StorCase® Technology Data Express® DE300 (P/N S20A120) Removable SCSI Wide Ultra160 Drive Enclosure User's Guide
i StorCase® Technology Data Express® DE300 (P/N S20A120) Removable SCSI Wide Ultra160 Drive Enclosure User's Guide Part No. D89-0000-0156 A01 January 2003 StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885 Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847 S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.
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 its product that proves defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials.
iii Free Technical Support StorCase provides free technical support. If you experience any difficulty during the installation or subsequent use of a StorCase product, please contact StorCases Technical Support Department prior to servicing your system. This warranty covers only repair or replacement of defective StorCase products, as described above. StorCase is not liable for, and does not cover under warranty, any costs associated with servicing and/or installation of StorCase products.
iv Declaration of Conformity Company Name: StorCase Technology, Inc.
v Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ Packaging Information ................................................................................................... Serial Numbers ............................................................................................................... Package Contents ...........................................................................................
vi List of Figures Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: Figure 4: Figure 5: Figure 6: Figure 7: Figure 8: Figure 9: Figure 10: Package Contents ............................................................................................... 2 DE300 Receiving Frame and Carrier .................................................................. 3 Receiving Frame Front Panel .............................................................................. 4 Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activity Display ...........
Introduction 1 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 the factory. Bent or broken connectors, or evidence of other damage to the Data Express should be reported to the shipper immediately. Refer to Figure 1 for the package contents.
2 Introduction Package Contents The DE300 package contents include the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement. 1 2 5 6 8 7 4 0509c Da ID Drive Carr Sele ier Disk (Not Drive Inclu ded) Pow er I/O Cab Cable le ct Cab le ta E xpr ess Cab Cove (Pro r le vide d) Drive Hard Phill 3/16 ips wareMounting Flat # 6-32(4ea HD x ) 0151 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Introduction 3 General Description The StorCase Technology Data Express ® DE300 (P/N S20A120) is composed of a receiving frame which supports most 68-pin SCSI Ultra160 interfaces, and fits within a 5.25" full-height peripheral slot. This 16-bit I/O can support up to 160MByte/sec transfer rates. The receiving frame contains three (3) removable drive carriers designed to provide durable and reliable mounting for 3.5" form factor x 1" high (low-profile) SCSI drives (Figure 2).
4 Introduction Receiving Frame Front Panel (Figure 3) Key Lock/Drive Power Switch- This key switch 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 installation of the carrier. For the computer to access data on the DE300 drive, the key must be turned counterclockwise to the locked position. The key can be configured as either fixed or removable as shown in Appendix C.
Introduction 5 Figure 4: Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activity Display Receiving Frame Rear Panel (Figure 5) I/O Connectors (J4, J6, and J8) - These connectors provide a standard interface for all SCSI signals. DC Power Connector - A standard 4-pin DC power connector is used to accept DC power. ID Select Connectors (J3A1, J3B1, and J3C1) - Pins 1-8 of these connectors provide unit SCSI ID selection for the computer system or expansion chassis.
6 Introduction Figure 5: Receiving Frame Motherboard (Rear View) StorCase Technology, Inc. S20A120 User's Guide - Rev.
Installation 7 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 drive. NOTE: A #2 Phillips screwdriver will be required during this procedure. 1. Remove the drive from its protective packaging. 2. Plastic Drive Bezel: If the drive came equipped with a plastic front bezel, remove it. 3.
8 Installation Drive (Not Included) Drive Carrier Board Drive Carrier 0512b #6-32 x 3/16 Phillips Flat Head Screw (4 each) Figure 6: Drive Installation Assembly StorCase Technology, Inc. S20A120 User's Guide - Rev.
Installation 9 Installing the Receiving Frame NOTE: For SCSI Ultra160 operation, the DE300 requires Ultra160 chassis and cabling. The drive should be installed into the carrier before installing the receiving frame into the mounting bay of a computer or expansion chassis. NOTE: Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver during this procedure. 1. Turn OFF power to the computer. 2. Open the computer system according to the manufacturers instructions.
