StorCase Technology DE100i-A User Manual

StorCase® Technology

Data Express
DE100i-A

Removable
AT/IDE
Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

®

StorCase® Technology

i

Data Express

®

DE100i-A

Removable

AT/IDE

Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0000 F01 December 2002

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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LIMITED WARRANTY

STORCASE TECHNOLOGY, Incorporated (StorCase) warrants that its products will be free
from defects in material and workmanship, 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
reconditioned to be functionally equivalent to new.

This warranty does not cover any product damage that results from accident, abuse, misuse,
natural or personal disaster, external power surge or failure, or any unauthorized disassem­bly, repair or modification. StorCase will not be responsible for any software, firmware or other
customer data stored within, or interfacing with a StorCase product.

Duration of Warranty

Seven-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for

a period of seven (7) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
reseller: all Data Express® removable device enclosures and all StorCase interface cables and
accessories specifically intended for use with these products. Data Silo®, Data Stacker® and
InfoStation® products are covered by this warranty for a period of seven (7) years, excepting
the RAID controller, power supply, fan and blower components, which are covered by the
three-year warranty described below.

Three-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for
a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
reseller: all Rhino®JR external expansion chassis and all RAID controller modules. In addition,
the following components of the Data Silo®, Data Stacker®, InfoStation® products are subject
to warranty for a period of three (3) years: all power supplies, fans and blowers.

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 products returned 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 retail 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 17650 Newhope Street, Receiving Dock, Gate #4, Fountain Valley, CA 92780, U.S.A.

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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 in
the U.K. at [phone].

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.

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Copyright © 2003 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.

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Declaration of Conformity

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

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Data Express DE100

DE100i-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. 950-93
UL 1950

EN 60950: 1988 EN 60950/A2: 1991
EN 60950/A1: 1990

EMI Standards:

EMC Standards:

Year of Manufacture:

Signature:___________________
Full name: Dieter Paul
Position: President

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AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1

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

Serial Numbers .............................................................................................................. 1

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

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

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

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

INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 6

Installing the Drive into the Carrier ............................................................................... 6

Preparation ............................................................................................................ 6

Configuring the Drive Carrier Circuit Board (Method 2) ..................................... 6

Installation ........................................................................................................... 11

Installing the Receiving Frame ................................................................................... 12

Selecting the Unit ID Number ...................................................................................... 14

Unit ID Select Switch Settings ........................................................................... 15

AT/IDE Interface Connector J2 .......................................................................... 16

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................ 17

Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions .................................................................. 18

Appendix B - Attaching the ON/OFF Key .................................................................. 20

Appendix C - Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 21

Carrying Case ..................................................................................................... 21

Drive Cover ......................................................................................................... 22

Drive Plug ............................................................................................................ 23

Solenoid Drive Lock ............................................................................................ 24

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

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List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE100i-A Receiving Frame and Carrier ........................................................ 3

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

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

Figure 5: Receiving Frame Rear Panel ......................................................................... 5

Figure 6: DE100i-A Drive Carrier Circuit Board ............................................................ 7

Figure 7: Typical AT/IDE Drive Connections ............................................................... 10

Figure 8: Drive Installation Assembly .......................................................................... 11

Figure 9: Master/Slave Configuration Jumper J4A .................................................... 12

Figure 10: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ................................................................ 13

Figure 11: Unit ID Select Switch Location .................................................................... 15

Figure A-1: DE100i-A Physical Dimensions .................................................................... 19

Figure B-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key .......................................................................... 20

Figure A-1: Carrying Case ............................................................................................... 21

Figure A-2: Full Drive Cover ............................................................................................ 22

Figure A-3: Drive Plug ...................................................................................................... 23

Figure A-4: Solenoid Mechanism .................................................................................... 24

List of Tables

Table 1: J3 Master/Slave Signal Levels ......................................................................... 8

Table 2: J3 Master (No Slave) Signal Levels ................................................................. 9

Table 3: Unit ID Select Switch Settings ........................................................................ 15

Table 4: AT/IDE interface Signals ................................................................................. 16

NOTICE: This User's Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice. While reasonable

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efforts have been made to ensure accuracy of this document, StorCase Technol­ogy, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this publication,
or from the use of the information contained herein.

