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- Page 1 XL-RAID133v2 Data Backup System User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .......................... 2 1‐1 Functions and Features ......................... 2 1‐2 Product Specifications ........................ 3 1‐3 System Requirements and support .................... 3 1‐4 Note (Read carefully before using XL‐RAID133v2 ) ............... 4 Chapter 2 Installation .......................... 5 2‐1 Package Contents .......................... 5 2‐2 Part Description .......................... 6 2‐3 How to open/close the front panel .................... 7 2‐4 How to remove/insert the Removable Carrier ................ 8 2‐5 Installing HDD in the Removable Carrier .................. 10 2‐6 Installing the XL‐RAID133v2 in your Computer ................ 10 Chapter 3 RAID Use .......................... 11 3‐1 Factory Default .......................... 11 3-2 Installation ........................... 12 Chapter 4 LCD Information List ...................... 13 4‐1 Auto Rebuilding Status ........................ 13 4‐2 LCD display showing HDD status .................... 14 Chapter 5 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction XL-RAID133v2 provide disks mirroring (RAID1) and striping (RAID0) functions for small offices or home offices. XL-RAID133v2 is an excellent reliability and high-efficiency solution for online back up or capacity expansion. 1-1 Functions and Features Interface ATA133 E-IDE interface, up to 133MB/Sec. -
Page 4: 1-2 Product Specifications
1-2 Product Specifications Model No. XL-RAID133V2 System Specifications Microprocessor 8032 microprocessor Host Interface ATA133/UDMA133 Host Transfer Rate 133MB/sec RAID level 0, 1 Installation Space 2 x 5-1/4” Expansion Bay Drive 2 x ATA133/UDMA133 EIDE 1" Height HDD Selection Mode Master/Slave... -
Page 5: 1-4 Note (Read Carefully Before Using Xl-Raid133V2 )
EIDE connector, HDD will automatically configure itself in PIO mode 4 or with lower speed. 9. There is a Ball Bearing Fan integrated in the XL-RAID133v2 to prevent overheating for 7200 rpm HDD. When two 7200rpm Hard Disks are installed in a very busy server, we suggest adopting a PC case with optimal design for overheating prevention in order to avoid PC or RAID crashes. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Package Contents Your XL-RAID133v2 package includes the following: please contact our distributors in case of any missing or damaged items. Item Quantity RAID Kit in RAID 2 Removable Carrier CD Box with express installation Accessories bag 1 (including 8 x 6#-32 and 8 x M3×6 screws ) -
Page 7: 2-2 Part Description
2-2 Part Description Front Panel Buzzer On/Off switch : Alarm functions when buzzer switch is on. To release the function, please push the button. Push the button again to recover the function. LED displays Red when buzzer switch is Off. 6 ... -
Page 8: 2-3 How To Open/Close The Front Panel
Inside the XL-RAID133v2 Back Panel 2-3 How to open/close the front panel Opening the front panel 1. Touch the right side center of the front panel with your finger as indicated by the arrow. There is a trigger to open the panel. -
Page 9: 2-4 How To Remove/Insert The Removable Carrier
Closing the front panel 1. Turn the panel in the direction indicated by the arrow to connect it with the trigger until it clicks inside, which means the front panel is closed. 2-4 How to remove/insert the Removable Carrier Removing the Removable Carrier Following the indicated direction, press down and hold the Removable Carrier Handle to unlock the spring from its button. - Page 10 To insert the Removable Carrier 1. Following the direction indicated by the arrow, slide the Removable Carrier along the rail into the slot end of the upper or lower deck. 2. Following the direction indicated by the arrow, turn the Removable Carrier Handle to the end in order to fix it with the spring.
