3.5-inch Mirror Drive AT MODEL AXRB
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1. operate the Mirror Drive O Important In this case turn off the host computer Replace the failed drive unit i with the new drive unit and return the fully functional drive unit Data reconstruction will immediately start after turning on the host computer 20 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 6 2 2 Replacement of Both Drive Units When both drive units seem to have failed replace the units according to the following procedure This is an emergency recovery procedure data corruption may or may have already occurred O Impo rtant To avoid further data loss back up your data in a suitable medium i such as tape or MO drive 1 Prepare the two new drive units as specified in Appendix D Replacement Parts 2 Turn off the power supply of the host computer 3 The drive unit to be replaced first should be the one that failed first Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever of the drive unit that failed first PUSH M i Push and release the ISR 1 Ske lever Soos L Open the lever 850 4 Hold the lever of the drive unit that failed first and then pull it out Hold this part when handling the drive unit SS PUSH A Pull out E g When drive unit 1 failed first 5 Turn on the power supply of the host computer 6 Confirm that the host computer recognizes the Mirror Drive 21 Storage Vision Co Ltd 7 After confi2. Do not change 10 4 1 2 Ultra ENT TEEN 10 4 1 3 Vide Iddee TEE 10 4 1 4 GUTE 10 4 2 Master Slave Settings alia aa 11 5 Status RTE UE EE 12 5 1 WAC CATO EE 12 5 1 1 Access oO Ob e ina ti ila Ee ge 12 5 1 2 Drive Status INGiGator ez doi a ENEE Eed dE Seed ne Gaede 12 5 1 3 UE EE 13 5 2 External Output Signal icici veedeteieege ENEE EES e a 14 5 2 1 SAUS SIQMAl nanara n a Taca TSN EES 14 viii 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Se EE e due EE 15 BL Tro ble indicat ON cali a dda SE e Seege 15 6 2 Replacing Drive Unit ENNEN 16 6 2 1 Replacement of 1 Drive Unit ii 16 6 2 2 Replacement of Both Drive UNitS ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENEE ENEE 21 6 3 Controller Unit Replacement i 24 6 3 1 When both drive units are functioning normally uukkRERER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENEE ENEE 25 6 3 2 When one drive unit has failed ee eeeeee anes etter eeeeeeaaaaeeeeeeeeeeneneaaeeeneees 27 6 4 Other ee EE 20 Appendix A Specifications i cccciecsisvessessivenssecvesseceseveectccvecseservsessestveccsnevereeseernedecersverssebnedecarviveess 31 A 1 Product Specificatiohs ii ila 31 A 2 External Output Signal Specification ie i ee rn rr rr 32 A SS einean diea eo eaae A Ea rre aaea see Pe EAC IANA E UOP r ia AEAEE S DEIENE ANELEE i A 32 Lenk ITT 34 Appendix C Factory Defaul
3. Q Impo tant Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 16 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replacement drive will flash orange while the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will light green The access indicator will not light 17 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator will go out 18 If the drive status indicator of the replaced drive unit turns orange once again repeat the procedure starting with step 10 23 Storage Vision Co Ltd 6 3 Controller Unit Replacement If the access indicator or the drive status indicator lights orange even after drive replacement the controller may have a problem In this case replace the controller unit The hot plug function of the Mirror Drive cannot be used when replacing the controller unit Turn off the power supply of the host computer before replacement When replacing the controller unit data can be kept safe by following the correct replacement procedure Note that the replacement procedure will differ depending on the drive units status lt 1 gt When both drive units are functioning normally Switch over both drive units to a new controller unit Ensure that each drive unit is inserted into exactly the same drive bays as before lt 2 gt When one drive unit has failed When it has been confirmed that one drive unit has failed ensure that only the correctly functionin
4. Status bit connector External status output is transmitted as a 3 bit signal through the Status Bit connector For a detailed layout and electrical specifications of the status bit connector pins refer to Appendix A 2 1 Status Output Signal 14 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 6 Trouble shootin 6 1 Trouble indication If the Mirror Drive is in trouble the access indicator will light or flash orange while the drive status indicator will light Orange If buzzer switch is enabled the buzzer will sound an alert continuously These status failure indications must be considered to determine if removal and replacement of a hard disk unit is necessary Access Drive status indicator indi Mirror Drive status and measures indicator Drive unit 1 Drive unit 2 Gren Orange Reconstructing data from drive unit 1 to drive unit 2 flashing Normal operation Orange Groen Reconstructing data from drive unit 2 to drive unit 1 flashing Normal operation Drive unit 1 failure Replace the drive unit 1 with a new drive unit Drive unit 2 failure Replace the drive unit 2 with a new drive unit Orange ad DE OFF OFF Controller unit failure Replace the controller unit with a new controller unit ES When the Mirror Drive does not respond to the host check the OFF condition of the power supply If problem persists please contact your distributor Orange OFF OFF Check the condition of both drive units