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

Introduction 1

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 your reseller or StorCase at
[phone] to arrange for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). 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.

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:

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2 Introduction

Package Contents

The DE100i-A package contents include the following items. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

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Mounting Screws

Connector

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Introduction 3

GeneralDescription

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE100i-A is a removable lightweight drive carrier
and receiving frame designed to provide durable and reliable mounting for 3.5 AT/IDE drives
within 5.25" half-height peripheral slots (Figure 2).

The DE100i-A allows a drive to be removed and transported to another DE100i-A-equipped
computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to secure sensitive data by
removing and storing the drive safely for future use.

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Receiving
Frame

Drive

Carrier

Figure 2: DE100i-A Receiving Frame and Carrier

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express
DE100i-A removable enclosure inside a computer peripheral bay. This guide supplements
documentation provided with the host computer system, operating system, and the drive to
be installed within the Data Express carrier.

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ReceivingFrameFrontPanel

 The Key Lock/Drive Power Switch performs three functions. The key lock

assures proper seating of the drive carrier within the receiving frame, turns power
to the drive carrier on and off, and prevents unauthorized removal or installation
of the carrier. For the computer to access data on the DE100i-A disk drive, the key
must be turned counterclockwise to the locked position.

 The Unit ID Number Indicator displays the physical address of the DE100i-A drive

carrier when the carrier is Installed and Locked in the receiving frame or Removed
from the receiving frame. If the drive carrier is Installed but Not Locked, a "u" will
be displayed. The unit number is selected by means of the unit ID select switch
located inside the receiving frame using a special alignment tool supplied with the
DE100i-A. This procedure is explained later during the installation process.

 The Activity Indicator is a small dot next to the Unit ID Number which illuminates

to show when the host computer is accessing the data on the DE100i-A carrier.

High Insertion

Carrier Guide

Receiving Frame
Front

Count Mating
Connector

2.

All Steel
Receiving
Frame

Device Spin
Down/Up
Timer Switch

Unit ID Number
Indicator

Activity Indicator

Key Lock/Drive
Power Switch

Figure 3: Receiving Frame Front Panel

0231A

Figure 4: Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activity Display

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ReceivingFrameRearPanel

 DC Power Connector (J3): The DE100i-A uses a standard 4-pin DC Power

Connector to accept DC power.

 I/O Connector (J2): The input/output connector provides a standard interface for

all IDE signals. See Table 4 for J2 pin assignments.

 Activity Select Jumper (JP39): Default setting is "A" to use the activity indicator

light on the Receiving Frame. Set to "B" to use the drive activity light on the computer
chassis. Refer to section "Configuring Connector J3" for more information.

 Master/Slave Selection Jumper (J4A): Master Drive configuration (default).

Forces master drive configuration on receiving frame. Change jumper to set slave
drive configuration, or remove jumper to use Unit Select switch on receiving frame.

 Master/Slave Connection (J6): Used for older model drives that do not support

a Slave Present handshake signal at I/O connector Pin-39. When using two receiving
frames a connection between J6 may be required.

 Remote Drive Activity (J7): Pins "A" & "C" are used for remote drive activity. All

other pins are reserved.

Master Drive Select (0)
(Factory Configuration)

Slave Drive

J4A J4A

Select (1)

DC Power
Connector

Pin A

Anode Cathode

AB

JP39

+5

J4A

GND

Reserved

+12

A

B

J4

J3

Remote Drive

Activity

J7

D

Pin C

J2

Reserved

ACB

J7A

J6

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= Pin 1

Figure 5: Receiving Frame Rear Panel

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6 Installation

INSTALLATION

InstallingtheDriveintotheCarrier

While performing the steps in this section, work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock
to the drive being installed. Also refer to the manufacturer's documentation provided with the

drive.

NOTE: A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required during this procedure.

