Addonics Technologies 3-TO-5 SA DISK ARRAY AE5RCS35NSA User Manual
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T E C H N O L O G I E S
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(AE5RCS35NSA, AE5RCS35NSAW)
User’s Guide
Version 1.0

FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following suggestions.
∙Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
∙Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver
∙Connect the equipment to a different power outlet other than the one where receiver is connected
∙Consult a certified television or radio technician
LIMITED WARRANTY
Addonics guarantees that every product is free from physical defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period specified for each product when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section in the user guide. Unauthorized tampering of the product or using it outside the scope of the product specifications will result in voiding the warranty. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Addonics Technical Support to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. Customers are responsible for paying the shipping and handling of the products to Addonics warranty service location.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ADDONICS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Addonics makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statuary, with respect to its products or the contents or use of the user guide and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Addonics reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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Contents
FCC Warning ................................................................................... | 1 |
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ | 1 |
Contents............................................................................................ | 2 |
Chapter 1 General Information ......................................................... | 3 |
Features............................................................................ | 3 |
Chapter 2 Disk Array Parts & Functions ........................................... | 4 |
Chapter 3 Caddy Drive Drawer Install .............................................. | 8 |
Chapter 4 Product Application .......................................................... | 9 |
Technical Support & Contact Information................................ | …10 |
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Chapter 1
General Information
The Addonics
Features
∙Disk Array 5SA - for installing 5 SATA hard drives into three 5 1/4" drive bay stack
∙Can be used as an external RAID system using optional external power adapters(See power supply requirement below)
∙High throughput up to 150 MB/sec with SATA and 300 MB/sec with SATA II
∙Full Serial ATA 1.0 and 2.0 compliant
∙Aluminum frame and drive drawer
∙Choice of black color bezel or ivory color bezel
∙Innovative lock and handle for each drive drawer
∙Drive drawer can be interchanged with the ABS plastic version of the Drive Cartridge System SA35.
∙Use as an external RAID system (require optional external power adapter)
∙Hot swap (1) support
∙Point to point connection, no cabling needed to install the hard drive into the drive drawer
∙SATA 15 pin and standard 4 pin PC power connector
∙Power switch/LED indicator and over temperature buzzer alarm
∙Fan switch/LED indicator and failure buzzer alarm
∙Power switch/LED for each hard drive
∙Drive can be removed and used as an external Serial hard drive on other computers with an optional Serial ATA power adapter.
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Chapter 2 Disk Array Parts and Functions
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D7 – D11: Power and HDD access LED
LED light is GREEN when power is ON. LED light is blinking and its color is ORANGE indicating HDD access.
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POWER SWITCH
Each individual hard drive on the disk array has its own power switch.
TURNING ON a Hard Drive
To turn on a hard drive, using a pointed object insert it on the circular slot (D1 – D5) located on top of the power logo and push it. The power and HDD access LED (D7 – D11) would light up (green color).
TURNING OFF a Hard Drive
To turn off a hard drive, using a pointed object insert it on the circular slot (D1 – D5) located on top of the power logo and push it. The power and HDD access LED (D7 – D11) goes off.
D12: | Overheating LED | |
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D13: | Fan Sensor LED | |
| LED light is Green when it is working. When the fan fails, LED | |
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D14: | Safety Lock | |
| The safety lock safeguards the hard disk in the correct position and | |
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Rear View
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Power 2
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Note: One
POWER2:
Note: The top
If your power is not from SATA 15pin connector, then, use the 4pin power connector, the 4pin power will automatically be convert to SATA power.
J5: | FAN RPM HIGH (3600 rpm) & LOW (2800 rpm) Options |
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lJP1: | Temperature setting jumper |
lJP2 & J4: | Extension function jumper |
FLR: | Fan failure detection (red) |
FL+: | Fan failure detection (+) |
FLG: | Fan failure detection (green) |
RST: | Reset Switch for buzzer alarm and Overheating LED |
TLR: | Temperature detection (red) |
5V+: | 5V Power |
TLG: | Temperature detection (green) |
GND: | Grounded |
PL1- •
HL1- •
VCC1- •
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Chapter 3 Caddy Drive Drawer Install
Using the screws provided, secure the hard drive to the drive drawer.
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Chapter 4 Product Application
5SA Disk Array Mounted on a Storage Tower
5SA Disk Array as a Standalone
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