Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStor Reference Manual

Overland Tandberg RDX QuikStor Reference Manual

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RDX QuikStor
Internal SATA III Device
Reference Guide
RDX® SATA III
Part Number: 1021806 Rev. A, November 2016
February 2022
February 2022
10401076-002
10401076-002

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  • Page 1 ® RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide RDX® SATA III Part Number: 1021806 Rev. A, November 2016 February 2022 February 2022 10401076-002 10401076-002...
  • Page 2 RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide ©2022 Overland-Tandberg . All rights reserved. ™ NEO®, NEO Series®, Overland®, Overland Storage®, Overland-Tandberg™, Overland Technologies™, PowerLoader®, VR2®, and ® are trademarks of Overland Storage, Inc., dba Overland-Tandberg. AccuGuard®, AccuVault®, BizNAS™, QuadPak®, QuikStation®, QuikStor®, RDX®, ™,...
  • Page 3: Preface

    • Technical Support About This Manual This is the Reference Manual for the RDX QuikStor SATA III removable disk drive product. The main purpose of this document is to provide customers with technical and operational details about the product design.
  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Manual

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide Preface Conventions Used in This Manual This document exercises several alerts and typographical conventions. Alerts There are four different types of alerts used in this guide. All warnings are translated into German and French.
  • Page 5: Firmware Updates

    Refer to the Removable Disk Solutions (RDX) section to access the information you need. Firmware Updates The latest release of the RDX QuikStor XL-Series firmware and its release notes can be obtained from the RDX QuikStor firmware web page for SATA III: https://ftp1.overlandtandberg.com/rdx/RDX QuikStor/Firmware/SATA/SATA III/...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Conventions Used in This Manual ..........................4 Firmware Updates .................................5 Technical Support .................................5 Chapter 1: Product Overview RDX Storage System ..............................8 RDX QuikStor USB 3+ External Dock ........................8 RDX QuikStor SATA III Internal Drive ........................9 RDX Media ................................9 Chapter 2: Drive Specifications Drive Block Diagram ..............................10 Mechanical Dimensions and Weight ........................11...
  • Page 7 RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide Contents Rear Connectors .................................19 Power Dissipation ................................19 Chapter 4: Hardware & Software Interfaces Hardware Interface ..............................20 Power Interface ..............................20 Host Interface – SATA III ............................21 Software Interface ..............................21 Appendix A: Reference Documentation...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    The server-class drive combines the benefits of tape—reliability, portability, archive life, and low cost—with the performance, speed, and random access of hard disk technology. Figure 1: RDX QuikStor SATA III Internal Drive The SATA III interface makes system integration easy, provides speed of up to 330 MB/s and combines the benefits of both tape and disk, and offers hardware encryption and powerful deduplication backups.
  • Page 9: Rdx Quikstor Sata Iii Internal Drive

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide 1 Product Overview RDX Media The RDX QuikStor media delivers a robust design that is physically, environmentally, and electrically shock-resistant for digital data protection and secure handling. The media drive defines the capacity of the product.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Drive Specifications

    Drive Specifications This section contains a set of specifications for the RDX QuikStor SATA III Drive. Drive Block Diagram All drive operations are controlled by the main Micro Controller. This includes the motor operating the eject function in addition to communication with the user, the host, and the media.
  • Page 11: Mechanical Dimensions And Weight

    Power Requirements This addresses both the power source and power requirements. Drive SATA III Power Source The RDX QuikStor SATA III Internal Drive draws power from the Host power supply. Environmental Specifications The following definitions are used in this section: •...
  • Page 12: Vibration

    Product Regulatory Compliance The following sections cover regulatory emissions and safety compliance. Acoustic/Audible Noise Emissions The table below lists the acoustic noise emissions levels for the RDX QuikStor SATA III, per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779/ECMA 74 (Clauses 6 & 7): Mode...
  • Page 13: Emc Emission

    Radio Research Agency Korea KN 22 Communications Commission KN 24 Republic of Korea (KCC) Safety Compliance The RDX QuikStor SATA III meets or exceeds the safety regulations listed in the table below: Country Regulatory Organization Compliance TUV SUD (NRTL) UL 62368-1...
  • Page 14: Product Reliability

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide 2 Drive Specifications Product Reliability The predicted reliability of the Drive is expressed in two parts that will cover the expected random Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for the electronics based on the Power On Hours (POH) and the Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) for the mechanical parts based on the POH and the Duty Cycle.
  • Page 15: Functional Specifications

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide 2 Drive Specifications Functional Specifications The front of the internal RDX QuikStor SATA III has the following features. Emergency Eject Hole Activity LED Eject Button / Power LED Figure 2: Front View of RDX QuikStor SATA III Drive and Features •...
  • Page 16: Service Mode

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide 2 Drive Specifications NOTE: If the RDX Emergency Media Eject Pin is not available, a stiff paper clip, wire, or pin may be used instead. Service Mode The Service Mode is activated from the Eject Button/Power LED.
  • Page 17: Eject Button/Power Led

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide 2 Drive Specifications Eject Button/Power LED The Eject Button to the right of the media slot has an LED whose illumination provides information about the drive. The table below describes the operation of this indicator:...
  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Installation Information

    Installation Information General Mounting Information Information Description Mounting Mounting position is either horizontally with the Eject button and Positions indicator LEDs to the right, or vertically. Mechanical The Drive occupies a half-size 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch slot with standard Dimensions holes for 3mm mounting screws on both sides and at the bottom of the Drive chassis.
  • Page 19: Rear Connectors

    RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide 3 Installation Information IMPORTANT: As system-mounting and grounding are outside our control, Overland-Tandberg cannot be held responsible for any problems due to systems not meeting the relevant testing standards. Rear Connectors The SATA Power Connector and SATA Host Interface are located at the rear of the Drive. The...
  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Hardware & Software Interfaces

    Hardware & Software Interfaces Hardware Interface The hardware interface connectors are located on the rear side of the product. Power Interface Power for the Internal Drive is provided through a 15-pin SATA power connector. The same type is used as power connectors on most SATA hard disk drives. Connector Signal Name Internal Drive Power Connector...
  • Page 21: Host Interface - Sata Iii

    Host computer has direct access to each logical block. File system management is controlled by the Host computer. The following software interface speeds are supported for the RDX QuikStor SATA III product: • SATA III with an internal interface speed of 6Gbps •...
  • Page 22: Appendix A: Reference Documentation

    Reference Documentation For additional information about the RDX QuikStor, refer to other publications available online at the Overland-Tandberg Knowledge Base: https://www.overlandtandberg.com/knowledgebase/ • RDX QuikStor External/Internal USB and SATA Quick Start Guide. • RDX QuikStor SATA III Best Practices Integration Guide •...
  • Page 23: Index

    Index Symbols > (menu flow indicator) hardware interface connectors hardware interfaces Numerics Host Interface Software 15-pin SATA power connector impact and shock acoustic/audible noise emissions Activity LED additional information alert definitions mechanical dimensions mechanics MTTF media ejection menu flow indicator cable lengths mounting position chassis grounding...
  • Page 24 RDX QuikStor Internal SATA III Device Reference Guide Index RDX system makeup rear connectors reference documentation regulatory compliance safety compliance SATA Host connector SATA III Internal Drive overview SATA III power source screw and torque Service Mode software update technical support...

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