OWC Multi-Mount User manual

Assembly Manual
Multi-Mount
3.5” to 5.25” Drive Bay Converter Bracket
2.5” to 3.5” Drive Bay Converter Bracket

OWC Multi-Mount Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.1.1 Computer Requirements
1.1.2 Hard Drive Requirements
1.1.3 Tool Requirements
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
2 BRACKET ASSEMBLY
5 APPENDIX
6 CUSTOMER SERVICE
6.1 BEFORE CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE
6.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
2.1 INSTALLING EITHER 1 OR 2 3.5” HARD DISK DRIVES INTO THE OWC
MULTI-MOUNT 3.5” BRACKET
2.2 INSTALLING A 2.5” HARD DRIVE INTO THE OWC 2.5” MULTI-MOUNT
2.3 INSTALLING 1 OR 2 2.5” HARD DISK DRIVES INTO THE OWC 3.5”
MULTI-MOUNT
2.4 INSTALLING 1 2.5” HARD DISK DRIVE AND 1 3.5” HARD DISK DRIVE
INTO THE OWC 3.5” MULTI-MOUNT
3 INSTALLATION
3.1 INSTALLING THE OWC MULTI-MOUNT INTO THE MAC PRO
3.2 INSTALLING THE OWC MULTI-MOUNT INTO A GENERIC PC CASE
4 TROUBLESHOOTING & TIPS
4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.2 USAGE TIPS
5.1 FAQ
5.2 ABOUT DATA PROTECTION
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The OWC Multi-Mount drive mounting system brackets are sold both
individually, and also as sets. This manual encompasses both types of
brackets. Please be aware that the item you purchased may not include
all of the items listed here. Please see your invoice for specic items
ordered.

Got tools? If you don’t have the tools necessary to complete
this installation, Newer Technology has a fantastic toolkit which
includes everything you need to perform this and most other com-
mon computer hardware installations.
Your computer is a static-sensitive device.
It is susceptible to invisible damage if not
protected during installation.
We recommend proper grounding through
the use of a grounding strap. Be sure to work
in a clean and static-free area, and avoid
wearing clothing that retains static charges.
For more information, please visit
http://www.macsales.com/static
It’s available at:
http://www.macsales.com/tools
Thank you for purchasing the OWC Multi-Mount system. We’re con-
dent that it will provide years of high-performance service to you.
This guide will get you up and running quickly, demonstrating how to
install your own hard drives into the OWC Multi-Mount bracket system
and into 2 common types of computers.
Should you require additional support after reading this manual along
with helpful tips and FAQs, please see the inside back page for OWC
customer support options.
OWC Multi-Mount Introduction

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 1 - Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Requirements
1.1.1 Computer Requirements
Any computer system with a free 5.25” or 3.5” optical or hard drive bay.
1.1.2 Hard Drive Requirements
The OWC Multi-Mount is designed to work with any 3.5” or 2.5”hard disk
drive, either mechanical or SSD drive mechanisms.
1.1.3 Tool Requirements
• Phillips #1 or #2 Screwdriver
Note: Depending on the computer you are installing this into, there may be dif-
ferent tools required - see your specic system instructions for more details.
1.2 Package Contents
Item
➀ OWC Multi-Mount 3.5” Drive Bracket (2 required)*
➁ OWC Multi-Mount 2.5” Drive Bracket (2 required)*
➂ Screws for 2.5” Bracket - Fine Thread (6 pieces)*
➃ Screws for 3.5” Bracket - Coarse Thread (16 pieces)*
➄ Installation Manual
*NOTE: Depending on model purchased, contents may dier. Sold as individual
units, and as complete sets. Please check your invoice for proper contents.
➀
➁
➂➃
Assembly Manual
Multi-Mount
3.5” to 5.25” Drive Bay Converter Bracket
2.5” to 3.5” Drive Bay Converter Bracket
➄

