StorCase Technology Data Express DE300i-SWC User Manual

StorCase Technology

Data Express

®

DE300i-SWC

Removable SCSI Wide Single-Ended
Drive Enclosure with SCA Interface

User's Guide

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StorCase Technology Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

StorCase Technology

Data Express

®

DE300i-SWC

Removable SCSI Wide Single-Ended

Drive Enclosure with SCA Interface

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0047 A00 June 2000

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LIMITED WARRANTY

STORCASE TECHNOLOGY INC. ("StorCase") warrants that the following products will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for a period of seven (7) years from the date of
purchase from StorCase or its authorized reseller: all Data Silo®, Data Stacker®, and
InfoStation external expansion chassis, all Data Express® removable device enclosures and
all StorCase interface cables and accessories specifically intended for use with these
products. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, StorCase will, at its option,
either repair or replace any part of its product that proves defective by reason of improper
workmanship or materials. Repair parts or replacement products will be provided by StorCase
on an exchange basis, and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to
new.

This warranty will not be responsible for any software, firmware or other customer data stored
within, or interfacing with a StorCase product.

Warranty Claim Requirements

To obtain warranty service, the defective product must be returned to your local authorized
StorCase dealer or distributor, or, with prior StorCase approval, to the StorCase factory
service center.

For defective product returns directly to StorCase, a Return Material Authorization
("RMA") number must be obtained by calling StorCase Customer Service at [phone].
The RMA number must be prominently displayed on the outside of the return package.
Shipments must be freight-prepaid and insured, and must include the product serial number,
a detailed description of the problem experienced, and proof of the original purchase date.
Products must be properly packaged to prevent damage in transit. Damage resulting from
improper packaging will not be covered by this warranty. The StorCase factory service center
is located at 3400 S. Susan Street, RMA Dept., Santa Ana, California 92704, U.S.A.

Free Technical Support

StorCase provides free technical support. If you experience any difficulty during the
installation or subsequent use of a StorCase product, please contact StorCase's Technical
Support Department prior to servicing your system. This warranty covers only repair or
replacement of defective StorCase products, as described above. StorCase is not liable for,
and does not cover under warranty, any costs associated with servicing and/or installation
of StorCase products.

StorCase Technical Support can be reached in the U.S. at [phone] or toll-free at (888)
435-5460 (U.S. and Canada only). StorCase European Technical Support can be reached
from within the U.K. at 01932 738915.

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Disclaimers

The foregoing is the complete warranty for the products identified above and
supersedes all other warranties and representations, whether oral or written.
StorCase expressly disclaims all warranties for the identified products which are
not stated herein, including, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will
StorCase be liable to the purchaser, or to any user of a StorCase product, for any
damages, expenses, lost revenues, lost savings, lost profits, or any other
incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase, use or inability
to use a StorCase product, even if StorCase has been advised of the possibility
of such damages.

Copyright © 2000 StorCase Technology. All rights reserved. All registered trademarks are
the property of StorCase Technology. All other logos and trademarks are properties of their
respective companies. Printed in the U.S.A.

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Declaration of Conformity

StorCase Technology Inc.

17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

3400 S. Susan Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704

Data Express DE300

DE300i-XXXX/XXX

EN 50081-1: 1992 Generic Emission

- EN 55022/CISPR22 Class B
EN 50082-1: 1992 Generic Immunity

- IEC 1000-4-2 ESD

- IEC 1000-4-3 Radiated Immunity

- IEC 1000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient

EN 60950

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950-95
UL 1950

EN 60950: 1988 EN 60950/A2: 1991
EN 60950/A1: 1993 0

FCC Part 15, Class B

AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

1997

Company Name:

Corporate Office Address:

Manufacturing Address:

Product Name:

Model Number:

Conforms to the following standards:

EMC Directives:
(89/336/EEC)

Low Voltage Directive:
(73/23/EEC)

Safety Standards:
CSA (NRTL/C)

TUV

EMI Standards:

EMC Standards:

Year of Manufacture:

Signature:___________________
Full name: Dieter Paul
Position: Vice President of Engineering

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Table of Contents

DATA EXPRESS DE300i-SWC INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 1

Packaging Information .................................................................................................. 1

Package Contents ......................................................................................................... 2

Serial Numbers .............................................................................................................. 2

General Description ...................................................................................................... 3

Receiving Frame Front Panel ............................................................................... 4

Receiving Frame Rear Panel................................................................................ 5

DE300i-SWC INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 7

Installing the Drive in the Carrier .................................................................................. 7

Preparation ............................................................................................................ 7

Installation ............................................................................................................. 7

Installing the Receiving Frame ..................................................................................... 9

Selecting the Unit ID Number ...................................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Spin Down/Up Timer ............................................................................ 14

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions .................................................................. 16

Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options .................................................................... 18

Hot Swap Board ................................................................................................. 18

