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Drive installation and enclosure setup – Sonnet Technologies Fusion R400Q (Without Drives) User Manual

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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 previous
section.

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 10).

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 11).

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. Format the drives installed in the Fusion R400Q according to

your needs; refer to your operating system software’s guide or
help section for more information.

Drive Installation and Enclosure Setup

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Figure 11

FireWire cable (example)

Figure 10

eSATA jumper cable