Introduction

U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 is a USB2.0 & FireWire to ATA devices bay with RAID 1 controller.

U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 is a reliable and cost effective solution for RAID 1 disk mirroring.
By mirroring technique, U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 maintains data in two disk drivers simultaneously and securely.
If one drive fails, U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 automatically switches operations to the functional drive and alarms to alert the failure.
U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 takes full advantage of high-speed Ultra DMA 133 ATA Bus allowing for multitasking performance.

U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 has both 1394 & USB 2.0 serial bus for connection to computer in a plug-and-play fashion.
U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 allows users to easily hot-swap HDD without interrupting the current operation.
U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 provides the perfect solution for data backup and transferring of data between computers using ATA/SATA HDDs.
Technical Specifications

U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 combines three key components:
 1). USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) to IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Bridge Board
2). IDE -RAID- IDE Subsystem
3). ATA Mobile Rack
4). Case and Power supply

1). USB 2.0 & FireWire (IEEE 1394) to IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Bridge Board:

  • USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) arbitration: Auto-Switch by detecting USB bus power
  • IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Interface: Male IDC 2X20 Connector
  • Both ATA and ATAPI devices are supported using the same firmware
  • USB 2.0 Interface: One USB B-Type connector
  • USB Bus Transfer Rate: High Speed (480 Mbit) or Full Speed (12 Mbit)
  • USB Bus Power: Self Powered Mode Operation
  • Number of ports: External X 2 (FW-6pin) + External x 1 (USB)
  • 1394a PHY: NEC's uPD72852 1394a-2000 400Mbps PHY
  • 1394 Bus Transfer Rate: 100/200/400 Mbps
  • Power indicator LED and HDD Access LED
  • USB 2.0 to ATA Native Bridge Controller: Cypress CY7C68300-56PVC

2). IDE-RAID-IDE Subsystem:

  • Support RAID level 1 (Disk Mirror)
  • Provide two IDE Connector for two 3.5" ATA HDD
  • Auto-Rebuild
  • Support up to UDMA 133/100/66/33
  • OS Independence, require no device driver
  • Hot-Swap Supported
  • Provides One RS-232 Port for RAID Management

3). ATA Mobile Rack:

  • The inner HDD tray provide the screw hole for 3.5" ATA HDD.
  • The inner HDD tray and mounting frame were made by aluminum which is good for heat dissipation.
  • Ejecting pull handle with miniature keylock.
  • Keylock + Power Switch make the HDD Mobile Tray Hot Swaptable
  • One Built-in 40x40 mm cooling fan.
  • Power indicator LED and HDD Access LED
  • Provide two kinds of HDD Mobile Tray:
    • 3.5" ATA HDD Mobile Tray (default)
    • 3.5" Serial ATA HDD Mobile Tray

4). Case and Power supply:

  • Provide one RCA Jack
  • Provide one 5.25" device bay
  • Built-in 200W switching power supply/ Manual-switch input (115 or 230V AC)
  • Built-in 80x80 mm cooling fan
Kit includes
  • U2FWEIDE525QA-R1 enclosure
  • AC Power Core (1.8m length)
  • FireWire Plug -to- FireWire Plug 1394 cable
  • D-sub 9pin female to D-sub 9pin female RS-232 cable in 1.0m length
  • EagleEye RAID Manager
  • Installation guide
  • 1-YEAR WARRANTY