ICY BOX IB-574SSK-12G 8 Bay Sata SAS HDD Backplane Instruction Manual

ICY BOX IB-574SSK-12G 8 Bay Sata SAS HDD Backplane

Product Information

• Specifications:
  • Model: IB-574SSK-12G
  • Compatibility: 4x 3.5″ SATA/SAS HDD Backplane
  • Warnings: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT

Product Usage Instructions

• Risk of Electrical Shock
  • WARNING: Contact with parts conducting electricity poses a risk of death by electrical shock. Handle with caution.
• Hazards during Assembly
  • CAUTION: Sharp components may cause potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly. Take care when handling.
• Hazards Caused by Heat Development
  • IMPORTANT: Ensure proper device/power unit ventilation to prevent overheating and failure of the device/power unit.
• Hazards Caused by Small Parts and Packaging
  • WARNING: Risk of suffocation or swallowing for children due to small parts and packaging. Keep away from children.
• Potential Data Loss
  • IMPORTANT: Data loss during commissioning may lead to irreversible data loss. Back up important data before use.
• Cleaning the Device
  • IMPORTANT: Avoid harmful cleaning agents to prevent scratches, discolouration, or damage caused by moisture inside the device.
• Disposing of the Device
  • IMPORTANT: Dispose of the product properly to avoid environmental pollution and ensure recycling. Do not discard domestic waste.

FAQs

• Q: How should I dispose of the product?
  • A: Do not dispose of the product as part of domestic waste. Return it to the retailer or local waste disposal and recycling point following regulations.
• Q: Where can I get support for this product?
  • A: For any questions or support needs, contact support@raidsonic.de or visit www.icybox.de for assistance.

Please read carefully the following information to prevent injuries, damage to material and device as well as data loss:

Warning levels

• Signal words and safety codes indicate the warning level and provide immediate information in terms of the probability of occurrence as well as the type and severity of the consequences if the measures to prevent hazards are not complied with.
• DANGER
  • Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.
• WARNING
  • Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.
• CAUTION
  • Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.
• IMPORTANT
  • Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt operative processes.

Risk of electrical shock

WARNING: Contact with parts conducting electricity Risk of death by electrical shock

• Read the operating instructions before use
• Make sure the device has been de-energised before working on it
• Do not remove contact protection panels
• Avoid contact with conducting parts
• Do not bring plug contacts in contact with pointed and metal objects
• Use in intended environments only
• Operate the device using a power unit meeting the specifications of the type plate only!
• Keep the device/power unit away from humidity, liquid, vapour and dust
• Do not modify the device
• Do not connect the device during thunderstorms
• Approach specialist retailers if you require repairs

Hazards during assembly (if intended) Sharp components

CAUTION: Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)

• Read the operating instructions before assembly
• Avoid coming into contact with sharp edges or pointed components
• Do not force components together
• Use suitable tools
• Use potentially enclosed accessories and tools only

Hazards caused by the development of heat-insufficient device/power unit ventilation

• IMPORTANT: Overheating and failure of the device/power unit
  • Prevent external heating components and ensure an exchange of air
  • Do not cover the fan outlet and passive cooling elements
  • Avoid direct sunlight on the device/power unit
  • Guarantee sufficient ambient air for the device/power unit
  • Do not place objects on the device/power unit

Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging Risk of suffocation

WARNING: Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing

• Keep small parts and accessories away from children
• Store/dispose of plastic bags and packaging in an area that is inaccessible to children
• Do not hand over small parts and packaging to children

Potential data loss

IMPORTANT: Data lost during commissioning

• Potentially irreversible data loss
• Always comply with the information in the operating instructions/quick installation guide
• Exclusively use the product once the specifications have been met
• Back up data before commissioning
• Back up data before connecting new hardware
• Use accessories enclosed with the product

Cleaning the device

IMPORTANT: Harmful cleaning agents Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the device

• Disconnect the device before cleaning
• Aggressive or intense cleaning agents and solvents are unsuitable
• Make sure there is no residual moisture after cleaning
• We recommend cleaning devices using a dry, anti-static cloth

Disposing of the device

IMPORTANT: Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling

• Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted
• This icon on the product and packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as part of domestic waste. In compliance with the
• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) This electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, domestic waste or recycling waste.
• If you would like to dispose of this product and potentially include batteries, please return it to the retailer or your local waste disposal and recycling point.
• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at support@raidsonic.de or visit our website at www.icybox.de.