5. flashing If problem persists please contact your distributor Orange Double check to confirm that the desired drive unit was properly H Green Green replaced Temporarily return to the original setup and repeat the flashing process Other LED indications not mentioned Contact your distributor Normally off but will light up or flash when accessed If replacing the drive unit does not fix the problem contact your distributor 15 Storage Vision Co Ltd 6 2 Replacing Drive Unit A failed drive unit can be replaced while the Mirror Drive is accessed When the failed drive unit is replaced with a new drive unit data reconstruction will begin automatically During data reconstruction the host computer can still access the Mirror Drive Note Make sure that the drive status indicator LED lights orange before replacing a failed unit Q Important Before replacing the failed drive unit be sure to prepare the replacement drive unit designated by STR V as described in Appendix D Replacement Parts Do not replace with HDDs other than the designated model even if the capacity manufacturer or model numbers on the label are the same Using an unauthorized HDD may result in malfunction or damage The warranty does not cover any damage encountered due to replacement with a non specified HDD Furthermore STR V is not held liable for any consequence resulting from the use of an undesignated HDD o Importa
6. or damage Storage Vision Co Ltd A Caution Do not use the Mirror Drive in locations subject to vibration or shock exceeding the specified values Usage in such locations may result in malfunctions or disk failure Do not use the Mirror Drive in locations or conditions susceptible to condensation Rapid temperature change may cause condensation to form in the Mirror Drive If you think condensation has occurred allow the Mirror Drive to acclimate to the new environment When there is a rapid temperature change avoid using the Mirror Drive until it reaches the new ambient temperature Do not place the Mirror Drive near electronic components with strong electromagnetic fields such as televisions or loudspeakers Usage of the Mirror Drive in such locations may result in malfunctions or disk failure Turn off the power before moving the unit enclosing the Mirror Drive This will prevent damage to the HDD and other internal components of the Mirror Drive 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 Do n
7. computer while the Mirror Drive is still aution reconstructing the data to prevent loss of data or failure When a sector of the fully functional drive unit can not be read during data reconstruction the Mirror Drive skips copying the bad sector and continues to reconstruct the remaining data These skipped sectors will no longer be readable Once some data is written to this sector it can be read correctly again If the data recovery process skips some sectors during data Ch Impo tant reconstruction then the data on these sectors will be lost Periodic backup is recommended 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 1 5 Revival Reconstruction When an error occurs in a drive unit and the mirror controller cannot get the response from the drive for 30 seconds the controller will issue the reset command to the drive and check its status again If the drive recovers the Mirror Drive returns to the normal operation But if not the controller treats the drive as a failed drive The function Revival Reconstruction turns the power of the drive OFF ON And if the drive status becomes ready reconstruction is started Revival reconstruction is executed up to two times After the same error occurs three times the Mirror Drive will remain in Degraded Mode Then the failed drive status indicator LED will light orange The function can be enabled disabled by Dip SW Factory default is enabled The Mir
8. follow the operating system s shutdown procedures Failure to so may result in loss of data stored in cache memory Never remove or exchange the drive units except to replace failed controller units or drive units since the Mirror Drive controls the drive units by using its serial numbers Thus removal or replacement may result in failure to boot up the host computer When installing it in the host computer s bay mount the Mirror Drive securely using the mounting screws provided 0 49 Nm is recommended In the event of a drive unit failure it may take up to 15 seconds to start up the Mirror Drive The host computer may even fail to recognize it due to BIOS timeout settings Storage Vision Co Ltd Handling Static Sensitive Device To prevent damage to components due to static electricity observe the following precautions when handling this product e Before handling the Mirror Drive or other static sensitive devices touch a metal object such as the metal enclosure of the host computer to discharge any static electricity from your body e Always handle components carefully Never touch exposed circuitry e When replacing controller units or drive units or when moving the Mirror Drive place the antistatic bag used in wrapping the product during shipment on a flat level surface Use this as your Mirror Drive working area vi 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Important Points of the Mirror Drive Installation Whe
