StorCase Technology DE100i-SWC160 User Manual

StorCase® Technology

Data Express

®

DE100i-SWC160

Removable
SCSI Ultra160
Drive Enclosure
with 80-Pin SCA Interface

User's Guide

StorCase® Technology

i

Data Express

®

DE100i-SWC160

Removable

SCSI Ultra160

Drive Enclosure

with 80-Pin SCA Interface

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0121 D01 January 2003

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

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Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

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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)

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-XXXXXXX/X

EN 50081-1: 1992 Generic Emission

- EN 55022/CISPR22 Class B
EN 50082-1: 1997 Generic Immunity

- EN 61000-4-2 - EN 61000-4-6

- EN 61000-4-3 - EN 61000-4-8

- EN 61000-4-4 - EN 61000-4-11

- EN 61000-4-5

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: President

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FCC Part 15, Class B

AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

2000

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Receiving Frame (Front) ...................................................................................... 4

Receiving Frame (Rear) ....................................................................................... 5

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

DX1/200-SWC160/RH Ultra160 Isolator Board ................................................. 18

Solenoid Drive Lock ............................................................................................ 22

Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Key .................................................................. 23

Appendix D - Field-Replacing the Carrier Fan .......................................................... 24

Appendix E - Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 26

Carrying Case ..................................................................................................... 26

Appendix F - Differences Between Receiving Frame Revisions A00 and B00 ..... 27

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Reader's Comments............................................................................................................ 31

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List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE100i-SWC160 Receiving Frame and Carrier............................................. 3

Figure 3: Receiving Frame (Front View) ...................................................................... 4

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

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

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

Figure 7: Drive Cover Installation .................................................................................. 8

Figure 8: Receiving Frame Motherboard Option Pins ................................................... 9

Figure 9: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ................................................................ 11

Figure 10: Unit ID Select Switch Location .................................................................... 13

Figure 11: Device Spin Down/Up Timer Switch ........................................................... 14

Figure A-1: DE100i-SWC160 Physical Dimensions ........................................................ 17

Figure B-1: Isolator Board Details ................................................................................... 19

Figure B-2: J3 Jumpers ................................................................................................... 20

Figure B-3: Attaching the Isolator Board ........................................................................ 20

Figure B-4: Solenoid Mechanism .................................................................................... 22

Figure C-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key .......................................................................... 23

Figure D-1: Removing the Fan Bracket from the Carrier ............................................... 24

Figure D-2: Replacing the Fan ......................................................................................... 25

Figure E-1: Carrying Case ............................................................................................... 26

Figure F-1: Location of Data Express Receiving Frame Revision Level ...................... 27

Figure F-2: Rev. A00 Receiving Frame Motherboard .................................................... 28

Figure F-3: Rev. A00 Receiving Frame Motherboard Option Pin Connector (W1) ...... 29

List of Tables

Table 1: Option Pin Signal Descriptions ........................................................................... 10

Table 2: Option Pins 15-18 Drive Motor Control .............................................................. 10

Table F-1: Option Pin Signal Descriptions (Rev. A00 Receiving Frame only) .................. 29

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

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efforts have been made to ensure the 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 DE100i-SWC160 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:

Device Carrier:

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PackageContents

The DE100i-SWC160 package contents include the following items. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

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Pan Head Mounting Screws

2. #6-32 x 1/4 Phillips
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3. Alignment Tool

5. Insert Sheet

6. Drive Carrier

7. Receiving Frame

8. Drive Cover

4. Drive Lock Keys

Figure 1: Package Contents

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Introduction 3

GeneralDescription

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE100i-SWC160 is composed of a receiving frame
which supports SCSI Ultra160 interfaces and fits within a 5.25" half-height peripheral slot. This
16-bit single-connect I/O can support up to 160MByte/sec transfer rates. The receiving frame
contains one (1) removable drive carrier designed to provide durable and reliable mounting
for one (1) 3.5" form factor Single Connector Attachment (SCA) SCSI drive (Figure 2).

A field-replaceable fan in the front of the drive carrier provides enhanced heat dissipation (3.5
CFM). Refer to Appendix D for further information.

The DE100i-SWC160 allows a drive to be removed and transported to another
DE100i-SWC160-equipped computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to
secure sensitive data by removing and storing the drive safely for future use.

NOTES: For SCSI Ultra160 operation, the DE100i-SWC160 requires Ultra160 chassis and

cabling.

DE100i-SWC160 can support Ultra160 implementations with a maximum of 15 drives.
For enhanced, bus-isolating hot swap capability, the DX1/200-SWC160/RH Isolator
Board is required. Contact StorCase for further information.

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Receiving
Frame

Drive

Front-Mounted

Fan

Carrier

Figure 2: DE100i-SWC160 Receiving Frame and Carrier

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express
DE100i-SWC160 removable enclosure inside of a computer peripheral bay or external chassis.
This guide supplements documentation provided with the host computer system, operating
system, and the drive to be installed within the carrier.

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ReceivingFrame(Front)

(Figure 3)

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

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

The key can be permanently attached to the locking mechanism as shown in
Appendix C.

 The Unit ID Number Indicator (Figure 4) displays the physical address of the

DE100i-SWC160 carrier if the carrier is Installed and Locked in the receiving frame

or if the carrier is Removed from the receiving frame. If the carrier is Installed but
Not Locked in the receiving frame, a "u" will be displayed to indicate an unlocked

condition. The unit ID number is selected by means of the unit ID select switch inside
the receiving frame using a special alignment tool supplied with the DE100i-SWC160.

Fan Failure LED - The unit ID number indicator will display a flashing "F" and an

audible alarm will sound to indicate a fan failure.

 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-SWC160
carrier. This dot will flash during communication with the host computer.

Conductive Plastic
Carrier Guide

All Steel
Receiving
Frame

Device Spin
Down/Up Timer

Key Lock
and Power
Switch

Unit ID Number
Display

Activity Indicator

Receiving Frame
Front

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Figure 3: Receiving Frame (Front View)

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Activity

Carrier Removed

from Receiving Frame

The number "2" shown above is for illustration purposes only. It can be any valid
unit ID number. The letter "u" and F will appear as illustrated.

Carrier Installed

(unlocked)

Fan Failure

Carrier Installed

(locked)

Indicator

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Figure 4: Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activity Display

ReceivingFrame(Rear)

(Figure 5)

NOTE: The following information (as well as Figure 5) applies to DE100i-SWC160 receiving

frames Rev. B00 or higher only! Refer to Appendix F for further information.

 DC Power Connector (P1): The DE100i-SWC160 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

16-bit wide SCSI signals.

 Buzzer: Buzzer will sound in the case of a fan failure.

 Option Pin Connector (W1):

Remote Unit ID Selection: Pins 1-8 of this connector are provided for remote unit

SCSI ID selection through the computer system. Remote ID selection requires that the
unit ID switch located on the inside of the receiving frame be set to "0" (onboard ID
selection is set with a switch located on the inside of the receiving frame as shown
in Figure 10). See Table 1 for pin assignments.

Factory-Installed Jumpers: There are three (3) jumpers factory-installed on W1.
These jumpers are located on Pins 9 & 10, Pins 17 & 18, and Pins 19 & 20.

NOTE: Do not remove these jumpers!

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