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DX115 for Backup User's Guide - Rev. A01

StorCase Technology, Inc.

Figure 2:  SATA 3Gbps DX115 Receiving Frame and Carrier

This User's Guide describes the steps required to install the SATA 3Gbps DX115 removable
enclosure inside a computer peripheral bay or external expansion chassis.  This guide
supplements documentation provided with the host computer system, operating system, and
the drive to be installed within the carrier.

General Description

NOTES:

For SATA 3Gbps operation, a SATA 3Gbps controller and SATA 3Gbps hard
drive are required.

Grey power switch indicates SATA 3Gbps DX115 receiving frame.  Blue power
switch indicates SAS DX115 receiving frame.

SATA 3Gbps DX115 receiving frame supports SATA drives only (SAS drives
are not supported).

SAS DX115 receiving frame supports SATA and SAS drives.

The StorCase Technology Data Express

® 

SATA 3Gbps DX115 for Backup is a removable

drive carrier and receiving frame, designed to provide durable and reliable mounting for one
(1) low-profile (up to 1" high) 3.5" SATA 3Gbps drive within a 5.25" half-height peripheral slot
(Figure 2).  It is downward-compatible with earlier SATA technology.

The SATA 3Gbps DX115 allows a drive to be removed and transported to another SATA 3Gbps
DX115-equipped computer or expansion chassis, and also provides the ability to secure
sensitive data by removing and storing the drive safely for future use.

The DX115 for Backup includes a EMC

®

 Retrospect

®

 (Express or Disk-to-Disk) Backup

software CD, which allows for easy data backup and restoration.

Summary of Contents for Data Express DX115

Page 1: ...StorCase Technology Data Express DX115 for Backup Removable SATA 3Gbps Drive Enclosure User s Guide...

Page 2: ...ology Inc StorCase Technology Inc 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley CA 92708 9885 Phone 714 438 1850 Fax 714 438 1847 StorCase Technology DataExpress DX115 for Backup Removable SATA 3Gbps Drive Enc...

Page 3: ...ntegrated into or purchased separately for use with these products which are identified and covered by the three year or hard drive warranties described below All StorCase interface cables and other a...

Page 4: ...t 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 cost...

Page 5: ...4 1998 A1 A2 ITE Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 IEC 61000 4 8 IEC 61000 4 3 IEC 61000 4 4 IEC 61000 4 6 CAN CSA C22 2 No 950 95 UL 1950 EN 60950 2000 FCC Part 15 Class B AS NZS 3548 Information Technology Equ...

Page 6: ...Front Panel 4 Receiving Frame Rear Panel 6 INSTALLATION 7 Preparation 7 Installing the Drive into the Drive Carrier 7 Installing the Receiving Frame 10 Drive Activity LED 11 Drive Hot Swap 12 Data Bac...

Page 7: ...re 8 Removing the Cooling Fan 14 Figure A 1 SATA 3Gbps DX115 Physical Dimensions 17 Figure B 1 Carrying Case 18 NOTICE This User s Guide is subject to periodic updates without notice While reason able...

Page 8: ...ed please call your reseller or StorCase at 800 435 0642 to arrange for a Return Material Authorization RMA StorCase cannot ac cept returns which do not display an RMA number on the outside of the pac...

Page 9: ...nclude the following items If any item is missing or damaged contact your StorCase dealer for a replacement Figure 1 Package Contents Drive Carrier Receiving Frame Accessory Bag 7 Alignment Tool 8 Ins...

Page 10: ...frame SATA 3Gbps DX115 receiving frame supports SATA drives only SAS drives are not supported SAS DX115 receiving frame supports SATA and SAS drives The StorCase Technology Data Express SATA 3Gbps DX1...

Page 11: ...receiving frame Push handle in to fully seat carrier into the receiving frame Power Switch This switch allows the drive carrier to be powered OFF ON at anytime NOTE Grey power switch indicates SATA 3G...

Page 12: ...e LED indicates a fan failure Steady red LED glow indicates DC power failure Flashing red LED indicates a SAS drive inserted into the receiving frame SAS drives are not supported Drive Activity LED Th...

Page 13: ...s not accommodate the SATA power connector simply use the SATA to DC Power adapter cable included in the accessory bag to connect to your system s DC power Drive Activity LED Pins Pin 1 is used for ho...

Page 14: ...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 1 Remove the drive not included from...

Page 15: ...Installation StorCase Technology Inc DX115 for Backup User s Guide Rev A01 Figure 5 Drive Installation Assembly Drive Carrier Board Bottom mount Drive with Four 4 6 32 Phillips Flat Hd Screws Provide...

Page 16: ...orCase Technology Inc Installation 9 Figure 6 Drive Cover Installation 3 Install the provided drive cover Figure 6 Insert this end into carrier first 1 Lower cover until flush with carrier 2 Secure wi...

Page 17: ...rame install the DX115 into the 5 25 drive opening in the computer or expansion chassis Use the appro priate guides to position the Data Express and fasten it into place with the four 4 M3 Phillips sc...

Page 18: ...l cables removed earlier 9 Turn ON power to the computer If the installation has been successful and all the cables have been properly attached the system should boot normally Although the computer ma...

Page 19: ...se visit the StorCase web site at http www storcase com hotswap DriveSwap32 supports Microsoft Windows 2000 2000 Server 2003 Server XP Home XP Professional DriveSwap32 will not run on Windows 95 98 ME...

Page 20: ...or Disk to Disk Backup software CD Disk to Disk version supports the following OS Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Professional 2000 Advanced Server 2003 Server NT 4 0 Workstation NT 4 0 Server 95 98 ME Mac...

Page 21: ...tion In the event of a fan failure the DX115 cooling fan is easily field replaceable by the user 1 Remove the two 2 screws securing the cooling fan to the receiving frame Figure 8 2 Once the screws ar...

Page 22: ...Appendix A Specifications Dimensions 15 DX115 for Backup User s Guide Rev A01 StorCase Technology Inc APPENDICES...

Page 23: ...Humidity 1 5 to 95 5 to 95 Altitude 1000 to 10 000 ft 1000 to 40 000 ft 305m to 3048m 305m to 12195m Shock 2 10g 60g 1 Non condensing with maximum gradient of 10 per hour 2 Half sine wave shock pulses...

Page 24: ...rCase Technology Inc Figure A 1 SATA 3Gbps DX115 Physical Dimensions Dimensions are for reference only Receiving Frame with Carrier Installed Carrier Only 4 43 112 5mm 1 07 27 2mm 4 43 112 5mm 7 54 19...

Page 25: ...ed to transport one 1 DX115 carrier from one site to another in a safe impact and moisture resistant environment Its compact dimensions 10 long x 11 wide x 4 5 high make it easy to carry and to store...

Page 26: ...he installation instructions Everyone at StorCase Technology is working toward the goal of providing you with the highest quality most cost effective products available on the market and we need your...

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