Specifications

ManualsBrandsCalDigit ManualsComputer HardwareVR2

Getting Started

Summary of content (20 pages)

PAGE 1
Getting Started
PAGE 2
Apple, Apple Logo, Mac, the Mac logo, Macintosh, are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *Specifications and package contents are subject to change without notice.
PAGE 3
Thank you for choosing the CalDigit VR, please use the following quick installation instructions to setup your CalDigit VR. Package Contents: 1. (One) CalDigit VR 2. (Two) CalDigit drive modules 3. (One) FireWire 800 cable 4. (One) eSATA cable 5. (One) CalDigit eSATA extender 6. (Two) drive module keys 7. Quick Installation Guide 8. CalDigit VR RAID Tool CD 9. (One) Power supply kit The following accessories should be in the box. Please contact your reseller for any faulty components or missing parts.
PAGE 4
Index page 5 A. Installing the CalDigit VR 77 B. Feature Overview 77 LCD display information and instructions 10 RAID Tool feature overview 13 C. Configuring your RAID 13 Using LCD 16 Using RAID Tool 19 D.
PAGE 5
A. Installing the CalDigit VR The CalDigit VR is ready to use out of the box. 1. Select the desired interface, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0 or eSATA. A FireWire 800 and eSATA cable are included. 2. Connect the power supply to the CalDigit VR, then connect the desired interface cable. Note: If you would like to use eSATA, there are two options. If you already have an eSATA controller card or port simply connect the eSATA cable.
PAGE 6
3. Press the CalDigit VR's power button. The CalDigit VR will boot. You should see the CalDigit VR mount and it's ready to use. 4. To change the RAID level or to customize your CalDigit VR use the LCD or the RAID Tool software. For further instructions see the Configuring your RAID section of this manual. *The eSATA extender included with the CalDigit VR does not support hot plugging of additional eSATA devices, even though there are 2 ports.
PAGE 7
B. Feature Overview LCD Display Information The CalDigit VR LCD displays information in the following order: 1. System Profile - will display the status of 8 features 1.1 RAID status Displays the current RAID status. 1.2 Serial number Displays CalDigit VR serial number. 1.3 Firmware version Current internal firmware version. 1.4 System temp Displays the current system temperature. 1.5 Fan speed Displays the current fan speed. 1.6 Disk 1 temp Displays temperature of the top hard drive. 1.
PAGE 8
2. Create RAID - 3 different RAID levels can be set 2.1 Create RAID 0 Data is written onto two hard drives at a time for maximum speed. 2.2 Create RAID 1 Identical data is written onto two hard drives with maximum protection. 2.3 Create SPAN Combine two hard drives into one volume, data will be accessed from the first hard drive until full, then the second hard drive will be used. 3. MISC config - internal system set up 3.1 LCD power on / off Turn the LCD display screen on or off. 3.
PAGE 9
PAGE 10
RAID Tool Feature Overview RAID Tool provides several types of display information to help users obtain current status. 1. RAID information Provides related information for the current RAID set. 2. RAID configuration Create RAID 0, RAID 1, or SPAN.
PAGE 11
3. Email configuration Error logging system set up. When an error occurs, the CalDigit VR will automatically send out the log to the system administrator via email. Internet connection required. 4. Fan and Temperature Obtain current environmental data for the CalDigit VR. 5. Event Log Displays log of all CalDigit VR events. 6. Firmware update Manually update the CalDigit VR Firmware, to add new features or bug fixes. 7. MISC.
PAGE 12
8. Re-Scan Re-Scan all devices connected to the computer. 9. Online Update Online search for current version of firmware or RAID Tool software. Internet connection required. For more information about GUI, please go to http://www.caldigit.com/support.
PAGE 13
C. Configuring your RAID If you wish to create your RAID from the LCD, please follow the steps below. 1. Turn on the CalDigit VR. Press the right button next to the LCD panel. Press the button one more time when the LCD displays Create RAID. Confirm by pressing the left button. 2. You will see the CalDigit VR cycle through the following RAID levels; RAID 0>RAID 1>SPAN. Select the desired RAID level by pressing the right button. You will receive a confirmation message with the RAID level you selected.
PAGE 14
3. Press the left button when you see "Erase all data". Or press the right button to cancel and return to the previous menu. 4. Press the left button when you see "Final Confirm". This will erase all data on the RAID. Or press the right button to cancel and return to the previous menu. Note: This will erase all data on the RAID. 5. Please wait a moment while the CalDigit VR creates the RAID. 6. The CalDigit VR will restart automatically. 7. Please restart your computer. 8.
PAGE 15
9. Once the computer has restarted a message will appear asking you to initialize your CalDigit VR. • Disk Utility will launch and allow you to format the CalDigit VR. If you do not see this message, simply launch Disk Utility which can be found in the Applications > Utilities folder. • Select the erase tab. • Select your desired volume format (Mac OS extended is recommended) and name your volume. • Select Erase and Disk Utility will format the CalDigit VR.
PAGE 16
If you wish to create your RAID using RAID Tool, please follow the steps below. 1. Launch RAID Tool. RAID Tool can be found in the Applications > CalDigit RAID Tool folder. 2. Select the desired CalDigit VR to enter the menu. 3. Select RAID configuration. Note: the bottom of the RAID Tool will show you different RAID configurations.
PAGE 17
4. Choose the desired RAID level and click "Yes" to proceed. Press "No" to cancel. Warning: Changing RAID level will cause all data on the array to be lost. 5. The CalDigit VR will now update its settings and restart automatically. 6. Check LCD and GUI to make sure RAID levels match. 7. Please restart your computer.
PAGE 18
8. Run Disk Utility (Mac) or Disk management tool (PC) to format your CalDigit VR. 9. Once the computer has restarted a message will appear asking you to initialize your CalDigit VR. • Disk Utility will launch and allow you to format the CalDigit VR. If you do not see this message, simply launch Disk Utility which can be found in the Applications > Utilities folder. • Select the erase tab. • Select your desired volume format (Mac OS extended is recommended) and name your volume.
PAGE 19
D. Order accessories and parts ‧Power supply kit: Part # CDPS-0512 SKU # 704101 ‧eSATA cable: Part # CBeSATA-3-CD SKU # 703102 ‧FireWire 800 cable, 9-pin to 9-pin, 6ft: Part # CBFWY9-6 SKU # 704102 ‧FireWire 800 cable, 9-pin to 4-pin, 6ft: Part # CBFWY4-6 SKU # 704103 ‧FireWire 800 to FireWire 400 cable, 9-pin to 6-pin, 6ft: Part # CBFWY6-6 SKU # 704104 ‧USB 2.