9. unit A203220 Replacement controller unit for AXRB U series AT 36 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Information For more information about this product please contact your distributor Distributor s information Product Records Model Name Model Type Serial Number Manufacturer ST V This product is manufactured by Storage Vision Co Ltd Japan http www str v com 37
10. Cv 3 5 Inch Mirror Drive AT MODEL AXRB U Series User s Manual P N A203216 Revision 1 3e Storage Vision Co Ltd This page intentionally left blank 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the 3 5 inch Mirror Drive AT Model AXRB U Series This manual describes the proper installation procedures operation and maintenance of your Mirror Drive and will help you familiarize with its features Please be sure to read first the user s manual before using your Mirror Drive This manual provides information on the appropriate handling procedures and configurations for all product functions This information will allow the user to take full advantage of the 3 5 inch Mirror Drive AT Model AXRB U Series In the unlikely event that you experience problems this manual provides helpful information and instructions RETAINING PACKAGING The original packaging materials protect the Mirror Drive from damage during shipment After unpacking the Mirror Drive please retain the packaging materials in case you need to ship the Mirror Drive in the future This product is sealed in an antistatic and moisture proof bag before shipping Open the bag only when you are about to begin setting it up RECORDING THE PRODUCT NAME VERSION AND SERIAL NUMBERS Before installing the Mirror Drive on the host computer please jot down the model name version and serial numbers in the spaces provided for at the l
11. For default settings refer to Appendix C Factory Default Settings C ti When setting switches and attaching cables ensure first that the aution power supply of the host computer is turned off 3 2 Mounting in the Host Computer When mounting in the host computer use the attached mounting screws and the specified mounting holes The mounting screw hole locations are shown in 2 2 Dimensions An example of a mounting screw hole location is shown below Mounting Screw e om Mounting Screw 1 PUH S ail b gf 222 Mounting Screw E Mounting Screw Mounting Screw Mounting Screw a Li il RG S Wl Ha DA gt Mounting Screw NV MSI Mounting Screw i When installing into the host computer provide sufficient cooling in A Caution order to ensure that the surface temperature of the drive unit remains below 60 C Storage Vision Co Ltd 3 3 Cable Connection lt 1 gt Connect a 4 pin internal power cable that supplies DC 5V lt 2 gt Use an 80 conductor IDE ATA cable to connect to the host computer A 40 conductor cable can be used for UDMA 33 mode or slower IDE connector Power connector 3 4 Turning on The Main Power Before turning on the host computer gently press the front face of each drive unit to confirm that these are firmly inserted and verify if the lever lock is firmly fixed Next turn on the host computer s main power supply and check if the
12. When the power is turned on Cu lt 2 gt Drive unit has failed Either of the above Orange Target drive unit of data reconstruction 17 Flashing Source drive unit LED is green at the same time Note When turning the power on the access indicator shows green and both drive status indicators show orange then green When Mirror Drive startup process is complete all will be turned off 2 Drive Status Indicator will go out after data reconstruction Impo rtant drive unit Leaving the Mirror Drive with a failed drive unit will result in data loss if the other drive unit fails O If the drive status indicator lights orange immediately replace the said 12 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 5 1 3 Buzzer If the DIP switch bit7 is set to Enabled in the event of a failure the buzzer will beep at the interval specified below Drive unit 1 failed Buzzer Beep Beep 3 28 gt 0 38 Drive unit 2 failed Buzzer Beep Beep Beep Beep e n n ii A A 3s lt 0 3s lt 0 3s System stopped Both drive units have failed Buzzer Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep 13 Storage Vision Co Ltd 5 2 External Output Signal It is possible to monitor the Mirror Drive status externally The location of the connector is shown in the figure below Enable num DA BZRRCA mmmn Enable 2 5 2 1 Status Signal Ca Dz 508 q DO ACC O_O i a SE Llovo