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 2 - Bracket Assembly
2.1 Installing either 1 or 2 3.5” Hard Disk Drives
2 3.5” BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Begin by positioning the bottom 3.5” hard disk drive with
the connection ports facing away from you, and then pick
up the OWC Multi-Mount 3.5” drive bracket that has the
white OWC Multi-Mount 3.5” silkscreening on it.
Place the OWC Multi-Mount onto the bottom 3.5” hard disk
drive using the center Phillips screw - coarse thread - and
don’t tighten it all the way yet. Leave it loose.
Attach a second screw to one of the outside holes, that will
make sure that you have the bracket centered on the hard
disk drive. Then, you can insert the third screw and tighten
all 3 of them rmly.
If you are going to install a 2nd 3.5” drive in the OWC Multi-
Mount, continue with installation of that drive now follow-
ing the same instructions. You do not have to install 2 drives
into the bracket and can add a 2nd drive at any time.
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OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 2 - Bracket Assembly
2.1 Installing either 1 or 2 3.5” Hard Disk Drives
2 3.5” BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Once you have the right bracket installed, rotate the hard
drive and attach the left side bracket using the same
method as step 1.
You also can add a 2.5” hard disk drive using the OWC 2.5”
Multi-Mount. See the next chapter if you are wanting to
install a mixed environment of drive mechanisms.
The OWC 3.5” Multi-Mount assembly is ready to install into
your system. Continue to chapter 3 for common installation
photographs.
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OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 2 - Bracket Assembly
2.2 Installing a 2.5” Hard Disk Drive
2 2.5” BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Installing a 2.5” Hard Disk Drive into the OWC Multi-Mount is
simple - place the 2.5” drive mechanism on the table in front
of you, with the interface connection to the right side.
Take the OWC Multi-Mount 2.5”drive bracket that has the
white OWC silkscreen on it, and attach it to the drive mecha-
nism as shown above, with the portion of the bracket that
has the OWC logo extended o of the drive to the left.
Firmly tighten the large Phillips screws that are held to the
OWC Multi-Mount bracket through rubber grommets to the
side of the hard drive facing you.
Once attached, turn the drive around and repeat using the
other drive bracket. Make certain that all screws are fully
inserted into the drive.
The OWC 2.5” Multi-Mount is now ready to install into a 3.5”
drive bay, or into the OWC 3.5”Multi-Mount. Continue to
chapter 3 for common installation photographs.
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OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 3 - Bracket Installation
2.3 Installing 1 or 2 2.5” Hard Disk Drives into the
OWC Multi-Mount
3 BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Once you have the 2.5”OWC Multi-mount attached to the
2.5” hard disk drive, you can install up to (2) 2.5” drives onto
the 3.5” OWC Multi-Mount bracket.
In the above picture you see an arrow pointing towards the
extended portion of the 2.5” OWC Multi-Mount bracket.
That would be the front of the drive, the 2.5” OWC Multi-
Mount bracket says “OWC” silkscreened in white right on
that portion of the bracket. You need to place the bracket in
this orientation to properly install.
The 3.5” OWC Multi-Mount bracket that you are attaching
the 2.5” OWC Multi-Mount bracket to has the white OWC
text silkscreening on it as well. Use that as your orientation.
The picture on the next page may also assist in orientation.
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OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 3 - Bracket Installation
3 BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Here you see a completed assembly comprised of one set
of 3.5” OWC Multi-Mount drive brackets, and two sets of 2.5”
OWC Multi-Mounts, all assembled into one unit.
The 2.5” OWC Multi-Mount is attached to the 3.5” OWC Multi-
Mount using 6 of the ne thread Phillips screws included
with the mount - 3 per side, 6 total per drive bracket assem-
bly. It’s easiest to start the center screw, but not fully tighten
it, and then insert the outer two screws. This assures that you
have the bracket lined up perfectly before continuing.
Depending on the installation you choose for your system,
the 3.5” to 5.25” OWC Multi-Mount adapter bracket may not
be needed - but in many applications such as installation
into the Mac Pro, this is the best way to add 2 more 2.5” Hard
Drives into your system.
Continue reading chapter 3 for more options and installed
photographs.
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2.3 Installing 1 or 2 2.5” Hard Disk Drives into the
OWC Multi-Mount

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 3 - Bracket Installation
2.4 Installing 1 2.5” Hard Disk Drive and 1 3.5” Hard Disk Drive
into the OWC Multi-Mount
3 BRACKET ASSEMBLY
This is a completed assembly comprised of one set of 3.5”
OWC Multi-Mount drive brackets, and one set of 2.5” OWC
Multi-Mount, all assembled into one unit. Be sure to orient
the bracket so that the SATA ports both point towards the
rear of the Multi-Mount.
Continue reading chapter 3 for more options and installed
photographs.

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 3 - Bracket Installation
3.1 Installing the OWC Multi-Mount into a Mac Pro
3 BRACKET INSTALLATION
The Mac Pro has 2 5.25” optical drive bays that work perfect
for adding extra hard drives into. Use the OWC Multi-Mount
in either a single 3.5” hard drive conguration, a mixed 3.5”
and 2.5” conguration, or with 2 2.5”hard drives using both
the 3.5” and 2.5” OWC Multi-Mounts.
Attach the OWC Multi-Mount using the 4 screws that come
already installed in the Mac Pro’s optical drive bracket.

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 3 - Bracket Installation
3.2 Installing the OWC Multi-Mount into a generic PC case
3 BRACKET INSTALLATION
Here you see a generic PC case with the 2.5” OWC Multi-
Mount drive brackets installed in both a 5.25”(top) drive bay,
and also in a 3.5” drive bay (bottom).
Depending on the enclosure you’re installing the OWC
Multi-Mount into, the methods of installation will vary. Just
remember to properly orient the brackets, and use the cor-
rect screws which are included to securely fasten the OWC
Multi-Mount into the chassis.

