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  • Page 1 ROCPRO 4-Bay RAID System User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES ..................23 RAID MODES ........................23 RAID M ................22 UMBER OF ISKS UPPORTING EACH RAID 0 (S ) ........................23 TRIPING RAID 1 (M ) ........................24 IRRORING RAID 1+0 (10) ..........................24 JBOD ............................25 Rocstor Rocpro T24...
  • Page 3 SPECIFICATIONS........................26 IMPORTANT NOTES ......................27 KNOWLEDGE BASE ......................28 LIMITED WARRANTY ......................29 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................32 TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................. 32 COPYRIGHTS ........................33 CONTACT INFORMATION ..................... 34 Rocstor Rocpro T24...

  • Page 4: Important Notices

     The product information provided in this user’s manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on behalf of the Manufacturer or vendor. Rocstor nor vendor assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. Firmware, software, images, and descriptions may vary slightly from actual products.

  • Page 5: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

     Do not attempt to disassemble and service the Rocpro drive during the warranty period.  Please read the Safety Notices and Limited Warranty information in this Manual and on the Rocstor website (www.rocstor.com) for further details. FCC-B RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 6 Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be held liable for the recovery or restoration of any data Please thoroughly read and follow the instructions provided in this manual. Failure to do so may result in damage to the RAID System, and any or all of the connected devices. Rocstor Rocpro T24...

  • Page 7: General

    Rocstor. Any updates to the product specifications, information, user manual, software/firmware updates or relevant information may be found on www.Rocstor.com. Products are subject to change without prior notifications.

  • Page 8: Box Content

    BOX CONTENTS  Rocpro T24 x 1(with removable drive tray enclosed x 4)  Thunderbolt cable x 1  Power Cable x 1  Accessories Kit  CD ( User Manual / Software ) x 1 Please make sure that the contents listed above are not damaged or missing. If you should find damages or missing contents, please contact your supplier immediately.

  • Page 9: Minimum Sysytem Requirements

    5. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drives of the Rocpro T24 Series on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate storage device. Rocstor will not be responsible for any loss of data caused during the use of the T24 Series or the recovery of the data lost.

  • Page 10: Views

    Front and Rear View The status indication of each LED indicator is listed under the LED INDICATORS section below. Hard drive status indicator Removable drive tray Key access opening Power indicator Power Switch Power socket Thunderbolt Anti-theft cord slot Rocstor Rocpro T24 [10]...

  • Page 11: Hard Drive Installation

    IMPORTANT NOTE: all hard drives installed MUST be RAID compatible hard drives, with same capacities and speeds of 7,200 R.P.M. or higher and preferably from the same manufacturer of hard drives. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [11]...

  • Page 12: Management Software Installacion

    Management Software Installation. Installation of Monitoring Software Please install from product CD in the accessory package or download it from www.Rocstor.com. Step 1. Select “Security & Privacy” under “System Preferences”. Step 2. Click on the lock icon from the bottom-left corner to unlock settings under “General”.
  • Page 13 Step 5. Click on the lock icon from the bottom-left corner to lock settings. Step 6. Run MSU application to proceed installation for “Introduction” > “License” > “Destination Select” > “Installation Type” > “Installation” > “Summary”, and please click on “Continue” for “Introduction”. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [13]...
  • Page 14 Step 7. Please click on “Continue” for “License”. Step 8. Please click on “Agree” in the popped-up dialogue of “License” to continue. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [14]...
  • Page 15 Step 9. “Installation Type” indicates the size of space will occupy, please click on “Install”. Step 10. Insert your “Username” & “Password” for the computer then please click on “Install Software” to continue. Step 11. Software installation completed, please click on “Close” button to exit installation. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [15]...

  • Page 16: Operation Of Monitoring Software

    Step 12. Please launch the monitoring software after restarting the computer from software installation. Operation of Monitoring Software Before operating MSU, please verify ROCPRO T24 has already connected to the computer with HDD installed and powered on. Please choose enterprise standard HDD for surveillance with identical brand and capacity.

  • Page 17: Raid Setting

    D. RAID-0: Only enhances the performance of data accessing, it does not provide backup/fail-safe for stored data. Step 1. Please select “Device” > “Adapter” > “Operation” > “Create RAID”. Step 2. Choose for desired RAID level. Step 3. Please select desired HDD(s) for proceeding with RAID configuration. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [17]...
  • Page 18 Step 5. Please verify selected RAID level and relevant information are indicated correctly, and then click on “Submit” to continue Step 6. Click for confirmation in the popped-up dialogue to proceed with selected RAID level. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [18]...

