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    StorCase ® T echnology Dat a Express ® DE100i-SW DE100i-SWC Removable SCSI Wide Single-Ended Drive Enclosures User's Guide[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. i StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885 Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847 StorCase ® T echnology Dat a Express ® DE100i-SW DE100i-SWC Removable SCSI Wide Single-Ended Drive Enclosures User's Guide Part No. D89-0000-0016 G01 Janu[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 ii 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 any part of it[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. iii[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 iv StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Data Express DE100 DE100i-XSXX/XXX EN 50081-1: 1992 Generic Emission - EN 55022/CISPR22 Class B EN 50082-1: 1992 Generic Immunity - IEC 1000-4-2 ESD - IEC 100[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. v Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1 Packaging Information ................................................................................................... 1 S[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 vi List of Figures Figure 1: Package Contents ............................................................................................... 2 Figure 2: DE100 Receiving Frame and Carrier .................................................................. 3 Figure 3: Receiving Fram[...]

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    Introduction 1 DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. INTRODUCTION PackagingInformation The StorCase Technology Data Express ® system is shipped in a container designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment. The Data Express unit was carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at [...]

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    2 Introduction StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 PackageContents The DE100 package contents include the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement. Figure 1: Package Contents 7 . #6-32 Phillips Machine Hd. Mounting Screws 8 . #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. Mounti[...]

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    Introduction 3 DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. GeneralDescription The StorCase Technology 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 ([...]

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    4 Introduction StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 ReceivingFrameFrontPanel  The Key Lock/Drive Power Switch performs three (3) functions. The key lock assures proper seating of the drive carrier within the receiving frame, turns power to the drive carrier on and off, and prevents unauthorized removal or[...]

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    Introduction 5 DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Figure 4: Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activity Display ReceivingFrameRearPanel  I/O Connector (J2): The input/output connector provides a standard interface for all SCSI signals.  DC Power Connector (J3): The DE100 uses a standard 4-pin DC Powe[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 6 Installation INSTALLATION InstallingtheDriveintotheCarrier Preparation While performing the steps in this section, work on a soft surface to prevent excessive shock to the drive being installed. Also refer to the manufacturer's documentation provided with the[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 7 Figure 6A: D rive Installation Assembly (DE100i-SW) Installation (DE100i-SW only) 1. Attach the I/O cable from the rear distribution board of the DE100i-SW carrier to the disk drive (Figure 6A). 2. Attach the 4-pin DC power cable from the rear distribution board to [...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 8 Installation Drive Carrier Disk Drive (Not Included) I/O Cable Drive Mounting Hardware (4ea) Phillips # 6-32 x 3/16 Flat HD 0151j Cable Cover (Provided) Cable Cov er Screws (2 plcs) # 6-32 x 3/16 Flat HD Installation (DE100i-SWC only) 1. Attach the I/O cable from the rear distri[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 9 Figure 7: Typical SCSI ID Select Connections (2mm Drive Pins) TYPICAL 2MM DRIVE ID PIN CONFIGURATION NOTE: Applies to the DE100i-SW only. Figure 7 illustrates a typical SCSI ID select connection to a drive with 2mm ID select pins. The wires on the wire harness conne[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 10 Installation Figure 8: Receiving Frame Connector J4 Pin Configuration[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 11 Mounting Holes (Right) Mounting Holes (Bottom) Front of Unit Mounting Holes (Left) 0086 Figure 9: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes 5. Adjust the front of the receiving frame so the carrier slides freely in and out on the receiving frame guides. The position of adjoin[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 12 Installation 8. Connect the power cable from the DC power supply in the computer or expansion chassis to the power connector on the DE100 receiving frame. Refer to Figure 5 for the DE100 receiving frame power connector location. 9. Replace any expansion boards that may have bee[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 13 Drive Carrier Guide Receiving Frame Unit Select Rotating Switch Drive Carrier (removed) Unit Number Display Lock and DC Power Switch Front of Unit 0179 DISPLA Y (HEX) UNIT NUMBER ( 10 ) DISPLA Y (HEX) UNIT NUMBER ( 10 ) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0147 Ta[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 14 Installation Front of Receiving Frame 0143 0 2 4 6 8 A C E 0 = 10 SECONDS 8 = 50 SECONDS 1 = 15 SECONDS 9 = 55 SECONDS 2 = 20 SECONDS A = 60 SECONDS 3 = 25 SECONDS B = 65 SECONDS 4 = 30 SECONDS C = 70 SECONDS 5 = 35 SECONDS D = 75 SECONDS 6 = 40 SECONDS E = 80 SECONDS 7 = 45 SE[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev.G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 15 APPENDICES[...]

