StorCase Technology DE100i-A66 User Manual

StorCase Technology

Data Express

®

DE100i-A66

Removable Ultra ATA/66
Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

StorCase Technology

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Data Express

®

DE100i-A66

Removable Ultra ATA/66 Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0103 A00 June 2000

StorCase Technology Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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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® and Data Stacker® 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

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

3400 S. Susan Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704

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. 950-95
UL 1950

EN 60950: 1992 EN 60950/A2: 1993
EN 60950/A1: 1993 EN 60950/A3: 1995

EMI Standards:

EMC Standards:

Year of Manufacture:

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

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FCC Part 15, Class B

AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

2000

Table of Contents

DATA EXPRESS DE100i-A66 INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

DE100i-A66 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 7

Installing the Drive into the Carrier ............................................................................... 7

Drive Activity Indicator Connector (J5) ....................................................................... 8

Installation ..................................................................................................................... 8

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

Selecting the Unit Number .......................................................................................... 10

Unit ID Select Switch Settings ........................................................................... 12

AT/IDE Interface Connector J2 .......................................................................... 13

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................ 14

Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions .................................................................. 15

Appendix B - Attaching the ON/OFF Key .................................................................. 17

Appendix C - Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 18

Carrying Case ..................................................................................................... 18

Drive Cover ......................................................................................................... 19

Drive Plug ............................................................................................................ 19

Solenoid Drive Lock ............................................................................................ 20

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Reader's Comments............................................................................................................ 21

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List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE100i-A66 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 Panel ......................................................................... 6

Figure 6: Drive Carrier Circuit Board ............................................................................. 7

Figure 7: Drive Installation Assembly ............................................................................ 8

Figure 8: Master/Slave Configuration Jumper J5 ......................................................... 9

Figure 9: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ................................................................ 10

Figure 10: Unit ID Select Switch Location .................................................................... 11

Figure A-1: DE100i-A66 Physical Dimensions ................................................................ 16

Figure B-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key .......................................................................... 17

Figure C-1: Carrying Case ............................................................................................... 18

Figure C-2: Full Drive Cover ............................................................................................ 19

Figure C-3: Drive Plug...................................................................................................... 19

Figure C-4: Solenoid Mechanism .................................................................................... 20

List of Tables

Table 1: Shipping Contents ............................................................................................. 2

Table 2: Unit ID Select Switch Settings ........................................................................ 12

Table 3: AT/IDE interface Signals ................................................................................. 13

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

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

Introduction 1

DATA EXPRESS® DE100i-A66 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 [phone].
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.

1. Cable Cover

2. Alignment Tool

3. Drive Lock Keys

4. Receiving Frame

5. Drive Carrier

6. User's Guide

7. #6-32 x 1/4" Phillips Machine Hd.
Mounting Screws

8. #6-32 x 3/16" Phillips F.H. Mounting
Screws

Figure 1: Package Contents

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Package Contents

The DE100i-A66 package contents include the following items:

Table 1: Shipping Contents

One StorCase Data Express DE100i-A66 DE100i-CA66 DE100i-RA66
ATA/66 Removable Enclosure Part Number (Carrier & RF) (Carrier) (Receiving Frame)

Drive Carrier DE100i-CA66 (1) (1)

Receiving Frame DE100i-RA66 (1) (1)

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

Phillips Mounting Screws (#6-32 x 3/16 D45-4040-0087 (6) (6)
F.H. to attach drive and cable cover)

Phillips Mounting Screws (#6-32 x 1/4) D45-0000-0004 (4) (4)
to attach receiving frame to computer)

Cable Cover D10-4040-0151 (1) (1)

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

User's Guide D89-0000-0103 (1) (1) (1)

If any items are missing or damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

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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