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 4 -Troubleshooting & Tips
4 TROUBLESHOOTING & TIPS
4.1 Troubleshooting
Having problems installing? Go back and examine the steps and photo-
graphs. Most t issues can be traced to missing a step or a screw.
Double check that your brackets are facing the correct direction and that
you are not orienting the drive backwards. You want to be sure that the
SATA ports are pointing in the right direction for your case installation.
Each computer is dierent and this bracket is designed to be exible
enough to work in any situation. If you do not have the correct or enough
brackets for your system they are available individually and therefore you
can mix and match the brackets to accommodate nearly any computer
system.
4.2 Usage Tips
Once you have installed your drives into the OWC Multi-Mount bracket sys-
tem, route your cables using the shortest path possible, but denitely use
any holes or grommets that your case has to oer. Don’t pinch any cables
and make certain to not route your wires over sharp edges or corners.

OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 5 - Appendix
5.1 FAQ
The following FAQs are provided as general help with storage solutions and
are not unique to the OWC Multi-Mount but rather would apply to your
hard drives that you have chosen to install into the mounting system.
Q: How do I format my storage solution?
A: OWC has detailed instructions online for most popular operating sys-
tems, located at: http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/fwhdd.cfm
Q: What le system should I choose when formatting my drive?
A: This will depend on how you want to use the drive, but in general we
recommend:
• Mac OS X : HFS + (Mac OS Extended)
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 : NTFS
• For cross-platform compatibility, FAT32 will work, but single le sizes are
limited to 4GB. Other options using 3rd party software exist but are not
covered here.
Q: Will the hard drives spin down when my computer goes to sleep or into
stand-by mode?
A: Yes, they will spin down to save energy. It will take about 30 seconds to
access your data after being in sleep or stand-by mode.
5.2 About Data Protection
To ensure that your les are protected and to prevent the loss of your data,
we strongly suggest that you keep two copies of your data: one copy on
you primary hard drive, and a second copy on either your secondary inter-
nal hard drive or another storage medium, such as an optical backup, or
on a second external hard drive. Any data loss or corruption while using
the OWC Data Doubler is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no
circumstances will Other World Computing be held liable for compensation
or the recovery of any lost data.
5 APPENDIX

•Read this manual and review Chapter 4: Troubleshooting & Tips.
•Try to conrm the problem is with the hard drive. If you have a second
computer, move the enclosure to that system and verify that the solution
does not function with that machine.
•Visit our tech center for more support suggestions, including FAQs.
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm
If you still need support, please have the following available to you:
• The serial number of the enclosure
• Your invoice number
• What operating system you are using
• Which kind and model of computer you are using
All of this will help speed your support contact along.
8AM - 10PM CT Monday - Friday
9AM - 4PM CT Saturday
By Telephone - [phone] (North America only)
International customers please call [phone]
Live Chat is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . Visit:
http://eshop.macsales.com for more information.
Or, you can email. Submit your email at
http://eshop.macsales.com/Service/Tech.cfm
6.1 Before Contacting Customer Service
6.2 Support Hours Of Operation
6 CUSTOMER SERVICE
OWC Multi-Mount Chapter 6 - Customer Service

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FCC Statement:
Warning! Modications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Health And Safety Precautions:
• Use proper anti-static precautions while performing the installation of your hard drives into this drive enclosure. Failure
to do so can cause damage to your drive mechanisms, and / or the hard drive enclosure.
• Read this User’s Guide carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
• Do not open your hard drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Never insert any metallic object into the drive to
avoid any risk of electrical shock, re, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your hard drive contains no user-serviceable
parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by a qualied Other World Computing Technical Support
representative.
• Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water, or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing
liquids on the drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, re
or personal injury.
General Use Precautions:
• Do not expose the enclosure to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F). Doing so may damage
the drive or disgure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a
window). Conversely, placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit.
• Always unplug the hard drive from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended
period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or re.
• Use only the power supply shipped with the device.
• Do not use the hard drive near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may cause
interference which will adversely aect the operation of the other products.
• Do not place the drive near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Mag-
netic interference can aect the operation and stability of your hard drive.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive.
• If you detect a problem, consult the Troubleshooting section in this manual.
• Protect your hard drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device,
increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
• Other World Computing recommends the use of normal glass cleaning products to keep the high lustre nish at its nest
with this product. Be sure not to get any moisture inside the holes and if you do, allow time to air dry before use.
• Do not block the ventilation outlets on the front of the drive. These help to keep your drive cool during operation. Block-
ing the ventilation outlets may cause damage to your drive and cause an increased risk of short-circuiting or re.
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