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Drive installation and enclosure setup – Sonnet Technologies Fusion R400Q (With Drives) User Manual

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Connect Fusion R400Q to SATA Host Controller

This section describes the connection of the Fusion R400Q to your
computer’s SATA host controller card. If you intend connect the
R400Q to a USB or FireWire port on your computer, skip to the next
section.

Note: Your Fusion R400Q’s port layout may be different than what

is pictured in this guide.

1. Connect the supplied locking eSATA data cable between the

SATA IN port on the enclosure and the SATA host controller in
your computer;

verify the connectors are plugged in securely

(Figure 6).

2. Connect the supplied power cable between the Fusion R400Q

and a grounded wall outlet or power strip;

verify the cable is

plugged in securely.

3. Push the power switch on the front of the enclosure to the on

position, and then power on your computer.

4. Depending on your needs (or operating system used), you

may need to reformat the drives installed in the Fusion R400Q
enclosure; refer to your operating system’s software guide or help
section for more information.

Connect Fusion R400Q to FireWire or USB Port

This section describes the connection of the Fusion R400Q to your
computer’s FireWire or USB ports. If you intend connect the R400Q
to your computer’s SATA host controller card, go back to the section
above.

Note: Your Fusion R400Q’s port layout may be different than what

is pictured in this guide

1. Connect the supplied 6" eSATA cable between the SATA OUT and

SATA IN connectors on the back of the enclosure (Figure 7).

2. Connect any one of the supplied USB or FireWire cables between

the appropriate ports on the enclosure and host computer;

verify

the connectors are plugged in securely (Figure 8).

3. Connect the supplied power cable between the Fusion R400Q

and a grounded wall outlet or power strip;

verify the cable is

plugged in securely.

4. Push the switch on the front of the enclosure to the on position,

and then power on your computer.

5. Depending on your needs (or operating system used), you

may need to reformat the drives installed in the Fusion R400Q
enclosure; refer to your operating system’s software guide or help
section for more information.

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Figure 8

FireWire cable (example)

Figure 7

eSATA jumper cable

Figure 6

eSATA data cable