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    16 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev.G01 (1) With carrier removed. SCSI Data Express subsystems conform to the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) Standard set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Environmental Specifications Operating S torage Ambient Temperat[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev.G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 17 1.70 (43.2mm) 5.75 (146.1mm) 2.06 (52.3mm) 3.13 (79.5mm) 0.50 (1 2.7mm) 0.38 (9.7mm) #6-32 x 8 Receiving Frame with Carrier Carrier Only 8.18 (207.8mm) 0.25 (6.4mm) 0.15 (3.8mm) 3.13 (79.5mm) 5.50 (139.7mm) #6-32 x 4 Bottom 1.68 (42.7mm) 4.[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 18 Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options DE100 Hot Swap Board The DE100 SCSI Hot Swap Board (P/N DX100-SW/H) allows the installation, removal or exchange of DE100i-SW and DE100i-SWC carriers while your computer system is operating by monitor[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options 19 Figure B-1: Attaching the Hot Swap Board 4. Attach the Hot Swap Board to the receiving frame motherboard by using the two screws removed earlier and insert them through the Hot Swap Board into the stand- offs.[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 20 Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options Carrier Installation Follow the procedures below to install the DE100 carrier into the receiving frame equipped with the Hot Swap option. 1. Install the carrier into the receiving frame. A "u" will be present on the front panel. [...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options 21 Jumper Options The jumpers on the Hot Swap Board are similar to those on the standard SCSI Data Express Motherboard. See Figure B-2 for the Hot Swap Board jumper options. Make sure the factory-installed jumper is attached to J4 - Pins 1 &a[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 22 Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options Solenoid Drive Lock The factory installed solenoid option prevents premature removal of the carrier and drive unit until the target drive has fully spun down. For most disk drives, this period of time can range from 15-40 seconds, dependin[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Key 23[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 24 Appendix D - Optional Accessories Appendix D - Optional Accessories Carrying Case Drive Carrier DX100-DE-C Carrying Case 0014 Figure D-1: Carrying Case The optional molded plastic carrying case is designed to transport the DE100 carrier from one site to another in a safe, impac[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Appendix D - Optional Accessories 25 Slip Drive Cov er Lip into T op Rear of Carrier. The Sides of the Cov er Will Fit Between the Drive and the Carrier. Mounting Holes Must be T owards Rear of Carrier. 1 Swing Drive Cov er Down, Cov er ing the Drive. Make Cer tain Y ou Do Not Dam[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 26 Appendix D - Optional Accessories Drive Plug 0429 Figure D-3: Drive Plug The drive plug (P/N DX100-PLUG), is designed to fill system or external enclosure bays that are occupied by receiving frames that have no carrier units installed. The purpose of the plug is to provide an a[...]

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    DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Reader's Comments 27 Reader's Comments Please take a few moments when your computer system is up and running to send us your ideas and suggestions for improving our products and documentation. Did the installation go smoothly for you? Are there any changes you would like[...]

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    28 Reader's Comments StorCase Technology, Inc. DE100i-SW/SWC User's Guide - Rev. G01 FOLD ALONG THIS LINE AND ST APLE SHUT CUT ALONG THIS LINE FROM BOTT OM T O T OP OF P AGE BUSINESS REPL Y MAIL POST AGE WILL BE P AID BY ADDRESSEE NO POST AGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED ST A TES FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 10686 SANT A ANA, CA TECHN[...]