Vantec EZ Swap 2
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1. EZ S WAP REMOVABLE HARD DRIVE RACK Model MRK 300FD BK LAANTEC Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 1 3s MALOCUIC HON araa erede opi por boe A Pec be Fic bebe bas 3 3 Mobile Rack Features 3 3 Unpacking Your Mobile Rack 3 4 IDE BASICS m P CE 3 4 3 2 Hardware Installation eee eee 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 3 10 9 4 TroUDIespnoolllg esecutiva inci a Roda Galante 3 11 SHO A ET Ins iii 3 11 3 2 Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 1 Introduction Vantec introduces the EZ Swap 2 the convenience of a mobile rack with cooling abilities on par with most dedicated hard drive coolers The EZ Swap 2 features front and rear fans to cool the hard drive from all around It also features a keyed lock to prevent accidental removal while in use The EZ Swap 2 is compatible with all IDE hard drives and has a sleek professional look EZ Swap 2 Features Aluminum case design aides in heat dissipation Two fans circulate and exhaust high heat generated by high speed drives to maintain a safe operating temperature environment Support high speed 80 pin UDMA 66 100 Ultra IDE drives Drive bay module for mounting a 1 0 inch height 32. 5 inch or 2 5 inch device in a 5 25 inch drive bay Supports fixed 3 5 inch hard disk drives Convenient pull out handle Safety lock feature LED indicators for power and drive activity Two built in cooling fans Fully compatible with MS DOS Windows 3 11 95 98 NT OS 2 Warp 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 IDE Basics IDE is an acronym for Integrated Device Drive Electronics and is sometimes referred to as an ATA AT Attachment interface It is the most commonly used interface for hard disk drives installed on personal computers Other devices like CD ROM tape optical drives and so on have adapted a variation called ATAPI ATA Packet Inter face and can be intermixed with standard IDE drives because they use the same cabling and electrical interface Most systems today have two IDE channel connectors that are typically referred to as primary and secondary ports Each IDE port can have a maximum of two devices that must be uniquely identified typically by the setting of a jumper as a master or slave device 3 4 Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 2 Hardware I
3. D 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 you purchased the unit and ask for a replacement Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 11
4. g the handle and pulling it out Slide the docking case into the 5 25 inch drive bay Mounting 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 an existing IDE 40 pin data cable from the system motherboard or IDE controller card to the 40 pin connectors on the back of the docking Case Most connectors are keyed for proper insertion If there is no key orient the cable so the pin 1 colored stripe edge is closest to the power connector 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 Pin 1 E 40 pin IDE Connector Power Connector 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 Note a special adapter kit is required in order to install a 2 5 inch drive Remove the Mobile Rack drive case cover by removing the two mounting screws then sliding the cover towards the back
5. nstallation 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 Data Interface Cable Power Connector Fan Connector Bottom Mounting Holes Handle Side Mounting Holes Removable Front Panel 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 Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching a grounded metal surface such as the computer case if plugged in 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 liftin
6. of the unit Slide Cover Off Mounting Screws x2 Remove the Drive Case Cover Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 7 c Unscrew the fan s two mounting screws and remove the fan e QUE ez Fan Mounting Remove Fan Screws IMPORTANT 3 If you are installing a new hard drive into the Mobile Rack you may need to configure the drive before you install it For IDE drives Refer to the drive manufacturer s documentation and configure the drive as Master Cable Select or Slave depending on the configuration of your computer After you complete this installation you may also need to re configure the computer s BIOS Setup to make the drive functional 4 Connect the cables from the Mobile Rack drive case to the appropriate pin connectors of the drive For IDE models The drive case s 40 80 pin IDE cable supports 3 5 inch drives Attach the power and IDE cables from the Mobile Rack drive case to the drive Ihe power connector is D shaped to correctly orient the connector The colored stripe on the IDE cable should be closest to the power connector 3 8 Aluminum Mobile Rack 5 Carefully position the drive inside the drive case 6 Secure the drive in place using the supplied mounting screws Use the mounting holes on the sides or bottom depending on the design of the drive Power Cable Colored Stripe Data Cable Mounting a Aa gS N Mounting Screws Install the Drive in D
7. rive Case 7 Slide the drive case cover back on and secure with the two mounting screws Mounting Screws x2 Mobile Rack Drive Case Ready for Use Aluminum Mobile Rack 3 9 3 3 Using the Mobile Rack WARNING DO NOT remove the drive case while the drive is working D amage to data may result TheKey Lock must be in the Lock position while in use To insert the Mobile Rack drive case 1 Insert the M obileRack drive case with drive installed into the installed M obile Rack docking case and push firmly until the drive is seated 2 Insert the key and turn it right to lock TheLED on theM obileRack should light after a sight delay T he installed M obile 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 leftto unlock N otethat the power LED on the M obile Rack should now be OFF 2 Gently pull on the M obile Rack handleto slide the drive case out Key Lock in Unlock Position 3 10 Aluminum Mobile Rack 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 initialize partition and format the drive before trying to use it This can be done using the software that comes with the HAR
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