CRU DataPort 4-Bay SATA Hard Drive Enclosure User manual

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DataPort 4 Bay SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
Package Contents
1 - 1-DataPort 4 Bay Enclosure
4 - Hard Drive Mounting Kits
4 - ATX to SATA Power Adapters
The DataPort 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure supports up to four (4)
SATA hard drives or 5.25” SATA devices. The DataPort Enclosures
require a multi-lane cable with an SFF-8470 InfiniBand connector
NOTE: The DataPort Enclosure does not include the re-
quired external enclosure to host cable.
The DataPort Enclosure supports two different multi-lane
cables, the SFF-8470 (InfiniBand) to SFF-8470 (InfiniBand)
cable (CRU PN 7366-700-03) or the SFF-8470 (InfiniBand) to
SFF-8088 (Mini-SAS) cable (CRU PN 7366-701-01). Consult
your host bus adapter manual to determine which interface
it supports.
For internal host support CRU offers a cable assembly kit.
The 4x SATA to SFF-8470 (InfiniBand) PCI host adapter
with four (4) SATA data cables and SFF-8470 (InfiniBand)
to SFF-8470 (InfiniBand) external cable (CRU part number
7100-800-10) will provide the end to end cabling required to
set up the DataPort Enclosure.
Cables are available through CRU’s authorized resellers or
direct from CRU at www.CRU-DataPortStore.com.
The DataPort® 4 Bay SATA Hard Drive Enclosure allows users
to add up to 4 SATA devices to their host computers. The exter-
nal enclosure supports hard drives, DVD-ROMs, 5.25” Blue Ray
Players, Tape Backup Units and other 5.25” SATA devices. The
DataPort 4 Bay SATA Hard Drive Enclosure provides users with
a robust solution to add SATA devices to their computer without
using internal 3.5” or 5.25” drive bays.
Hard Drive Installation
Use the provided hard drive mounting rails, to add a 3.5” hard
drive.
1.Install the hard drive in the rails then install the rails in the
enclosure.
2.Connect the SATA data cable to the hard drive.
3.Connect the power cable to the hard drive. If needed, use the
ATX to SATA Power Adapters.
For other 5.25” devices, remove the front bezel of the enclosure
and secure the device in place. Connect the SATA data cable and
the appropriate power cable.
Enclosure Setup Instructions
1. Power off the host computer.
2. Connect the host computer to the DataPort enclosure with an
external multi-lane cable (not provided).
3. Power on the DataPort enclosure with the power button
located on the lower right front corner of the enclosure. For best
results, power on the enclosure prior to powering on the host
system.
DataPort 4-Bay SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

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Technical support
Contact your dealer for technical support first. If you still need assistance, then contact the CRU-DataPort technical sup-
port department. You can contact CRU-DataPort’s technical support department by visiting our web site at URL http://www.
CRU-DataPort.com, or by sending an E-mail message to [email protected].
Technical support is also available by phone at:
[phone] during the hours of: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
When you call, please have the following information ready:
The part number of your CRU product(s)
The manufacturer’s name and model number of the hard disk drive and computer system you are using
Any error messages that appeared on your screen
The name of the dealer from which you purchased your CRU-DataPort product(s)
Limited Product Warranty
CRU-DataPort (CRU) warrants the DataPort 4-Bay SATA Hard Drive Enclosure to be free of significant defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. CRU’s warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the
original purchaser.
Limitation of Liability
The warranties set forth in this agreement replace all other warranties. CRU expressly disclaims all other warranties, includ-
ing but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of
third-party rights with respect to the documentation and hardware. No CRU dealer, agent or employee is authorized to make any
modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. In no event will CRU or its suppliers be liable for any costs of procurement
of substitute products or services, lost profits, loss of information or data, computer malfunction, or any other special, indirect,
consequential, or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of, use of, or inability to use any CRU product or service,
even if CRU has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no case shall CRU’s liability exceed the actual money paid
for the products at issue. CRU reserves the right to make modifications and additions to this product without notice or taking on
additional liability.
To register your product please go to www.CRU-DataPort.com
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