indus technologies IDEX 300 Hard Drive Switch Installation & Operation For SATA Drives

indus technologies IDEX 300 Hard Drive Switch Installation & Operation For SATA Drives

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 300 Jumpers... 6 2. Disconnect all Power to Computer... 7 3. Disconnect Existing Hard Drive(s)... 7 4. Mark Cables... 7 5. Install Second Hard Drive... 7 6. Optional Install Master Selector Cable... 7 7. Connect SATA Data Cables to Hard Drives... 8 8. Connect Power Cables to Hard Drives... 8 9. Connect Power Cables to Drive Selector... 8 10. Install Drive Selector... 9 11. Verify the Operation... 9 Terminology...10 Warranty...11 Copyright...11 page 2

KIT CONTENTS Qty. - Part 1 - IDEX 300 Hard Drive Selector 1 - IDEX 300 Power Cable 4 - Hard Drive Power Cables 4 - SATA Power Adaptor Cables 4 - Mounting Screws IDEX 300 IDEX Power Cable Hard Drive Power Cable SATA Power Adaptor Cable Mounting Screws page 3

OPERATION General The IDEX 300 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 300. 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

SYSTEM PLANNING Compatibility The IDEX 300 hard drive switch is compatible with any computer with an open 3.5 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 300 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

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 300 Jumpers If you are using the IDEX 300 as a stand alone unit ( in Local Mode, no Master Selector ) remove all jumpers. Master Mode This mode is used when the drive selector is being controlled by a remote Master Selector. In this mode the IDEX 300 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. The Local and Drive 1 default jumper settings determine what the drive selector will do if it detects an invalid pattern on the Master Selector signal. 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 position no drive will be selected. Local Drive 1 When the jumper is place on this position, the drive is selected by the IDEX 300 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. Jumper Pins Master Mode Drive 1 Default Local Local Mode Master Mode Drive 1 Local Default Master Mode: Drive 1 Master Mode Drive 1 Local Default Master Mode: Local Select page 6

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 300 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

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 300 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

10. Install Drive Selector Mount IDEX 300 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 300 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 300 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 300 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 300 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 300 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

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 300 and the physical drive in operation A jumper pin setting that tells the IDEX 300 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 300 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 300. If you are on position 2 of the IDEX 300, then the drive active is Drive 2 Drive Selector : IDE : IDEX 300 : Jumpers : Local Mode : The IDEX 300 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 300. They select a pre-programed operation A setting on the Master Selector that allows the IDEX 300 to select the drive Local Selector (Switch) : The physical rotary knob on the IDEX 300 Master Mode : Master Selector : PC : SATA : Is when the Master Selector is on a setting other than Local Mode. Selection made on the IDEX 300 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 300 page 10

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