  • Page 19: Deletion Of Raid

    Step 1. On the left of managing window, please select the “Virtual Disk” from a RAID set which wish to be deleted. The option for “Delete” will appear once click the “Operation” tab on the right of managing window. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [19]...
  • Page 20 Step 2. Confirmation dialogue will appear for deletion. Step 3. Second confirmation dialogue will appear to proceed with delete. Step 4. Final confirmation dialogue will appear to delete partition information. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [20]...

  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    A. ROCPRO T24 will goes into sleep mode when Thunderbolt cable is not connected, while fan and LED indication of ROCPRO T24 will not be functioning until connecting with Thunderbolt cable. B. When ROCPRO T24 goes into sleep mode that fan and LED indication of ROCPRO T24 will not be functioning, until ROCPRO T24 has been reactivated.

  • Page 22: Number Of Disks Supporting Each Raid Mode

    Up to six Thunderbolt compatible devices can be connected to the computer via Daisy Chain, including: the Rocpro T24 , other computer hardware (i.e. DVD writer), high-resolution displays, digital devices (i.e. digital video camera), and more. However, the process/transfer speeds of each device connected along the Thunderbolt may vary depending on the device’s model/brand and its original connection port itself.

  • Page 23: Visual Status Indicator Definitions

    In Striping mode, if one disk in the RAID System fails, all data in installed disks (HDD or SSD) will be lost. When operating under Striping mode, it is not recommended to do HDD Hot Swap. Any attempt to do so may result in complete loss of all data. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [23]...

  • Page 24: Raid 1 (Mirroring)

    The array can sustain multiple drive losses as long as none of the mirror set loses all of its drives. RAID 1+0 (10) requires a minimum of four (4) hard drive/SSDs in an array. If one of the hard drive/SSDs becomes defective, the original and identical backed up data is still available offhand Rocstor Rocpro T24 [24]...

  • Page 25: Jbod

    (HDD and/or SSD.) This mode allows the RAID System to operate as a multi-disk storage enclosure, but provides no data redundancy. The speed of operation is fast in comparison to other RAID modes. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [25]...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    4 (total) – 3.5″ or 2.5” – Hot-swap Enclosure Physical Security: Security Lock Anti-theft Slot Interfaces: 2 x Thunderbolt 2 Contents: Rocpro T24 Raid System Unit Power Supply: Input: Auto Switching 100 ~ 240v, 50/60Hz Width: 4.89 in Depth: 8.27 in Height: 6.54 in...

  • Page 27: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. All programs should be closed before beginning. 2. Connect the Rocstor hard disk drive to your computer using the appropriate cables. 3. Turn ON the Rocstor hard disk drive. 4. The initial goal is to reach the Control Panel. If you know how to get there, skip this section and go directly to Instruction 1 (Instructions for Partitioning and Formatting from FAT 32 to NTFS.) A fast way of reaching...

  • Page 28: Knowledge Base

    Thunderbolt 2 incorporates DisplayPort 1.2 support, which allows for video streaming to a single 4K video monitor or dual QHD monitors. Thunderbolt 2 is backwards compatible, which means that all Thunderbolt cables and connectors are compatible with Thunderbolt 1. Source: Wikipedia Rocstor Rocpro T24 [28]...

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty status of the removed part or product or the thirty (30) day limited warranty of the spare part. In the unlikely event that your Rocstor product has a recurring failure, Rocstor, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement unit of Rocstor‘s choosing that is at least equivalent to your Rocstor branded product in hardware...
  • Page 30 DETERMINATION OF YOUR RIGHTS. Disclaimer We accept no liability for any loss of data, damages and the inability of Rocstor products to work with any third party equipment. Nor can Rocstor accept any liability or responsibility for software or third party hardware products.
  • Page 31 This will save considerable repair time. After you call the Rocstor Technical Support Center at 888.877.8777 a replaceable part can be sent directly to you. Once the part arrives, call the Rocstor Technical Support Center. A technician will assist you over the phone to ensure that the installation is quick and easy.

  • Page 32: Technical Support

    Software technical support is defined as assistance with questions and issues about the software that was either preinstalled by Rocstor on the Rocstor branded product or that was included with the Rocstor branded product at the time of your purchase or lease of the product.

  • Page 33: Copyrights

    Rocstorage, Inc. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of this Manual. Assembled and integrated in U.S.A. using domestic and / or foreign components. Rocstor Rocpro T24 [33]...

  • Page 34: Contact Information

    Educational sales information: academic_sales@Rocstor.com Federal, State & Local government sales information: government_sales@Rocstor.com Resellers/Business Development/OEM Partners All Channel National and International Resellers, VARs, Consultants … contact Rocstor Channel Sales: In U.S., call: 888.877.7716 Out of USA call +1.818. 727-7000 Email: reseller_info@Rocstor.com...
  • Page 35 Thank you for purchasing the Rocpro T24 4-Bay RAID. Ver.1129M Rocstor Rocpro T24...

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