1. Remove the drive from its protective packaging.

2. Plastic Drive Bezel: If the drive came equipped with a plastic front bezel, it

must be removed before installing the drive into the drive carrier.

3. Master/Slave Drive Selection: There are two ways to set the Master/Slave

drive designation for the DE100i-A unit:

 Method 1: Use the factory-installed jumper on your IDE drive - In

most cases, the drive will be factory-configured as a Master IDE drive using
a jumper plug on the drive itself. No configuration changes are required. For
multiple drive configurations, it is necessary to set the first IDE drive as Master
and the second IDE drive to Slave. This can be done by changing the jumper
on the IDE drive itself (refer to your drive manufacturer documentation). This
method requires no additional configuration of the drive carrier circuit board.

section

Skip the Method 2 section below and continue with the "Installation"

 Method 2: Use the hard-wire connector J3 on the drive carrier

circuit board - The Master/Slave drive selection can also be set by the
receiving frame using either Jumper J4A located on the rear panel or by
setting the Unit ID Select switch as outlined in "Setting the Unit ID Number."
These two methods require the fabrication of a cable wire (not provided).

Refer to the section below to configure the drive carrier circuit
board using Connector J3.

Configuring the Drive Carrier Circuit Board (Method 2)

When configuring dual drives for interchangeable Master/Slave assignment, it is necessary
to emulate the Master and Slave drive jumpers and the specific drive's signal polarity definition
of Master and Slave.

NOTE: For dual, interchangeable drive configuration, the two drives must be of the

The appropriate signals from the drive must be connected to J3 on the carrier board. These
signals are used to enable the functions of the unit selection, as well as the front panel display,

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same make and model.

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and drive activity indicator light. A 3-pin wire-wrap connector is provided to enable you to
fabricate a cable (cable not included) from the AT/IDE drive to the DE100i-A carrier circuit
board. Figure 6 illustrates the Drive Carrier Circuit Board.

Figure 6: DE100i-A Drive Carrier Circuit Board

The J3 connector has three (3) pins:

J3 Pin 1 should be connected to the Master signal of the disk drive. This signal

J3 Pin 2 should be connected to the Slave/Slave Present signal of the drive. This

J3 Pin 3 may optionally be connected to the "Active" signal of the drive. This signal

Three Drive Type Jumpers, W1, W2, and W3 are available to control the signal levels at J3,
Pins 1 & 2.

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indicates that this is the Master C: drive.

signal indicates whether a Slave D: drive is present or not.

controls the level of the drive activity indicator light on the front panel of the
receiving frame. The receiving frame circuit board is designed to route the
drive's -HOST SLV/ACT signal (drive activity) to the activity indicator light on
the front panel of the Data Express receiving frame. A connection to J3 Pin
3 (on the carrier board) should only be made if the drive does not support
this -HOST SLV/ACT signal on Pin 39 of the interface connector (check the
documentation that accompanied the drive and controller). If the J3 Pin 3
connection is made, move jumper JP39 on the receiving frame rear panel from
the "A" position to the "B" position.

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Table 1 shows the signal levels on J3 Pin 1 & Pin 2 for different W1, W2, and W3 jumper settings.
Connections to J3 Pin 1 should be made with signals from the drive that refer to Master, while
connections to J3 Pin 2 should be made with signals from the drive that refer to Slave.

Table 1: J3 Master/Slave Signal Levels

* corresponds to a jumper installed on the carrier

L (Low) corresponds to an installed jumper on the drive

H (High) corresponds to a removed jumper on the drive.

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If a slave drive is removed, Table 2 shows the signal levels on J3 Pin 1 & Pin 2 that will result
for different W1, W2, and W3 jumper settings.

Table 2: J3 Master (No Slave) Signal Levels

* corresponds to a jumper installed on the carrier

L (Low) corresponds to an installed jumper on the drive

H (High) corresponds to a removed jumper on the drive.

