U2-ATAMR21

USB Mobile Rack

USB 2.0 to ATA Mobile Rack with Read-only (Write Protect) or Read/Write Function

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 Specification

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"
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 (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

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