CRU QX118 User Manual Download Page 2

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This User Manual contains proprietary content of CRU Data Security Group, LLC (“CDSG”) which is protected by copyright, trade-

mark, and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this User Manual is governed by a license granted exclusively by CDSG (the “License”). Thus, except as otherwise expressly

permitted by that License, no part of this User Manual may be reproduced (by photocopying or otherwise), transmitted, stored (in a

database, retrieval system, or otherwise), or otherwise used through any means without the prior express written permission of

CDSG. Use of the full QX118 product is subject to all of the terms and conditions of this User Manual and the above referenced

License.

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Product Warranty

CDSG warrants this product to be free of significant defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the

original date of purchase. CDSG’s warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser.

Limitation of Liability

The warranties set forth in this agreement replace all other warranties. CDSG expressly disclaims all other warranties, including but

not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of third-party

rights with respect to the documentation and hardware. No CDSG dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification,

extension, or addition to this warranty. In no event will CDSG or its suppliers be liable for any costs of procurement of substitute

products or services, lost profits, loss of information or data, computer malfunction, or any other special, indirect, consequential, or

incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of, use of, or inability to use any CDSG product or service, even if CDSG has

been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no case shall CDSG’s liability exceed the actual money paid for the products at

issue. CDSG reserves the right to make modifications and additions to this product without notice or taking on additional liability.

FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:

1. Ensure that the case of your attached drive is grounded.

2. Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.

3. Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.

4. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Summary of Contents for QX118

Page 1: ...QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual ...

Page 2: ... make any modification extension or addition to this warranty In no event will CDSG or its suppliers be liable for any costs of procurement of substitute products or services lost profits loss of information or data computer malfunction or any other special indirect consequential or incidental damages arising in any way out of the sale of use of or inability to use any CDSG product or service even...

Page 3: ...ion 4 1 4 Identifying Parts 5 1 5 LED Behavior 5 2 Setup 7 2 1 Receiving Frame Installation 7 2 2 Disable Windows Fast Startup 9 3 Operation 13 3 1 SHIPS Module Installation 13 3 2 Safe SHIPS Module Removal 14 4 Product Support 16 Appendix A Table of Specifications 17 QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 3 ...

Page 4: ...8 receiving frame how to in stall and remove SHIPS modules and provide other operational information you will need to get the most out of your product 1 2 PACKAGE CONTENTS Check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below Please contact CRU if any items are missing or damaged QX118 Receiving Frame Qty 1 Key Qty 1 SATA Power Adapter Cable Qty 1 1 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Pleas...

Page 5: ...fire hazard 1 4 IDENTIFYING PARTS Front Module Slot Door Keylock Module Status LED Rear Power Connector OCuLink Connector 1 5 LED BEHAVIOR LED Name Color State Description Module Status Green Solid The SHIPS module inside the slot is powered on Flickering The module inside the slot is being accessed by your computer Amber Solid The SHIPS module inside the slot is powered on but the module is at ri...

Page 6: ...olor State Description Flickering The module inside the slot is being accessed by your computer but the inside the QX118 has failed Contact Technical Support for a replacement QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 6 ...

Page 7: ...r computer Disconnect the power cord and remove the computer cover 2 Slide the QX118 receiving frame into a vacant 9mm or 9 5mm optical drive bay 3 If necessary secure the QX118 to the drive bay with M2 screws of your own QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 7 ...

Page 8: ...r cable to the rear of the QX118 Then connect SATA power from your computer to the adapter cable 5 If necessary install a host bus adapter card HBA with at least one 1 OCuLink port into your com puter Refer to the HBA s user manual for installation instructions 6 Connect an OCuLink SFF 8611 cable sold separately to your HBA 7 Connect the other end of the OCuLink cable to the OCuLink port on the re...

Page 9: ...hase on the QX118 product page at cru inc com 2 2 DISABLE WINDOWS FAST STARTUP Fast startup must be disabled in Windows 10 and Windows 8 1 to ensure that data from the QX118 is read properly Here are the instructions for how to do so with Windows 10 1 Right click on the Start Button and select Power Options QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 9 ...

Page 10: ...2 Under Related Power Settings in the right column select Additional power settings 3 On the left column of the new window select Choose what the power buttons do QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 10 ...

Page 11: ...4 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 5 Uncheck Turn on fast startup recommended QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 11 ...

Page 12: ...6 Click the Save changes button QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 12 ...

Page 13: ...and cables to help simplify your installation needs They are available on the QX118 product page at cru inc com 1 Power off your computer If you have hot swapping capability then you may ignore this step 2 Unlock the module slot door If you have the Push Button Version Push the button located on the right side of the QX118 to re lease the module slot door Then move the door out of the way If you h...

Page 14: ... SHIPS MODULE REMOVAL CAUTION If hot swapping is not available then failure to turn off your computer before removing or installing a SHIPS module may result in data loss CRU has designed the QX118 to support hot swapping However your entire system must support hot swapping including your motherboard BIOS UEFI CPU operating system and host bus adapter CRU sells hot swap capable HBAs and cables to ...

Page 15: ...le slot door If you have the Push Button Version Push the button located on the right side of the QX118 to re lease the module slot door Then move the door out of the way If you have the Lock Version Firmly place the included key into the square keyhole on the right side of the QX118 to release the module slot door Then move the door out of the way 3 Remove the module from the receiving frame QX11...

Page 16: ...ment in CRU products is backed up by our free technical support for the lifetime of the prod uct Contact us through our website cru inc com support or call us at 1 800 260 9800 or 1 360 816 1800 QX118 Receiving Frame User Manual 16 ...

Page 17: ...ted Operating Systems Windows 11 10 and 8 1 Windows Server 2022 2019 2016 and 2012 product families Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu LTS Weight 167 82 g Dimensions Width 128 0 mm Length 128 7 mm Height 9 0 mm Compliance EMI Standard FCC Part 15 Class B EMC Standard EN55024 EN55032 CE RoHS RCM The QX118 with its supporting accessories have been tested to be PCIe Gen3 compliant per the Add in Car...

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