Introduction

U2-ATAMR21 is an USB 2.0 to ATA Mobile Rack designed to enable hot-swap, plug-and-play operation for 3.5" hard disk drive (ATA) through the connection to USB 2.0 interface which is installed on a computer. U2-ATAMR21 allows users to easily hot-swap 3.5" or 2.5 hard disk drive that is mounted in the Mobile Rack without interrupting the current operation. U2-ATAMR21 provides the perfect solution for data backup and transferring of data between computers using hard disk drives.

U2-ATAMR21 provides a switch which allow user to set the function for selecting ATA Read-only (Write Protect) or Read/Write.

 
    Technical Specifications

    U2-ATAMR21 combines two key components:
     1). USB 2.0 to ATA Bridge Board
    2). Plastic and Mechanism

    1). USB 2.0 to ATA Bridge Board:

    • Provides hot-swap function to select active device USB
    • Provides auto-detect function to select active device USB
    • Universal Serial Bus Specification 1.1 and 2.0 Compliant
    • USB-IF Hi-Speed Logo Certified (TID No. 40002614)
    • USB Bus Transfer Rate: High Speed (480 Mbit/s) or Full Speed (12 Mbit/s)
    • USB 2.0 Interface: JST 5pin (pitch = 2.0 mm) compatible connector
    • USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Transport Specification Compliant.
      • No driver installation needed in Windows ME or above, Mac OS 9.x or above, and Linux (kernel 2.4.18 or above).
      • Windows 98 requires additional driver installation provided by request.
    • AT Attachment with Packet Interface Extension (ATA/ATAPI-6) Compliant: ATA interface support
      • PIO mode 0~4
      • Multiword DMA mode 0~2
      • Ultra-DMA mode 0~4
      • Supports 48-bit addressing for large hard drives (>128GB).
    • Provide Power indicator LED and HDD Access LED
    • DC Power Input: Big IDE 4pin Power connector

    2). Physical and Mechanical Specification

    • Frame of U2-ATAMR21 designed to fit the standard dimension of 5.25" device bay of the computer case
    • Inner HDD tray provides screw holes for 3.5" SATA/ATA HDD
    • Inner HDD tray and mounting frame made by aluminum: good for heat dissipation
    • Easy-to-Eject pull handle with miniature key lock
    • Key lock + Power Switch allow U2-ATAMR21 Hot-swappable

    • 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"/2.5" Serial ATA HDD Mobile Tray
    For 2.5" ATA HDD For 3.5" ATA HDD For 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD

    Notes:
    • EC-00104 (beige color) Mobile Tray is for 3.5" ATA HDD
    • EC-00056 (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
    Hardware Requirements

    Desktop PC: with either a built-in USB (1.0 or 2.0) controller or a USB (1.0 or 2.0) to PCI Host Adapter

    Operating System Support
    • Windows 98 SE / ME
    • Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003 / Vista
    • Mac OS 9.1 or higher
    • Linux
    Certifications
    Kit includes

    Kit 1

    • U2-ATAMR21 Mobile Rack (Black or Beige Color for Choice)
    • CB-00454 - USB JST 5pin to USB A plug Cable L:35cm
    • Installation Guide.

    Kit 2

    • U2-ATAMR21 Mobile Rack (Black or Beige Color for Choice)
    • CB-00470 - USB JST 5pin to USB Housing 5x2/9pin Cable L:45cm
    • Installation Guide.