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    S torCase ® T echnology Dat a Express ® DX1 15 for Backup Removable SA T A 3Gbps Drive Enclosure User's Guide[...]

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    i DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885 Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847 S torCase ® T echnology Dat a Express ® DX1 15 for Backup Removable SA T A 3Gbps Drive Enclosure User's Guide Part No. D89-0000-0306 A01 June 2006[...]

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    ii StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A1 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 [...]

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    iii DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Warranty Claim Requirements To obtain warranty service, the defective product must be returned to your local authorized StorCase dealer or distributor, or, with prior StorCase approval, to the StorCase factory service center. For defective products returned directly to Stor[...]

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    iv StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A1 Declaration of Conformity StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Data Express SATA DX115 S22J106, S22J107, S22J108, S22J109, S22J110, S22J111, S22J112, S22J113, S22J114 ITE Emission - EN 55022: 1[...]

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    v DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1 Packaging Information ................................................................................................... [...]

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    vi StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A1 List of Figures Figure 1: Package Contents .............................................................................................. 2 Figure 2: SATA 3Gbps DX115 Receiving Frame and Carrier ......................................... 3 Figure 3: Front Panel ...............[...]

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    Introduction 1 DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 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. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Package Contents NOTE: Package contents may vary, depending on model. The DX115 for Backup package contents include the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement. Figure 1: Package Contents Drive Carrier Re[...]

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    Introduction 3 DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Figure 2: SATA 3Gbps DX115 Receiving Frame and Carrier This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the SATA 3Gbps DX115 removable enclosure inside a computer peripheral bay or external expansion chassis. This guide supplements documentation pro[...]

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    4 Introduction StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Front Panel (Figure 3) Figure 3: Front Panel Carrier Handle Key Lock Drive Ready/ Error LED Drive Activity LED Power Switch Push Here to Eject Carrier Fan Error LED Disable Switch • Key Lock - This lock prevents unauthorized removal or installation of the carri[...]

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    Introduction 5 DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. • Power Switch (cont'd) OFF - Press and hold down switch until the Drive Ready LED starts to flash. Drive is ready to be removed when the Drive Ready LED is OFF. ON * - Press and hold down switch until the Drive Ready LED starts to flash. Drive is ready to[...]

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    6 Introduction StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Receiving Frame Rear Panel (Figure 4) Figure 4: Receiving Frame Motherboard (Rear View) I/O Connector Reserved Pins SA T A Power Connector 1 2 4 3 6 5 Drive Activity LED Pin GND Cooling Fan • I/O Connector - The input/output connector provides a standard interf[...]

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    DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 7 INSTALLATION NOTE: For SATA 3Gbps operation, a SATA 3Gbps controller and SATA 3Gbps hard drive are required. Grey power switch indicates SATA 3Gbps DX115 receiving frame. Blue power switch indicates SAS DX115 receiving frame. SATA 3Gbps DX115 receiving frame supp[...]

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    8 Installation StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Figure 5: Drive Installation Assembly Drive Carrier Board Bottom-mount Drive with Four (4) #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. Screws (Provided)[...]

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    DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 9 Figure 6: Drive Cover Installation 3. Install the provided drive cover (Figure 6). Insert this end into carrier first 1 Lower cover until flush with carrier 2 Secure with Phillips Flat Hd. screws (1 per Side) 3[...]

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    10 Installation StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Figure 7: Receiving Frame Mounting Holes Installing the Receiving Frame NOTE: Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. The drive should be installed into the carrier before installing the receiving frame into the mounting bay of a computer or expansion [...]

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    DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 11 5. Connect the I/O cable from the host adapter to the receiving frame. The Pin 1 indicator on the cable must be properly aligned. 6. Connect the SATA power cable from the the computer or expansion chassis to the SATA power connector on the DX115 receiving frame.[...]

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    12 Installation StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Drive Hot Swap NOTES: To download hot swap software, please visit the StorCase web site at: http://www.storcase.com/hotswap/ DriveSwap32 supports Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000/2000 Server/2003 Server/ XP Home/XP Professional. DriveSwap32 will not run on Windows 9[...]

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    DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Installation 13 Data Backup and Restoration NOTES: The DX115 for Backup includes a EMC ® Retrospect ® (Express or Disk-to-Disk) Backup software CD. Disk-to-Disk version supports the following OS: Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, 2000 Professional, 2000 Advanced Server, 2003 Server[...]

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    14 Installation StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Replacing the Cooling Fan NOTE: StorCase recommends replacing a faulty fan immediately. Contact StorCase for spare fan ordering information. In the event of a fan failure, the DX115 cooling fan is easily field-replaceable by the user. 1. Remove the two (2) screw[...]

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    Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 15 DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. APPENDICES[...]

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    16 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions Specifications and dimensions below are for reference only. Chassis Reliability/Maintainability MTBF (at 30° C) 600,000 Hours Preventive Maintenance None MTTR 5 minutes Environmental Specification[...]

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    Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 17 DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Figure A-1: SATA 3Gbps DX115 Physical Dimensions (Dimensions are for reference only) Receiving Frame with Carrier Installed Carrier Only 4.43 (1 12.5mm) 1.07 (27.2mm) 4.43 (1 12.5mm) 7.54 (191.5mm) 5.81 (147.6mm) 1.62 (41.1mm) 8.08 (205[...]

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    StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 18 Appendix B - Optional Accessories Figure B-1: Carrying Case The optional molded plastic carrying case (P/N S22E100) is designed to transport one (1) DX115 carrier from one site to another in a safe, impact and moisture-resistant environment. Its compact dimensions, 10” lon[...]

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    DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc. Reader's Comments 19 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 l[...]

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    20 Reader's Comments StorCase Technology, Inc. DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01 FOLD ALONG THIS LINE AND ST APLE SHUT CUT ALONG THIS LINE FROM BOTTOM T O TOP 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 TECH[...]