Chapter 2 – qio e3 enclosure description – Sonnet Technologies Qio E3 User Manual

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1 – Power Indicator LED

This indicator lights when Qio E3 is powered, the Sonnet
adapter card is installed properly in its slot, the PCIe cable
between the two is plugged in securely, and the computer
powered on

2 – SxS Media Slots

These slots accept both SxS memory cards and ExpressCard/34
adapter cards. You may use Sonnet memory card readers
(sold separately) in these slots to work with CF, Memory Stick,
SDXC™, SDHC™, SD, MMC, and xD-Picture memory cards

3 – Security Slot

This slot works with Kensington

®

brand and similar security

locks to secure the Qio E3 enclosure and deter theft

4 – PCIe x1 Connector

This connects the included interface cable plugged in
between the Qio E3 enclosure and the PCIe bus extender card
in your computer

5 – 12VDC Input Socket

Use this socket to connect either the included AC power
adapter cable, or the optional XLR power adapter cable
(connected to an external battery or other power source) to
power the Qio E3 enclosure

6 – 12VDC Output Socket

Use this socket to power a connected Sonnet Fusion

F2

or F2QR 2-drive RAID SATA storage system.

DO NOT

CONNECT POWER INPUT CABLES HERE

7 – eSATA Ports

These connect eSATA data cables plugged in between the Qio
and SATA drive enclosures. Each port supports an individual
SATA hard disk drive (or SSD), or up to four drives in an
enclosure with an eSATA interface and a built-in hardware
RAID controller

Chapter 2 – Qio E3 Enclosure Description

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