Vantec MRK-300ST-BK User Manual

SerialATAtoSerialATA

Model:MRK-300ST-BK

Aluminum Mobile Rack

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3-1 Introduction ........................................................................		3-3
	Mobile Rack Features ...................................................	3-3
	Unpacking Your Mobile Rack ........................................	3-4
	IDE Basics ....................................................................	3-4
3-2	Hardware Installation..........................................................	3-5
	Mobile Rack Components .............................................	3-5
	Installing the Mobile Rack Docking Case .......................	3-6
	Mounting a Drive in the Drive Case................................	3-7
3-3	Using the Mobile Rack .......................................................	3-9
3-4	Troubleshooting ...............................................................	3-10
3-5	Warranty ..........................................................................	3-10

3-2	Aluminum Mobile Rack

3-1 Introduction

The EZ-Swap 2 Serial ATA version is as convenient as mobile racks get. The EZ-Swap 2 SATA features the ability to directly connect your SATA hard drive without going through any additional circuits. Simply place the hard drive inside the cartridge, screw it in place, and your done. The EZ-Swap 2 SATA also features keyed lock protection to prevent removal while in use. Since it uses SATA technology, the EZ-Swap 2 SATA is also hot swappable. Easy, convenient, and reliable, the EZ-Swap 2 SATA is the ideal SATA mobile rack.

EZ-Swap 2 SATA Features

•Aluminum case design aides in heat dissipation

•Built-in fan circulates and exhausts high heat generated by high-speed drives to maintain a safe operating temperature environment

•Support Serial ATA hard drives

•Hot swappable - change hard drives without shutting your system o

•Supports RAID configurations

•Drivebaymoduleformountinga3.5-inch hard disk in a 5.25 inch drive bay

•Convenient pull-out handle

•Safety lock feature

•LED indicators for power and drive activity

•Dimensions: 8.4" (D) x 5.8" (W) x 1.6" (H)

Aluminum Mobile Rack

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