Digital Intelligence MultiDrive Adapter User manual

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MultiDrive Adapter

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Package Contents............................................................................. 2
What is the MultiDrive Adapter?....................................................... 2
Connectinga2.5inchharddrive........................................................ 3
Connectinga1.8inchharddrivewithpinconnector............................ 3
Connectinga1.8inchharddrivewithZIFconnector............................ 3
Connectingthe MultiDriveadaptertoahost....................................... 5
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 5
MultiDrive Adapter Technical Specifications..................................... 6
MultiDrive Adapter Manual 1

Package Contents:
The following is included with the MultiDrive Adapter:
MultiDrive Adapter (1)• ZIF Drive housing (1)• ZIF to Pin adapter card (2)• Set of Toshiba mounting brackets (1 set labeled “T”)• Set of Hitachi mounting brackets (1 set labeled “H”)• Mounting screws (8)• User Guide (1)•
What is the MultiDrive Adapter?
The MultiDrive Adapter allows 2.5 inch, 1.8 inch pin connector and 1.8 inch ZIF
connector IDE hard drives to be connected to a standard 40 pin IDE connector.
The MultiDrive Adapter is designed to be used with various write blockers includ-
ing the UltraBlock IDE, UltraBlock IDE/SATA, FireFly IDE and the UltraBay.
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Choose the appropriate set of brackets for the drive. Install the ZIF to pin
adapter card into the housing making sure the card is aligned with the housing
and secure with the appropriate front bracket and screws.
The 1.8 inch drive can now be connected to the ZIF adapter card.
NOTE: Use care when making this connection because of the
fragile nature of the connector.
Finish installing the drive into the housing and secured using the back bracket
and screws.
The assembly can be plugged directly into the adapter and connected to a write
blocker or other standard IDE 40 pin connector.
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Connecting a 2.5 inch hard drive:
To use with a 2.5 inch hard drive, slide the drive into the top 44 pin connector un-
til firmly seated, making sure not to damage or bend any of the pins. The adapter
can then be connected to a write blocker or other standard IDE 40 pin connector.
Connecting a 1.8 inch hard drive with pin connector:
To use with a 1.8 inch hard drive with a pin connector, slide the drive into the
bottom 50 pin connector until firmly seated making sure not to damage or bend
any of the pins. The adapter can then be connected to a write blocker or other
standard IDE 40 pin connector.
Connecting a 1.8 inch hard drive with ZIF connector:
In order to use the MultiDrive adapter with a 1.8 inch hard drive with a ZIF con-
nector, the drive must be installed using the ZIF drive housing. The MultiDrive
adapter comes with two sets of brackets, one for Toshiba drives (labeled “T”) and
one for Hitachi drives (labeled “H”).

Connecting the MultiDrive adapter to a host:
The MultiDrive adapter connects to a write blocker or standard 40 pin IDE con-
nector. Be sure to also connect the 4 pin molex power connector to provide
power to the drive.
Troubleshooting:
Please try the following troubleshooting steps if experiencing difficulties
Check your connector to make sure you have a good connection and have1. not damaged any pins when attaching the drive.
Check to make sure you have provided power to the adapter through the 42. pin molex connector.
If you need additional assistance please contact Digital Intelligence Tech Support
at http://www.digitalintelligence.com/support.php. Our technical staff will be
happy to assist you.
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MultiDrive Adapter Technical Specifications
Product
MultiDrive Adapter
Connectors
Host side:
40 pin male IDP connector
4 pin molex power connector
Drive side:
44 pin female IDP connector
50 pin male connector
ZIF to 50 pin female adapter card
LEDs
YELLOW - Activity LED
GREEN - Power LED
Supported drive formats
Standard 2.5 inch IDE hard drives
Standard 1.8 inch IDE hard drives with 50 pin connector
Toshiba 1.8 inch ZIF hard drives
Hitachi 1.8 inch ZIF hard drives
Warranty
One year parts and workmanship from date of purchase
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