Package content

• 1x IB-574SSK-12G,
• 1x manual,
• 8x frame screw,
• 2x key

Key features

• Full aluminium and steel backplane for 3x 5.25″ bays
• Host connector: Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) data interface with up to 12 Gbit/s
• Supports 4x SATA III (6 Gbit/s) or 4x SAS III (12 Gbit/s) drives
• Key lock to secure each inserted drive
• HotSwap and Plug & Play, have no capacity limit
• LED indicators for power, HDD access, fan failure, temperature alarm
• 80×80 mm cooling fan
• Temperature alarm adjustable to 55° C, 60° C or 65° C
• Supports Windows® and macOS®

Front view

1. LED indicator
2. Handle for unlocking
3. Lock

Use the key to unlock the lock by turning it 90 degrees clockwise.

Back view

1. 2x 15-pin SATA power port
2. ON/OFF switch for LED hard disk activity
3. Switch for fan speed (Auto/ High)
4. Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) data interface
5. Setting of the range for temperature alarm
6. Setting (ON/OFF) alarm buzzer
7. 80×80 mm fan

Hardware installation

1. Switch OFF the PC and all other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cable from the back of the PC and remove the cover of your PC.
3. Remove the covers of the available 3x 5.25″ bays.
4. Insert the backplane into the bay and fix it with 4 screws on each side.
5. Connect the Mini SAS HD interface of the backplane to a Mini SAS HD interface of the host PC by a Mini SAS HD cable (not included)
6. Then connect the two 15-pin SATA power ports with two 15-pin SATA power cables to two 15-pin SATA power connectors on the host PC.
   • Note: It requires more power to allow three 3.5″ drives to work at the same time.
7. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cable of the PC.

Drive installation

Attention

• Do not force to close the door if inserting the drive in the wrong direction, or the drive and/or the backplane will be damaged.
• Drives should be handled carefully, especially when you transport them, otherwise you may experience lost or corrupted data.

1. If the door is locked, use the key to unlock it. Then pull the door handle open.
2. Gently insert the drive (printed side up) into the enclosure and close the door.
3. Lock the door by key if needed.

During operation

1. LED indicators
   • Power indicator: Blue LED lights up constantly
   • Access indicator: Blue LED flashes
   • Fan failure: Orange LED flashes
   • Temperature notice: Red LED flashes
2. Fan failure alarm
   • If the fan fails, the buzzer activates and the orange LED flashes.
   • The orange LED stops flashing when the function returns to normal.
   • Attention
   • Note: The built-in fan works with the integrated temperature control system of the backplane. Changing the fan with other models may affect the function.
3. Temperature alarm
   • If the temperature is above the setting, the buzzer activates and the red LED flashes.
   • The red LED stops flashing when the temperature returns below the setting.
   • Attention
   • Note that the drives can reach temperatures of 50° C or higher during operation.
   • Risk of injury when removing the drives!
4. ON/OFF switch for LED hard disk activity
   • OFF: Switching off the activity indicator
   • ON: Switching on the activity indicator
5. Switch for fan speed
   • AUTO: When the internal temperature reaches 30° C, the fan starts running. The fan speed is automatically adjusted to temperature changes. The fan rotates at the highest speed when the temperature reaches 40° C.
   • HIGH: The fan already rotates at the highest speed when the temperature reaches 30° C. (When the backplane is just powered on, the fan will run for a few seconds as a self-test and then stop.)
6. Setting (ON/OFF) for alarm buzzer
   • OFF: Deactivating the buzzer sound
   • ON: Switch on the buzzer sound
7. Setting the temperature alarm range
   • Temperature alarm can be set to 55° C, 60° C or 65° C
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© Copyright 2023 by RaidSonic Technology GmbH. All Rights Reserved. The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. RaidSonic Technology GmbH reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and/ or design of the above-mentioned product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this manual may also not fully represent the product that you are using and are there for illustration purposes only. RaidSonic Technology GmbH assumes no responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this manual and the product you may have. Apple and macOS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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