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Vantec MRK-300ST-BK Quick Manual

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Serial ATA to Serial ATA
Model: MRK-300ST-BK
Aluminum Mobile Rack
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  • Page 1 Serial ATA to Serial ATA Model: MRK-300ST-BK Aluminum Mobile Rack...

  • 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 ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3-1 Introduction The EZ-Swap 2 Serial ATA version is as convenient as mobile racks get. The EZ-Swap 2 SATA features the ability to directly connect your SATA hard drive without going through any additional circuits. Simply place the hard drive inside the cartridge, screw it in place, and your done.

  • 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 the red SATA cable from the back of the unit to an available SATA port on the system board or anySATA controller card.
  • Page 8 2. Carefully position the drive inside the drive case. 3. 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. Mounting Screws Mounting Screws Install the Drive in Drive Case 4.

  • Page 9: 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.Insert the Mobile Rack drive case (with drive installed) into the installed Mobile Rack docking case and push firmly until the drive is seated.

  • Page 10: 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.

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