Promise Technology PEGASUS 2 R2+ Quick Start Manual

About this Quick Start Guide
Use this Quick Start Guide to connect, power on and begin using the Pegasus2 R2+ storage unit
with a computer equipped with a Thunderbolt™ port. The Pegasus2 R2+ is shipped with two 3.5"
hard disk drives installed and configured for RAID0 storage.
Note that a RAID0 configuration does not have built-in redundancy, therefore it is
very important to back up all data that will be stored on the Pegasus2 R2+.
Step 1: Unpack the Pegasus2 R2+ Unit
The Pegasus2 R2+ box contains the following items:
• Pegasus2 R2+ Unit • Power cord
includes two 3.5" hard disk drives installed
• Thunderbolt cable
in disk trays and inserted into enclosure
• USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable
• CF/SD Reader Pod*
• USB 3.0 Type A to Micro-B cable
inserted into Media Bay
• Quick Start Guide
* Optional additional equipment available for separate purchase include:
• SSD Reader Pod
• 2.5" Hard Disk Drive Pod
Please ask your retailer for purchasing details.
Visit the PROMISE Website to download the Product Manual or for information
regarding possible future release of other types of Media Pods.
http://www.promise.com/Solutions/RichMedia
Figure 1. Pegasus2 R2+ unit back view
Cooling fan vent Thunderbolt ports
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Step 2: Connect the Power
Attach the power cord on the back of the Pegasus2 R2+ unit. See Figure 2. Plug the other end
into a power source.
Step 3: Connect to computer, power on
Connect a Thunderbolt cable from one of the Thunderbolt ports on the back of the Pegasus2
R2+ to the Thunderbolt port on your computer. See Figure 2.
The Pegasus2 R2+ powers on automatically as soon as the Thunderbolt cable is connected.
You also have the option of connecting the 3.5" hard disk drive RAID storage to a host via the
USB 3.0 on the back of the Pegasus2 R2+.
Note that the USB 3.0 connection and Thunderbolt connection CANNOT be used at the
same time. Also, a drive or connected device in the Media Bay is not detected when using the
USB 3.0 connection. Please read the Pegasus2 R2+ Product Manual for more information.
Figure 2. Thunderbolt and power connections
Thunderbolt ports
USB 3.0 port
T o power source
See Product Manual
You can use the second Thunderbolt port to connect to another Thunderbolt device
for information about
or a mini-Display Port device.
using the USB 3.0
port.
Pegasus2 R2+ Power up sequence
When the device is powered on by connecting the Thunderbolt cable, or by pressing the Power
Button, the Power Button turns orange. It takes about 2 seconds to start the Pegasus2 R2+ unit.
When start-up is complete:
Power insert
• The Power Button turns blue.
• The drive carrier Power/Status LEDs turn blue.
Need assistance and more information?
PROMISE E-Support:
PROMISE Website:
Computer
Thunderbolt port
Power cable Thunderbolt cable
https://support.promise.com
http://www.promise.com/Solutions/RichMedia
Figure 3. Pegasus2 R2+ unit front view
Power button/
Thunderbolt connection LED
Status LED
USB connection LED
Note that the front of the different Media Pods available
Lights only when USB
for the Pegasus2 R2+ differ in appearance.
connection established
Automatic Functions
• Sleep - When your computer goes to sleep, the Pegasus2 R2+ unit
automatically shuts down.
• Wake – When your computer wakes, the Pegasus2 R2+ unit automati-
cally powers on.
• Shutdown – When your computer shuts down, the Pegasus2 R2+ unit
automatically shuts down.
• Restart After Shutdown – When your computer powers up, the Pega-
sus2 R2+ unit automatically powers up.
See the Pegasus2 R2+ Product Manual for more information.
Pegasus2 R2+ ships from the factory pre-configured with one RAID0 logical
drive. Note that the RAID0 storage configuration does not have any built-in
redundancy. Back up all data stored on this system.
When you start the Pegasus2 R2+, a removable-drive disk icon, representing
the logical drive, appears on your desktop (see right).
Portable
Media Pod in
Media Bay
Hard Disk
Drive Carrier
Status LED
Drive Activity
LED