indus technologies IDEX 410 Hard Drive Switch Installation & Operation For SATA Drives

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1 indus technologies IDEX 410 Hard Drive Switch Installation & Operation For SATA Drives

2 Table of Contents Kit Contents... 3 Operation General... 4 Front Panel Indicators... 4 System Planning Compatibility... 5 Physical Layout... 5 Drive Functions... 5 Installation Instructions 1. Set IDEX 410 Jumpers Disconnect all Power to Computer Disconnect Existing Hard Drive(s) Mark Cables Install Second Hard Drive Optional Install Master Selector Cable Connect SATA Data Cables to Hard Drives Connect Power Cables to Hard Drives Connect Power Cables to Drive Selector Install Drive Selector Verify the Operation... 9 Terminology...10 Warranty...11 Copyright...11 page 2

3 KiT ConTenTs Qty. - Part IDEX.410.Hard.Drive.Selector IDEX.410.Power.Cable Hard.Drive.Power.Cables SATA.Power.Adaptor.Cables Mounting.Screws IDEX 410 IDEX Power Cable Hard Drive Power Cable SATA Power Adaptor Cable Mounting Screws page 3

4 operation General The.IDEX 410.drive.selector.activates.the.selected.drive.at.the.moment.when.the.PC.power.is.turned.on..Once.the.power. is.on.any.selection.changes.have.no.effect. There.are.two.modes.of.operation.that.determine.how.the.active.drive.is.selected: Local:. Master:. The.local.selector.switch,.on.the.front.of.the.drive.selector,.selects.the.drive.to.activate A.remote.Master Selector switch.sends.a.signal.to.one.or.more.idex.units.and.tells.the.electronics. which.drive.to.select. Front Panel Indicators There. are. five. LED. lights. on. the. face. of. the. IDEX One. group. of. LED. indicators. on. the. front. panel. is. labeled. Active.Drive,.and.a.separate.LED.indicator.is.called. Master..Only.one.drive.can.be.active.at.a.time,.so.only.one.of. the.four. Active.Drive.indicators.should.be.on. The. Master.light.will.only.be.on.when.the.IDEX.unit.is.connected.to.a.Master Selector. Master Mode Indicator Selected / Active Drive page 4

5 System Planning Compatibility The IDEX 410 hard drive switch is compatible with any computer with an open 5.25 drive bay, two or more internal SATA ports, and room to run addition cables. One SATA port is required per drive being switched. A free card slot or a 9-pin port can be used in conjunction with the Master Selector. Physical Layout Prior to installing the IDEX 410 and additional hard drives, you will need to decide which drive will physically be connected as Drive 1, 2, 3, and 4. There is no difference between switch settings, so any drive can be Drive 1, 2, 3, or 4. A simple approach is to designate the existing drive as Drive 1 and the additional drives as Drive 2, 3, and 4. Drive Functions Each drive should have a clearly defined function. Once you have decided on each drive s function you will be able to determine which drive, if any, should be set as a default ( see page 10 ). There are many different ways in which multiple drives can be used, the intent here is only to give some possibilities. Examples: Designate Drive 1 as a general purpose drive that anyone can use. Set this as the default drive. Assign different drives for different operating systems E.g. ( Drive 1 = Windows XP, Drive 2 = Windows NT, Drive 3 = Unix, Drive 4 = Linux ) Assign different drives to different users or classes Designate Drive 4 for testing. This drive could be used by all classes at different times.. Testing could include diagnosing and repairing defective software and installing new software Assign different drives to different instructors page 5

