User`s guide

1 – Power Indicator LED

This indicator lights when Qio is powered, the Sonnet adapter

card is installed properly in its slot, the PCIe cable between

the two is plugged in properly, and the computer powered on

2 – SxS Media Slots

These slots accept both SxS memory cards and ExpressCard/34

adapter cards. Use the included Sonnet multimedia memory

card adapter in these slots to work with Memory Stick, SDXC,

SDHC, SD, MMC, and xD-Picture memory cards

3 – P2 Media Slots

These slots accept P2 memory cards

4 – Eject Buttons for P2 Media Slots

Press these buttons to eject cards from the P2 slots

5 – CF (CompactFlash) Card Slots

These slots accept Type I CF memory cards. Qio is not

compatible with Type II (Microdrive, etc.; 5mm thick) CF cards

6 – Security Slot

This slot works with Kensington

brand and similar security

locks to secure the Qio enclosure and deter theft

7 – eSATA Ports

These connect eSATA data cables. Each port supports

individual drives, or up to four SATA hard disk drives (or

SSDs) in enclosures with an eSATA interface, and a built-in

hardware RAID controller or port multiplier

8 – PCIe x1 Connector

This connects the included interface cable between the Qio

enclosure and the PCIe bus extender card in your computer

9 – 12VDC Input Socket

Connect either the included AC power adapter cable, or the

optional XLR power adapter cable (connected to an external

battery or other power source) to power the Qio enclosure

10 – 12VDC Output Sockets

Use these sockets to power connected Sonnet Fusion

™

2-drive RAID SATA storage systems. DO NOT CONNECT

POWER INPUT CABLES HERE

Chapter 2 – Qio Enclosure Description