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eSATA External Storage 

 
 

 

Chapter 1 — Introduction 

 

 

FEATURES 

 

Your eSATA external storage device has a Serial ATA (SATA) interface.  It is easy to install in a cabinet 
along with a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and its maximum of four SATA hard disk drives offers excellent 
space savings.  It has the following features: 

 

 

19-inch rack mount type 

 

SATA-to-SATA port multiplier solution 

 

Maximum of 3.0Gbps transfer rate (SATA II) 

 

Maximum of four hard disk drives 

 

Maximized space saving and capacity relative to cost 

 

Easy expandability creating a very large storage pool 

 

 

PACKAGE CONTENTS 

 

The package contains the following:

 

 

 

eSATA External Storage 

 

AC Power Cord 

 

eSATA Cable 

 

Operating Instructions (This document) 

 

SATA HDD Carrier and Screws 

 

NOTE: 

The SATA HDD carrier and screws are not provided separately if hard disk drives are already 

installed in the unit.

 

 

WARNING: ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD.  
MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE.  
DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET.  THE POWER CORD HAS 
A GROUNDING PIN.  IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN 
RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.  DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY 
PLUGGING TOO MANY DEVICES IN TO ONE CIRCUIT.

 

 
 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 

Host Connectivity 

External eSATA port (DVR connection) 
Max. Transfer Speed (SATA II): 3.0Gbps, Cable Length: Max. 2.0m 

Disk Connectivity 

SATA Hard Disk Drive (Max. 4), 1.5Gbps or 3.0Gbps (Auto detection) 

Dimensions (W x H x D) 

19.06  x 1.73  x 17.72  (484mm x 44mm x 450mm) 

Unit Weight 

11.9 lbs. (5.4kg) (HDD not installed) 

Shipping Weight 

18.3 lbs. (8.3kg) (HDD not installed) 

Operating Temperature 

41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C) 

Operating Humidity 

20% to 70% (Non-condensing) 

Power 

115V ~ 230VAC, Max. 2A, 50/60Hz 

Approvals FCC, 

CE 

 

NOTE: 

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

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Page 3: ...NCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE WARNING CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT THIS CLASS OF DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS The information in this manual is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication We are not responsib...

Page 4: ...has been damaged B If liquid is spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment C If the equipment has been exposed to rain or water D If the equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by ...

Page 5: ...External Storage iii Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Features 1 Package Contents 1 Specifications 1 Rear Panel 2 Front Panel 2 Chapter 2 Installation 3 HDD Models 3 Installation 3 DVR Connection 5 ...

Page 6: ...Operating Instructions iv ...

Page 7: ...rd disk drives are already installed in the unit WARNING ROUTE POWER CORDS SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD MAKE CERTAIN THE POWER CORD WILL NOT BE PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE DO NOT INSTALL POWER CORDS UNDER RUGS OR CARPET THE POWER CORD HAS A GROUNDING PIN IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG DO NOT OVERLOAD THE CIRCUIT BY PLUGGING TOO MA...

Page 8: ... when the unit is connected to a DVR Power Switch Turns the unit on or off Power Connector Connect to a power outlet using the power cord FRONT PANEL Power LED The LED is lit when the system is operating HDD LED 1 to 4 A green LED is lit when a SATA hard disk drive is installed A red LED is lit when data is transferring to or from the unit Green and red LEDs flicker when any error occurs in the in...

Page 9: ...te ST3500830SCE Western Digital WD5000AVJS Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 750GB Seagate ST3750840SCE Western Digital WD7500AVCS 1TB Seagate ST31000340SV Western Digital WD10EVCS 2TB Hitachi HDS722020ALA330 NOTE The list is subject to change without notice Ask your dealer or distributor for the latest list INSTALLATION Install the SATA hard disk drives maximum of 4 following these instructions 1 Remove sc...

Page 10: ...enter the hard disk drive on the carrier 4 Attach the SATA HDD carrier assembly to the unit base and screw it down with the pan head screw 5 Connect a power cable and SATA cable to each hard disk drive The SATA cables should be connected in the order shown NOTES Connect the cables tightly paying attention to the cable orientation If the SATA cables are not connected in order the HDD indicator LEDs...

Page 11: ... cable to the eSATA port on the rear panel of the storage unit and the other end to the eSATA port on the rear panel of the DVR 2 Connect the power cord to the storage unit and to the power outlet and turn on the power switch on the rear panel of the storage unit 3 Connect the DVR power cord and turn on the DVR system CAUTION Make certain that storage unit s power switch is turned on before turnin...

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