StorCase Technology DE75i-A100 User Manual

StorCase® Technology

Data Express
DE75i-A100

Removable
Ultra ATA133
Low-Profile

Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

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StorCase® Technology

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Data Express

®

DE75i-A100

Removable Ultra ATA133

Low-Profile Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0110 D02 October 2005

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
resellers: all Data Express® removable device enclosures and all Data Silo®, Data Stacker® and
InfoStation® external expansion chassis, except for those components integrated into or
purchased separately for use with these products which are identified and covered by the three­year or hard drive warranties described below. All StorCase interface cables and other
accessories specifically intended for use with the StorCase products identified above are also
covered by this (7) year warranty.

Three-Year Warranty: The following components integrated into or purchased separately for
use with StorCase Data Express, Data Silo, Data Stacker and/or InfoStation products are subject
to warranty for a period of three (3) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or
its authorized resellers: all RAID controllers, power supplies, fans and blowers.

Two-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for a
period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
resellers: all Rhino®JR fixed external expansion chassis (model types FJR) and all RhinoJR
removable device enclosures (model types RJR).

One-Year Warranty: All StorCase products identified as Reconditioned or Special Inventory
are covered by this warranty for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from
StorCase or its authorized resellers. Reconditioned products may only be exchanged for
reconditioned products.

Hard Disk Drive Warranty: All hard disk drives purchased from StorCase or through its
authorized resellers, whether purchased separately or integrated into StorCase products, are
subject to the warranty terms and conditions provided by the drive manufacturer.

Third Party Software Warranty: All third party software purchased from StorCase for use
with and/or as part of StorCase products is subject to the warranty terms and conditions
provided by the software manufacturer.

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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.

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].

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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 © 2005 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 DE75

DE75i-XXXX/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 Panel ............................................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

Master/Slave Drive Selection ....................................................................................... 6

Method 1 (Recommended) ................................................................................... 6

Method 2 ............................................................................................................... 7

Configuring the Drive Carrier Circuit Board ................................................. 7

Configuring the Receiving Frame Motherboard (JP4) ................................. 9

Installation ................................................................................................................... 10

Installing the Receiving Frame ................................................................................... 11

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

Unit ID Select Switch Settings ........................................................................... 14

AT/IDE Interface Connector JP1 ........................................................................ 15

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

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

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

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

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

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Reader's Comments............................................................................................................ 23

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List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE75i-A100 Low-Profile Receiving Frame and Carrier .................................... 3

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

Figure 4: Receiving Frame Rear Panel (Motherboard)..................................................... 5

Figure 5: DE75i-A100 Drive Carrier Circuit Board ............................................................ 7

Figure 6: Examples of Ultra ATA Master/Slave Drive Connection .................................. 8

Figure 7: Typical Receiving Frame JP4 Master/Slave Jumper Settings .......................... 9

Figure 8: Drive Installation Assembly.............................................................................. 10

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

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

Figure A-1: DE75i-A100 Physical Dimensions .................................................................... 19

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

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

List of Tables

Table 1: Unit ID Select Switch Settings ......................................................................... 14

Table 2: AT/IDE Interface Signals .................................................................................. 15

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

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able 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). 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.

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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Package Contents

The DE75i-A100 package contents include the following items. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

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2. Low-Profile Filler Bracket (Installed)

3. Receiving Frame

4. #6-32 x 1/4" Phillips Machine Hd. Screws
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6. Drive Lock Keys

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Introduction 3

GeneralDescription

NOTE: For Ultra ATA133 (133MByte/sec) operation, an Ultra ATA133 controller and

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE75i-A100 is a removable low-profile drive carrier
and receiving frame. The DE75i-A100 is designed to provide durable and reliable mounting
for one (1) 3.5 low profile Ultra ATA133 drive within a 5.25" half-height peripheral slot (Figure

2). It is downward-compatible with earlier technology AT/IDE drives.

The DE75i-A100 allows the carrier unit and installed drive to be removed and transported to
another DE75i-A100-equipped computer, and also provides the ability to secure sensitive data
by removing and storing the carrier/drive safely for future use.

hard drive(s), and appropriate 40-pin, 80-conductor cable are required.

Figure 2: DE75i-A100 Receiving Frame and Carrier

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express
DE75i-A100 removable enclosure into 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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