User`s manual

WiebeTech LLC
R T X 4 0 0 - S J Us e r M a n u a l - 3 -
Hardware Setup
1. (Optional) Install a host bus adapter (HBA) with 4 eSATA ports into
an empty expansion slot inside your computer. If your computer already
has 4 available eSATA ports, you can skip this step. Compatible HBA cards
are available from WiebeTech (www.wiebetech.com). The following general
steps will work for most cards. Instructions for individual cards may vary, so
consult your host card’s user manual.
a) Power down the computer system.
b) Insert the PCI card into an available PCI slot. Do not force it, but it will take firm pressure to fully
seat the interface. It may help to gently rock the card back and forth as you apply pressure.
c) Once the card is fully seated in the slot, secure it in place with a screw.
d) Turn the computer back on.
e) Install the appropriate drivers for the card. These are usually found on the CD or diskette that
came with the card. The drivers for WiebeTech cards are found on the “Product Information &
Manuals” CD. Browse to the folder “Product manuals & drivers  TeraCards” and then select
the subfolder for your specific model.
2. Install your hard drive. Pull on the ejection handle and open the door. Then just slide in your
SATA drive and shut the door behind it. For extra security for your hard drive you can lock the bay, but
make sure to unlock it before pulling on the ejection handle again.
3. Plug in the eSATA cables and power cord. The RTX400-SJ connects to your computer through
eSATA, an external application of Serial-ATA technology. Each drive has its own dedicated eSATA
connection for maximal data speeds. Plug one end of each cable to the back of the unit. Insert the other
end into an eSATA port on the computer.
Your RTX400-SJ is now ready to use! Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit. If your drives
are already formatted, you can begin using them right away. New hard drives will need to be formatted
before they can be used. Initially, each drive is seen as a separate drive by the computer. If you wish,
you may format each drive into a separate volume and use them individually. If you have software for
creating a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), you may combine the drives into a single
volume for faster performance and/or data redundancy. Some operating systems, such as OS X, have
this software built in.