StorCase Technology Data Express DE100i-SWC User manual

StorCase® Technology
Data Express®
DE100i-SW
DE100i-SWC
Removable
SCSI Wide Single-Ended
Drive Enclosures
User's Guide

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StorCase Technology, Inc.
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA 2708- 885
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
StorCase® Technology
Data Express®
DE100i-SW
DE100i-SWC
Removable
SCSI Wide Single-Ended
Drive Enclosures
User's Guide
Part No. D8 -0000-0016 G01 January 2003

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LIMITED WARRANTY
STORCASE TECHNOLOGY, Incorporated (StorCase) warrants that its products will be free
from defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions and limitations set forth
below. StorCase will, at its option, either repair or replace an part of its product that proves
defective b reason of improper workmanship or materials. Repair parts or replacement
products will be provided b StorCase on an exchange basis, and will be either new or
reconditioned to be functionall equivalent to new.
This warrant does not cover an product damage that results from accident, abuse, misuse,
natural or personal disaster, external power surge or failure, or an unauthorized disassem-
bl , repair or modification. StorCase will not be responsible for an software, firmware or other
customer data stored within, or interfacing with a StorCase product.
Duration of Warranty
Seven-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered b this warrant for
a period of seven (7) ears from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
reseller: all Data Express® removable device enclosures and all StorCase interface cables and
accessories specificall intended for use with these products. Data Silo®, Data Stacker® and
InfoStation® products are covered b this warrant for a period of seven (7) ears, excepting
the RAID controller, power suppl , fan and blower components, which are covered b the
three- ear warrant described below.
Three-Year Warranty: The following StorCase products are covered b this warrant for
a period of three (3) ears from the original date of purchase from StorCase or its authorized
reseller: all Rhino®JR external expansion chassis and all RAID controller modules. In addition,
the following components of the Data Silo®, Data Stacker®, InfoStation® products are subject
to warrant for a period of three (3) ears: all power supplies, fans and blowers.
Warranty Claim Requirements
To obtain warrant service, the defective product must be returned to our local authorized
StorCase dealer or distributor, or, with prior StorCase approval, to the StorCase factor
service center.
For defective products returned directl to StorCase, a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number must be obtained b calling StorCase Customer Service at [phone]. The RMA
number must be prominentl displa ed on the outside of the return package. Shipments must
be freight-prepaid and insured, and must include the product serial number, a detailed
description of the problem experienced, and proof of the original retail purchase date. Products
must be properl packaged to prevent damage in transit. Damage resulting from improper
packaging will not be covered b this warrant . The StorCase factor service center is located
at 17650 Newhope Street, Receiving Dock, Gate #4, Fountain Valle , CA 92780, U.S.A.

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Free Technical Support
StorCase provides free technical support. If ou experience an difficult during the
installation or subsequent use of a StorCase product, please contact StorCases Technical
Support Department prior to servicing our s stem. This warrant covers onl repair or
replacement of defective StorCase products, as described above. StorCase is not liable for,
and does not cover under warrant , an costs associated with servicing and/or installation
of StorCase products.
StorCase Technical Support can be reached in the U.S. at [phone] or toll-free at (888)
435-5460 (U.S. and Canada onl ). StorCase European Technical Support can be reached in
the U.K. at [phone].
Disclaimers
The foregoing is the complete warranty for the pro ucts i entifie above an
superse es all other warranties an representations, whether oral or written.
StorCase expressly isclaims all warranties for the i entifie pro ucts, which are
not state herein, inclu ing, to the extent permitte by applicable law, any implie
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will
StorCase be liable to the purchaser, or to any user of a StorCase pro uct, for any
amages, expenses, lost revenues, lost savings, lost profits, or any other
inci ental or consequential amages arising from the purchase, use or inability
to use a StorCase pro uct, even if StorCase has been a vise of the possibility
of such amages.
Cop right © 2003 StorCase Technolog . All rights reserved. All registered
trademarks are the propert of StorCase Technolog . All other logos and trademarks
are properties of their respective companies.

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StorCase Technolog , Inc.
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valle , CA 92708
17600 Newhope Street
Fountain Valle , CA 92708
Data Express DE100
DE100i-XSXX/XXX
EN 50081-1: 1992 Generic Emission
- EN 55022/CISPR22 Class B
EN 50082-1: 1992 Generic Immunit
- IEC 1000-4-2 ESD
- IEC 1000-4-3 Radiated Immunit
- IEC 1000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient
EN 60950
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 950-93
UL 1950
EN 60950: 1988 EN 60950/A2: 1991
EN 60950/A1: 1990
FCC Part 15, Class B
AS/NZS 3548 Information Technolog Equipment
1997
Company Name:
Corporate Office A ress:
Manufacturing A ress:
Pro uct Name:
Mo el Number:
Conforms to the following standards:
EMC Directives:
(89/336/EEC)
Low Voltage Directive:
(73/23/EEC)
Safety Stan ar s:
CSA (NRTL/C)
TUV
EMI Stan ar s:
EMC Stan ar s:
Year of Manufacture:
Signature:___________________
Full name: Dieter Paul
Position: President
Declaration of Conformity