13. ast page of this user s manual Kindly keep these for your record purposes Section 2 1 Part Names shows the label location of model name version and serial number THIS DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED OR COPIED IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE WE HAVE MADE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF THIS DOCUMENT IF YOU FIND INACCURACIES OR OMISSIONS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR Copyright c Storage Vision Ltd 2007 All rights reserved Storage Vision Co Ltd To ensure safe use of this product This user s manual uses the following symbols to highlight the important points related to the safe use of this product Please observe all safety information as indicated SAFETY SYMBOLS To protect against personal injury and product damage the following symbols are used throughout this manual to highlight safety information Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in Warning ia e serious injury to the user or severe damage to the product C ti Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in aution serious injury to the user or damage to the product Indicates important information wherein failure to observe may l m po rtant result to improper product function bb WARNING CAUTION LABELS Labels with black lettering against a yellow background affixed either to the exterior or inte
14. e firmly right into the unit using both hands 4 Enable f m m m AC Drive unit number DA ES BZRRCA oos y rie pa The location of the drive unit number 27 Storage Vision Co Ltd E g in the case that drive unit 2 works normall 8 Confirm that the front lever is closed 9 Install the Mirror Drive into the host computer and connect the 40 pin IDE ATA cable and the 4 pin power cable 10 Turn on the power supply of the host computer 11 Confirm that the host computer recognizes the Mirror Drive 12 Insert the new drive unit into the other empty slot With the front lever closed push the drive firmly right into the unit using both hands E g When inserting drive unit 1 28 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 13 Confirm that the front levers are closed 17 PUSH ap 14 Several seconds after replacing the drive unit data reconstruction will start The drive status indicator of the replacement drive unit will flash orange 1 second interval O Impo rtant Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 15 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replaced drive will flash orange while the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will light green The access indicator will not light 16 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator w
15. g drive unit is inserted into the same bay of the new controller When replacing controller units make sure to turn off the power of the host computer and the AC power cable is removed from the socket C ti n When replacing drive units ensure that you touch the chassis or any autio other grounded parts to discharge static electricity from your body Do not subject the drive units or the controller to vibration or shock It may result in malfunction or disk failure 24 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 6 3 1 When both drive units are functioning normally Controller Unit Replacement Procedure 1 Prepare a new controller unit as specified in Appendix D Replacement Parts Turn off the power supply of the host computer 3 Disconnect the 40 pin IDE ATA cable and the 4 pin internal power cable Then remove the Mirror Drive from the host computer 4 Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever NS me i Push and release the Sy A Us cS yK LE ES lever Ss UN Open the lever 5 Release both drive units lever one after the other and then pull it out PUSH Yj A Vai S N Se d Pull out Pull Out Pull out drive unit 1 Pull out drive unit 2 6 Insert the drive units into the new controller unit Make sure drive unit numbers 1 and 2 are kept as they were before replacement With the front levers closed push the drives firmly right into the u
16. host computer detects the unit correctly Push the drive units and verify if the units are firmly inserted Before turning on the host computer make sure that the master A Caution slave settings are properly set and that both the IDE ATA and power cables are correctly connected 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Settings 4 1 DIP Switch The DIP switch can be used to set the Ultra DMA 100 mode write cache mode and buzzer It is located on the left side of the front panel two 4 bit dip switches Enable S1 i 1 OT S Enable O 09 Tag a lt mm oo ACC DA Geert 22 mms P A O S D minina Enable fr Rona DIP Switch Default Switch position ce 2 1 2 Mode Bit 1 2 3 Enable Normal s13 3 Before changing the switches turn off the power of the host computer The above diagram shows the default factory settings before AN Caution shipping Do not change the Mode Bit switches S1 1 2 3 and S2 4 Storage Vision Co Ltd 4 1 1 Operating Mode Do not change The operating mode switches S1 1 2 3 amp S2 4 are set to normal mode mirror mode Do not change this setting Impo rtant Changing the operation mode switches will result in loss of data 4 1 2 Ultra DMA100 Mode Sets the maximum data transfer soeed between the host computer and the Mirror Drive If the switch is set to Enable Default Setting the maximum data tra
