3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual
Caution
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Do not use the
SATA Mirror Drive
in locations subject to vibration or shock exceeding the specified
values. Usage in such locations may result in malfunctions or disk failure.
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Do not use the
SATA Mirror Drive
in locations or conditions susceptible to condensation. Rapid
temperature change may cause condensation to form in the
SATA Mirror Drive
. If you think
condensation has occurred, allow the
SATA Mirror Drive
to acclimate to the new environment. When
there is a rapid temperature change, avoid using the
SATA Mirror Drive
until it reaches the new
ambient temperature.
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Do not place the
SATA Mirror Drive
near electronic components with strong electromagnetic fields,
such as televisions or loudspeakers.
Usage of the
SATA Mirror Drive
in such locations may result in malfunctions or disk failure.
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Turn off the power before moving the unit enclosing the
SATA Mirror Drive
. This will prevent
damage to the HDD and other internal components of the
SATA Mirror Drive
.
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Do not turn on the power immediately after turning it off, or turn off the power immediately after
turning it on. Leave at least 20 seconds in-between successive operations involving power on or off.
This will help prevent damage or malfunction to the mounted HDD. The HDD motor spindle requires
about 20 seconds to stop rotating and come to a full rest. In addition, when removing the correctly
functioning drive unit for replacement, turn off the power and wait for at least 20 seconds.
y
Do not remove a fully functional drive unit while the power is still on. The
SATA Mirror Drive
controller unit will consider the drive unit as failed if it is removed. Removing a fully functional drive
unit may also damage the disk heads and platter inside the HDD.
y
Store
the
SATA Mirror Drive
in the antistatic bag. Leaving this product unpacked and unused for a
long period of time may lead to malfunction or disk failure.
y
Avoid applying excessive pressure to the covers of the drive unit, which may lead to malfunction or
disk failure.
y
After unpacking from transport, ensure first that each disk drive is properly inserted before turning on
the power.
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