Table of Contents Chapter 1: Before You Start Package Contents ............................... 3 ioSafe at a Glance ............................... 4 Safety Instructions ............................... 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation ......................6 Install Hard Disks ..............................6 Connecting to the ioSafe NAS...........................
Before You Start Chapter 1: Before you start setting up the ioSafe, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. Please also read the safety instructions carefully before use to prevent your ioSafe from any damages.
Front Panel 2. When x513 is connected to independent-volume models, press the power button to power it on. To power off x513, press and hold the button until the Power LED starts blinking. Note: For cross-volume and independent volume models, please refer to the Hardware Specifications table on Page 2.
Before cleaning, unplug the power cord first. Wipe ioSafe product with damp paper towels. Do not place the ioSafe product on a cart, table, or desk, which is not stable to avoid the product from falling over. The power cord must plug in to the right supply voltage. Make sure that the supplied AC voltage is correct and stable.
Tools and Parts for Hard Disk Installation A Phillips screwdriver 3mm Hex Tool (included) At least one 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard disk www.iosafe.com (Please visit for compatible hard disk models.) Warning: If you install a hard disk that contains data, the system will format the hard disk and erase all data. If you need the data in the future, please back it up before installation.
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2 Remove the Waterproof Drive Cover using the 3mm Hex Tool. 3 Remove the Drive trays using the provided 3mm Hex Tool.
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4 Install a compatible Hard Drive into each Drive Tray using (4x) Drive Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. (Please visit www.iosafe.com for compatible hard drives models.) Note: If you want to set up a RAID set, it is recommended that all installed hard disks are of the same size to make the best use of hard disk capacity.
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7 Install the Front Cover to finish the installation and protect the drives from fire. Keep the Hex Tool nearby for future use. A magnet is provided to attach the Hex Tool to the back of the ioSafe or some...
Connecting to the ioSafe NAS Connect one end of the power cord to the power port of x513, and the other to the power outlet. Connect the expansion cable between the expansion ports of x513 and a compatible ioSafe NAS.
Follow the steps below to replace the malfunctioning fans with a good set. To replace the system fans: 1 Shut down your ioSafe x513. Disconnect all cables connected to your ioSafe to prevent any possible damages. 2 Remove the 7 perimeter screws that secure the malfunctioning fan assembly.
The data of applications (such as Photo Station and Audio Station) can be stored on x513 only if you expand the internal volume of the master NAS with x513. They will not be stored on x513 if you create a new independent volume.
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3 Go to Main Menu > Storage Manager to manage x513 for storage creation or expansion. • If you want to create a new volume with x513, click Create and follow the Volume Creation Wizard to complete the creation (This is the preferred method).
In some cases a self-recovery can be performed and provide you with immediate access to your information. In other cases, ioSafe may request that the product be returned to the ioSafe factory for data recovery. In any case, contacting ioSafe is the first step.
A p p e n d i x Specifications Appe ndix A: Item ioSafe x513 Fire Protection Protects data from fire. Up to 1550°F (843°C), 30 minutes per ASTM E-119. Flood Protection Protects data from flood. Fully submersed, fresh or salt water, 10 foot (3m) depth, 72 hours.
A p p e n d i x LED Indication Table Appe ndix B: LED Indication Color Status Description Orange Static System fan is not working ALERT System fan normal Green Static Connected to a NAS eSATA Disconnected from a NAS Static Disk ready and idle Green...
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