17. ill go out 17 If the drive status indicator of the replaced drive unit turns orange once again not flashing turn off the power pull out the replaced drive unit and repeat the procedure beginning from step 10 29 Storage Vision Co Ltd 6 4 Other problems If the problem persists even after you have replaced the drive unit or the controller unit please contact your distributor If you happen to encounter other types of problems not mentioned in this manual please contact your distributor 30 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Appendix A Specifications A 1 Product Specifications Model Name RAID Level AXRB U040A Number of Heads 16 Data transfer rate max 100MB s Ultra DMA mode 5 Dimensions W x Lx H Weight max 101 6mm x 146 8mm x 40 0mm 5 inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation 146 0mm x 147 8mm x 43 0mm Attachment 700 g 5 inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation 900 g Attachment Voltage Vcc 4 85 VDC 5 25VDC Power supply ripple 2 max 100mV p p 00 20MHz Operating E comment Power consumption Note Temperature 5 to 45 C Operating 40 to 65 C Non operating Humidity 8 to 90 Operating 5 to 95 Non operating Max Bulb Temp 29 C Operating 40 C Non operating Startup max Idle max Read Write max 1 with no condensation 2 3 4 Including startup time Time until Vcc reaches 4 85 V When mounting in y
18. n installing the Mirror Drive in the host computer ensure that the drive unit is installed horizontally as in lt A gt below Do not install the unit vertically i e with the connector facing either up or down as in lt B gt Furthermore when installing the unit on its side as in lt C gt consult first with your distributor lt A gt Drive unit in horizontal position lt B gt Drive unit in vertical position lt C gt Drive unit on its side vii Storage Vision Co Ltd Contents Introductioni 0 tanti ib Seen oca i To ensure safe use Of this product iii ii A WAN O it A a A A iii A e e BEE iv Q IM POrta VE v Handling Static Sensitive Device i vi Important Points of the Mirror Drive Installation ek vii 1 3 5 inch Mirror Drive Functions uiiiaal ea 1 1 1 Features uni i A i A T 1 12 d dd dn EE 2 1 3 Gache Buffer Functionis anice Lea EE 2 1 4 Data Reconstruction iii 2 1 5 Revival REcONSIruEetion crriir aa iaia enna 3 2 QUIN uni AD 4 2 1 Part NAMEOS a o cado 4 22 RENE e EE 5 2 2 1 Mirror pl EE 5 2 2 2 5 inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Attachment enke EEN 6 R RA aL EA oT a A EE AAT a EE 7 KRITT 7 3 2 Mounting in the Host Computer i 7 3 3 Cable Connections iio de dae 8 3 4 Turning on The Main Power ie 8 4 Settings ea i RA i i 9 4 1 BIISSEN 9 4 1 1 Operating Mode
19. nit 1 3 Cache Buffer Function The Mirror Drive is equipped with a large cache memory capacity With write cache mode enabled the Mirror Drive will signal completion of command processing to the host computer when data is written to cache memory The performance will be improved by writing accumulated data to the HDD when the host computer is not accessing the Mirror Drive Write cache mode is enabled via DIP switch The default setting at shipment is enable Always observe the shutdown procedure specified for the host computer s operating system In emergencies wait at least 10 seconds to be sure that both the access indicator and the drive O Important status indicator have stopped flashing before shutting off the power Turning off the power while the access indicator or the drive status indicator is still on may result in loss of data currently located in cache memory 1 4 Data Reconstruction If a failed drive unit is correctly replaced data reconstruction the copying of all data from the fully functional drive unit to the new replacement drive unit will start automatically During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will light green The drive status indicator of the replacement drive unit will blink orange every one second If one of the drive units fails the Mirror Drive will continue to function thereby maintaining data integrity C ti Do not turn off the host
20. nit using both hands y i z 4 N Enable _ m a bes ZE NC Drive unit number TA LN BZRRCA SE UU v Enable 2 NU The location of the drive unit number 25 Storage Vision Co Ltd 7 Confirm that the front lever is closed 8 Re install the Mirror Drive back into the host computer and connect the 40 pin IDE ATA cable and the 4 pin power cable 9 Turn on the power supply of the host computer 26 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 6 3 2 When one drive unit has failed O Controller Unit Replacement Procedure Prepare a new drive unit and a new controller unit as specified in Appendix D Replacement Parts Confirm which drive unit has failed through the drive status indicator or buzzer Turn off the power supply of the host computer Disconnect the 40 pin IDE ATA cable and the 4 pin internal power cable Then remove the Mirror Drive from the host computer 5 Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever eee Y Y PUSH Y A Push and release the dea di Kersch lever 909 PO 6 Pull out both drive units one after the other O ke D 5 sn F D lt d Fao USA Pull out Pull Out Pull out drive unit 1 Pull out drive unit 2 7 Insert the good drive unit into the new controller unit Please keep the location of the drive unit number 1 or 2 as it was before With the front lever closed push the driv
