VIPowER user manual Introduction, Features and Specifications, VPM-6248T External Enclosure

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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 system. It is USB 2.0/1.1 compatible and works with any USB-equipped PC, notebook or Mac computer.

The VPM-6248T USB 2.0 5.25-inch External Enclosure is factory configured with a MobileRACK. It enables convenient, portable, hot-swapping of any 3.5-inch IDE or ATAPI device (mounted in the MobileRACK drive tray) to interface with any USB-equipped computer.

Note:

In order to reach USB 2.0 480 Mbps speed, your computer must have a host adapter card with USB 2. 0 support. The VPM-6248T will auto detect the speed of your USB port and adjust between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 speed.

1-1 Features and Specifications

VPM-6248T External Enclosure

Provides a high-speed serial data connection between IDE devices and USB 2.0 equipped computers

Fully compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 standard specifications

Compatible with 5.25-inch IDE devices and all ViPowER VP-10 and VP-410 series MobileRACKs

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VPM-6248T USER MANUAL

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Contents VPM-6248T Proprietary Notice Contents Introduction Features and SpecificationsVPM-6248T External Enclosure MobileRACK Operating SystemsPackage Checklist Package ContentsTemperature Control Jumper Settings Hardware InstallationRemove Mounting Screws to Remove Cover Temperature Control Jumper Locations Configuration with the MobileRACK Factory Configuration with MobileRACKLED Indicators Mounting a 3.5-inch Drive in the MobileRACKVPM-6248T Front Panel with the MobileRACK Remove the MobileRACK Drive TrayRemove the MobileRACK Drive Tray Cover Remove Front Panel for Removable Media DrivesMobileRACK Drive Tray with Cover Removed Mount the Drive in the MobileRACK Drive TrayConnecting the VPM-6248T to a Computer Replace the MobileRACK Drive Tray CoverComputer Requirements Insert Drive Tray into VPM-6248T EnclosureSlide the Latch-switch Left to Lock VPM-6248T External Connector Locations VPM-6248T ConnectionsDriver Installation Windows 98SEStep Select Win98 under the Drivers directory, then click OK Click Next Step Windows Me/2000/XP Mac OS Using the VPM-6248T External Enclosure Connecting the VPM-6248T to ComputerWindows Disconnecting the VPM-6248T from ComputerWindows Me/2000/XP Latch-lock Switch Positions Using the MobileRACK Drive TrayMac OS Partitioning Under Windows 98/ME Partitioning the External USB 2.0 Hard DiskMethod At the DOS prompt, type Fdisk and press Enter Step Partitioning under Windows 2000/XP Step Step Printed on recycled paper