User Manual Version : 1.
Forewords About this manual Thank you for using products from Raidon Technology Inc. This manual will introduce the STARDOM SR3610 Series product. Before using STARDOM SR3610 Series, you are advised to read this manual first. All information contained in this manual has been carefully confirmed before printing, but the actual product specifications shall be in accordance with those at the time of delivery; any update to product specifications or relevant information may be found on www.stardom.com.
SR3610 Series Quick Installation Guide 1.
Front View Alarm LED Rear View 2. Hardware Installation Please follow the steps below to complete installation of the SR3610 hardware. Step 1 Place the device on a flat and stable surface. Make sure the fan exhaust is not blocked and there is sufficient cooling space around the unit. (Please keep away from water sources or other hazardous environments that may damage the product.
Step 2 Remove the Tray and install your hard disk onto the tray. Make sure the hard disk secure screws are fastened to avoid unnecessary movements to the hard disk. Step 3 Once the hard disks have been installed, insert the removable trays into appropriate positions of the SR3610 unit and close the handles to secure the disks. Step 4 Connect the cables included to the appropriate ports of the SR3610 and your PC system. Step 5 Turn on the power of the SR3610.
Contents Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.4 Product Outline............................................................................................. 7 Introduction............................................................................................................. 7 Functions and Features.......................................................................................... 8 Product Installation....................................................
Chapter 1 Product Outline 1.1 Introduction The STARDOM SR3610 series provides users with a cost-effective and safe external disk array subsystem. Whether you are using this product at home or in the office, its RAID1 support and mirroring function provides you with real-time data backup, enhancing data security and stability. RAID0 support is also included. By optimizing the use of storage on two separate hard disks, data transfer speed enhances though there will be no data fault tolerance.
1.2 Functions and Features The STARDOM SR3610 series is a disk array system designed to provide users with the most cost-effective solution for their storage needs. It makes the swapping of hard disks easy while also guaranteeing data security and completeness. • 24 Hour Real-Time Data Backup Using RAID1, all data in the main hard disk can be immediately mirrored onto another hard disk, ensuring the complete backup of your data at all times.
Chapter 2 Product Installation 2.
2.2 Precautions and Requirements 1. The SR3610 can be used with two hard disks that are of different models and storage capacities initially. However, for improved performance, we recommend that both disks should have the same specifications and capacity from the same manufacturer. It is also necessary that the backup drive be the same or bigger in capacity than the source drive under the RAID1 model . 2. Please ensure that the two hard disks used contain no bad tracks.
Step 3 Once the hard disks have been installed, insert the removable trays into appropriate positions of the SR3610 unit and close the handles to secure the disks. Step 4 Connect the cables included to the appropriate ports of the SR3610 and your PC system. Step 5 Turn on the power of the SR3610. Wait for the LCD display to show the OK message before turning on your PC system. Installation Complete.
Chapter 3 Instructions 3.1 System Operating Procedure and Operation architecture The system operating procedure and operation architecture are as follow: (Default system password: 0000) 3.2 Changing RAID Level and Scheduling The SR3610 offers two RAID levels – RAID 0 and RAID 1. You may choose the RAID level suitable for your needs. The factory default is at RAID 1. Note : 1. Please backup all data on hard disks before changing RAID level. 2.
Step 2 Press the “ENT” button and the screen will show the message “RAID-0 MODE YES NO”. Press the “ENT” button again to confirm. Step 3 System will show the warning “DATA WILL LOSE YES NO”. To confirm loss of data is allowed, press the “ENT button”. Step 4 System will show the message “RESET SYSTEM YES NO”. Press the “ENT” button to confirm. Step 5 After confirming you will hear a “Beep” sound confirming that the system has been changed to the RAID mode as directed.
Step 2 After pressing the “ENT” button the display will show “SCHEDULE BACKUP TIME 0=>30 (DAYS) 00)”. Use the “▼” or “▲” buttons to adjust to the number of days between backups. Once the backup time has been set please press the “ENT” button. Step 3 System will now ask you to confirm the settings. Press the “ENT” button to confirm. Step 4 The system will now show that the settings have been recorded.
Step 3 Once you have made the change, please press the “ENT” button. The following message will be shown “PASSWORD:XXXX YES NO”. Step 4 Please press the “ENT” button again. The message “SETUP PASSWORD OK” will be shown, indicating that you have successfully set a new password. 3.4 Firmware Update You can update firmware through the RAIDGuide software via RS232 connection. Insert the CD, click on "Management Software" and then click "RAIDGuide 1.28.1.14" to begin installation or open the "RAIDGuide v1.
Select Serial port address: COM1 and Baud Rate: 9600 Click “Open Files” button to locate, then open the Firmware update file.
Specify the correct Firmware update file, and click “Run”, then the system will begin updating firmware with the following message “Verifying…Address:xxxx”. When update is complete, the system will show a message advising successful upgrade.
