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sata drive rack
User MaNUaL
MODEL 474344
MAN-474344-UM-0707-02
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Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN® SATA Drive Rack, Model 474344. This user manual tells
you what need to have and do in order to easily install and enjoy the benefits of this product.
Package coNteNts
• SATA Drive Rack, Model 474344
• 3 SATA data cables and 3 power cables
• 8 screws
• User manual
systeM reqUireMeNts
• 3 internal SATA data connections
• 3 Molex 4-pin 12 V power connections
• Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Server 2003; or MAC OS version 9.0 or above
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Parts
Front Panel
1 - Power LED
2 - Activity LED
3 - Latches for
front-panel
door
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Rear Panel
1 - LED indicator for fan and HDD
reading/writing (4-pin)
2 - SATA power connections (15-pin)
3 - SATA data connections (7-pin)
HDD 1
1
HDD 2
HDD 3
HDD 1
HDD 2
HDD 3
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2
Pull on the latch to unload
the hard drive.
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iNstaLLatioN
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1. Remove the covers
from two available
adjacent drive bays.
2. Insert the drive rack;
align the screw holes.
3. Secure the rack with
the screws (below left).
4. Connect the SATA
power cable to the
back of the HDD (15P)
and the PC power
cable (4P); connect the
SATA data cable
to the back of the
HDD (7P) and the
motherboard SATA
port (7P); connect
the small access
SATA data cable
to the back of the
HDD (4P – 4P; e.g.,
HDD1 – HDD1).
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iNsertiNg the hard drive
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1. Pull the latch to open the front
door.
2. Insert the hard
drive in the drive
rack, label (printed)
side up.
CAUTION: The
front panel door
will not close
firmly if the hard
drive is inserted
backwards. Damage can occur if the door is forced closed.
3. Press the
door shut
(pushing
the hard
disk drive
into the
drive rack)
until it locks
in place.
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ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS:
1. Install the SATA port startup software prior
to using the device.
2. If the inserted hard drive has application
software, always switch the computer off
before inserting/ejecting the hard drive.
3. The hard drive is a precision device: Handle
with care. Read the manual prior use.
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reMoviNg the hard drive
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1. Open the door of the
drive rack.
CAUTION: Do not eject
the hard drive while it is
running, as damage to
the drive or data loss
could result.
2. Remove the hard drive
from the drive rack, being
careful that the bottom of
the hard drive does not
touch the metal housing inside the SATA drive rack.
CAUTION: The hard drive can heat up to as much as 50˚C (122˚F);
though not hot enough to burn, the hard drive should still be held
only on its edges. Avoid contact with the printed circuit board.
3. Close the front panel door.
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ADDITIONAL CAUTIONS:
1. Don’t place foreign objects inside
the drive rack.
2. Always keep the front panel door
closed to prevent damage and
dust accumulation.
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sPecificatioNs
General
• Supports data transfer speeds up to 3 Gbps
• Drive rack connector tested for up to 10,000 insertion/ejection cycles
• 2 40 x 40 mm cooling fans
• LED power and activity indicators (each drive)
• 194 x 146 x 85 mm (7.6 x 5.75 x 3.4 in.); 1.05 kg (37 oz.)
Internal Connections
• 3 SATA power, 15-pin
• 3 SATA L-type data, 7-pin
External Connections
• 3 SATA power, 15-pin
• 3 SATA L-type data, 7-pin
• 3 HDD LEDs & fans, 4-pin
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MANHATTAN® offers a complete line
of PC Components, Peripherals, Cables and Accessories.
Ask your local computer dealer for more information
or visit us online at
www.manhattan-products.com
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