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1
Packaging Information ................................................................................................... 1
Serial Numbers ............................................................................................................... 1
Package Content............................................................................................................ 2
General Description ....................................................................................................... 3
Receiving Frame Front Panel .............................................................................. 4
Receiving Frame Rear Panel ............................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................ 6
Installing the Drive into the Carrier ................................................................................ 6
Preparation .......................................................................................................... 6
Installation (DE100i-SW onl ).............................................................................. 7
Installation (DE100i-SWC onl ) ........................................................................... 8
Installing the Receiving Frame .................................................................................... 10
Selecting the Unit ID Number ....................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Spin Down/Up Timer ............................................................................. 14
APPENDICES ...................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions ................................................................... 16
Appendix B - Factor -Installed Options ..................................................................... 18
Hot Swap Board ................................................................................................ 18
Solenoid Drive Lock........................................................................................... 22
Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Ke ................................................................... 23
Appendix D - Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 24
Carr ing Case .................................................................................................... 24
Drive Cover ........................................................................................................ 25
Drive Plug ........................................................................................................... 26
Reader's Comments ............................................................................................................... 27

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Package Contents ............................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: DE100 Receiving Frame and Carrier .................................................................. 3
Figure 3: Receiving Frame Front Panel .............................................................................. 4
Figure 4: Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activit Displa ...................................... 5
Figure 5: Receiving Frame (Rear View) ............................................................................ 5
Figure 6A: Drive Installation Assembl (DE100i-SW) .......................................................... 7
Figure 6B: Drive Installation Assembl (DE100i-SWC) ........................................................ 8
Figure 7: T pical SCSI ID Select Connections (2mm Drive Pins) ...................................... 9
Figure 8: Receiving Frame Connector J4 Pin Configuration ........................................... 10
Figure 9: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes ..................................................................... 11
Figure 10: Unit ID Select Switch Location ......................................................................... 13
Figure 11: Device Spin Down/Up Timer ............................................................................. 14
Figure A-1: DE100 Ph sical Dimensions .............................................................................. 17
Figure B-1: Attaching the Hot Swap Board ........................................................................ 19
Figure B-2: Hot Swap Board Jumper Options ..................................................................... 21
Figure B-3: Solenoid Mechanism ......................................................................................... 22
Figure C-1: Attaching the ON/OFF Ke ............................................................................... 23
Figure D-1: Carr ing Case .................................................................................................... 24
Figure D-2: Full Drive Cover ................................................................................................. 25
Figure D-3: Drive Plug ........................................................................................................... 26
List of Tables
Table 1: Receiving Frame Motherboard Connector J4 Pin Configuration ......................... 10
Table 2: 16-Bit Wide Single-Ended Unit ID Displa ............................................................. 13
NOTICE: This User's Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice. While reasonable
efforts have been made to ensure the accurac of this document, StorCase
Technolog , Inc. assumes no liabilit resulting from errors or omissions in this
publication, or from the use of the information contained herein.
Please check the StorCase web site at http://www.storcase.com or contact our
StorCase representative for the latest revision of this document.

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INTRODUCTION
PackagingInformation
The StorCase Technolog Data Express® s stem is shipped in a container designed to provide
protection and prevent damage during shipment. The Data Express unit was carefull
inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factor . Bent or broken connectors,
or evidence of other damage to the Data Express should be reported to the shipper immediatel .
Refer to Figure 1 for the package contents.
If the wrong Data Express model has been received, please call our reseller or StorCase at
[phone] to arrange for a Return Material Authorization (RMA). StorCase cannot ac-
cept returns which do not displa an RMA number on the outside of the package. Return the
unit with all the original packing materials.
Before removing an component from its packaging, discharge an static electricit b
touching a properl grounded metal object.
Serial Numbers
Both the Data Express receiving frame and carrier are labeled with serial numbers. These
numbers must be reported to the StorCase Customer Service Representative in order to
receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) for warrant claims. Locate the serial number
labels and record the numbers in the spaces provided below.
Receiving Frame:
Drive Carrier:

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PackageContents
The DE100 package contents include the following items. If an item is missing or damaged,
contact our StorCase dealer for a replacement.
Figure 1: Package Contents
7. #6-32 Phillips Machine Hd.
Mounting Screws
8. #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd.
Mounting Screws
9. .25mm/2mm ID Select Cable
(DE100i-SW only)
. Cable Cover
2. Alignment Tool
3. Drive Lock Keys
4. Receiving Frame
5. Drive Carrier
6. Insert Sheet
1
2
3
4
7
8
5
6
9
Data Express
Drive Carrier
Disk Drive
(Not Included)
Poer Cable
I/O Cable
Drive Mounting
Hardare (4ea)
Phillips # 6-32 x
3/16 Flat HD
ID Select Cable
0151
Cable
Cover
(Provided)
Cable Cover
Scres (2 plcs)
# 6-32 x 3/16
Flat HD
00430b

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GeneralDescription
The StorCase Technolog Data Express® DE100i-SW and DE100i-SWC are removable drive
carriers and receiving frames designed to provide durable and reliable mounting for one (1)
3.5 SCSI drive within a 5.25" half-height peripheral slot (Figure 2).
The DE100 allows a drive to be removed and transported to another DE100-equipped computer
or expansion chassis, and also provides the abilit to secure sensitive data b removing and
storing the drive safel for future use. Up to fifteen (15) DE100 units can be attached to one
host adapter.
Figure 2: DE100 Receiving Frame and Carrier
This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the StorCase Data Express
(DE100i-SW and DE100i-SWC) removable enclosure inside a computer peripheral ba or
external expansion chassis. This guide supplements documentation provided with the host
computer s stem, operating s stem, and the drive to be installed within the Data Express
carrier.