StarTech 4U2525-SAS-BACKPLANE 4 Bay Backplane for U.2 Drives User Guide

StarTech 4U2525-SAS-BACKPLANE 4 Bay Backplane for U.2 Drives

Product Information

Product ID: 4U2525-SAS-BACKPLANE
For the latest drivers/software, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/4U2525-SAS- BACKPLANE

Specifications

• 4-Bay 2.5in U.2 (SFF-8639) Drive Backplane
• Front: 1-2 Drive Bay/Drive Tray, 3-4 Drive Bay Key Hole, 5 LED Indicator, 6 Fan Speed Switch, 7-8 Drive Cooling Fans
• Rear: 7 Mini-SAS Connectors (SFF-8643), 8 SATA Power Connector

Requirements
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Package Contents

• 4-Bay Drive Backplane
• Frame Mounting Screws
• 2ft Mini-SAS Cables
• Key (for unlocking Drive Tray)

Installation
Note : Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for details regarding how to enable and configure PCIe Hot-Swapping. If the Computer/Motherboard does not support PCIe Hot-Swapping, the Computer must be turned off before removing or adding drives via the Backplane.

Install the Backplane

1. Turn off the Computer and disconnect the Power Cable and any Peripheral Devices that are connected (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Remove the Side Panel from the Computer Case. Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about how to do this safely.
3. Remove the 5.25 Bay Cover from the Computer.
4. Insert the 4-bay Drive Backplane into the 5.25 Bay and align the Frame Mounting Holes, located on each side of the Backplane, with the Mounting Holes of the 5.25 Bay of the Computer Case.
5. With a Phillips Screwdriver, secure the 4-Bay Drive Backplane to the Computer Case using the included Frame Mounting Screws.
6. Using the Fan Speed Switch, located on the rear of the 4-Bay Drive the Backplane, and set the desired fan speed.
7. Using the included 2ft Mini-SAS Cables, connect the Mini-SAS Connectors (SFF8643), located on the rear of the 4-Bay Drive Backplane, to an available Mini-SAS Port (SFF-8643) in the computer. Note: This product requires that the Computer/Motherboard has an available U.2 NVMe Host Controller.
8. Connect available SATA Power from the Computer’s Power Supply to the SATA Power Connector, located on the rear of the 4-bay DriveBackplane.
9. Replace the Side Panel from the Computer that was removed in Step 2.
10. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in Step 1.

Install The Drives
Note : This product is only compatible with U.2 NVMe Drives.
Warning! Drives should be handled carefully, especially when being transported. If mishandled data loss or damage to the drive may occur.

1. Ensure the Drive Tray Lock is in the Unlocked position. If the Drive Tray Lock is in the locked position, use the included Key to unlock the Drive Tray.
2. Remove the Drive Tray by using the Drive Tray Release Latch and gently pull the tray out.
3. Insert a U.2 Drive into the Drive Tray, aligning the bottom Mounting Holes of the U.2 Drive, with the Drive Mounting Holes of the Drive Tray.

Regulatory Compliance

• FCC – Part 15
• Industry Canada Statement

Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty. For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

FAQ

• Q: Is this product compatible with non-U.2 NVMe drives?
  A: No, this product is only compatible with U.2 NVMe drives.

• Q: Can I hot-swap drives with this backplane?
  A: Consult the documentation that came with your Computer/Motherboard to determine if it supports PCIe Hot-Swapping. If it does, you can hot-swap drives using this backplane. Otherwise, the Computer must be turned off before removing or adding drives via the backplane.

