Introduction

FWBEIDE525D-MR2 is ideally for tailgate interface applications for 3.5" ATA HDD.
It allows ATA drives to be connected to a FireWire (IEEE 1394) serial bus in a plug-and-play fashion. FWBEIDE525D-MR2 provides the perfect solution for data backup and transferring of data between computers using ATA devices. FWBEIDE525D-MR2 allows users to easily hot-swap ATA drive without interrupting the current operation.

Technical Specifications

FWBEIDE525D-MR2 combines three key components:
1). Two FireWire 800 (1394b) to IDE (ATA) Bridge Board
2). Two IDE (ATA) Mobile Rack
3). Mechanism and Power supply

1). FireWire 800 (1394b) to ATA Bridge Board:

  • IDE (ATA) Interface: Male IDC 2X20 Connector
  • Number of ports: External X 3 (Two Biligual-9pin and One FireWire-6pin)
  • 1394b PHY: Ti TSB81BA3
  • 1394 Bus Transfer Rate: 100/200/400/800 Mbps
  • Complies with T13's ATA/ATAPI-7 Draft Specification:
    • - PIO Mode 0-4
    • - DMA Mode 0-2
    • - Ultra DMA Mode 2, 4, 5, 6
  • Supports 48-bit LBA for large hard drives (>128GB).

2). IDE (ATA) Mobile Rack

  • Frame of IDE Mobile Rack is designed to fit the standard dimension of 5.25" device bay of the computer case.
  • 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 ATA HDD Hot Swaptable
  • One Built-in 40x40 mm cooling fan.
  • Power indicator LED and HDD Access LED
  • Provide three kinds of HDD Mobile Tray:
    • 3.5" ATA HDD Mobile Tray (default)
    • 2.5" ATA HDD Mobile Tray
    • 3.5" Serial ATA HDD Mobile Tray

Notes:

  • EC-00104 (EC-300008) (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" ATA HDD
  • EC-00056 (EC-300010) (black color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" ATA HDD
  • IDE-SATAMT01a (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" Serial ATA HDD
  • IDE-SATAMT01b (black color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" Serial ATA HDD
  • 35-25MT01a (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 2.5" ATA HDD
  • 35-25MT01b (black color) Mobile Tray is for 2.5" ATA HDD

3). Mechanism and Power supply:

  • Provide two 5.25" device bay
  • Inner metal mounting bracket provide the screw hole for 5.25" devices
  • Power indicator LED and HDD access LED
  • Provide Power Switch on the front panel
  • Built-in 80W power supply/Universal auto-switching 90-240V AC
  • Built-in 80x80 mm cooling fan
Hardware Requirements
  • Desktop PC: with either a built-in FireWire (1394b or 1394a) controller or a FireWire (1394b or 1394a) to PCI Host Adapter equipped with a external FireWire (1394b or 1394a) port.
  • Laptop PC: with either a built-in FireWire (1394b or 1394a) controller or a FireWire (1394b or 1394a) to CardBus PC Card equipped with a external FireWire (1394b or 1394a) port.
Operating System Requirements
  • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/7; MacOS 9.1 or higher
Kit includes
  • FWBEIDE525D-MR2 Enclosure
  • CB-00362 --- Beta -to- Beta FireWire 800 Cable in length of 2m.
  • CB-00274 --- Beta -to- Beta FireWire 800 Cable in length of 18cm
  • AC Power Core (1.8m length)
  • Screws for 3.5" ATA HDD
  • Installation Guide