These operating instructions are published by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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© Copyright 2013 by Conrad Electronic SE.
V3_0313_02-KV
• Open your computer’s casing and carefully remove the cover.
• Look for a free 8.89 cm/(3.5″) installation slot and remove the corresponding front cover.
There is often a metal shielding behind it, which has to be removed first. With some casings,
you have to unscrew them, with others you have to break it out carefully. Depending on the
casing, you may have to remove the entire front cover first.
• Slot the hard disk drive panel controller into a free bay on the computer enclosure and fasten
it with the four screws included in delivery.
• Connect the four white 4-pin plugs to the connectors on the hard disk drive panel controller.
Ensure the numbered 4-pin plugs match the numbering on the front.
• Connect the power cables’ SATA data plugs to the SATA drives.
• Connect both 4-pin Molex connectors to the respective Molex sockets on the hard disk drive
panel controller.
• Connect either the SATA power plug or the 4-pin Molex socket of the two power supply cables
to the power adaptor of the computer.
• Install the cables so that they do not protrude into any of the computer’s fans, use cable ties,
for example.
• Check all connections once more and then close the housing of your computer.
Operation
• Connect your computer and monitor to the mains voltage and switch on all devices.
• Turn the drives on/off using the respective on/off switch on the front of the hard disk drive
panel controller.
Always turn a drive on/off before switching the computer on.
Never turn off a drive during data transfer. This can lead to data loss.
• Now switch on your computer. The status LED lights up when you have turned a drive on.
• If your computer does not start correctly, switch it off straight away and check all settings and
cable connections.
Before opening the enclosure again, disconnect the computer from the mains
supply!
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household
waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the
environment.
Technical data
Usage ........................................ for max. 4 SATA drives
Connections ............................... 4 x 4-pin; 2 x 4-pin Molex
Suitable for ................................ 8.89 cm/(3.5″) bay
Material ...................................... metal
Ambient temperature ................. 0 to +50 °C
Ambient humidity ....................... 20 – 80%, relative air humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions (W x H x D) ............ 102 x 25 x 121 mm
Weight ....................................... 108 g
4x SATA Hard Disk Drive
Panel Controller
Version 03/13
Item no. 41 75 36
Intended use
This product enables you to connect up to four standard SATA drives (such as hard disks,
SSDs, DVD and Blu-ray drives). It controls the power supply to each installed SATA drive,
individually and independently from the operating system. The drives can be turned on and
off with the on/off switches on the product. The four blue status LEDs on the product indicate
the operating status of the drive. The product is installed in a 8.89 cm/(3.5″) installation slot.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you
use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.
In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.
Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• 4x SATA Hard Disk Drive Panel Controller
• 2 x power supply cables SATA to MOLEX
• 4 x power cables (15-pin L-type)
• 5 x fastening screws
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information
on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/
guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if
the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the
device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Installation
If in doubt about how to install the device correctly, please contact an expert or a
specialist workshop and let them carry out the installation.
Switch off the computer in which the product is to be installed as well as all
connected devices, and disconnect all devices from the mains voltage, remove
the power plug from the mains supply! Just turning off at the on/off switch is not
enough!
All plugs can only be connected in one correct position to the connections. Pay
attention to the proper polarity and position of the plugs. Do not apply force when
inserting the plugs or unplugging them.
