VIPowER VPM-6248T User Manual
VPM-6248T
USB 2.0 5.25-inch
External Enclosure
with MobileRACK
User’s Manual
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USB 2.0 5.25” External Enclosure with MobileRACK
VPM-6248T User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0 Date: August 6, 2004
Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................... 4
1-1 Features and Specifications ........................................... 4
VPM-6248T External Enclosure ..................................... 4
MobileRACK ................................................................... 5
Operating Systems ........................................................ 5
1-2 Package Checklist.......................................................... 6
2. Hardware Installation .......................................................... 7
2-1 Temperature Control Jumper Settings............................ 7
2-2 Configuration with the MobileRACK ................................ 9
2-3 LED Indicators .............................................................. 10
2-4 Mounting a 3.5-inch Drive in the MobileRACK............... 10
2-5 Connecting the VPM-6248T to a Computer .................. 13
3. Drivers Installation.............................................................. 16
3-1 Windows 98SE............................................................. 16
3-2 Windows Me/2000/XP .................................................. 21
3-3 Mac OS......................................................................... 22
4. Using The VPM-6248T External Enclosure...................... 23
4-1 Connecting the VPM-6248T to Computer ..................... 23
4-2 Disconnecting the VPM-6248T from Computer ............ 24
Windows 98 ................................................................. 24
Windows Me/2000/XP .................................................. 24
Mac OS......................................................................... 25
4-3 Using the MobileRACK Drive T ray ................................ 25
5. Partitioning the External USB 2.0 Hard Disk .................. 26
5-1 Partitioning Under Windows 98/Me............................... 26
5-2 Partitioning under Windows 2000/XP ........................... 29
1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the VPM-6248T USB 2.0
5.25-inch External Enclosure with MobileRACK. Enabling
portability and high-speed USB 2.0 interface compatibility
with IDE and ATAPI devices, the VPM-6248T is the perfect
solution for data backup, transporting data, and adding more
storage space to USB-equipped computers.
Its hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play features give you a great
convenience on the road, where it can be connected and
disconnected without powering down your system. It is
USB 2.0/1.1 compatible and works with any USB-equipped PC,
notebook or Mac computer.
The VPM-6248T USB 2.0 5.25-inch External Enclosure is
factory configured with a MobileRACK. It enables
convenient, portable, hot-swapping of any 3.5-inch IDE or
ATAPI device (mounted in the MobileRACK drive tray) to
interface with any USB-equipped computer.
Note:
In order to reach USB 2.0 480 Mbps speed, your
computer must have a host adapter card with USB 2.
0 support. The VPM-6248T will auto detect the speed
of your USB port and adjust between USB 1.0 and
USB 2.0 speed.
1-1 Features and Specifications
VPM-6248T External Enclosure
• Provides a high-speed serial data connection between IDE
devices and USB 2.0 equipped computers
• Fully compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standard
specifications
• Compatible with 5.25-inch IDE devices and all ViPowER
VP-10 and VP-410 series MobileRACKs
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• Supports USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. (Your
system must have USB 2.0 host port(s) and USB 2.0 driver
installed for the VPM-6248T to perform at USB high speed)
• USB 2.0/IDE compliant
• Integrated USB transceiver
• High-speed (480 Mbps) and full speed (12 Mbps) support
• USB suspend/resume, remote wake up support
• Supports ATA PIO modes 0-4: ATA interface operation mode
is automatically selected during device initialization or manually programmed with configuration data
• Supports Ultra DMA modes 0-4
• Supports 48-bit LBA (large HDD), when the VPM-6248T
connects with one 3.5” HDD installed in the mobileRACK
• Power and drive activity LEDs
• Drive enclosure made of metal to aide in heat dissipation
• Built-in cooling fan
• Adjustable temperature control sensor to reduce fan noise
• Works with USB-equipped PC, Notebook and Mac
computers
MobileRACK
• Enables portable use of 3.5-inch hard disk, MO, TR-4 tape,
zip and other IDE and ATAPI devices
• Convenient pull-out handle
• Safety latch-lock feature
• LED indicators for power and drive activity
• Includes MobileRACK docking case and drive tray
Operating Systems
• Windows Me/2000/XP – no drivers required
(software drivers for Windows 98SE included)
• Mac OS 9.0 or later (software drivers included)
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1-2 Package Checklist
The USB 2.0, 5.25” External Enclosure VPM-6248T package
contains the following items:
AC Power Cord
+5V/+12V
Power Adapter
MobileRACK
docking case
MobileRACK
drive case
USB 2.0 Cable
Drivers and Utility
Installation CD
Package Contents
VPM-6248T
Enclosure
1. VPM-6248T Enclosure assembled with one MobileRACK
docking case
2. One MobileRACK drive case
3. One USB 2.0 cable
4. One +5V/+12V power adapter
5. One power adapter power cord
6. Package of screws
7. One “Drivers and Utility Installation” CD
and User’s Manual
If any of these items are missing or damaged,
please contact your dealer or sales representative
for assistance.