21. nsfer rate is 100MB s UDMA100 Otherwise the data transfer is limited up to 33MB s UDMA33 O Important When using UDMA100 mode use the 80 conductor Ultra ATA cable 4 1 3 Write Cache Mode This bit sets the write cache mode If set to Enable Default Setting the Mirror Drive will signal completion of command processing to the host computer when the data has been written to cache memory If set to Disable the Mirror Drive will signal completion of command processing to the host computer when data is actually written to the drive unit Always observe the shutdown procedure specified for the host computers operating system In emergencies wait at least 10 seconds to be sure that both the access indicator and the drive status O Important indicator have stopped flashing before shutting off the power Turning off the power while the access indicator or the drive status indicator remains lit may result in loss of data currently located in cache memory 4 1 4 Buzzer If the bit is set to Enable Default Setting the buzzer will sound when any error is detected In the event of a drive unit failure the buzzer will continue to sound until the failed drive unit is replaced The buzzer can be stopped if the switch position is changed to Disable Set back the buzzer to Enable after the failed drive unit has been replaced 10 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 4 2 Master Slave Se
22. nt If the drive status indicator lights orange immediately replace the specified drive unit with a new drive unit Leaving the Mirror Drive with a single operational drive unit for an extended period will result in data loss if the other drive unit fails A Caution Before handling the drive unit when replacing a failed drive touch a metal object first such as the metal enclosure of the host computer to discharge static electricity from your body 6 2 1 Replacement of 1 Drive Unit O Drive Unit Replacement Procedure Host computer is running 1 Prepare a new drive unit as specified in Appendix D Replacement Parts 2 Confirm correct identification of the failed drive unit through the drive status indicator or buzzer 3 Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and open the lever Ag Push and release the lever 16 PUSH Y X A So mi SIL Open the lever A 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 4 Pull the failed drive unit s lever and then pull out the drive unit Hold this part when handling the drive unit Pull out 5 Close the front lever and insert the replacement unit Push the replacement drive firmly into the unit with both hands 6 Confirm that the front lever is closed 17 Storage Vision Co Ltd 7 Several seconds after replacing the drive unit data reconstruction will start The drive status indicator of the replaced drive unit will fla
23. ot remove a fully functional drive unit while the power is still on The 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 Store the 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 Avoid applying excessive pressure to the covers of the drive unit which may lead to malfunction or disk failure After unpacking from transport ensure first that each disk drive is properly inserted before turning on the power 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Important Back up all important data stored in the Mirror Drive to a suitable storage medium such as tape drive or MO drive This product s mirroring technology prevents data loss even if one drive unit fails However if two drive units fail at the same time or if a non redundant part fails data loss may still occur Additionally accidental deletion of data or equipment damage may also result in data loss Do not block the ventilation openings of the HDD Lack of cooling airflow may lead to hard disk drive failure Wait at least 10 seconds after the access indicator has stopped flashing before initiating the shutdown procedure for your host computer The Mirror Drive uses cache memory to store the data frequently accessed from the HDD Except in emergencies you must
24. our host computer provide sufficient cooling to keep the surface temperature of the drive unit below 60 C 31 Storage Vision Co Ltd A 2 External Output Signal Specification A 2 1 Status Signal This table shows the pin configurations status definitions internal circuitry electrical specifications and connector specifications for the status output signal The connector signal pins are configured as follows Pin Number 1 GND 5VDC Status Bit 2 Status Bit 1 Status Bit 0 GND Signal Connector Pin Assignment Status output is transmitted in 3 bit signals as follows Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Status 0 L L L Normal Operation 1 L L H Drive Unit 1 Failed 2 L H L Drive Unit 2 Failed 3 L H H Data reconstruction 4 H L L Controller unit failure 1 5 H L H Reserved 6 H H L Mirror Drive startup processing 7 H H H Reserved 2 H TTL level output high L TTL level output low Note 1 The following condition will transmit the status as Controller unit failure If both drive units fail when the power is turned on If both drive units are not properly connected when the power is turned on If the correctly functioning drive unit is erroneously replaced when one of the drive units failed 2 When the power is turned on this status will appear for about 0 2sec system reset 32 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual The internal circuit
