buy a HDD box to add new HDD to the slot in other-side. Or I should replace with m2 ssd in slot 2 with the HDD. Is there any reference for that information so I can accept a solution?
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February 4th, 2021 11:00
Modifying one of the u.2 slots is not feasible, the backplanes are in pairs
If you add the kit on the back, you gain 4 slots... is practical if you foretell to need to add more storage in the future.
If you, instead, really need just one extra hdd ( even long term ), and if the front 5.25" bay is not being used, you could buy a 3rd party 5.25" to 3.5" adapter and put there the hdd ( internal cabling would be on you to arrange )
mazzinia_
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February 4th, 2021 07:00
Examples of the kit to add the rear bays
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/New-Dell-Precision-T7920-Rear-FlexBay-HDD-Cage-Backplane-Kit-w-4-x-Tray-Cables/264468934124?hash=item3d9393adec:g:qY0AAOSwAWNcizJm
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/New-Dell-Precision-T7920-3-5-Rear-FlexBay-HDD-Cage-Backplane-4x-Trays-Cables-US/373397141122?hash=item56f0343682:g:rAQAAOSwoP1elQeH
mazzinia_
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February 4th, 2021 07:00
If slot 2 has a nvme ssd inside, means slot 1 + 2 were converted to nvme/U.2 usage.
Slot 1 can accept either another nvme (using an adapter to install it) or an U.2 ssd.
Slot 3 and 4 are Sata and can accept any sata drive
2nd question :
On the back of the unit you can install 4 more flexbay slots, it requires a kit
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February 4th, 2021 09:00
Thank you so much. You are pro. Someone who says that he is my virtual assistant said that I should update my bios. lol, there are a lot of ignorant assistant that they mislead.
I understand that I should buy a HDD box to add new HDD to the slot in other-side. Or I should replace with m2 ssd in slot 2 with the HDD. Is there any reference for that information so I can accept a solution?