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2. Hardware Installation
2-1 Temperature Control Jumper Settings
Jumpers JP7 and JP8, located on the rear PCB panel of the
VPM-6248T, are used to set the cooling fan for controlling the
operating temperature. The default setting is JP8 pins 1-2 ON,
JP7 OFF. This sets the cooling fan to always run continuously to
disperse heat when power to the VPM-6248T is ON.
The default setting means that when the power to only the
MobileRACK is switched OFF, the cooling fan will still continue to
run. There will always be the continual noise from the cooling fan
that is mounted in the VPM-6248T enclosure.
To provide a quieter working environment, the VPM-6248T is
designed with a built-in adjustable temperature control sensor
which can be set through jumpers. When the operating
temperature set by the jumper is reached, the fan will
automatically turn OFF.
To access the jumpers, remove three screws on the back of the
enclosure and slide the cover off.
Replace the cover after setting the jumpers.
Three Mounting Screws
Remove Mounting Screws to Remove Cover
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OFF ON
7
JP8
Temperature
Control Jumper
Power
Switch
Power
Conn.
USB
Port
LED
Fan
Power
JP8
for
MobileRACK
JP7
Temperature
Control Jumper
40-Pin IDE Data
Connector
Temperature Control Jumper Locations
The following identifies the jumper options for setting the operating
temperature for the cooling fan.
Note: Only one jumper can be set at the same time.
Temperature
(Default)
21
50°C
21
40°C
21
(Clear)
1
2
3
1-2 :ON
1
2
3
2-3 :ON
1
2
3
JP8JP7
1-2 :ON
(Clear)
(Clear)
(Clear)
1
2
3
(Clear)
60°C
21
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2-2 Configuration with the MobileRACK
The following information is for reference only. The VPM-6248T is
factory configured with the MobileRACK docking case installed
with these settings.
Jumper JP6, and CN6 with a 2-wire red-black cable connector,
are located on the rear PCB panel of the enclosure. These enable
operation of the MobileRACK with the VPM-6248T enclosure.
The default jumper setting for JP6: pins 2-3 ON.
JP8
Temperature
Control Jumper
Power
Switch
JP6
CN6
2-pin
Red-Black Cable
3
JP6 (2-3 ON) & CN6 : configuration with
2
1
Factory Configuration with MobileRACK
Power
Conn.
JP7
Temperature
Control
Jumper
USB
Port
40-Pin IDE Data
Connector
MobileRACK (factory default setting)
LED
Fan
Power
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2-3 LED Indicators
Red and green indicators are located on the front panel of the
VPM-6248T External Enclosure. The green LED is lit when the
power is ON. The red activity LED will flash when a HDD
installed in the MobileRACK is being accessed.
MobileRACK
LED Indicators
MobileRACK
Latch-Lock
VPM-6248T
LED Indicators
Green LED
(Power)
Red LED
(HDD Access)
VPM-6248T Front Panel with the MobileRACK
2-4 Mounting a 3.5-inch Drive in the MobileRACK
The VPM-6248T External Enclosure is factory configured with
the MobileRACK already installed.
Although these instructions specify a hard disk installation, the
steps are typical for mounting any device in the MobileRACK
drive case.
Step 1.
Separate the MobileRACK drive tray from the drive case installed
in the VPM-6248T External Enclosure by lifting the handle and
pulling the drive tray out.
Remove the
MobileRACK
Drive Tray
Remove the MobileRACK Drive Tray
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