StorCase Technology DE300i-SW User Manual

StorCase® Technology

Data Express

®

DE300i-SW

Removable
SCSI Wide Single-Ended
Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

StorCase® Technology

i

Data Express

®

DE300i-SW

Removable

SCSI Wide Single-Ended

Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0055 A01 January 2003

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 DE300

DE300i-XSXX/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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FCC Part 15, Class B

AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

1997

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 ........................................................................................................................ 7

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

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

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

Installing the Receiving Frame .................................................................................... 10

Selecting the Unit ID Number ....................................................................... 13

SCSI Interface Connectors ......................................................................................... 15

Adjusting the Spin Down/Up Timer ............................................................................. 16

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

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

Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options ..................................................................... 20

Hot Swap Board ............................................................................................... 20

Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Key ................................................................... 24

Appendix D - Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 25

Carrying Case ................................................................................................... 25

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Reader's Comments............................................................................................................... 27

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List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE300i-SW Receiving Frame and Carrier .......................................................... 4

Figure 3: Receiving Frame Front Panel .............................................................................. 5

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

Figure 5: Receiving Frame (Rear View) ............................................................................ 7

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

Figure 7: Typical SCSI ID Select Connections (2mm Drive Pins)...................................... 9

Figure 8: Receiving Frame Motherboard J3A, J3B, J3C Option Pins ............................. 10

Figure 9: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ..................................................................... 12

Figure 10: Unit ID Select Switch Location ......................................................................... 14

Figure 11: Adjsting the Spin Down/Up Timer..................................................................... 16

Figure A-1: DE300i-SW Physical Dimensions ...................................................................... 19

Figure B-1: Attaching the Hot Swap Board ........................................................................ 21

Figure B-2: Hot Swap Board Termination Jumper Options................................................. 22

Figure B-3: Device Spin Down/Up Timer ............................................................................. 23

Figure C-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key ............................................................................... 24

Figure D-1: Carrying Case .................................................................................................... 25

List of Tables

Table 1: J3A, J3B, J3C Option Pin Signal Descriptions ..................................................... 11

Table 2: 68-Pin SCSI Interface Connectors J3, J4, J5 Pin Assignments .......................... 15

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 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 Carriers:

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PackageContents

The DE300i-SW package contents include the following items. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

1. Drive Cover

2. Drive Carrier

3. Receiving Frame

4. Drive Lock Keys

5. User's Guide

Figure 1: Package Contents

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6. ID Select Cable

7. #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd.
Mounting Screws

8. #6-32 Phillips Machine Hd.
Mounting Screws

9. Alignment Tool

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GeneralDescription

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE300i-SW is a durable removable enclosure for
three low-profile (1" high), 3.5" form factor SCSI drives. The DE300i-SW is composed of a
receiving frame with 68-pin SCSI Wide I/O connectors which contains three (3) removable
drive carriers and fits within 5.25" full-height peripheral slots.

The DE300i-SW allows a drive to be removed and transported to another DE300i-SW-equipped
computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to secure sensitive data by
removing and storing the drive safely for future use.

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express
DE300i-SW 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 Data Express carrier.

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Receiving
Frame

Drive

Carrier

Figure 2: DE300i-SW Receiving Frame and Carrier

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ReceivingFrameFrontPanel

(Figure 3)

 Key Lock/Drive Power Switch (Figure 3) - This key switch 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 DE300i-SW drive, the key must be turned
counterclockwise to the locked position. The key can be configured as either fixed
or removable as shown in Appendix C.

 Unit ID Number Indicator (Figures 3 & 4) - This LED displays the physical address

of the DE300i-SW device 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 number is selected by means of the unit ID select switch inside
the receiving frame using a special alignment tool supplied with the DE300i-SW (see
Figure 10).

 The Activity Indicator (Figures 3 & 4) - A small dot next to the unit ID number

illuminates to indicate when the host computer is accessing the data on the
DE300i-SW carrier. This dot will flash during communication with the host computer.

 Device Spin Down/Up Timer (Figure 3) - This timer controls the length of time that

the unit number display flashes during device spin down/up, providing a visual
indication of drive activity. Refer to Figure 11 for switch settings.

Figure 3: Receiving Frame Front Panel

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