Attaching the Hot Swap Board .......................................................................... 18

Jumper Options........................................................................................... 19

Using the Hot Swap Board ................................................................................ 19

Carrier Removal.......................................................................................... 19

Carrier Installation ...................................................................................... 21

Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Key .................................................................. 22

Appendix D - Optional Accessories.......................................................................... 23

Carrying Case ..................................................................................... 23

Drive Plug ........................................................................................... 24

Reader's Comments............................................................................................................ 25

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List of Tables

Table 1: DE300i-SWC Shipment Contents ......................................................................... 2

Table 2: Option Pin Signal Descriptions ........................................................................... 10

Table 3: Option Pins 17-20 Drive Motor Control .............................................................. 10

List of Figures

Figure 1: Package Contents ................................................................................................ 2

Figure 2: DE300i-SWC Receiving Frame and Carrier ......................................................... 3

Figure 3: Receiving Frame Front Panel ............................................................................... 4

Figure 4: Receiving Frame Unit Number and Activity Display ........................................... 5

Figure 5: Receiving Frame (Rear View) ............................................................................. 6

Figure 6: Drive Installation Assembly .................................................................................. 8

Figure 7: Receiving Frame Motherboard J3 Option Pins .................................................... 9

Figure 8: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ...................................................................... 11

Figure 9: Unit ID Select Switch Location .......................................................................... 13

Figure 10: Device Spin Down/Up Timer .............................................................................. 14

Figure A-1: DE300i-SWC Physical Dimensions .................................................................... 17

Figure B-1: Installing the Hot Swap Board ........................................................................... 19

Figure B-2: Hot Swap Board Termination Jumpers ............................................................. 20

Figure B-3: Device Spin Down/Up Timer .............................................................................. 21

Figure C-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key ................................................................................ 22

Figure D-1: Carrying Case ..................................................................................................... 23

Figure D-2: Drive Plug ............................................................................................................ 24

NOTICE: This User's Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice. Please check

the StorCase website at http://www.storcase.com or contact your StorCase
representative for the latest revision of this document.

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Introduction 1

Figure 1: Package Contents

DATA EXPRESS DE300i-SWC INTRODUCTION

Packaging Information

The StorCase Technology Data Express® system is shipped in a container designed to
provide protection and prevent damage during shipment. The Data Express unit was
carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory. Bent or
broken connectors, or evidence of other damage to the Data Express should be reported
to the shipper immediately. Refer to Figure 1 for the package contents.

If the wrong Data Express model has been received, please call StorCase at (800) 435-

0642. A staff member will give you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number to
facilitate processing. StorCase cannot accept returns which do not display an RMA
number on the outside of the package. Return the unit with all the original packing
materials.

Before removing any component from its packaging, discharge any static electricity by
touching a properly grounded metal object.

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Serial Numbers

Both the Data Express receiving frame and carrier are labeled with serial numbers.
These numbers must be reported to the StorCase Customer Service Representative in
order to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warranty claims. Locate the
serial number labels and record the numbers in the spaces provided below.

Receiving Frame:

Drive Carrier:

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

One StorCase Data Express DE300i-SWC DE300i-CSWC DE300i-RSWC
SCSI System Part Number (Carriers & RF) (Carrier) (Receiving Frame)

Drive Carrier DE300i-CSWC (3) (3)

Receiving Frame DE300i-RSWC (1) (1)

Alignment Tool D45-0000-0037 (1) (1)

Phillips Mounting Screws (#6-32 x 1/4) D45-0000-0004 (20) (4) (8)
(To install drive and receiving frame)

Drive Cover D10-4040-0397 (3) (3)

Drive Lock Keys D45-0000-0059 (3 Sets) (3 Sets)

User's Guide D89-0000-0047 (1) (1) (1)

Table 1: DE300i-SWC Shipment Contents

PackageContents

The DE300i-SWC product shipment should include the following items:

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GeneralDescription

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE300i-SWC is composed of a receiving frame
with 68-pin SCSI Wide connectors and fits within 5.25" full-height peripheral slots. The
receiving frame contains three (3) removable drive carriers designed to provide durable
and reliable mounting for three (3) 3.5" form factor x 1" high SCSI drives. The DE300i­SWC is specifically designed for Single Connector Attachment (SCA) SCSI drives (Figure

2).

The DE300i-SWC allows a drive to be removed and transported to another DE300i-SWC­equipped computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to secure sensitive
data by removing and storing the drive safely for future use. The DE300i-SWC is
particularly well suited for RAID configurations, combining wide receiving frame I/O
connectors with three (3) removable single connect (SCA) drive carriers.

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express
(DE300i-SWC) removable enclosure inside a computer peripheral bay or external
expansion chassis. This guide supplements documentation provided with the host
computer system, operating system, and the drive to be installed within the DE300i-SWC
carrier.

Figure 2: DE300i-SWC Carrier and Receiving Frame