6 installation instructions These.instructions.assume.the.computer.is.setup.for.SATA.only.(.no.IDE.drives.). Static Caution: Before.removing.any.parts.from.protective.static.bags.ensure.that.you.have.taken.proper.precautions.to.prevent.damage. from.static..a.static.strap.should.be.worn.at.all.times. 1. Set IDEX 410 Jumpers If.you.are.using.the IDEX 400.as.a.stand.alone.unit.(.in. Local.Mode,.no.Master Selector.).remove.all.jumpers. The. Master.Mode.jumper.setting.allows.the.IDEX 400.to.be.controlled.remotely.by.a.Master Selector..The Local.and. Drive.1.default.jumpers.determine.what.the.drive.selector.will.do,.if.an.invalid.signal.from.the.Master Selector.is.detected.. This.could.occur.if.the.Master Selector.is.faulty.or.if.the.cable.from.the.Master Selector.is.disconnected..If.no.jumper.is. placed.on.the. Local.or. Drive.1.positions,.no.drive.will.be.selected. Master Mode. Local. Drive 1. This.mode.is.used.when.the.drive.selector.is.being.controlled.by.a.remote.Master Selector.. In.this.mode.the.IDEX 400.will.activate.the.drive.set.by.the.Master Selector..If.the.signal.from.the. Master Selector.is.not.valid.the.logic.will.activate.the. Default.Drive.. Master.Mode.is.set.by.placing. one.jumper.on.the. Master.Mode.position.as.shown. When.the.jumper.is.place.on.this.position,.the.drive.is.selected.by.the.IDEX 400.and.will.be. activated.if.there.is.a.problem.with.the.signal.from.the.master Selector.. When.the.jumper.is.place.on.this.position,. Drive.1.will.be.activated.if.there.is.a.problem.with.the. signal.from.the.master Selector.. Master.Mode Drive.1 Default Local Local.Mode Jumper Pins Master.Mode Drive.1 Local Default Master.Mode:. Drive.1 Master.Mode Drive.1 Local Default Master.Mode: Local.Select page 6

7 2. Disconnect All Power To Computer Disconnect.the.power.cable.from.your.computer. 3. Disconnect Existing Hard Drive Disconnect.the.power.and.data.cable.from.the.existing.hard.drive. 4. Mark Cables Note:.All.four.positions.on.the IDEX 410.are.identical.and.any.position.can.be.used..To.simplify.these.instructions,. position.1.&.2.are.assumed. Designate.one.set.of.power.and.data.cables.as.drive.position.one.by.marking.the.connectors.on.both.ends.of.both.cables. with.a. 1..Mark.the.second.set.with.a. 2..This.is.done.for.simplicity.in.setup.and.to.aid.in.any.trouble-shooting.later. Hard Drive Power Cable SATA Data Cable ( Not In Kit ) 5. Install Second Hard Drive Mount.the.your.second.(.third.and.fourth.).drive.into.the.tower.securely..A.poorly.mounted.drive.can.cause.excessive. noise,.may.result.in.loose.cables,.and.might.reduce.the.life.span.of.a.hard.drive.due.to.vibration.. 6. OPTIONAL Install Master Selector Jumper Cable ( Not Included In Kit ) See.web.site.for.additional.installation.instructions.regarding.installation.of.Master Selector. page 7

8 7. Connect SATA Data Cables To Hard Drives Connect.SATA.data.cable.#1.to.hard.drive.#1,.then.connect.SATA.Data.Cable.#1.to.motherboard. Repeat.as.required.for.each.additional.drive. 8. Connect Power Cables To Hard Drives Connect.Hard Drive Power Cable.#1.to.hard.drive.#1.. Repeat.as.required.for.each.additional.drive. 9. Connect Power Cables To Drive Selector Position.the.drive.selector.at.the.front.of.the.PC.so.that.it.is.ready.to.slide.in.to.the.drive.bay.. Connect.the.IDEX Power Cable.and Hard Drive Power Cables.to.their.respective.connectors.on.the.switch...Connect.the.internal.PC.power.cable.to.the.IDEX 410. Power.In.Connector.Connect.hard.drive.power.cable.#1.to.the. Drive.Power.Out.Connector.#1.Connect.hard.drive.power.cable.#2.to.the. Drive.Power.Out.Connector.#2.Continue.for. Drive.3.and. Drive.4.(If.present).Connect.the.jumper.cable.to.the. Master.Selector.Connector.(.note. Pin.1.orientation.) Master Selector Connector Bus Switch Control Connector ( Not Used With SATA ) IDEX Power In Connector Drive Power Out Connector page 8

