3.5˝ Dual Bay USB 3.0 RAID HDD Enclosure User Manual August 11, 2011 – v1.
Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 System Requirements 1.1.1 PC Requirements • Minimum Intel Pentium III CPU 500MHz, 128MB RAM • Windows Vista, Windows 7 • Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0 host controller) 1.1.2 Mac Requirements • Minimum Apple G4 processor, 128MB RAM • Mac OS 10.4 or above • Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 2.0 host controller) Note USB 3.0 was not available for the Mac OS at the time this manual was written.
Introduction 1.5 Detailed View Front View Rear View Fan Confirm RAID mode RAID switch Kensington lock USB port Power switch Power receptacle 1.5.
Introduction 1.6 RAID Modes For RAID 0/1, hard drives of identical capacities are recommended. If the capacities are different, the total amount of the space that can be used will depend on the drive with the smallest capacity. 1.6.1 Non-RAID The drives show up as independent volumes. Each drive can be formatted and accessed separately. If one drive fails, the other is not affected. This setting does not provide any performance or redundancy benefits. 1 or 2 drives 1.6.
System Setup 2 System Setup 2.1 Hard Drive Assembly The drives can be installed at any position, there is no specific order required. 1. Unlock the switch at the bottom of the case and lift the front panel upward and away from the housing to remove it. 2. Install the hard drives as illustrated below with the top of the drives, where the label is located, facing each other. Push the drives lightly into place and then replace the front panel. 3. Connect the device to your computer and turn on the power. 4.
System Setup 2.2 Replacing Hard Drives When a drive fails, the corresponding HDD LED (A or B) will be blinking slowly, unless the RAID mode is set to Non-RAID, in which case the HDD will simply not be accessible anymore. If only one drive is defective and the RAID mode is set to RAID 1, the data can still be accessed but we strongly recommend replacing the faulty drive immediately to assure continued proper backup and data safety.
System Setup 2.3 Connection to Computer A few precautions and notes when using your external storage drive: • Do not expose the product to water or humid conditions. • Do not cover the enclosure’s ventilation holes. • Before connecting the device, install the hard drives and set your preferred RAID mode. • For the safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is lost, always follow the correct unplug procedure for external hardware (e.g. Eject the drive before removal).
Appendix 3 Appendix 3.1 Specifications Application • 3.5” SATA-I or SATA-II hard drives • 1.5Gb/s or 3.0Gb/s • 20GB - 2TB Interface/Ports • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Data Transfer • USB 3.0 up to 5Gbps (625MB/s) • USB 2.0 up to 480Mbps (60MB/s) System Requirements • PC: Windows Vista or Windows 7 • Mac: Mac OS 10.4 or above • Your hardware device must have the correct corresponding port (e.g. USB 3.0, USB 2.
