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Adjusting the spin down/up timer – StorCase Technology Ultra320 DE100 User Manual

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Ultra320 DE100 User's Guide - Rev. A00

StorCase Technology, Inc.

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Figure 11: Device Spin Down/Up Timer Switch

Adjusting the Spin Down/Up Timer

The timer for device spin down is controlled by a small selector, located in a cutout on the side

of the Ultra320 DE100 receiving frame as shown in Figure 11. When the key is turned to the

OFF position, and when the timer receives a NO SCSI Activity signal from the Isolator Board,

it waits the specified delay time before displaying a “u” on the front panel of the receiving frame.

The amount of time required for a disk drive to spin down is approximately 15 seconds or more.

This number can vary depending on the type of SCSI device and manufacturer (e.g. a Seagate

Barracuda may require 45 seconds). The factory configuration is set for 20 seconds. A

different delay time may be selected with the provided alignment tool. Refer to the SCSI device

manufacturer’s manual for more information on required device spin down time.