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E1

J4, Pin 1
Power
Connector

E3

E2

C/D

J3 Pin1

Required
Jumper
Wire

J2, Pin 1
AT/IDE
Interface

DSP

SS

Figure 7: Typical AT/IDE Drive Connections

J3 Pin 1

3-PIN WIRE WRAP CONNECTOR
(Provided). Used for fabricating a single
wire connection (wire not provided)
between the drive and J3 Pin-1 on the
drive carrier circuit board.

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Drive Carrier

Typical AT/IDE drive jumper positions are shown in Figure 7. Remove and save all the jumpers.
Install a wire (not provided) from the C/D pin to the connector provided with the DE100i-A:

C/D The darkened pin in the figure above is connected to Pin 1 of the provided wire

wrap connector.

DSP Install the jumper in the DSP position as shown in Figure 7.

Install the wire wrap connector onto J3 on the drive carrier circuit board.

NOTE: Install jumpers W1 and W2 on the DE100i-A drive carrier circuit board, and remove

the W3 jumper as shown in Table 1.

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Installation

1. Attach the I/O cable on the drive carrier circuit board to the drive. Refer to Figure
8 for an illustration of the installation process.

2. Attach the 4-pin power cable on the drive carrier circuit board to the drive. If
you are installing only one drive carrier, skip to Step 4.

Figure 8: Drive Installation Assembly

3. For Method 2 Users:
If you created the 3-pin Master/Slave select cable as outlined in the previous
section, install it now into the connector on the drive carrier circuit board. See
Figure 7 for a typical AT/IDE connection. Also refer to the documentation that
accompanied your drive for more specific information.

4. Carefully insert the drive into the drive carrier at an angle, cable-end first. Make
sure none of the cables are pinched. Lower the front of the drive carefully
into place. Fasten the drive into the carrier with four (4) of the eight (8) screws
provided as shown in Figure 8.

5. Install the provided cable cover.

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12 Installation

InstallingtheReceivingFrame

The drive should be installed into the carrier before installing the receiving frame into the
mounting bay of a computer or expansion chassis.

NOTE: Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver during this procedure.

1. Turn OFF power to the computer.

2. Open the computer system according to the manufacturers instructions. If

3. Select the Master/Slave configuration on the rear of the receiving frame by

necessary, temporarily remove any expansion boards that may make installa­ tion difficult.

placing a jumper on the appropriate (J4A) pins (Figure 9). Remove the jumper
if you wish to use the Unit Select switch on the receiving frame to configure
the Master/Slave drive selection.

Master Drive Select
(Factory Configuration)

Slave Drive Select

J4J4A

Reserved

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Figure 9: Master/Slave Configuration Jumper J4A

4. With the drive carrier locked in place inside the receiving frame, install the
DE100i-A into the 5.25 drive opening in the computer or expansion chassis. Use
the appropriate guides to position the DE100i-A, and fasten it into place with
the four (4) #6-32 Phillips screws provided. Figure 10 illustrates the location of
the mounting holes. Mounting holes are provided on each side and the bottom
of the receiving frame to accommodate a variety of mounting configurations.
Use the mounting holes which best suit the computer or expansion chassis
configuration. Note that bottom mounting holes require self-tapping screws (not
provided).

5. Adjust the front of the receiving frame so the carrier slides freely in and out on

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the receiving frame guides. The position of adjoining peripheral units may require
adjustment.

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Front of Unit

Mounting

Mounting
Holes (Right)

Mounting
Holes (Bottom)

Holes (Left)

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Figure 10: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes

6. To connect the drive to a Remote Activity LED in the computer system connect
the appropriate cable(s) to the receiving frame rear panel as shown in Figure

5. Connect J7 Pins "A" & "C" to a remote activity LED.

7. Connect the I/O cable from the host adapter to the receiving frame. The Pin 1
indicator on the cable must be properly aligned. Refer to Figure 5 for the correct
Pin 1 location.

8. Connect the power cable from the DC power supply in the computer or expansion
chassis to the power connector on the DE100i-A receiving frame. Refer to
Figure 5 for the DE100i-A receiving frame power connector location.

9. Replace any expansion boards that may have been removed earlier. Replace
the system cover according to the manufacturers instructions.

