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Indus Technologies IDEX 400 User Manual

Indus Technologies IDEX 400
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IDEX
400
Hard Drive Switch
Installation & Operation
For SATA Drives
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Indus Technologies IDEX 400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Switching Capacity128 Gbps
MAC Address Table16K
Jumbo Frame Support9K bytes
Power Input100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature0°C to 45°C
Ports24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ slots

Summary

Operation

General Operation Modes

Explains the two modes of operation: Local and Master, determining how the active drive is selected.

Front Panel Indicators

Details the function of the 'Active Drive' and 'Master' LED indicators on the IDEX 400 front panel.

System Planning

Compatibility Requirements

Lists the computer requirements for the IDEX 400, including drive bay and SATA port needs.

Physical Drive Layout

Guides decisions on physically connecting drives as 'Drive 1, 2, 3, or 4' within the computer.

Assigning Drive Functions

Provides examples and guidance on assigning specific functions or operating systems to each connected drive.

Installation Instructions

Static Caution

Advises on precautions to prevent damage from static electricity during handling and installation.

Set IDEX 400 Jumpers

Explains how to configure the IDEX 400 for Master or Local mode using jumpers and default drive settings.

Disconnect Computer Power

Instructs to disconnect the computer's power cable before proceeding with installation.

Disconnect Existing Hard Drive

Details the process of disconnecting the power and data cables from the current hard drive.

Mark Installation Cables

Recommends marking power and data cable connectors for easy identification and setup.

Install Additional Hard Drives

Guides on securely mounting additional hard drives in the computer tower to prevent issues.

Optional Master Selector Cable

Provides instructions for installing an optional jumper cable for Master Selector functionality.

Connect SATA Data Cables

Explains how to connect SATA data cables from the motherboard to each hard drive.

Connect Hard Drive Power

Details connecting hard drive power cables to each installed hard drive.

Connect Drive Selector Power

Guides connecting internal PC power, drive power out cables, and optional master selector cables to the IDEX 400.

Mount Drive Selector Unit

Instructions for mounting the IDEX 400 unit into the computer's drive bay using screws.

Verify Operation and Boot

Provides step-by-step procedures to test the IDEX 400 functionality in Local and Master modes.

Terminology

Conventions Used

Limited Five Year Warranty

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