StorCase Technology DE100i-SWD - Manual (Page 28)

Kingston Technology Company DE100i-SWD User's Guide - Rev. C00
22 Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options
Solenoid Drive Lock
The factory installed solenoid option prevents premature removal of the carrier and drive unit
until the target drive has fully spun down. For most disk drives, this period of time can range
from 15-40 seconds, depending on the type of drive being used (e.g. Seagate Barracuda
drives require up to 50 seconds). Refer to the drive manufacturer's documentation for
specific drive information.
The solenoid lock is controlled by a timing switch located on the side of the receiving frame.
Refer to the previous section "Hot Swap Feature", for information describing the readjust-
ment of the timer setting.
The solenoid option provides an extra step in drive protection by preventing the removal and
movement of the drive until the drive motor has fully stopped.
Pivoting Lock
Mechanism
Rotating Pawl
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Solenoid
Control
Spin-Down
Timer
Shown with Outer Shell
of Receiving Frame
Removed
Figure B-4: Solenoid Mechanism