Ratoc Systems EX30S User Manual

eSATA ExpressCard/34

eSATA ExpressCard/34

EX30S

EX30S

Mar. / 2007 Rev 1.2

User's Guide

User's Guide

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EX30S

EX30S

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EX30S

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Introduction

Introduction

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-1. Package Contents

-1. Package Contents

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-2. Layout

-2. Layout

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-3. System Requirements

-3. System Requirements

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-4. Specifications

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-5. Caution

-5. Caution

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Setup

Setup

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Installation on Windows System

Installation on Windows System

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To Verify Driver Installation (Windows)

To Verify Driver Installation (Windows)

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-3. Hot-plug tool (Windows)

-3. Hot-plug tool (Windows)

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Installation on Mac system

Installation on Mac system

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Connecting/Removing eSATA drive

Connecting/Removing eSATA drive

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-1. Windows

-1. Windows

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-2. Mac

-2. Mac

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Removing ExpressCard

Removing ExpressCard

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-1. How to remove EX30S on Windows

-1. How to remove EX30S on Windows

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-2. How to remove EX30S on Mac

-2. How to remove EX30S on Mac

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Registration & Tech-Support

Registration & Tech-Support

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-1. Registration

-1. Registration

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-2. Tech-Support

-2. Tech-Support

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Appendix

Appendix

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Contents

Contents

-1. Package Contents

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-1. Package Contents

-1. Package Contents

If any of these items are missing, contact the supplier immediately.

Software CD-ROMeSATA ExpressCard/34

Introduction

Introduction

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-2. Layout

-2. Layout

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eSATA Connector

eSATA Connector

Quick Install Guide
Appendix

The EX30S is a high speed eSATA ExpressCard for use in ExpressCard
enabled system. This user's guide describes how to install and use the
EX30S. ReadMe file in the CD-ROM may include newer information. For
the latest information, go to our home page.
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english.

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ExpressCard Connector

ExpressCard Connector

-3. System Requirements

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-4. Specification

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What's Port Multiplier(PM)?

EX30S

EX30S

EX30S

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EX30S

EX30S

EX30S

EX30S

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ExpressCard-enabled system with an ExpressCard/34 or
an ExpressCard/54 slot

* System :

Device with an eSATA connector(

Support Port Multiplier)

Support Port Multiplier)

* Device :

Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003
Mac OS X 10.4 or later

* OS :

-3. System Requirements

-3. System Requirements

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-4. Specification

-4. Specification

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EX30S
eSATA ExpressCard/34
ExpressCard/34(ExpressCard Standard Release 1.0)
PCI Express-based module

SiI

3132 (SATA II Compliant)

eSATA connector x 1 *1

3.0Gbps/1.5Gbps (theoretical number)
DC +3.3V (Supplied by ExpressCard slot)
520mA (TYP) Standby: 380mA (TYP)
34mm(W) x 100mm(L) x 11mm(H)

24.5g
Driver software, Hot-plug utility(Windows only)
1 Year

Part number
Product name
Bus interface

SATA Controller
Connector
Transfer rate

Voltage
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Bundled software
Warranty

*1 The eSATA connector is different from the SATA connector.

Port multipliers are silicon-based devices that allow a single Serial ATA port to
communicate with multiple drives. It is possible to connect up to 15 drives to
one SATA PM port via a port multiplier.

What's Port Multiplier(PM)?

What's Port Multiplier(PM)?

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SATAII

HOST

PM

Only one

cable

3.0Gbps

3.0Gbps
or

1.5Gbps

HD1

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HD14

HD2

HD15

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-5. Caution

-5. Caution

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The EX30S is compliant with ExpressCard specification. But some system
does not have a lock for the ExpressCard. In this case, the ExpressCard
may be removed easily from the ExpressCard slot. Sudden removal of
the EX30S card may cause system error.

In following cases, the EX30S may be removed from the ExpressCard
slot.

* When removing the eSATA
cable from the EX30S.

* When moving whole system, the card may be pulled by the cable.

Caution

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Setup

Setup

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Refer to 2-3, for the installation on Mac system.

Be careful that the card is not removed from the slot while setup
process.

Power on and start the system.

The EX30S works on both
ExpressCard/34 slot and
ExpressCard/54 slot.

-1. Installation on Windows system

-1. Installation on Windows system

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Put the ExpressCard in the ExpressCard slot.

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Caution

Note

Insert the card while the system is powered

No, not at this time

Windows XP, Server 2003