**4-Bay 2.5in U.2 (SFF-8639) Drive Backplane

**

Product ID
4U2525-SAS-BACKPLANE

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1

| ****

Frame Mounting Holes

| •      Secure the 4-Bay Drive Backplane to the

Computer Case

•      4 Holes on each side of the Backplane

2| Drive Bay/Drive Tray| •      Hosts a U.2 NVMe Drive and is removable from the 4-Bay Drive Backplane
3| Drive Bay Release Latch| •      Used to remove the Drive Tray from the

Backplane

4| Drive Bay Key Hole| •      Use the included Set of Keys to Lock or Unlock

the Drive Tray

5

| ****

LED Indicator

| •      Solid Blue: Indicates the Drive is receiving power

•      Blinking Blue: Indicates Drive activity

•      Blinking Red: Indicates a Drive Cooling Fan

failure

6| Fan Speed Switch| •      Change the Drive Cooling Fans speed between

High or Low

7| Drive Cooling Fans| •      Provides airflow to assist in cooling the U.2 NVMe Drives
8| Mini-SAS Connectors (SFF-8643)| •      Connect to a U.2 NVMe Controller in the Host Computer

9

| ****

SATA Power Connector

| •      Connect available SATA Power from the Computer’s Power Supply to provide power to the U.2 NVMe Drives

Product Information

For the latest drivers/software, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/4U2525 -SAS-BACKPLANE

Requirements

• Desktop with:
  • Available 5.25” Expansion Bay x 1
  • SAS (SFF-8643) Host Connector Ports x 4
• SATA Power from Computer Power Supply x 1
• 2.5” U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe Drives x 4

Package Contents

• 4-Bay Drive Backplane x 1
• 2ft Mini-SAS Cables x 4
• Set of Keys x 1
• Frame Mounting Screws x 8
• Drive Mounting Screws x 16
• Quick-Start Guide x 1

Installation

Note : Consult the documentation that came with the Computer/Motherboard for details regarding how to enable and configure PCIe Hot-Swapping. If the Computer/Motherboard does not support PCIe Hot-Swapping, the Computer must be turned off before removing or adding drives via the Backplane.

Install the Backplane

1. Turn off the Computer and disconnect the Power Cable and any Peripheral Devices that are connected (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).

2. Remove the Side Panel from the Computer Case.
   Note : Consult the documentation that came with the Computer for details about how to do this safely.

3. Remove the 5.25” Bay Cover from the Computer.

4. Insert the 4-Bay Drive Backplane into the 5.25” Bay and align the Frame Mounting Holes, located on each side of the Backplane, with the Mounting Holes of the 5.25” Bay of the Computer Case.

5. With a Phillips Screwdriver, secure the 4-Bay Drive Backplane to the Computer Case using the included Frame Mounting Screws.

6. Using the Fan Speed Switch, located on the rear of the 4-Bay Drive Backplane, set the desired fan speed.

7. Using the included 2ft Mini-SAS Cables, connect the Mini-SAS Connectors (SFF-8643), located on the rear of the 4-Bay Drive Backplane, to an available Mini-SAS Port (SFF-8643) in the Computer.
   Note : This product requires that the Computer/Motherboard has an available U.2 NVMe Host Controller.

8. Connect available SATA Power from the Computer’s Power Supply to the SATA Power Connector, located on the rear of the 4-Bay Drive Backplane.

9. Replace the Side Panel from the Computer that was removed in Step 2.

10. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in Step 1.

Install The Drives
Note: This product is only compatible with U.2 NVMe Drives.
Warning! Drives should be handled carefully, especially when being transported. If mishandled data loss or damage to the drive may occur.

1. Ensure the Drive Tray Lock is in the Unlocked position. If the Drive Tray Lock is in the locked position, use the included Key to unlock the Drive Tray.
2. Remove the Drive Tray by using the Drive Tray Release Latch and gently pulling the tray out.
3. Insert a U.2 Drive into the Drive Tray, aligning the bottom Mounting Holes of the U. 2 Drive, with the Drive Mounting Holes of the Drive Tray.
4. Reinstall the Drive Tray that was removed in Step 2.
5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for the remaining Drive Trays.
6. Power On the Computer.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC – Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• (1) This device may not cause interference, and
• (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

Limitation of Liability

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References

• 4-Bay Backplane for U.2 NVMe Drives - Hard Drive Racks - HDD Mobile Racks & Backplanes | StarTech.com

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