10 Installation Table 1: J3A1, J3B1, J3C1 Option Pin Signal Descriptions PIN Signal Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ID0 GND ID1 GND ID2 GND ID3 GND GND GND RLEDC RLEDA DFAULT GND CIF1 GND CIF2 GND CIF3 GND LKA LKB SCSI ID Ground SCSI ID Ground SCSI ID Ground SCSI ID Ground Drive Synchronization Signal Spare Ground Remote LED Cathode Remote LED Anode Force Drive Fault Signal to Display Ground Reserved Ground Reserved Ground Reserved Ground Disable Isolator Functions Di
Installation 11 4. With the drive carriers locked into place inside the receiving frame, install the DE300 receiving frame into the drive opening in the computer or expansion chassis. Use the appropriate guides to position the DE300, and fasten it into place with eight (8) #6-32 Phillips screws provided. Figure 8 illustrates the location of the mounting holes. Mounting holes are provided on each side and the bottom of the receiving frame to accommodate a variety of mounting configurations.
12 Installation 9. Replace any expansion boards that may have been removed earlier. Replace the system cover according to the manufacturers instructions. 10. Reconnect any system or peripheral cables removed earlier. 11. If the DE300 has been installed into an external expansion chassis, connect the SCSI and power cables to the chassis. If the expansion chassis is at the end of a daisy chain, make certain that it is properly terminated.
Installation WARNING: 3. 13 Unlocking the carrier unit switches DC power off to the drive. Since drives require a short amount of time to spin down, allow at least 15 seconds before pulling the carrier unit out of the receiving frame to avoid possible damage to the drive. Use the alignment tool supplied with the DE300 to select the ID number of the disk drive. Refer to Figure 9 for the location of the ID select switch inside the receiving frame.
14 Installation Adjusting the Spin Down/Up Timer NOTE: The timer for device spin down is controlled by a small selector, located in a cutout on the side of the DE300 receiving frame as shown in Figure 10. The amount of time required for a drive to spin down is approximately 15 seconds or more. This number can vary depending on the type of SCSI device and manufacturer (some drives may require 45 seconds or more). The factory configuration is set for 20 seconds.
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 15 APPENDICES S20A120 User's Guide - Rev. A01 StorCase Technology, Inc.
16 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions SCSI Data Express subsystems conform to the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) Standard set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions Receiving Frame with Carriers Installed 2.06 (52.3mm) 17 3.13 (79.2mm) 4.70 (11.9mm) 3.38 (85.9mm) 1.25 (31.8mm) 4.70 (11.9mm) 0.39 (9.9mm) 5.88 (149.2mm) #6-32 x 8 (Side) 8.15 (207.0mm) 0.15 (3.8mm) 5.50 (139.7mm) 0.32 (8.1mm) 3.13 (79.2mm) #6-32 x 4 (Bottom) Carrier Only 1.07 (27.2mm) 0.25 (6.3mm) 4.67 (118.5mm) 7.38 (187.4mm) 3.75 (95.3mm) 1.75 (44.
18 Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options Data Express Ultra160 Repeater Board The Data Express Ultra160 Repeater Board (P/N S20A130) is an upgrade attachment for the S20A120 (cable-less 68-pin DE300) receiving frame (Figure B-1). This attachment provides a repeater function, as described below.
Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options 19 S20A130 Repeater Board Detail Mounting Hole I/O Connector Mounting Hole = Pin 1 0518b Carriers (Installed) DE300 Receiving Frame Motherboard Repeater Board (Installed) Figure B-1: DE300 Repeater Board Details Carriers Installed Repeater Board Remove Mounting Screws and use to Fasten Repeater Board (2 plcs) 0480b Receiving Frame Motherboard Stand-offs (Replace Motherboard Mounting Screws) Figure B-2: Attaching the Repeater Board S20A120 User's Guide -
20 Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Key Appendix C - Attaching the ON/OFF Key The following information will provide the necessary steps to attach the ON/OFF key to the key lock mechanism so that it is non-removable, preventing accidental key loss. The procedure can be reversed at a later date to revert back to a removable key. 1. Make certain power is off to the receiving frame. Locate the rectangular-shaped key lock mechanism access hole on the inside of the receiving frame.
Appendix D - Optional Accessories 21 Appendix D - Optional Accessories Carrying Case Drive Carrier Remove this Piece of Foam 0524a DX300-DE-C Carrying Case Figure D-1: Carrying Case The optional molded plastic carrying case is designed to transport the DE300 carrier from one location to another in a safe, impact and moisture resistant environment. Its compact dimensions, 7 long x 9 wide x 4 high, make it easy to carry and to store.
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