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Summary of Contents for Vantec EZ-SWAP 2 MRK-300FD-BK
- Page 1 Model: MRK-300FD-BK Aluminum Mobile Rack...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3-1 Introduction ................ 3-3 Mobile Rack Features ........... 3-3 Unpacking Your Mobile Rack ........3-4 IDE Basics ..............3-4 3-2 Hardware Installation............3-5 Mobile Rack Components ..........3-5 Installing the Mobile Rack Docking Case ....... 3-6 Mounting a Drive in the Drive Case ........ 3-7 3-3 Using the Mobile Rack ............. -
Page 3: Introduction
3-1 Introduction Vantec introduces the EZ-Swap 2 – the convenience of a mobile rack with cooling abilities on par with most dedicated hard drive coolers. The EZ-Swap 2 features front and rear fans to cool the hard drive from all around. It also features a keyed lock to prevent accidental removal while in use. -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Mobile Rack
Unpacking Your Mobile Rack Before installing the Mobile Rack, verify that the following items are included in the carton. If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer or sales representative immediately. 1.One Mobile Rack Removable Docking Module 2.Twelve (12) mounting screws 3.2 keys 4.One user’s guide... -
Page 5: Hardware Installation
3-2 Hardware Installation The Aluminum Mobile Rack Docking Module is designed to install in any PC/AT or Pentium-class computer that has an available 5.25-inch half-height drive bay. General instructions for installing the Mobile Rack are given since the design of computer cases varies. -
Page 6: Installing The Mobile Rack Docking Case
Installing the Mobile Rack Docking Case 1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices. Follow the precautions for static electricity discharge: • Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching a grounded metal surface such as the computer case, if plugged in. -
Page 7: Mounting A Drive In The Drive Case
7. Position the docking case so its mounting holes align with the drive bay’s mounting holes. Secure with the supplied mounting screws (two/four on each side.) 8. Attach an existing IDE 40-pin data cable from the system motherboard (or IDE controller card) to the 40-pin connectors on the back of the docking case. - Page 8 c. Unscrew the fan’s two mounting screws and remove the fan. Fan Mounting Remove Fan Screws IMPORTANT 3. If you are installing a new hard drive into the Mobile Rack, you may need to configure the drive before you install it. For IDE drives: Refer to the drive manufacturer’s documentation and configure the drive as ‘Master’, ‘Cable Select’, or ‘Slave’...
- Page 9 5. Carefully position the drive inside the drive case. 6. Secure the drive in place using the supplied mounting screws. Use the mounting holes on the sides or bottom, depending on the design of the drive. Power Cable Colored Stripe Mounting Data Cable Screws...
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Page 10: Using The Mobile Rack
3-3 Using the Mobile Rack WARNING • DO NOT remove the drive case while the drive is working. Damage to data may result. • The Key-Lock must be in the Lock position while in use. To insert the Mobile Rack drive case: 1. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
3-4 Troubleshooting Q. I installed the EZ-Swap 2 but my computer does not detect the hard drive in it. A. Be sure to turn on the EZ-Swap 2 by setting the Key-Lock in the Lock position. The EZ-Swap 2 will not turn on unless it is locked. If you are using a brand new drive, make sure you initialize, partition and format the drive before trying to use it.