StorCase® Technology Data Silo® DS322 External FireWire-to-IDE Expansion Chassis User's Guide
i StorCase® Technology Data Silo® DS322 External FireWire-to-IDE Expansion Chassis User's Guide Part No. D89-0000-0201 A02 January 2003 StorCase Technology, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708-9885 Phone (714) 438-1850 Fax (714) 438-1847 DS322 User's Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
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v Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 6.
vi Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... Packaging Information .................................................................................................. Serial Number ................................................................................................................ General Description ..........................................................................................
vii List of Figures Figure 1: Figure 2: Figure 3: Figure 4: Figure 5: Figure 6: Figure 7: Figure 8: Figure 9: Figure 10: Data Silo DS322 .............................................................................................. 2 DS322 Front Panel .......................................................................................... 5 DS322 Rear Panel .......................................................................................... 6 Enlarged View of the FireWire Interface ...............
Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION Packaging Information The StorCase Technology Data Silo® external expansion chassis is shipped in a container designed to provide protection and prevent damage during shipment. The Data Silo was carefully inspected before and during the packing procedure at the factory. Evidence of any damage to the Data Silo should be reported to the shipper immediately.
2 Introduction General Description WARNING: The DS322 contains NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS inside the unit. Refer ALL servicing to qualified service personnel! The StorCase Technology Data Silo® DS322 2-bay expansion chassis with FireWire (IEEE-1394) interface and Data Express® DE110 removable drive enclosures provide durable and reliable mounting for two (2) 3.5" form factor, low-profile (1" high) Ultra ATA/100 drives. It is downward compatible with earlier technology IDE drives.
Introduction 3 This User's Guide describes the steps required for installing drive(s) into the Data Silo external expansion chassis. This guide is intended to supplement documentation provided with the host computer system, the operating system, and the drive(s) to be installed within the Data Silo.
4 Introduction Front Panel (Figure 2) Data Express® DE110 Removable Drive Carrier(s) and Receiving Frame(s) Provides durable and reliable mounting for low-profile 3.5" Ultra ATA/100 drives (downward-compatible with earlier technology IDE drives). Unit ID Number and Activity Indicator(s) - Display the physical address of the DE110 device carrier if the carrier is Installed and Locked into the receiving frame or if the carrier is removed from the receiving frame.
Introduction 5 Chassis Status LED Key Lock DE110 Removable DriveCarrier Chassis Handle 320FW_2 Power Switch DE110 Receiving Frame Unit ID Number and Activity Indicator Figure 2: DS322 Front Panel DS322 User's Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
6 Introduction Rear Panel (Figures 3 & 4) FireWire Interfaces - Connect to a FireWire (IEEE-1394) device via FireWire cable (provided). Dual connectors allow for single or dual host configurability. Refer to section "Typical FireWire Configurations" for further information. Blower(s) - Two (2) blowers provide ample chassis ventilation (11.3 CFM each). Blower Speed Selector Switch - High and low speed. High speed (factorydefault) is recommended for high performance (10K RPM and higher) drives.
Introduction 7 FireWire Port (2) FireWire Port (1) 320FW_5 Figure 4: Enlarged View of the FireWire Interface DS322 User's Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
8 Installation INSTALLATION CAUTION: The DS322 chassis contains NO USER SERVICEABLE parts inside the unit. Refer ALL servicing to qualified personnel! NOTE: Refer to the Data Silo DS322 User's Guide and Data Express DE110 User's Guide for additional operating and installation information. Also refer to the disk manufacturer's documentation for specific information regarding the disks. Drive Preparation NOTE: 1. Remove the drive from its protective packaging. 2.
Installation 9 Drive Installation 1. Attach the DC power cable (from the Drive Carrier Board) to the drive (Figure 5). 2. Carefully insert the drive into the carrier. Slide the drive towards the Drive Carrier Board, so that the I/O connector on the drive mates with the connector on the Drive Carrier Board (Figure 5). Make sure that the DC power cable is not pinched. 3. Fasten the drive into place with four (4) #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. screws (Figure 5). 4.