25. pen the lever ON a M y I PUSH y 4M Push and release the SSN Ue TS lever scs LO Open the lever N og 5 Pull the failed drive unit s lever and then pull out the drive unit Hold this part when handling the drive unit A Pull out 6 With the replacement unit s drive lever closed push the replacement drive firmly right into the unit using both hands 19 Storage Vision Co Ltd 7 Confirm that the front lever is closed 8 Turn on the power supply of the host computer 9 Several seconds after replacing the drive unit data reconstruction will start The drive status indicator of the replacement drive unit will flash orange 1 second interval Q Important Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 10 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replacement drive will flash orange while the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will light green The access indicator will not light 11 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator will go out 12 If the drive status indicator of the replaced drive unit turns orange once again repeat the procedure starting with step 2 If you have mistakenly replaced the correctly functioning drive unit the drive status indicator of both drive units will light green Then the access indicator will flash orange The host computer will be unable to
26. rior of the product are Warning or Caution labels that provide important safety information Observe all the directions given on these labels In cases where Warning or Caution labels can be found aside from those written in the manual be sure to follow the directions as mentioned 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual A Warning If you detect any abnormal conditions such as smoke or foul odors shut off immediately the power of the host computer If any foreign substance or material metals water liquids etc seeps into the Mirror Drive shut off immediately the power of the host computer Do not use the Mirror Drive in hot or damp locations Using this product in such locations may result in fire electrical shock or damage Do not disassemble or modify this product STR V cannot guarantee the performance or safety of any product that has been repaired by the customer or by an unauthorized third party Repairing by your self may result in fire electrical shock or damage of the product Before connecting or disconnecting the interface connector turn off first the power of the host computer and any other connected devices To avoid placing excessive stress on the printed circuit board of the Mirror Drive push or pull the connector only along the axis perpendicular to the board Avoid bending the connectors Also avoid using undue force to connect or disconnect the connectors or cables which may result in fire electrical shock
27. rming that the host computer recognizes the Mirror Drive insert the replacement drive With the lever closed push the replacement drive firmly right into the unit using both hands S80 SS 8 Several seconds after replacing the drive unit data reconstruction will start The drive status indicator of the replacement drive unit will flash orange 1 second interval O Important Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 9 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replacement drive will flash orange while the drive status indicator of the other drive unit will light green The access indicator will not light 10 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator will go out After confirming that the drive status indicator has gone out turn off the power supply of the host computer 11 Hold the lever of the un replaced drive unit and pull it out I E g When drive unit 2 failed after drive unit 1 22 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 12 With the replacement unit s drive lever closed push the drive firmly right into the unit mm 13 Confirm that the front lever is locked PUSH 14 Turn on the power supply of the host computer 15 Several seconds after replacing the drive unit data reconstruction will start The drive status indicator of the replacement drive unit will flash orange 1 second interval
28. ror Drive still responds to the host normally even during reconstruction After the reconstruction is finished the Mirror Drive returns to the normal mode automatically Storage Vision Co Ltd 2 Outline 2 1 Part Names Power connector IDE connector W I l Jumper Controller unit 14 fr DEE w sa or gt DECH 1 2 Ea A Doom MI n ba Da V wech Lome See DIP switch rosa e R Sp MmoDEL AXRB 040A Model name 2 _ i EC YBxxxx Version aa 7 S N B600001 Serial number Drive unit 1 status indicator o Access indicator Drive unit 2 status indicator GE EE Status bit connector 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 2 2 Dimensions 2 2 1 Mirror Drive Mounting screw holes 3 6 32UNC X3 i a ur SS Same on E N 3A ceo aed 3 l x i a ap q aan co A 8 Cl wo Si S Re T gi T 3 2 L 95 2 J32 AO 64 B 101 6 Mounting screw holes cd a l 4 6 32UNC X4 S zz E Sr o Bose Storage Vision Co Ltd 2 2 2 5 inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Attachment Munti ng screw hol es 4 6 32UNC XA Sane on Qpposi te si de H i c S 2 in ci in ay no 99 119 E 146 43 147 8 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 3 Installation 3 1 DIP Switch Settings Before mounting the Mirror Drive in your host computer double check the DIP switch settings Refer to 4 Settings for the configurations of the DIP switch
