StorCase Technology DE90i-A100 User Manual

StorCase® Technology

Data Express
DE90i-A100

Removable
Ultra ATA/100
Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

®

StorCase® Technology

Data Express

®

DE90i-A100

Removable

Ultra ATA/100

Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0111 B02 December 2002

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17600 Newhope Street

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)

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 DE90

DE90i-XXXX

EN 50081-1: 1992 Generic Emission

- EN 55022/CISPR22 Class B

- EN 61000-3-2

- EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024: 1998 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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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 in the Carrier .................................................................................. 6

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

Drive Activity Indicator Connector (J6) ............................................................... 7

Installation ............................................................................................................. 7

Installing the Receiving Frame ..................................................................................... 8

IDE Interface Connector J2 ........................................................................................ 10

APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................ 11

Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions .................................................................. 12

Appendix B - Attaching the ON/OFF Key .................................................................. 14

Reader's Comments............................................................................................................ 15

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List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE90i-A100 Receiving Frame and Carrier ....................................................... 3

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

Figure 4: Receiving Frame (Rear View) .......................................................................... 5

Figure 5: DE90i-A100 Carrier Circuit Board ..................................................................... 6

Figure 6: Drive Installation Assembly ............................................................................... 7

Figure 7: Master/Slave Configuration Jumper J5 ............................................................ 8

Figure 8: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ..................................................................... 9

Figure A-1: DE90i-A100 Physical Dimensions.................................................................. 13

Figure B-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Key ............................................................................ 14

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List of Tables

Table 1: Receiving Frame Front Panel Indicator Conditions ............................................. 4

Table 2: IDE Interface Signals .......................................................................................... 10

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 physical damage to the Data Express should be reported to the carrier
immediately.

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 DE90i-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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GeneralDescription

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE90i-A100 is a removable lightweight drive carrier
and receiving frame designed to provide durable and reliable mounting for one (1) 3.5 Ultra
ATA/100 drive within a 5.25" half-height peripheral slot (Figure 2). It is downward compatible
with earlier technology AT/IDE drives.

The DE90i-A100 allows a drive to be removed and transported to another DE90i-A100­equipped computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to secure sensitive data
by removing and storing the drive safely for future use.

NOTE: For Ultra ATA/100 (100MByte/sec) operation, an Ultra ATA/100 controller and hard

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

Figure 2: DE90i-A100 Receiving Frame and Carrier

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express DE90i­A100 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 DE90i-A100 carrier.

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ReceivingFrameFrontPanel

(Figure 3)

 The Key Lock/Drive Power Switch performs three (3) 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 DE90i-A100 drive, the key
must be turned counterclockwise to the locked position.

The key can be attached (optional) to the locking mechanism as shown in Appendix
B.

 Front Panel Indicator LEDs (Figure 3) Indicator LEDs on the DE90i-A100 receiving

frame front panel provide important operating information based on the following
conditions:

Table 1: Receiving Frame Front Panel Indicator Conditions

CONDITION LED A LED B LED C

Carrier removed from receiving frame, power on ON OFF OFF
Carrier in receiving frame, unlocked position ON BLINK OFF
Carrier in receiving frame, locked position ON
Drive activity active BLINK ON OFF
Invalid Master/Slave jumper configuration on J5 BLINK BLINK BLINK

(1)

Indicators A and B will alternately blink during the 10 second drive spin down/up period after the key has been turned on or off.

When the carrier has been unlocked from the receiving frame, these lights will flash as the drive spins down. DO NOT REMOVE
THE CARRIER FROM THE RECEIVING FRAME DURING THIS PERIOD to prevent possible drive damage.

(1)

ON

(1)

OFF

Figure 3: Receiving Frame Front Panel

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ReceivingFrameRearPanel

(Figure 4)

 DC Power Connector (J3): The DE90i-A100 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 2 for J2 pin assignments.

 Master/Slave Selection Jumper (J5): Master Drive configuration (default).

Forces Master Drive configuration on receiving frame. Change jumper to set Slave
Drive configuration. Refer to Figure 7 for further information.

