StarTech.com 2CF2SATAR User manual

SATA or USB to
CompactFlash Adapter
2.5” SATA or USB to Dual
CompactFlash SSD Adapter
with RAID
2CF2SATAR
Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Top View ......................................................................................2
Bottom View.................................................................................2
Mode Switch................................................................................3
LED Behaviour ............................................................................3
Hardware Installation...................................................................4
Driver Installation.........................................................................4
Software Installation ....................................................................4
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 5
Specifications.................................................................. 6
Technical Support........................................................... 7
Warranty Information...................................................... 7

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x 2CF2SATAR adapter•
1 x 2.5” HDD Mounting Bracket (attached to adapter)•
1 x Mounting Screw•
1 x USB mini-B to A Cable•
1 x User Manual•
1 x Software CD•
System Requirements
Available SATA power/data connections for internal use•
Available USB port for external use•
Microsoft Windows• ®XP/Server 2003/Vista, Mac OS®10.4.x/10.5.x,
or Fedora®Core 6 for the optional RAID utility

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Installation
Top View
Bottom View

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Mode Switch
LED Behaviour
LED1 (Ready)
Description Indicator
Board Ready ON
Board Fail OFF
LED2 (Activity)
Description Indicator
Unplugged OFF
Idle OFF
Accessing Flashing
Rebuilding ON
Rebuild-Verify Flashing
Error OFF

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LED3 (Alarm)
Description Indicator
RAID1 Failure/Disk Unavailable ON*
No Errors OFF
remains on until a rebuild is started, or turned off by host application*
Hardware Installation
Plug the CompactFlash cards into slots P3 and P4.1.
Connect USB cable from the mini USB connector on the adapter to2.
the computer.
Check if the total size of the CF memory cards are correct.3.
Safely remove from the computer, then set the slide switch (SW1) to4.
the desired RAID mode (Default is BIG mode).
If using internally or with an HDD enclosure, disconnect the USB5.
cable and install the adapter board inside the computer system or
enclosure as per any standard 2.5” HDD.
Optionally, the 2.5” HDD mounting bracket can be removed from the
adapter for any custom mounting applications.
Connect the SATA data and power connectors.6.
Repeat Step 1 to Step 6 when installing new CF cards.7.
Driver Installation
No driver installation is required for the 2CF2SATAR adapter, as it is
natively supported as a standard SATA hard disk drive or USB Mass
Storage Device.
Software Installation
Install the Configuration Manager Utility to monitor the RAID status
and activities of the disks. You can find the Configuration Manager
Utility 57xxSteelVineManager.zip and Configuration Manager Manuals
SiI57XX_Users_Guide.pdf on the enclosed Driver CD at \DiskArray\
eSATA_SATAx2 \SiI57xx. You can also download these from the
StarTech.com website (www.startech.com).

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Troubleshooting
Q1. Cannot access the disk after computer resumes from standby.
A1. Unplug the SATA or USB connection and then plug in again.
Q2. Configuration Manager Utility shows Raid failure.
A2-1. RAID1 Mode:
Change the failed CF card (Device 0 means CF on P3, Device 1
means CF on P4) and the adapter will automatically rebuild the Raid1
array.
A2-2. RAID0 Mode:
Switch the slide switch (SW1) to RAID1 mode, install CF cards (Device
0 means CF on the P3, Device 1 means CF on P4), connect the USB
cable from the mini USB connector to USB port on computer, then
switch the slide switch (SW1) to RAID0 mode, disconnect USB cable.
A2-3. BIG Mode:
Switch the slide switch (SW1) to RAID1 mode, install CF cards (Device
0 means CF on the P3, Device 1 means CF on P4), connect the USB
cable from the mini USB connector to USB port on computer, then
switch the slide switch (SW1) to BIG mode, disconnect USB cable.

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Specications
Bus Interface SATA 3Gbps
USB 2.0
Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA: 3 Gbps
USB: 480 Mbps
Connectors SATA 7+15
USB mini-B
LED Indicators Ready, Activity, Alarm
Supported Disk Modes RAID0, RAID1, Concatenation
CompactFlash Compatibility CF type I and II,
2TB (maximum capacity)

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Technical Support
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mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help
with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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