ICY BOX IB-573SSK-12G 3x 3.5 SATA SAS HDD Backplane Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- ICY BOX
Table of Contents
ICY BOX IB-573SSK-12G 3x 3.5 SATA SAS HDD Backplane
Important Information
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.
Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.
Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt operative processes.
Risk of electrical shock
Contact with parts conducting electricity
Risk of death by electrical shock
- Read the operating instructions prior to use
- Make sure the device has been de-energised prior to 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
Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)
- Read the operating instructions prior to 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 a development of heat
Insufficient device/power unit ventilation
Overheating and failure of the device/power unit
- Prevent externally heating up 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
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
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 prior to commissioning
- Back up data prior to connecting new hardware
- Use accessories enclosed with the product
Cleaning the device
Harmful cleaning agents
Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the
device
- Disconnect the device prior to 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
Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling
Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle
interrupted
This icon on 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 included 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-573SSK-12G, 3x 7-pin SATA data cables, 1x manual, 8x frame screw, 2x key
Key features
- Full aluminium and steel backplane for 2x 5.25″ bays
- Host connector: 3x SATA data interfaces with up to 6 Gbit/s
- Supports 3x SATA III (6 Gbit/s) or 3x SAS III (12 Gbit/s) drives
- Key lock to secure each inserted drive
- Hot Swap and Plug & Play, no capacity limit
- LED indicators for power, HDD access, fan failure, temperature alarm
- 60×60 mm cooling fan
- Temperature alarm adjustable to 55 °C, 60 °C or 65 °C
- Supports Windows® and macOS®
Front view
- LED indicator
- Handle for unlocking
- Lock
Use the key to unlock the lock by turning it 90 degrees clockwise.
Back view
- 2x 15-pin SATA power port
- ON/OFF switch for LED hard disk activity
- Switch for fan speed (Auto/High)
- 3x 7-pin SATA data interfaces
- Setting of the range for temperature alarm
- Setting (ON/OFF) alarm buzzer
- 60×60 mm fan
Hardware installation
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Switch OFF the PC and all other connected peripheral devices.
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Unplug the power cable from the back of the PC and remove the cover of your PC.
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Remove the covers of the available 2x 5.25″ bays.
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Insert the backplane into the bay and fix it with 4 screws on each side.
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6 Gbit/s support
Connect the three 7-pin SATA data interfaces of the backplane to three 7-pin SATA data interfaces of the host PC with included cables.
12 Gbit/s support
Connect the three 7-pin SATA data interfaces of the backplane with a three 7-pin SATA data interfaces to Mini SAS HD (SFF-8643) adapter cable (not included) to the supported host PC (Mini SAS HD PCIe card is not included).
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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 working at the same time. -
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.
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If the door is locked, use the key to unlock. Then pull the door handle open.
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Gently insert the drive (printed side up) into the enclosure and close the door.
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Lock the door by key if needed.
During operation
LED indicators
Power indicator : Blue LED lights up constantly
Access indicator : Blue LED flashes
Fan failure : Orange LED flashes
Temperature notice : Red LED flashes
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.
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!
ON/OFF switch for LED hard disk activity
OFF: Switching off the activity indicator
ON: Switching on the activity indicator
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
self-test and then stops.)
Setting (ON/OFF) for alarm buzzer
OFF: Deactivating the buzzer sound
ON: Switch on the buzzer sound
Setting the temperature alarm range
Temperature alarm can be set to 55° C, 60° C or 65° C
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