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Mounting a drive in the drive case – Vantec EZ-SWAP 2 MRK-300FD-BK User Manual

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Aluminum Mobile Rack

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10. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the power and other external

cabling.

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.

Docking Module Data Cable and Power Connectors

40-pin IDE Connector,

Power Connector

Pin 1

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.)
1.Remove the Mobile Rack drive case cover by removing the two mounting screws,

then sliding the cover towards the back of the unit.

Remove the Drive Case Cover

Slide Cover Off

Mounting

Screws (x2)