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Appendix b - factory-installed options, Solenoid drive lock – StorCase Technology Ultra320 DE100 User Manual

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Ultra320 DE100 User's Guide - Rev. A00

StorCase Technology, Inc.

Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options

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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 45 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 section "Adjusting the Spin Down/Up Timer" (pg. 15), for information describing the

readjustment 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.

Figure B-1: Solenoid Mechanism