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CD-ROM Box Enclosur CD-ROM Box Enclosure e
CD-ROM Box Enclosur CD-ROM Box Enclosur CD-ROM Box Enclosure e e
Installation Guide
For Models:
VP-6020 VP-6028
VP-6022 VP-6029
VP-6023 VP-6048
VP-6024 VP-6049
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Table of Contents 1-1 Introduction ........................................................................... 1 1-1.1 CD-ROM Box Enclosure Features .............................. 1 1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility ................................. 1 1-1.3 Unpacking Your CD-ROM Box.................................... 1 2-1 Installation ............................................................................ 2 2-1.1 Disassemble the CD-ROM Box................................... 2 2-1.2 Ass
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1-1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of one of the following CD-ROM Box Enclosures. Each CD-ROM Box Enclosure is an external enclosure which is designed to enable portable, hot-swap, plug-and-play operation of same-interface type 5.25” devices installed in the box. VP-6020 for IDE/ATA/ATAPI devices VP-6022 for SCSI (50-pin) interface VP-6024 for IDE Shuttle Module VP-6028 for USB interface VP-6029 for FireWire 1394 interface VP-6048 for USB interface with Mobile Rack VP-6049 for Fir
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1-1.1 CD-ROM Box Enclosure Features • Enables portable use of 5.25” internal model removable media devices with computers equipped with the same interface • Supports hot-swap and plug-and-play features of the selected interface • Model VP-6020: enables cross-platform interface compatibility of 5.25” form factor IDE/ATA/ATA devices and ATAPI CD-ROM drives with computers using the same interface as the Docking Kit model (USB, Parallel, 1394/FireWire, SCSI, CARDBUS and PCMCIA). 1-1.2 Unpacking Your
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Retaining Screws (x4) Top Cover Vertical-Holder (Note alignment Stand (Optional) flanges) Connectors/Fan End-Panel Rubber Bottom Cover Stands (Note cut-out (x4) for flange) Drive Rails Retaining Screws (x4) CD-ROM Box Enclosure Components 2-1.2 Assemble CD-ROM Box with CD-ROM Drive 1. Attach the two connectors from the end-panel assembly to the appropriate connectors on the CD-ROM drive. End-Panel 40-pin IDE Assembly Data Connector CD-ROM Drive Pin-1 Colored Stripe 4-pin Power Connector Power an
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a. Attach the IDE 40-pin data cable from the end-panel to the 40-pin connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive. To ensure pin-1 to pin-1 connection, orient the cable so the colored stripe edge is closest to the power connector. b. Attach the 4-pin power cable from the end-panel to the 4-pin connector on the back of the CD-ROM drive. The connector is ‘D’ shaped to ensure proper connection. 2. Place the CD-ROM drive in the bottom enclosure cover. The CD-ROM drive’s front face panel should be flush
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6. Align the cover’s mounting holes with the mounting holes on the drive rails and secure with four screws (two on each side). 7. Replace the four rubber stands, one on each of the four corners. Orient each stand so the raised nub is on the bottom. These help heat dissipation and provide secure placement of the CD-ROM Box. Assembled CD-ROM Box Enclosure 8. A vertical-holder stand is also provided as a convenient, space-saving method for setup of the CD-ROM Box Enclosure on your desktop. Simply a
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3.1 Operation with a Docking Kit Perform the following steps (in the order given) to set up a Docking Unit with your CD-ROM Box Enclosure for operation. (Also refer to your Docking Kit’s installation manual for further details. Some Docking Kits do not provide a Power Select switch.) 1. For Windows 98 users: verify that the Windows 98 driver is installed (if required.) 2. Verify that the power switch on the Docking Unit is OFF. IMPORTANT The Power Select or Power ON/OFF switch (depending on mod
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b. When using the Docking Kit’s interface for power, set switch to the RIGHT position. Note: it is recommended that you use the +5V /+12V power adapter whenever possible. 6. Connect the Docking Kit’s interface cable into the appropriate interface port on your computer; plug the other end into the connector port on the Docking Unit. 7. Viewing the screen, note that the plug-and-play feature will recognize the new device and assign it as a new drive. The device is now ready to use. Connector Inter
