iStarUSA BPU-124-SS User manual

BPU-124-SS
2.5” SATA/SAS Hot-Swap Cage
User’s Manual

Introduction
High level Raid and high availability storage in compact design, BPU-124-SS
adds extra storage and hot-swap capability to satisfy any application needs.
The BPU-124-SS is constructed of aluminum material that provides best heat
dissipation required for high performance 2.5" laptop SAS/ SATA drives. It is
designed with excellent front to back vent airflow. BPU-124-SS is an ideal
solution for RAID and JBOD applications.
Features
zAluminum Frame
zHard Drive Interface: SAS/ SATA I/II
zForm Factor: 1 x 5.25” Bay for 4 x 2.5” Hard Disk Drives
zHigh Performance Transfer Rate up to 3.0 Gbps
zSupport RAID 0, 1, 5 Functions (need an additional RAID controller)
zPoint to Point, Free from Master/ Slave Setting
zWith One 4Pin Power and Four 7Pin Data Signal Connectors
zCooling fans: Built-in 2 X 40mm Cooling Fans
z2 LED for Power & HDD access
zDimensions (W x H x D): 146 x 42 x 185 mm
zWeight : 1.6 lbs
Model #: BPU-124-SS

zInner tray with heat dissipation holes
Four screw holes at the bottom of each tray. Use the screws to mount the HDDs
onto the tray. (See Picture A)
zSafety Lock
a) LOCK
Turn the key clockwise to horizontal way. Do NOT try to press the button to take
out the HDD.
b) UNLOCK
Turn the key Counter-clockwise vertically. Press the button to take out the HDD.
Picture B
Picture A

Front Panel & Real View (See Picture C & D)
C1 to C4: HDD Tray
C5: Safety key lock
C6: Power LED: (power on: green)
C7: HDD Access LED: (amber while in activity)
D8: 4pin Power connector
D9 & D10: Cooling Fans
D11 to D14 (2nd):For SAS data port connections
D19: Fan Switch: High & Low RPM
Note:
a) For SATA controllers, use the included four SATA 7pin cables for connection.
b) For SAS controllers, different SAS controllers may need different type cable
connection. You will have to purchase the suitable cables for the connection.
Picture C
Picture D
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D15 to D18 (PRI): For SATA data port connections