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VPM-6248T
USB 2.0 5.25-inch
External Enclosure
with MobileRACK
User’s Manual
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PROPRIETARY NOTICE We make no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connec- tion with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be
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Contents 1. Introduction.......................................................................... 4 1-1 Features and Specifications ........................................... 4 VPM-6248T External Enclosure ..................................... 4 MobileRACK ................................................................... 5 Operating Systems ........................................................ 5 1-2 Package Checklist .......................................................... 6 2. Hardwa
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1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VPM-6248T USB 2.0 5.25-inch External Enclosure with MobileRACK. Enabling portability and high-speed USB 2.0 interface compatibility with IDE and ATAPI devices, the VPM-6248T is the perfect solution for data backup, transporting data, and adding more storage space to USB-equipped computers. Its hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play features give you a great convenience on the road, where it can be connected and disconnected without powering down your
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• Supports USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. (Your system must have USB 2.0 host port(s) and USB 2.0 driver installed for the VPM-6248T to perform at USB high speed) • USB 2.0/IDE compliant • Integrated USB transceiver • High-speed (480 Mbps) and full speed (12 Mbps) support • USB suspend/resume, remote wake up support • Supports ATA PIO modes 0-4: ATA interface operation mode is automatically selected during device initialization or manu- ally programmed with configuration data • Supports
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1-2 Package Checklist The USB 2.0, 5.25” External Enclosure VPM-6248T package contains the following items: AC Power Cord +5V/+12V Power Adapter VPM-6248T Enclosure MobileRACK docking case MobileRACK drive case USB 2.0 Cable Drivers and Utility Installation CD Package Contents 1. VPM-6248T Enclosure assembled with one MobileRACK docking case 2. One MobileRACK drive case 3. One USB 2.0 cable 4. One +5V/+12V power adapter 5. One power adapter power cord 6. Package of screws 7. One “Drivers and Uti
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2. Hardware Installation 2-1 Temperature Control Jumper Settings Jumpers JP7 and JP8, located on the rear PCB panel of the VPM-6248T, are used to set the cooling fan for controlling the operating temperature. The default setting is JP8 pins 1-2 ON, JP7 OFF. This sets the cooling fan to always run continuously to disperse heat when power to the VPM-6248T is ON. The default setting means that when the power to only the MobileRACK is switched OFF, the cooling fan will still continue to run. There w
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JP8 Temperature Control Jumper Power Power USB Switch Conn. Port LED Fan Power 40-Pin IDE Data JP7 JP8 Connector Temperature for Control Jumper MobileRACK Temperature Control Jumper Locations The following identifies the jumper options for setting the operating temperature for the cooling fan. Note: Only one jumper can be set at the same time. Temperature JP7 JP8 (Clear) 1 1-2 :ON (Default) 2 1 2 3 1-2 :ON (Clear) 1 ° 50 C 2 1 2 3 2-3 :ON (Clear) 1 ° 40 C 2 1 2 3 (Clear) (Clear) 1 ° 60 C 2 1 2 3
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2-2 Configuration with the MobileRACK The following information is for reference only. The VPM-6248T is factory configured with the MobileRACK docking case installed with these settings. Jumper JP6, and CN6 with a 2-wire red-black cable connector, are located on the rear PCB panel of the enclosure. These enable operation of the MobileRACK with the VPM-6248T enclosure. The default jumper setting for JP6: pins 2-3 ON. JP8 Temperature Control Jumper Power Power USB Switch Conn. Port LED Fan Power
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2-3 LED Indicators Red and green indicators are located on the front panel of the VPM-6248T External Enclosure. The green LED is lit when the power is ON. The red activity LED will flash when a HDD installed in the MobileRACK is being accessed. MobileRACK LED Indicators MobileRACK Latch-Lock VPM-6248T LED Indicators Green LED Red LED (Power) (HDD Access) VPM-6248T Front Panel with the MobileRACK 2-4 Mounting a 3.5-inch Drive in the MobileRACK The VPM-6248T External Enclosure is factory configure
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Step 2. Remove the drive tray cover by sliding it towards the back of the unit. Slide Cover Off Remove the MobileRACK Drive Tray Cover Step 3. If you plan to install a drive that features removable media such as a zip, TR-4 tape, MO, LS-120 drive, or ATA Flash memory reader, remove the center part of the front panel. Center Part of Front Panel Removed Remove Front Panel for Removable Media Drives VPM-6248T USER MANUAL 11
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Step 4. Connect the cables from the MobileRACK drive tray to the appropriate pin connectors of the 3.5” HDD. Attach the power and IDE cables from the MobileRACK tray to the 3.5” HDD. The colored stripe on the IDE cable should be closest to the power connector. Power IDE Connector Data Cable MobileRACK Drive Tray with Cover Removed Step 5. Carefully position the 3.5” HDD inside the MobileRACK drive tray. Secure the HDD in place using the supplied mounting screws. Use the mounting holes on the sid
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Step 6. Replace the drive tray cover by sliding it back on. Replace the MobileRACK Drive Tray Cover 2-5 Connecting the VPM-6248T to a Computer Computer Requirements • USB or USB 2.0 equipped notebook or desktop computer • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, or Mac OS 9.0 or above Proceed with the following steps to connect the VPM-6248T to your computer. Step 1. Insert the MobileRACK drive tray (with the 3.5” drive installed) into the MobileRACK docking case in the VPM-6248T External Enclosure. Push firmly
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Step 2. Slide the latch-lock switch on the MobileRACK docking case LEFT, to LOCK. RIGHT LEFT Unlock/OFF Lock/ON Position Position Slide the Latch-switch LEFT to LOCK The latch-lock switch supports hot-swapping. The power to your computer can be ON when the MobileRACK drive tray is inserted or removed. Use the latch-lock switch to turn power to the MobileRACK ON (LEFT position) after inserting the drive tray, and OFF (RIGHT position) before removing it. Notes • DO NOT remove the drive tray while
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+5V/+12V USB 2.0 Port Connector Power Inlet OFF ON Power ON/OFF Switch VPM-6248T External Connector Locations Power Adapter +5V/+12V Power Adapter Power Cord USB 2.0 Cable Plug into AC Power Outlet Plug into USB Port on Computer VPM-6248T Connections Step 6: Power ON your VPM-6248T External Enclosure. The LED indicators on the MobileRACK and external enclosure should light after a slight delay. Step 7: Plug the second USB connector end of the USB cable into a USB port on our computer.
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3. Driver Installation After completing the hardware installation, refer to the following driver installation instructions for the operating system you are using. 3-1 Windows 98SE If this is the first time using your VPM-6248T USB 2.0 External Enclosure, you must first run the [SETUP.EXE] from the USB 2. 0 “Drivers and Utility Installation” CD after connecting it to your computer. Then proceed with the following: Step 1. Connect your VPM-6248T External Enclosure to an available USB port on you
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Step 3. Select “Display a list of all drivers” then click [Next]. Step 4. Click [Browse]. VPM-6248T USER MANUAL 17
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Step 5. Double click on the ViPowER CD icon of the [My Computer] directory. Step 6. Select “Win98” under the “Drivers” directory, then click [OK]. 18 VPM-6248T USER MANUAL
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Step 7. Click [Next]. Step 8. Click [Next]. VPM-6248T USER MANUAL 19
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Step 9. The system will request you to restart your computer. Click [FINISH]. Step 10. After system restart, the installation is complete. You can now connect your VPM-6248T Enclosure to the computer.Double- click on [My Computer]. A new drive [Usbdisk] icon should have been added. This identifies the USB 2.0 External Drive you just installed. 20 VPM-6248T USER MANUAL