10 Installation 1 Insert this end into the carrier first 2 Slide the cover towards the back of the carrier 3 Secure with #6-32 Phillips Flat Hd. screws (2 Total) 0836 Figure 6: Drive Cover Installation 5. The DE110 drive carrier is now ready to be inserted into the receiving frame. NOTE: 6. The lock on the DE110 carrier functions as a lock and a DC power switch for the carrier unit. The lock must be engaged in order to supply power to the carrier and installed drive. Reboot the computer.
Installation 11 Typical FireWire Configurations NOTES: The installation, configuration, and use of the StorCase Data Silo DS322 FireWire-IDE chassis requires a certain level of expertise and experience on the part of the user/integrator. Since there are many configuration options and variables (ie. host platforms, applications, etc), only general/ typical configuration guidelines will be discussed in this User's Guide.
12 Installation 20 FireWire Cable (Provided) 10 FireWire Cable (Provided) FireWire Host 10 FireWire Cable (Provided) 20 FireWire Cable (Provided) 320FW_9 Figure 8: Typical Single Host Connection to Multiple Data Silos StorCase Technology, Inc. DS322 User's Guide - Rev.
Installation 13 Typical Dual Host Configurations NOTE: Depending on configuration, additional FireWire cabling may be required. Contact StorCase for further ordering information. FireWire Cable (Optional) FireWire Host 10 FireWire Cable (Provided) 320FW_10 FireWire Host Figure 9: Typical Dual Host Connection to One Data Silo DS322 User's Guide - Rev.
14 Installation 10 FireWire Cable (Provided) FireWire Host 10 FireWire Cable (Provided) FireWire Host 20 FireWire Cable (Provided) 20 FireWire Cable (Provided) 320FW_11 Figure 10: Typical Dual Host Connection to Multiple Data Silos StorCase Technology, Inc. DS322 User's Guide - Rev.
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 15 APPENDICES DS322 User's Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
16 Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions The following DS322 specifications and dimensions are provided for reference only. 0 C to 40 C -40 C to 70 C -1000 to 10,000 ft -1000 to 40,000 ft -305m to 3048m -305m to 12195m IEEE-1394 & Compliance ATA-5 3.35 (85.1mm) 16.92 (429.8mm) 14.00 (355.6mm) Max. Transfer Rate up to 400Mbps Max. Cable Length 4.5m (14.75 ft) 20.0 lbs (9.
Appendix A - Specifications/Dimensions 17 16.92 (429.8mm) 14.00 (355.6mm) Top View 1.04 (26.4mm) Front View Right Side View 3.35 (85.1mm) 320FW_dims 19.00 (482.6mm) 1.18 (30.0mm) Figure A-1: DS322 Physical Dimensions (Dimensions are for reference only) DS322 User's Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
18 Appendix B - Optional Accessories Appendix B - Optional Accessories FireWire Cables (Figure B-1) Additional FireWire cables are available for the DS322. Contact StorCase for further ordering information. 10ft. FireWire Cable 20in. FireWire Cable 4FW_8 Figure B-1: StorCase Technology, Inc. FireWire Cables DS322 User's Guide - Rev.
Appendix B - Optional Accessories 19 Drive Carriers (Figure B-2) Additional DE110 removable drive carriers are available for the DS322 as shown in Figure B-2. Contact StorCase for further ordering information. 320FW_12 Figure B-2: DE110 Drive Carrier DS322 User's Guide - Rev. A02 StorCase Technology, Inc.
20 Appendix B - Optional Accessories Carrying Case (Figure B-3) The optional molded plastic carrying case (P/N S20E101) is designed to transport the DE110 drive carrier from one site to another in a safe, impact and moisture resistant environment. Its compact dimensions, 7" long x 9" wide x 4" high, make it easy to carry and store. The foam lining is contoured to fit a single DE110 carrier. Contact StorCase for further ordering information. 320FW_13 Figure B-3: Carrying Case StorCase Technology, Inc.
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