Introduction

U2-IDEMR02 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-IDEMR02 allows users to easily hot-swap 3.5" hard disk drive that is mounted in the Mobile Rack without interrupting the current operation. U2-IDEMR02 provides the perfect solution for data backup and transferring of data between computers using hard disk drives.

Technical Specifications

U2-IDEMR02 combines two key components:
1). USB 2.0 to ATA Bridge Board
2). Plastic and Mechanism

1). USB 2.0 to ATA Bridge Board:

  • IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Interface: 64pin DIN Female Connector
  • USB 2.0 Interface: One USB B-Type connector
  • USB Bus Transfer Rate: High Speed (480 Mbit) And Full Speed (12 Mbit)
  • USB Bus Power: Self Powered Mode Operation
  • High Speed indicator LED and HDD Access LED
  • DC Power Connector: Standard big 4-pin IDE power Connector
  • USB 2.0 to ATA Native Bridge Controller: Ali M5621
  • Complies with T13's ATA/ATAPI-6 Draft Specification:
    • PIO Mode 0 ~ 4
    • Multiword DMA Mode 0 ~ 2
    • Ultra DMA Mode 0 ~ 4
    • Supports 48-bit addressing for large hard drives (>128GB).

2). Physical and Mechanical Specification

  • Frame of U2-IDEMR02 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-IDEMR02 Hot-swappable

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
Net Weight
  • 734.2g
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
  • Mac OS 9.1 or higher
  • Liunx
Kit includes
  • U2-IDEMR02 Mobile Rack (Black or Beige Color for Choice)
  • A-to-B type USB 2.0 Cable 0.6m length, or 4pin-to-B type USB 2.0 Cable 0.6m length
  • Installation Guide.