29. ry of status output signals are indicated as follows Status Connector Status bit 2 Status bit 1 Status bit 0 74LS06 Status Output Signal electrical specification Output Voltage High 3 3V max Status bit 0 1 2 Output Voltage Low 0 4V max Pin 3 4 5 Output Sink Current Low 20mA max Output Source Current High 0 25mA max DV Pin 2 100mA max Connector specifications Part name Manufacturer Mirror Drive header DF11 6DP 2DS HIROSE Electric Co Ltd External connectors connector side DF11 6DS 2C HIROSE Electric Co Ltd recommended External connectors connector crimp x contacts recommended DF11 2428SCF SC HIROSE Electric Co Ltd 33 Storage Vision Co Ltd Appendix B Accessories The Mirror Drive AXRB U Series is shipped with following accessories e Mounting screws x4 34 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Appendix C Factory Default Setting The Mirror Drive s factory default settings are as follows DIP switch Setting Default Setting Enable 3 RC NNN Enable Function Mode DIP SW Mode Mirror Mode Enable Jumper Setting Master Slave Selection Master IDE connector side DC power connector side DI 35 Storage Vision Co Ltd Appendix D Replacement Parts The following are supplied as user replaceable parts 40 GB drive unit A203533 Replacement drive unit for AXRB U040A Controller
30. sh orange 1 second interval Q Important Do not remove the drive unit while data reconstruction is underway 8 During data reconstruction the drive status indicator of the replacement drive will flash orange and the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will light green The access indicator will not light 9 When data reconstruction is complete the drive status indicator will go out 10 If the drive status indicator of the replaced drive unit turns orange once again repeat the procedure starting with step 2 Q Important If you have mistakenly replaced the correctly functioning drive unit the drive status indicator of both drive units will light green Then the access indicator will flash orange The host computer will be unable to operate the Mirror Drive In this case turn off the host computer Replace the failed drive unit with the new drive unit and return the fully functional drive unit Data reconstruction will immediately start after turning on the host computer 18 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual Drive unit replacement When Host computer s power supply is turned off Prepare a new drive unit as specified in Appendix D Replacement Parts Confirm correct identification of the failed drive unit through the drive status indicator or buzzer Turn off the power supply of the host computer Push the PUSH mark on the front lever and o
31. t Setting ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ENER ERKENNEN 35 Appendix D Replacement Parts i 36 Information EE 37 3 5 Mirror Drive AT Model User s Manual 1 3 5 inch Mirror Drive Functions Incorporating two 2 5 inch disk drives the STR V 3 5 inch Mirror Drive uses mirroring technology to safeguard data and to provide uninterrupted operations Since the host computer will recognize the Mirror Drive as a standard AT HDD installing the Mirror Drive simply involves connecting it to an IDE ATA cable from the host computer 1 1 Features e Inthe event that one of the drive unit fails the Mirror Drive will continue to function maintaining data integrity When the failed disk is replaced with a new replacement disk data reconstruction will begin automatically e The Mirror Drive uses cache memory for high performance e Based on the industry standard IDE ATA interface the Mirror Drive can be used like any other standard AT HDD This product requires no unique device drivers and is compatible with most operating systems e Mirroring technology implemented via hardware reduces system overhead e Ultra DMA 100 mode is supported Maximum data transfer rate 100 MB s Storage Vision Co Ltd 1 2 Mirroring Mirroring technology involves writing of data to two drive units simultaneously If one drive unit fails data is written to and read from the other drive u
32. ttings Set to the jumper pins to one of the following Refer to 2 1 Part Names Master IDE connector side DC power connector side R 8 Slave IDE connector side DC power connector side mo gt Master with slave IDE connector side DC power connector side ole E GE If the slave drive is not correctly recognized when set as master use this setting Cable select IDE connector side DC power connector side rd DO o 11 Storage Vision Co Ltd 5 Status Display 5 1 Indicator LED indicators on the front display the status of both controller unit and drive units 5 1 1 Access Indicator lt 1 gt When the power is turned on Green lt 2 gt Processing a command from the host computer Either of the above lt 1 gt Both drive units have failed or a drive unit is not correctly inserted Both drive status indicators are off ACCESS lt 2 gt When one drive unit has failed and the fully functional drive unit has been Orange erroneously replaced Flashing Both drive status indicators show green simultaneously lt 3 gt Both drive units have been replaced Both drive status indicators show green simultaneously Any of the above 5 1 2 Drive Status Indicator lt 1 gt When the power is turned on lt 2 gt Processing a command from the host computer lt 3 gt Processing an internal command Either of the above Green DRIVE1 DRIVE2 Orange lt 1 gt
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