9 10. Install Drive Selector Mount.IDEX 410.in.drive.bay.using.the.four.screws.supplied. 11. Verify the Operation If.the. Master.light.is.on,.and.you.are.not.using.a.Master.Selector,.confirm.that.the. Master.Mode.Jumper.has.been. removed..if.it.has.been.removed,.and.the. Master.light.remains.on,.please.contact.technical.support.for.assistance. Local Set.the.IDEX 410.Switch.to. Drive.1.and.turn.the.PC.on.. One.indicator.should.be.on,. Drive.1.. All.other.indicators.should.be.off.and.the.PC.should.boot. normally.from. Drive.1. Shutdown.the.PC..Set.the.IDEX 410.switch.to. Drive.2.. Turn.the.power.on..One.indicator.should.be.on,. Drive.2.. All.other.indicators.should.be.off.and.the.PC.should.boot. normally.from. Drive.2. Master Set.the.Master Selector.switch.to. Local.. Set.the.IDEX 410.switch.to. Drive.1.and.turn.the.PC.on.. Two.indicators.should.be.on,. Master.and. Drive.1.. All.other.indicators.should.be.off.and.the.PC.should.boot. normally.from.drive.1. Shutdown.the.PC..Set.the.Master Selector.switch.to. Local.. Set.the.IDEX 410.switch.to. Drive.2.and.turn.the.PC.on.. Two.indicators.should.be.on,. Master.and. Drive.2.. All.other.indicators.should.be.off.and.the.PC.should.boot. normally.from. Drive.2. Shutdown.the.PC..Set.the.Master Selector.switch.to. Drive.1.. Leave.the.IDEX 410.switch.on. Drive.2..Turn.the.PC.on.. Two.indicators.should.be.on,. Master.and. Drive.1.. All.other.indicators.should.be.off.and.the.PC.should.boot. normally.from. Drive.1.. If there is a problem with either drive, the most likely cause is incorrect cable connections. Check that all cables are connected correctly. If the Master light on the IDEX unit is flashing, check the master cable connections between computers and to the IDEX unit. page 9

10 Terminology Below are definitions of terms used in this manual. Active Drive : Default Drive 1 : Default Local : Refers to the lights on the face of the IDEX 410 and the physical drive in operation A jumper pin setting that tells the IDEX 410 to select Drive 1 as the boot drive in case of a communications error from the Master Selector A jumper pin setting that tells the IDEX 410 to use the drive selected by the Local Selector as the boot drive in case of a communications error from the Master Selector Drive # : When discussing a selected drive, it will be referenced by the position on the IDEX 410. If you are on position 2 of the IDEX 410, then the drive active is Drive 2 Drive Selector : IDE : IDEX 410 : Jumpers : Local Mode : The IDEX 410 unit Acronym that stands for Integrated Drive Electronics, a type of connection for data transfer A device capable of selecting a SATA, IDE, or SCSI data device to activate at power up These are a set of pin pairs on the IDEX 410. They select a pre-programed operation A setting on the Master Selector that allows the IDEX 410 to select the drive Local Selector (Switch) : The physical rotary knob on the IDEX 410 Master Mode : Master Selector : PC : SATA : Is when the Master Selector is on a setting other than Local Mode. Selection made on the IDEX 410 has no effect A remote device that controls the drive selected by the IDEX unit Refers to a Personal Computer, or Computer Tower Acronym that stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, or Serial ATA Conventions Used To clarify these instructions, the following conventions are in use throughout this manual. Parenthesis : A word in parenthesis ( ) is referring to a component, setting, or label = Active Drive Italicized : Any word in italics is referring to a proper name of a product = IDEX 410 page 10

11 LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Indus Technologies Inc. warrants that these goods are free from defects in workmanship and materials on purchase. If the goods are defective, they will be replaced or repaired, at Indus Technologies option, without charge on return to Indus Technologies within five years from date of purchase with satisfactory proof of purchase. This warranty is only given to the original purchaser of the goods and is void if the goods have been: Damaged by negligence or accident after purchase. Used other than for the purpose for which they are intended to be used or not used in accordance with any operating instructions supplied with the goods. Adapted or repaired other than by Indus Technologies. Added to or used with other goods which may effect the integrity, performance safety or reliability of these goods. To request warranty service, you must call Indus Technologies within the warranty period. If warranty service is required, Indus Technologies will authorize return and provide return instructions. You must ship the products back to Indus Technologies in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Indus Technologies will ship the repaired or replacement products to you. ( freight prepaid ). Indus Technologies owns all parts removed from repaired products. If Indus Technologies repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended. This warranty is given in place of all other warranties and assurances, whether express or implied, including but not limited to matters of quality, fitness for purpose, or merchantability and the vendor accepts no liability, under any circumstances whatsoever, for any consequential damage or loss suffered by anyone as a result of using or being unable to use this product. Certain jurisdictions have consumer protection laws which may give you additional rights. Copyright 2010, Indus technologies Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, digitizing, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Indus Technologies Inc. Published January page 11