StarTech.com RAIDBAY3 User manual

Installation Manual
RAIDBAY3
Data Storage
3 Drive SCA U160 SCSI Lockable Backplane

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Overview
StarTech.com’s RAIDBAY3 is the perfect solution for building hot-swap SCSI RAID
arrays. Up to (3) 3.5 inch drives can be installed in this all aluminum chassis, each in
their own independent removable drive drawer. The frame and drawer design of the
5.25 inch full height (2 bay slots) chassis can increase the number of drives that can be
installed inside a case by 33%. Front and rear ball bearing fans ensure plenty of air
movement over the drives to maintain ideal operating temperatures. This ensures long
service life and less downtime.
Features
• Supports U160 Ultra3 SCSI signaling speeds
• Fits (3) 3.5 inch SCA SCSI drives into (2) 5.25 inch drive bays (full height)
• 3 Cooling fans provide a combined 75 CFM of airflow
• Drives can be hot-swapped if supported by the host RAID controller
• Several RAIDBAYs can be linked to form a larger array
• Lockable front door
• Activity LEDs for each drive
• Overheating alarm provides warning if the subsystem operating temperature exceeds
131F (55C)
Specifications
Chassis rear SCSI connectors
Drive Connectors
Power Connectors
Front Door Fan
Rear Fans
Dimensions
Weight
Material
Interface
(2) x Half Pitch DB68 Female
(3) x SCA80 Male
(2) x LP4 Internal Power Male
(1) x 3.7 x 1 in (9.2 x 2.5cm) Dual Ball Bearing
(2) x 1.75 x 1 in(4 x 2.5cm) Dual Ball Bearing
236 x 146 x 86 mm (9.29 x 5.75 x 3.36 inches)
2.2 kgs (4.85 lbs)
Aluminum Frame and Tray
SCA Ultra 160 SCSI, LVD
LED Indicators 5 LEDs (Power Source Temperature, HDDs)

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Installation
Front Panel
1. Reset Switch - When overheating occurs, indicated by the buzzer sounding, you must
press the “Reset Switch” button once to stop the buzzer. Press the button again to
reset it to the original settings.
2. Overheeating LED - When overheating occurs, the LED will be lit
3. HDD LEDs - When you power on the system, the three HDD LEDs will light up. This
idicates that the hard drives are properly installed. Activity on the hard drive is
indicated by a blinking LED.
4. Power LED - The LED is lit when the system is powered on.
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Case
Rear Panel
1. Reset Switch (for buzzer)
2. External Reset Switch
3. SCSI Connector to Controller
4. SCSI ID Setting Switch
5. 4-Pin Power 5V/12V*
6. Buzzer
7. SCSI Connector for Terminator**
(see Appendix for more details)
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SCSI ID Settings
SCSI ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ID1 Off
Off
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On
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On
Off
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On
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Off
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On
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On
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Off
ID2
ID4
ID8
SCSI ID 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
ID1 Off
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
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Off
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Off
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Off
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ID2
ID4
ID8

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Installing the Hard Drives
1. Open the front panel.
2. Remove one of the inner trays by pressing on the release button. This will cause the
trays arm to swing out. Hold the arm and pull the tray out.
3. Place the hard drive into the inner tray and using the screws provided secure the hard
drive to the tray.
4. Slowly slide the tray back into the slot.
5. When the tray is all the way back into the slot press the arm back in until you hear a
“click” sound. This indicates that the tray and hard drive are properly installed.
6. Repeat these steps for the other two trays.
7. Connect the flat cable from the upper connector to the controller or RAID card.
8. Place the Terminator on the lower connector.
9. Installation is now complete.

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Appendix
Functions and Definitions of Rear Panel
1. JO1 Pin definition
P1: +12V P2: GND P3: Power LED+ P4: Power LED-
P5: HDD LED+ P6: HDD LED P7: HDD LED+ P8: HDD LED-
P9: HDD LED+ P10: HDD LED- P11: Thermal LED (Green)
P12: Thermal LED (Red) P13: Reset Pin 1 P14: Reset Pin 2
2. JO2 Pin definition
Reset Pin 1 and Reset Pin 2
3. JO3 Pin definition
P1: Fan sensor (option) P2: +12V P3: GND
JO3 are designed for external (optional) cooling connection
4. SW1, SW2 and SW3
SCSI ID selector setting switches for HDD1, HDD2 and HDD3
(See SCSI ID Number section for setting SCSI ID numbers)
5. SW4 Pin definition - Reset Switch button
Note: The function of SW4 is the same as that of the Reset button on the front panel.
When overheating occurs and the buzzer is sounding (and the temperature LED is
red), press the Reset Switch from either the front panel or SW4 to stop the alarm.
When you press the Reset Switch button, the LED on the front panel will retun
to green.
6. P1 and P2 (DC power input)
If power wattage is enough, use one DC power input. If you require more power,
use both DC power inputs.
7. CON1 - 68-Pin Female connector