10. Reconnect any system or peripheral cables removed earlier.

11. Turn ON power to the computer. If the installation has been successful, and all
the cables have been properly attached, the system should boot normally.
Although the computer may not recognize the DE100i-A yet, the front panel
display on the Data Express should illuminate.

12. The new drive may need to be formatted or initialized prior to use with the
operating system and applications software. Refer to the drive and/or computer
manufacturer's documentation for formatting information.

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14 Installation

SelectingtheUnitID Number

1. Verify that power is turned on to the DE100i-A receiving frame by turning on
your computer. You should see a number appear in the unit ID display window
if the carrier is locked in place.

2. Unlock the drive carrier and remove it from the receiving frame. A "u" will be
displayed initially when the unit is unlocked but will return to a number when
the carrier is removed from the receiving frame.

WARNING: Unlocking the carrier unit switches DC power off to the drive. Since

3. Use the alignment tool supplied with the DE100i-A to select the ID number of

4. After you have selected an appropriate unit ID number, replace the DE100i-A

5. Reboot the computer. The new disk is now ready for use, although it may have

disk drives require a short amount of time to spin down, allow about 15
seconds before pulling the carrier unit out of the receiving frame to avoid
possible damage to the drive.

the disk drive. Refer to Figure 11 for the location of the ID Select Switch inside
the receiving frame. Table 3 lists the valid unit ID numbers you can choose for
your drive.

carrier in the receiving frame, and LOCK IT IN PLACE.

NOTE: The lock on the DE100i-A receiving frame functions as a lock and

a DC power switch for the carrier unit. The lock must be engaged
in order to supply power to the carrier and installed drive.

to be formatted or initialized prior to use with your operating system and
applications software.

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Drive Carrier
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Figure 11: Unit ID Select Switch Location

Unit ID Select Switch Settings

The following table lists the Unit ID Select Switch settings and the valid AT/IDE unit numbers.
Please note that all invalid switch settings have shaded boxes and result in a blank display
in the receiving frame display window.

Table 3: Unit ID Select Switch Settings

Unit Select
Position 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Drive 1 2 1 2

LED Number
Display

Drive
Selection

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2345678901234567

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16 Installation

AT/IDE Interface Connector J2

The AT/IDE Interface connector (J2) pin assignments are as follows:

Table 4: AT/IDE Interface Signals

Pin Signal I/O Pin Signal I/O

01 Host Reset- O 02 Ground
03 Host Data 7 I/O 04 Host Data 8 I/O
05 Host Data 6 I/O 06 Host Data 9 I/O
07 Host Data 5 I/O 08 Host Data 10 I/O
09 Host Data 4 I/O 10 Host Data 11 I/O
11 Host Data 3 I/O 12 Host Data 12 I/O
13 Host Data 2 I/O 14 Host Data 13 I/O
15 Host Data 1 I/O 16 Host Data 14 I/O
17 Host Data 0 I/O 18 Host Data 15 I/O
19 Ground 20 Key No Pin
21 Reserved 22 Ground
23 HIOW- O 24 Ground
25 HIOR- O 26 Ground
27 Reserved 28 Reserved
29 Reserved 30 Ground
31 IRQ 14 I 32 Host IO16-(AT) I
33 Host ADDR 1 O 34 PDIAG- (16) Notes
35 Host ADDR 0 O 36 Host ADDR 2 O
37 Host CS0- O 38 Host CS1- O
39 DASP- Notes 40 Ground

- Indicates an active-low signal.
Signal direction is with respect to the host.

The /PDIAG and /DASP signals are used for communication between master and slave.

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"I" indicates To the host
"O" indicates From the host

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APPENDICES

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Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions

Environmental Specifications

Operating Storage

Ambient Temperature -5° C to 50° C -45° C to 75° C
Relative Humidity
Altitude -1000 to 50,000 ft -1000 to 50,000 ft

(2)

Shock

(1)

Non-condensing with maximum gradient of 10% per hour.

(2)

11 msec pulse width 1/2 sine wave.