NOTE: If both jumpers are installed or if both jumpers are removed, all front panel

 Device Spin Down/Up Timer Jumper (J6): Jumper installed (factory default)

enables device spin down/up visual indicator. Receiving frame front panel indicator
LED (Figure 3) will flash to indicate device spin down/up.

indicator LEDs will flash indicating an error (refer to Table 1).

Figure 4: Receiving Frame (Rear View)

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INSTALLATION

InstallingtheDriveintheCarrier

Preparation

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: In most cases, the drive will be factory-

configured as a Master Ultra ATA/100 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 Ultra ATA/100 drive as Master and the second Ultra
ATA/100 drive to Slave. This can be done by changing the jumper on the Ultra
ATA/100 drive itself (refer to your drive manufacturer documentation).

Figure 5: DE90i-A100 Drive Carrier Circuit Board

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Drive Activity Indicator Connector (J5)

Jumper removed (factory default) disables drive activity indicator (Figure 5).

Jumper installed enables drive activity indicator.

NOTE: If two (2) drives are installed (with J5 enabled on both drives), both drive activity

indicators will flash simultaneously, even if only one drive is being accessed.

Installation

1. Attach the I/O cable from the drive carrier circuit board of the DE90i-A100 to the
drive (Figure 6).

2. Attach the 4-pin DC power cable from the rear distribution board to the drive
(Figure 6). 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 the four (4) screws
provided as shown in Figure 6.

3. Install the cable cover (provided) by snapping into place.

Figure 6: Drive Installation Assembly

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

3. Select the Master/Slave configuration on the rear of the receiving frame by placing
a jumper on the appropriate (J5) pins (Figure 7).

NOTE: Invalid jumper configuration of J5 will cause all LEDs (A, B, C) to blink

4. With the drive carrier locked in place inside the receiving frame, install the
DE90i-A100 into the 5.25" drive opening in the computer or expansion chassis. Use
the appropriate guides to position the Data Express, and fasten it into place with
the four (4) #6-32 Phillips screws provided. Figure 8 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: Bottom mounting holes require self-tapping screws (not provided).

5. Adjust the front of the receiving frame so that the carrier slides freely in and out
on the receiving frame guides. The position of adjoining peripheral units may require
adjustment.

(refer to Table 1).

Figure 7: Master/Slave Configuration Jumper J5

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Figure 8: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes

6. 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 4 for the correct
Pin 1 location.

7. Connect the power cable from the DC power supply in the computer or expansion
chassis to the power connector on the DE90i-A100 receiving frame. Refer to
Figure 4 for the receiving frame power connector location.

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

9. Reconnect any system or peripheral cables removed earlier.

10. 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 DE90i-A100 yet, the appropriate front
panel LED indicators on the DE90i-A100 receiving frame should illuminate.

NOTE: The lock on the DE90i-A100 receiving frame functions as a lock and a

11. 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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DC power switch for the carrier unit. The lock must be engaged
(turned counterclockwise) in order to supply power to the carrier and
installed drive.

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IDE Interface Connector J2

The IDE interface connector (J2) pin assignments are as follows:

Table 2: 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 DMARQ O 22 Ground
23 DIOW- O 24 Ground
25 DIOR- 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, slave, and the host.

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

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APPENDICES

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12 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions

Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions

Environmental
Specifications

0 C to 50 C

Non-condensing with maximum gradient of 10% per hour

11 msec pulse width 1/2 sine wave

Physical
Specifications

Carrier

1.68 (42.7mm)

4.63 (117.6mm)

8.02 (203.7mm)

0.8lbs (0.36kg)

Receiving Frame

1.70 (43.2mm)

5.74 (145.8mm)

8.70 (221.0mm)

0.6lbs (0.27kg)

-20 C to 60 C

Electrical Specifications

Input

+5V 34mA

+12V 660mA

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Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 13

Figure A-1: DE90i-A100 Physical Dimensions

(Dimensions are for reference only)

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14 Appendix B - Attaching the ON/OFF Key

Appendix B - Attaching the ON/OFF Key

The following information will provide 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
can 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.

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.

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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Reader's Comments

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itself, or with the installation instructions? Everyone at StorCase Technology is working
toward the goal of providing you the highest quality, most cost effective, products available
on the market, and we need your comments to guide our efforts. We look forward to hearing
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