StarTech.com SATSASBAY3BK User manual

Manual Revision: 07/27/2011

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SATSASBAY3BK

3 Drive 3.5in Removable SAS/SATA Backplane

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

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Table of Contents

Introduction............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1

Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Rear Panel Header..................................................................................................................................... 3

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3

Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 4

Using Your Backplane............................................................................4

Specications..........................................................................................5

Technical Support ..................................................................................6

Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Introduction

The SATSASBAY3BK SAS/SATA Backplane oers an easy-to-use and cost-eective SATA

hot swap solution and features a sturdy and compact 3-in-2 design that lets you install

up to three 2.5”/3.5”SATA or SAS hard drives into only two 5.25in bays.

With support for SATA/SAS HDD speeds up to 6.0 Gbps, the mobile rack/backplane

is fully compatible with RAID installations to ensure maximum performance and

versatility for enhanced storage applications.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x 3 Drive Backplane

• 3 x 7-pin SATA cables

• 1 x Screw Kit

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• Computer chassis with 2 adjacent 5.25” front bays

• 3 available SATA/SAS ports on the hard drive controller

• 2 available LP4 molex or 2x 15-pin SATA power connectors on the power supply

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Front View

Rear View

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Installation

WARNING! Hard drives and storage enclosures require careful handling,

especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk,

lost data may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with

caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static

strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any

static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such

as the computer case) for several seconds.

Rear Panel Header

JP2 Header

FLR Fan Failure Detect (red) TLR Temperature Detect (red)

FL+ Fan Failure Detect (+) 5V+ 5V power

FLG Fan Failure Detect (green) TLG Temperature Detect (green)

RST Reset switch GND Ground

Hardware Installation

1. Remove one of the drive trays by pressing on the left side of the drive tray. This will

cause the tray’s locking arm to swing out. Hold the arm and pull the tray out.

2. Place the 2.5in or 3.5in hard drive into the tray. Line up the holes in the bottom

of the tray with the holes in the bottom of your drive. Use the provided screws to

secure the hard drive to the tray (2.5in and 3.5in mounting screws provided).

3. Slide the tray back into the slot. When the tray is all the way back into the slot, press

the locking arm back in until you hear a“click” sound. This indicates that the tray and

hard drive are properly installed.

4. Repeat these steps for the other hard drives.

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5. Install the backplane into open 5.25” drive bays in your system case. Follow the

directions from the case manufacturer.

6. Use the 7-pin Serial ATA (SATA) signal cables to connect the 7-pin hard drive (HDD)

ports on the back of the backplane to your SATA or SAS controller.

7. To power the backplane, use either the 15-pin SATA or 4-pin LP4 molex connectors

from your power supply. If you use the LP4 molex connectors, the power will

automatically be converted to SATA power. Both types of power connectors do not

need to be plugged in.

Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for any operating system, as this backplane is only a

pass-through for the hard drives, so it is not seen by the operating system.

Using Your Backplane

Reset: The Reset button/LED on the front of the backplane serves as both a reset

switch and an overheating LED. When overheating occurs, a buzzer will sound and

the Reset LED will ash. To stop the alarm, press the Reset button.

Note: The default temperature at which the alarm will sound is 60ºC (140ºF). Using

jumpers on the back of the backplane (JP1), you can also set the temperature to

55ºC (131ºF) or 65ºC (149ºF)

HD1, HD2, etc: The HD buttons/LEDs on the front of the backplane serve as both the

power switches and power LEDs for each drive. To turn power to the drive on or o,

push the corresponding HD button (Do not turn o power when the drive is in use!).

The LED will also ash to indicate read/write activity on the drive.

When the drive is powered, the corresponding LED will be lit.

Fan Sensor: The fan sensor LED on the front of the backplane indicates the activity of

the backplane’s fan. If the fan sensor LED is lit green, the fan is working properly. If

the fan fails, the fan sensor LED will be lit red.

LED Switch:

Position HDD Power LED HDD Activity LED HDD Power

Enable

(default) Solid Green Flashing Orange HDD spins up when data

connection detected

Disable Solid Green Solid Green HDD spins up when

powered on

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Specications

Bus Interface SATA 1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps

SAS 3.0/6.0 Gbps

External Connectors

3 x 7-pin SATA/SAS

2 x LP4 molex power

2 x 15-pin SATA power

LEDs

3 x Hard Drive Power/Activity

1 x Reset

1 x Fan Status

Fans 1 x 80mm (ball bearing)

Operating Temperature 35°C ~ 65°C

Storage Temperature 15°C ~ 65°C

Humidity 90% RH @ 30°C

Dimension 202.0mm x 146.0mm x 86.0mm

Weight 1210g

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to

provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials

and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.

During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with

equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from

misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation

of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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