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Carrier removal – StorCase Technology DE200i-SWU2 User Manual

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DE200i-SWU2 User's Guide - Rev. A00

StorCase Technology Inc.

Appendix B - Factory-Installed Options

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NOTE:

The timer for device spin down is controlled by a small selector, located in a

cutout on the side of the DE200i-SWU2 Receiving Frame as shown in Figure

B-4. 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.

Carrier Removal

Follow the procedures below to remove the DE200i-SWU2 carrier from the receiving frame

equipped with the isolator board.

1. Verify that the drive is not active. If the system is on a network, make certain other

users are not accessing the target drive, then disable it from the network. Dismount

the drive.

2. Turn the DE200i-SWU2 key lock mechanism (located on the front of the receiving

frame), clockwise to the OFF position. This unlocks the drive from the receiving

frame and activates the isolator board. The unit number on the display will begin

flashing.

WARNING:

Be careful not to remove or disturb the carrier unit at this point. Although

the carrier is physically unlocked, the drive requires a minumum of 15

seconds to spin down and is subject to vibration and possible damage

during this period.

3. As the unit number flashes, the board monitors the activity of the SCSI bus. When

activity is no longer present, the board will remove power from the drive and then

remove the device from the SCSI Bus. The unit number will continue to flash during

this period.

4. After a short length of time the unit display will turn from a flashing unit number to a

steady “u”, indicating that the device is powered down, unlocked and ready to be

removed from the receiving frame.