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Page 11: 2-5 Installing Hdd In The Removable Carrier
2-6 Installing the XL-RAID133v2 in your Computer Turn the power off. Make sure there are two 5-1/4" Expansion bays available for the XL-RAID133v2 . Set up MASTER or SLAVE positions of XL-RAID133v2 according to your needs. (Factory default: Master). If you need to set it to SLAVE, please modify the jumpers on the back panel of the XL-RAID133V2 . -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Raid Use
Chapter 3 RAID Use After proper installation, the XL-RAID133v2 can be considered as one HDD. Both FDISK and FORMAT commands have the same function as one Hard Disks inside the your computer. [ Important ! ] After turning PC power on the hard disks in XL-RAID133v2 maintain synchronized operation unless one of them stops working as setup RAID1 Mirroring Function. -
Page 13: 3-2 Installation
(Setup RAID1) Installing one new HDD in Auto-Rebuild mode 1. Locate the original HDD in either the upper or lower deck of XL-RAID133V2 . 2. In the event of no HDD inside, XL-RAID133v2’s buzzer begins to sound after computer is started. To switch off the alarm, use a sharp pointed object to turn off the buzzer on the front panel. -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Lcd Information List
Pri HDD : OK Sec HDD : Fail 1 Insert a new HDD correctly on the lower deck of the XL-RAID133V2 . Screen will display and buzzer will sound in case of abnormal operation. If the HDD is properly set up, the LCD... -
Page 15: 4-2 Lcd Display Showing Hdd Status
2. A few seconds later, the LCD will show: Rebuilding... Pri → Sec XXX% The data in the upper deck’s HDD will be rebuilt in the lower deck’s HDD. XXX%: Percentage completed, ranging from 0~100. 3. When the rebuild is completed, LCD will show: Pri HDD : OK Sec HDD : OK 4-2 LCD display showing HDD status... - Page 16 If target drive is smaller than source drive, the information is like below. • Primary Disk capacity > Secondary Disk capacity • Wrong Capacity PRI>SEC Secondary Disk capacity > Primary Disk capacity • Wrong Capacity SEC>PRI When the LCD shows Rebuilding Flag error : •...
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Page 17: Chapter 5 Firmware Update
• 1. Make a DOS disk with operation system 2. Copy Flash***.exe and Fail.bin to Floppy Disk 3. Close JP1 behind XL-RAID133V2 4. Open the computer with Floppy Disk 5. Type command [A:\>Flash*** 0 Fail.bin] and press Enter 6. After typing command, the screen will show the following... -
Page 18: Chapter 6 Raidguide Software
Chapter 6 RAIDGuide Software 6-1 Introduction RAIDGuide is a software that operator with RAID system. Use PC serial port receives RAID system information and display on screen. The information include drive address, real time status (hard disk fail, system fail, hard disk insert and identify), rebuild progress. - Page 19 18 ...
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Page 20: Chapter 7 Questions & Answers
Q3: What is the configuration for XL-RAID133v2 (with 1 or 2 hard disks) when one HDD is already installed? A:1. On the same IDE buses, set the jumper for XL-RAID133v2 to MASTER and the original disk to SLAVE. Otherwise, the original HDD cannot be detected. - Page 21 Q9: How is the HDD capacity configured when replacing with a new disk? A: 1. XL-RAID133v2 is configured to the least capacity detected when XL-RAID133v2 is installed for the first time. 2. When larger capacity is replaced in XL-RAID133V2 , the HDD capacity of XL- RAID133v2 remains unchanged. ...
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Page 22: Appendix
APPENDIX 1. Although the XL-RAID133v2 is structured to be compatible with other HDD main brands, we will not be responsible for any data loss resulting in any damages or defects. 2. The brand names and products used in this manual are trademarks, registered trademarks, trade names of their respective holders. - Page 23 Certified HDD for XL-RAID133v2 Brand Type Model No. Capacity (GB) Note Name 2100AT 3240AT 5100 6400 10200 10.2 12700A 12.7 4300A Quantum 6400A 8400A ATA66 6400A 10200A 10.2 13000A 13.0 40000AT DHEA 34330 350640 DTTA 351010 10.1 371010 10.1 7200rpm...
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