ICY BOX IB-573SSK-12G 3x 3.5 SATA SAS HDD Backplane Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: ICY BOX

Table of Contents

Important Information
Package content
Key features
Front view
Back view
Hardware installation
Drive installation
During operation
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
References
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ICY BOX IB-573SSK-12G 3x 3.5 SATA SAS HDD Backplane

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

Switch OFF the PC and all other connected peripheral devices.
Unplug the power cable from the back of the PC and remove the cover of your PC.
Remove the covers of the available 2x 5.25″ bays.
Insert the backplane into the bay and fix it with 4 screws on each side.
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).
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.

If the door is locked, use the key to unlock. Then pull the door handle open.
Gently insert the drive (printed side up) into the enclosure and close the door.
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

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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