Vantec EZ Swap 2
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1. 24 EZ S WAP IVE RACK REMOVABLE HARD DR Model MRK 300ST BK L IN ITEC Aluminum Mobile Rack Sol MALOCUIC HON vie rate ilaria ii a a iat at 3 3 Mobile Rack Features 3 3 Unpacking Your Mobile Rack eee 3 4 IDE BASICS sateno a boi asia atu aaa Mt Aaaa acide 3 4 3 2 Hardware InstallatioN ii 3 5 Mobile Rack Components cccsccesseceeeeeseeesaeeeseees 3 5 Installing the Mobile Rack Docking Case 3 6 Mounting a Drive in the Drive Case 3 7 3 3 Using the Mobile Rack c eee 3 9 3 4 LFOUBIESNOOUNG tria e a 3 10 WIN iii 3 10 3 2 Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 1 Introduction The EZ Swap 2 Serial ATA version is as convenient as mobile racks get The EZ Swap 2 SATA features the ability to directly connect your SATA hard drive without going through any additional circuits Simply place the hard drive inside the cartridge screw it in place and your done The EZ Swap 2 SATA also features keyed lock protection to prevent removal while in use Since it uses SATA technology the EZ Swap 2 SATA is also hot swappable Easy convenient and reliable the EZ Swap 2 SATA is the ideal SATA mobile rack EZ Swap 2 SATA Features Aluminum case design aides in heat dissipation Built in fan circulates and exhausts high heat generated by high speed drives to maintain a safe operating temperature en2. 3 2 Hardware Installation The Aluminum Mobile Rack Docking Module is designed to install in any PC AT or Pentium class computer that has an available 5 25 inch half height drive bay General instructions for installing the Mobile Rack are given since the design of computer cases varies Refer to your computer s manual whenever in doubt Mobile Rack Components The Mobile Rack is comprised of two components Docking Case Drive Case Mounting Holes Power ON OFF Drive Activity LED Indicator LED Indicator EZ Swap 2 Mobile Rack Drive Caddy Handle Side Mounting Holes EZ Swap 2 Mobile Rack Drive Case with cover removed Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 5 Installing the Mobile Rack Docking Case l 3 6 Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices Follow the precautions for static electricity discharge e Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching a grounded metal surface such as the computer case if plugged in e During installation procedures avoid any contact with internal parts Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer 3 Remove your com uter s cover y 4 Remove the computer s front cover plate from the 5 25 inch drive bay you plan to install your Mobile Rack into Remove separate the Mobile Rack drive case from the docking case by lifting the handle and pulling it out Slide the docking case into the 5 25 inch drive bay Mount
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4. ialize partition and format the drive before trying to use it This can be done using the software that comes with the HARD DRIVE or by using Windows Disk Management utility Q The data on my hard drive is corrupt A Connecting your hard drive to the EZ Swap 2 is just like connecting a your hard drive to the inside of your computer The EZ Swap 2 itself will not corrupt your data If your data has become corrupt it is likely caused by removal of the EZ Swap 2 cartridge while data was still being written to the hard drive NEVER REMOVE THE EZ SWAP 2 CARTRIDGE WHILE DATA IS BEING WRITTEN TO THE HARD DRIVE Doing may cause the hard drive to become corrupt Make sure all applications being run off the disk and all files in use are no longer in use before removing the disk To be safe it would be best to shut down your system before removing the cartridge For more help please visit www vantecusa com and check the TECH SUPPORT section 3 5 Warranty The EZ Swap 2 comes with a 3 year limited warranty 90 day parts If your unit should become defective within that time frame please go to www vantecusa com for information on how to receive warranty replacement Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered under this warranty Please check the contents of the unit to make sure you received all parts Also check for any cosmetic flaws If any parts are missing or if there are cosmetic defects please contact the retailer from which
5. ing n Screws Docking Case All Models Mounting Screws Install the Mobile Rack Docking Case into the Drive Bay Aluminum Mobile Rack 7 Position the docking case so its mounting holes align with the drive bay s mounting holes Secure with the supplied mounting screws two four on each side 8 Attach the red SATA cable from the back of the unit to an available SATA port on the system board or anySATA controller card Connect the red and white HDD Access Activity signal cable to the HDD signal pins on your system board 9 Connect an available 4 pin power cable from the system s power supply to the 4 pin connector on the back of the docking case The power connector is D shaped to ensure proper orientation when making the connection Power Connector FA Serial ATA SATA cable Docking Module Data Cable and Power Connectors 10 Replace the computer s cover and reconnect the power and other external cabling Mounting a Drive in the Drive Case Proceed with the following steps to install a 3 5 inch drive device in the Mobile Rack drive case 1 Remove the Mobile Rack drive case cover by removing the two mounting screws then sliding the cover towards the back of the unit Q Slide Cover Off Mounting Screws x2 Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 7 2 Carefully position the drive inside the drive case 3 Secure the drive in place using the supplied mounting screws Use the mounting holes on the sides or b
6. ottom depending on the design of the drive Mounting A aly N Mounting Screws Install the Drive in Drive Case 4 Slide the drive case cover back on and secure with the two mounting screws Slide Cover On Mounting Screws x2 Mobile Rack Drive Case Ready for Use 3 8 Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 3 Using the Mobile Rack WARNING DO NOT remove the drive case while the drive is working Damage to data may result e The Key Lock must be in the Lock position while in use To insert the Mobile Rack drive case 1 Insert the Mobile Rack drive case with drive installed into the installed Mobile Rack docking case and push firmly until the drive is seated 2 Insert the key and turn it right to lock The LED on the Mobile Rack should light after a slight delay The installed Mobile Rack device is ready to use 0 Key Lock in gt Lock Position To remove the Mobile Rack drive case 1 Insert the key and turn it Jeftto unlock Note that the power LED on the Mobile Rack should now be OFF 2 Gently pull on the Mobile Rack handle to slide the drive case out Key Lock in Unlock Position Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 9 3 4 Troubleshooting Q I installed the EZ Swap 2 but my computer does not detect the hard drive in it A Be sure to turn on the EZ Swap 2 by setting the Key Lock in the Lock position The EZ Swap 2 will not turn on unless it is locked If you are using a brand new drive make sure you init
7. vironment Support Serial ATA hard drives Hot swappable change hard drives without shutting your system off Supports RAID configurations Drive bay module for mounting a 3 5 inch hard disk in a 5 25 inch drive bay Convenient pull out handle Safety lock feature LED indicators for power and drive activity Dimensions 8 4 D x 5 8 W x 1 6 H Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 3 Unpacking Your Mobile Rack Before installing the Mobile Rack verify that the following items are included in the carton If any parts are damaged or missing please contact your local dealer or sales representative immediately 1 One Mobile Rack Removable Docking Module 2 Twelve 12 mounting screws 3 2 keys 4 One user s guide SATA Basics Serial ATA SATA ts the latest interface standard used for hard drives optical drives CD DVD Rom drives and other computer devices Because it uses serial technology information is transferred in a single stream rather than along parallel paths SATA thereby eliminates the restrictions on performance reliability and scalability that are inherent in standard IDE parallel ATA interfaces SATA offers the speed and reliability formerly only found on SCSI Small Computer System Interface without the high costs and maintenance SATA allows for RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks systems and the ability to add or remove devices without requiring the system to be powered down first 3 4 Aluminum Mobile Rack
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