AIC StudioRAID e Series Quick Start Manual

StudioRAID e-Series
RBOD Subsystem
Quick Start Guide
Model Description
StudioRAID 5Te SAS/SATA 5-Bay Tower RBOD
StudioRAID 10Re SAS/SATA 1U 10-Bay RBOD
StudioRAID 16Re SAS/SATA 3U 16-Bay RBOD
Document XT-MAN-QG-SRE-A2
Version 1.07
Date 11/22/10
Congratulations
on your recent purchase of Xtore StudioRAID
subsystem product!
StudioRAID enclosures are pre-configured with RAID-5 for your convenience.
Please verify that no part is missing from the packaging.
Warning: Enclosure may emit loud noise from the fan module. Please do not
place the unit in a room with subdued environment.
This Quick Start Guide will show you how to setup Xtore StudioRAID enclosure
for the first time.
Please follow the instructions to ensure a correct setup.
P/N: H88TD55680-00002-0

Your new StudioRAID order includes:

Item
Description Image
#
RBOD
1
Enclosure
Chassis
Drive trays
2
*Depends on
the model
Printed Quick
3
Start Guide
Manual and
4
Utility CD
Power Cable
5
(US or EU)
*for 16Re model
Screw Set for
6
Mounting
Drives
7
Serial Cable
Slide Rail and
Bracket Set
8
*For
StudioRAID
16Re model only
Bezel
*For
9
StudioRAID
16Re model only
RAID5
preconfigured
hard drives
Drives capacity
10
depends on the
SKU
configuration
*Depends on the
model
Host Bus
Adapter
11
LSI9200-8e
(Sold in separate
packaging)
If any items are missing,
please contact your authorized reseller or sales representative.

Install HBA to the Host.

Host Adapter, make sure to have an HBA installed inside the host. For Mac
Workstation, install to PCI-e port-3; for Windows workstation, install to PCI-e
port-4. Refer to User's Manual for detail.
Qty

Connect Enclosure to the Host

1
a SAS cable from the UP port of the enclosure to the port of HBA in the
host. Make sure that the host is not powered on during this step.
5/10/
16*
1
1
1/2*

Install SATA Hard Drives

with the drives properly secured to the hard drive trays. Insert the HDD
trays into the enclosure and snap the lock mechanism securely.
1 set
1
1
set*

Plug in the Power Cord(s)

on the back of the unit.
1*
5/10/

Press the Power Button

16*
(for 5Te) or on the back of the unit (for 10Re and 16Re), hold the power
button for 2-3 seconds and wait a couple of minutes until the unit is ready
to use.
1
For workstation that requires
by connecting
OR
Xtore StudioRAID 5Te
Xtore StudioRAID 16Re
into the enclosure
to the AC receptacle
on the front of the unit