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Overview

MultiBay Adapter

 
 
  
 
 
   
 1. Eject Lever 
 2. Security Lever 
Models
DC149B
Introduction
The MultiBay Adapter is an IDE device that allows users to easily switch and change MultiBay drives including CD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM and MultiBay hard drives. It is a modular storage bay, allowing for multiple MultiBay devices to be inserted or removed, thereby increasing the expandability and performance of HP Compaq convertible minitowers and small form factor desktops.
Installation
The MultiBay Adapter must be installed as the only device on the Secondary IDE controller. A single device IDE cable is supplied with the MultiBay Adapter Option Kit to enable this configuration.
If a half-height optical drive is also configured in the same system as a MultiBay Adapter, the half-height optical drive must be re-installed on the Primary IDE controller as the slave device. A dual device IDE cable is supplied with the MultiBay Adapter Option Kit to enable this configuration.
When the HP Business Desktop d530 Convertible Minitower is equipped with both the MultiBay option and Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drive(s), no other optical drives can be supported. HP Business Desktop d530 Convertible Minitowers equipped with Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives do not have this limitation.
Key Benefits
  • Increased expandability
    Increases the expandability of the system in which it is installed to that of a full-size desktop through swappable MultiBay devices eliminating the need to have multiple, permanently installed removable storage drives on each system.
  • Cost savings
    Individuals and multiple users can now share hot-swappable MultiBay drives between notebooks and the D510 and d530 Small Form Factor and Convertible Minitower – no need to purchase a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Combo Drive or removable hard drive for every user at each unit.
  • Low-cost back-up solution
    The MultiBay Adapter enables the D510 and d530 Small Form Factor and Convertible Minitower user to create a local back-up solution without tying up valuable network resources.
  • Increased security and lower support costs
    IT managers can restrict loading of unauthorized software by end-users by leaving the MultiBay Adapter unpopulated to restrict loading of unauthorized software or hardware. CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Combo drive or second hard drive can be easily inserted locally as needed by IT staff to perform local support. This inherently leads to increased security and lower support costs. Removable drives can be secured with tamper resistant "security screw" installed via a security lever integrated with the MultiBay Adapter. Once the security screw is in place, drives cannot be ejected unless the screw is removed with a special screwdriver (included with every unit).
  • Longer product lifecycles
    The MultiBay Adapter can extend the useful life of systems by providing the ability to easily add new removable-storage options as they become available.
Compatibility
The MultiBay Adapter is compatible with the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 convertible minitower and small form factor. The Adapter requires a free 5.25-inch bay.
Service and Support
Your Option Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP-branded or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty service either for the HP Option Limited Warranty Period or the remaining Limited Warranty Period of the HP Hardware Product in which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer but not to exceed three (3) years from the date you purchased the HP Option.
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Technical Specifications
DriveFits into the 5.25-inch external bay of HP Compaq convertible minitowers and small form factor desktops.
OrientationHorizontal or vertical
Interface TypeATAPI and MultiBay signal cable
Dimensions – external
(W x H x D)		5.75 x 1.63 x 6.96 in (14.6 x 4.14 x 17.68 mm)
Operating Systems SupportedMicrosoft® Windows® 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home
Option Kit ContentsMultiBay adapter, installation guide, audio cables (Slim Form Factor cable and Convertible Minitower cable), single device IDE cable, dual device IDE cable, MultiBay signal cable, security screw with special screw driver.
Supported Multibay Drives
Drive
Supported
Hot-swappable*
Carbonite (DC149B)
Option Kit Part Numbers
MultiBay 20-GB hard drive
Yes
No (must reboot system)
DC188B
MultiBay 24X CD-ROM
Yes
Yes
DC513B
MultiBay 24X CD-RW
Yes
Yes
DC514B
MultiBay 8X DVD-ROM
Yes
Yes
DC515B
MultiBay 24X Combo drive
Yes
Yes
DC148B
MultiBay1.44 Floppy Drive
No
N/A
DE612B
NOTE: * = Not supported by software.

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