User Manual

Instruction Manual
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How to Use
Hot Swap
If the host SATA controller supports Hot-Swapping, then SATA drives can be removed
or installed into the Mobile Rack without having to rst shut the computer o. Refer
to the documentation for the SATA controller for specic details on how to safely use
its hot-swapping feature. If not supported, the computer must be shut down rst, to
install or remove SATA drives.
Secondary Drive Use (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8)
If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will
rst need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on
“My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), then select Manage. In the new Computer
Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.