StorCase Technology S20A120 User Manual

StorCase® Technology

Data Express® DE300

(P/N S20A120)

Removable
SCSI Wide Ultra160
Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

StorCase® Technology

Data Express® DE300

(P/N S20A120)

Removable

SCSI Wide Ultra160

Drive Enclosure

User's Guide

Part No. D89-0000-0156 A01 January 2003

i

StorCase Technology, Inc.

17600 Newhope Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.

ii

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.

StorCase Technology, Inc. S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01

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.

iii

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.

S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.

iv

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 DE300

S20A120

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

StorCase Technology, Inc. S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01

FCC Part 15, Class B

AS/NZS 3548 Information Technology Equipment

2001

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 ...................................................................................... 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

Data Express Ultra160 Repeater Board ........................................................... 19

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

Appendix D - Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 21

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

v

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

S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.

vi

List of Figures

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

Figure 2: DE300 Receiving Frame and Carrier .................................................................. 3

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

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

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

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

Figure 7: Receiving Frame Motherboard J3A1, J3B1, J3C1 Option Pins ......................... 9

Figure 8: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ..................................................................... 11

Figure 9: Unit ID Select Switch Location ......................................................................... 13

Figure 10: Device Spin Down/Up Timer Switch ................................................................ 14

Figure A-1: DE300 Physical Dimensions.............................................................................. 17

Figure B-1: DE300 Repeater Board Details ......................................................................... 19

Figure B-2: Attaching the Repeater Board .......................................................................... 19

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

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

List of Tables

Table 1: J3A1, J3B1, J3C1 Option Pin Signal Descriptions ............................................... 10

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

StorCase Technology, Inc. S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01

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 DE300 receiving frame and carriers 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:

S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.

2 Introduction

PackageContents

The DE300 package contents include the following items. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement.

1

5

6

1. Drive Carrier

2. Receiving Frame

3. Drive Lock Keys

4. Insert Sheet

5. Jumper Plugs

7

4

8

D

ata E

xpress

C
a
C

b
le

o

(

v

P

e
r

r
o
v
i
d
e

d

)

D
i
s
(

k

N

D
o
t

r
i

I

v

n

e
c
l
u

d

e

d

P

)
o
w

e

r
I
/
O

C

a

C

b

a

l
e

b

I

l

D

e

S
e

le
c
t
C

D

a
r
i

b
v

l
e

e

C
a

r
r
i
e

r

D
r
i
H
v

e

a

P

r

M

d

h

w

o
3

i

l

u

a

l

/

i

1

n

p

r

e
6

t

s

i
n

(
F

#

4

g

l

e

a

6

a

t

-

3

)

H

2

D

x

C
a
S
b

l

c

e

r

#

e

C

0

w

6

1

o

F

-

5

s

v

3

1

l

a

e

2

(

t

2

r

x

H

p

D

3

l

c
/
1

s

)
6

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

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

8. Alignment Tool

Figure 1: Package Contents

2

0509c

3

StorCase Technology, Inc. S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01

Introduction 3

GeneralDescription

The StorCase Technology Data Express® DE300 (P/N S20A120) is composed of a receiving
frame which supports most 68-pin SCSI Ultra160 interfaces, and fits within a 5.25" full-height
peripheral slot. This 16-bit I/O can support up to 160MByte/sec transfer rates. The receiving
frame contains three (3) removable drive carriers designed to provide durable and reliable
mounting for 3.5" form factor x 1" high (low-profile) SCSI drives (Figure 2).

The S20A120 allows a drive to be removed and transported to another S20A120-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: The S20A120 carrier supports most 68-pin SCSI Ultra160 interfaces, except Fujitsu

Alegro6 10K RPM drives (these drives have different spacing between the 68-pin

and DC power connectors and will not mate with the drive carrier board).

For SCSI Ultra160 operation, the DE300 requires Ultra160 chassis and cabling.

0510d

Receiving
Frame

Drive

Carrier

Figure 2: DE300 Receiving Frame and Carrier

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the DE300 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 carrier.

S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.