Physical
Specifications Carrier Receiving Frame

Height 1.68" (42.7mm) 1.70" (43.2mm)
Width 4.67" (118.6mm) 5.75" (146.1mm)
Depth 7.38" (187.5mm) 8.18" (207.8mm)

Weight 1.1lb (0.50kg) 1.3lb (0.59kg)

(1 )

10% to 80% 10% to 90%

-304m to 15240m -304m to 15240m
10g 60g

(1)

(1)

With carrier removed.

Chassis Reliability/Maintainability

MTBF 500,000 Hours
MTTR 5 Minutes
Preventive

Maintenance None

Electrical Specifications

Input +5V 65mA

+12V 400mA

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Figure A-1: DE100i-A Physical Dimensions

(Dimensions are for reference only)

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Appendix B - Attaching the ON/OFF Key

The following information describes the necessary steps to attach the ON/OFF key to the key
lock mechanism so that it is non-removable, preventing accidental key loss. The procedure
may be reversed at a later date to revert back to a removable key.

1. Make certain power is OFF to the receiving frame.

Locate the rectangular shaped key lock mecha­nism access hole on the inside of the receiving
frame. Note that the pawl is in an upright position.

Insert the key into the lock (skip this step if the key
is already fixed to the lock).

2. Rotate the key 90 degrees counterclockwise so
that the pawl is visible in the access hole as
shown in the figure at left.

3. Using the provided alignment tool, unscrew and
remove the pawl from the access hole.

4. Rotate the key 180 degrees clockwise (or coun­terclockwise).

5. Reinstall the pawl into the access hole with the
alignment tool.

The key lock has now been reconfigured.

Figure B-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key

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Appendix C - Optional Accessories

Carrying Case

Drive
Carrier

DX100-DE-C
Carrying
Case

0014

Figure C-1: Carrying Case

The optional molded plastic carrying case (P/N DX100-DE-C), is designed to transport the
DE100i-A carrier from one site to another in a safe, impact and moisture resistant environment.
Its compact dimensions, 7 long x 9 wide x 3.5 high, make it easy to carry and to store. The
foam lining is contoured to fit a single DE100i-A carrier. Contact your StorCase dealer for
further details and ordering information.

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Drive Cover

The full drive cover (P/N DX100-COV), is an attractive metal cover which can provide additional
protection to the drive, preventing foreign material from coming in contact with the drive and
cables. The full drive cover is similar to the cable cover provided with the DE100i-A, except
the full drive cover protects the drive as well as the cables. It is easily installed with two (2)
#6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. screws as shown in the illustration below.

1

Slip Drive Cover
Lip into Top Rear
of Carrier. The
Sides of the Cover
Will Fit Between
the Drive and the
Carrier. Mounting
Holes Must be
Towards Rear of
Carrier.

2

Swing Drive Cover
Down, Covering
the Drive. Make
Certain You Do
Not Damage
Connector Pins or
Cables.

1

3

Slide Drive Cover
Forward Making Certain
Front Cover Lip is Inside

2

Drive
Cover

Carrier. Fasten Screws.

3

Mounting
Holes

Disk
Carrier

Full Drive Cover (optional)

0067

Figure C-2: Full Drive Cover

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Drive Plug

0429

Figure C-3: Drive Plug

The drive plug (P/N DX100-PLUG), is designed to fill system or external enclosure bays that
are occupied by receiving frames that have no carrier units installed. The purpose of the plug
is to provide an attractive and functional method of directing proper air flow to the other installed
devices in the system or external enclosure.

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Solenoid Drive Lock

The factory installed solenoid option prevents premature removal of the carrier and drive unit
until the target drive has fully spun down. For disk drives, this period of time can range from
15-40 seconds, depending on the type of drive being used (e.g. Barracuda drives require up
to 50 seconds). Refer to the drive manufacturer's documentation for specific drive information.

The solenoid lock is controlled by a timing switch located on the side of the receiving frame.

The solenoid option provides an extra step in drive protection by preventing the removal and
movement of the drive until the drive motor has fully stopped.

Figure C-4: Solenoid Mechanism

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