StorCase Technology RJR400 User Manual

StorCase® T echnology

Rhino®JR
RJR400

SATA Removable
Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. P89-0000-0260 C00 March 2006

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17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]

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
Twelve-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered by this warranty for

a period of twelve (12) years from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
resellers: all Data Express® Profile (model types "DX") removable device enclosures.

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 Classic (model types "DE") 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 three-year 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.

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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].

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 © 2006 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

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Company Name:

Corporate Office Address:

Product Name:

Model Number:

Conforms to the following standards:

EMC Directives:
(89/336/EEC)

EMI Standards:

EMC Standards:

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17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

RhinoJr. RJR400 Removable Drive Enclosure
S21J117, S21J118

EN 55022: 1998

- EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current

- EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 55024: 1998 ITE Immunity

- EN 61000-4-2 - EN 61000-4-5

- EN 61000-4-3 - EN 61000-4-6

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

FCC Part 15, Class B
AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

Year of Manufacture:

Signature:___________________
Full name: Dieter Paul
Position: President

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING: The RhinoJR contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. Refer

The StorCase Technology RhinoJR RJR400 removable drive carrier and receiving frame
provides low cost, durable and reliable mounting for four (4) 3.5” Serial ATA drives within
three (3) 5.25” half-height peripheral slots. The RhinoJR is constructed of lightweight
aluminum and polycarbonate and allows a drive to be removed and transported to another
RJR400-equipped computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to secure
sensitive data by removing and storing the drive safely for future use.

The RhinoJR carrier is also available separately. Contact your StorCase dealer for further
details and ordering information.

ALL servicing to qualified service personnel!

Figure 1: RhinoJR RJR400 Removable Drive Enclosure

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Front Panel

(Figure 2)

• Carrier Eject: Push to eject carrier from the receiving frame (Figure 3).

• Safety Lock: The safety lock assures proper seating of the drive carrier within the re-

ceiving frame and prevents accidental ejection of carrier. To lock, turn button 90° clock­wise until horizontal. To unlock, turn button 90° counterclockwise until vertical.

• Power Switch (HD1 - HD4): Each drive carrier has its own power switch.

• Drive Activity LED (HD1 - HD4): Each power switch also acts as a Power and Drive

Activity LED.
NOTE: Drive Activity LED feature supported by RJR400 Rev. C00 and up (rev.

level can be found on P/N label located on the unit).

Steady GREEN glow indicates power ON.
Flashing AMBER indicates drive activity.

• Fan LED: GREEN indicates that normal fan operation.
RED indicates fan failure.

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• OverTemp LED/Reset: Flashing RED indicates overtemperature conditions (default is

60° C). Audible alarm will also sound.
Pushing this switch will reset OverTemp LED back to Green, as well as turn off audible

alarm.

OverTemp LED

& Reset

Power Switch &

Power/Drive Activity LED

Fan

LED

Carrier

Eject

Safety

Lock

Carrier
Handle

Figure 2: Front Panel

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Rear Panel

(Figure 3)

• DC Power Connectors: Standard 4-pin DC Power Connector to accept DC power.
NOTE: If using DC power, both DC power connectors must be provided with power

• SATA Power Connectors: Alternative 15-pin SATA Power Connector to accept DC

power.

NOTE: If using SATA power, both SATA power connectors must be provided with

• I/O Connectors: The input/output connector provides a standard interface for all SATA

signals.

• Temperature Setting (JP1): Jumper set to 60o C overtemperature (default).

• Reserved (JP3): Factory-reserved.

• Fan Speed: High (recommended) and low speed. Jumper is set to High (default).
NOTE: Fan speed feature supported by RJR400 Rev. C00 and up (rev. level can

for proper operation.

power for proper operation.

be found on P/N label located on the unit).

• Cooling Fan: Fan provides enhanced heat dissipation (53.9 CFM).

Temperature Setting

(JP1)

Reserved

(JP3)

SATA Power

Connectors

Fan

Speed

DC Power

Connectors

Cooling

Fan

Figure 3: Rear Panel

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I/O

Connectors

INSTALLATION

NOTE: A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required for this procedure.

1. Eject carrier from the receiving frame (Figure 4).

2. Carefully insert drive (not included) into the carrier. Turn the drive/carrier assembly
over.

3. Bottom-mount the drive into the carrier with four (4) Phillips screws (Figure 5).

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Push to

Eject Carrier

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Figure 4: Ejecting the Carrier

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Insert SATA Drive

(Not Included)

Bottom-Mount

Drive

Figure 5: Installing a Drive into the Carrier

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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.

1. Turn OFF power to computer or expansion chassis.

2. Open computer or expansion chassis according to manufacturer’s instructions. If
necessary, temporarily remove any expansion boards that may make installation
difficult.

3. With the drive carrier locked into place inside the receiving frame, install the RhinoJR
into the 5.25” drive opening in the computer or expansion chassis. Fasten into
place with the four (4) #6-32 Phillips Pan Head screws provided.

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

5. Connect the I/O cable from the host adapter to the receiving frame.

6. Connect the DC power cable from the DC power supply in the computer or expan­sion chassis to the power connector on the RhinoJR receiving frame rear panel.

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

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8. Reconnect any system or peripheral cables removed earlier.

9. Turn ON power to the computer. If the installation was successful, and all cables
have been properly attached, the system should boot normally.

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SPECIFICA TIONS

These specifications are for reference only.

Environmental Specifications

Operating

Ambient Temperature 0° C to 40° C -40° C to 70° C
Relative Humidity

Altitude

(1)

Non-condensing with maximum gradient of 10% per hour

(1)

20% to 80% 15% to 90%

-1000 to 10,000 ft -1000 to 40,000 ft

-305m to 3048m -305m to 12195m

Storage

Physical
Specifications

Height

Width

Depth 7.95" (202mm)

Weight

(1)

Weight with NO drives installed

Receiving Frame

4.96" (126mm)

5.75" (146mm)

3.5 lbs (1.6kg)

(1)

Cooling

(Total for 1 Fan)

53.9 CFM

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

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

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