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  • Page 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 2 Apple, Apple Logo, Mac, the Mac logo, Macintosh, are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. *Specifications and package contents are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing the CalDigit VR, please use the following quick installation instructions to setup your CalDigit VR. Package Contents: 1. (One) CalDigit VR 2. (Two) CalDigit drive modules 3. (One) FireWire 800 cable 4. (One) eSATA cable 5. (One) CalDigit eSATA extender 6.

  • Page 4: Index Page

    Index page 5 A. Installing the CalDigit VR 77 B. Feature Overview LCD display information and instructions RAID Tool feature overview 13 C. Configuring your RAID Using LCD Using RAID Tool 19 D. Order accessories and parts...
  • Page 5 A. Installing the CalDigit VR The CalDigit VR is ready to use out of the box. 1. Select the desired interface, FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0 or eSATA. A FireWire 800 and eSATA cable are included. 2. Connect the power supply to the CalDigit VR, then connect the desired interface cable.
  • Page 6 3. Press the CalDigit VR's power button. The CalDigit VR will boot. You should see the CalDigit VR mount and it's ready to use. 4. To change the RAID level or to customize your CalDigit VR use the LCD or the RAID Tool software. For further instructions see the Configuring your RAID section of this manual.

  • Page 7: Feature Overview

    B. Feature Overview LCD Display Information The CalDigit VR LCD displays information in the following order: 1. System Profile - will display the status of 8 features 1.1 RAID status Displays the current RAID status. 1.2 Serial number Displays CalDigit VR serial number.
  • Page 8 Turn the LCD display screen on or off. 3.2 Beeper on Turn on the audible alarm. 3.3 Beeper off Turn off the audible alarm. 3.4 Load default cfg. Reset default settings. For more information about LCD, please go to http://www.caldigit.com/support.asp...
  • Page 10 RAID Tool Feature Overview RAID Tool provides several types of display information to help users obtain current status. 1. RAID information Provides related information for the current RAID set. 2. RAID configuration Create RAID 0, RAID 1, or SPAN.
  • Page 11 3. Email configuration Error logging system set up. When an error occurs, the CalDigit VR will automatically send out the log to the system administrator via email. Internet connection required. 4. Fan and Temperature Obtain current environmental data for the CalDigit VR.
  • Page 12 8. Re-Scan Re-Scan all devices connected to the computer. 9. Online Update Online search for current version of firmware or RAID Tool software. Internet connection required. For more information about GUI, please go to http://www.caldigit.com/support.asp...
  • Page 13 If you wish to create your RAID from the LCD, please follow the steps below. 1. Turn on the CalDigit VR. Press the right button next to the LCD panel. Press the button one more time when the LCD displays Create RAID. Confirm by pressing the left button.
  • Page 14 5. Please wait a moment while the CalDigit VR creates the RAID. 6. The CalDigit VR will restart automatically. 7. Please restart your computer. 8. The CalDigit VR will display the new RAID setting. It can be verified via RAID Tool or the LCD.
  • Page 15 • Select the erase tab. • Select your desired volume format (Mac OS extended is recommended) and name your volume. • Select Erase and Disk Utility will format the CalDigit VR. • The CalDigit VR will mount and is now ready for use.
  • Page 16 1. Launch RAID Tool. RAID Tool can be found in the Applications > CalDigit RAID Tool folder. 2. Select the desired CalDigit VR to enter the menu. 3. Select RAID configuration. Note: the bottom of the RAID Tool will show you different RAID configurations.
  • Page 17 Press "No" to cancel. Warning: Changing RAID level will cause all data on the array to be lost. 5. The CalDigit VR will now update its settings and restart automatically. 6. Check LCD and GUI to make sure RAID levels match.
  • Page 18 • Select the erase tab. • Select your desired volume format (Mac OS extended is recommended) and name your volume. • Select Erase and Disk Utility will format the CalDigit VR. • The CalDigit VR will mount and is now ready for use.
  • Page 19 Part # CBeSATA-Extender SKU # 704113 •CalDigit VR FAN module: Part # CDVR-FAN SKU # 704114 •CalDigit VR 500GB drive module: Part # VR-DM-500 SKU # 721502 •CalDigit VR 640GB drive module: Part # VR-DM-640 SKU # 721531 •CalDigit VR 750GB drive module: Part # VR-DM-750 SKU # 721508 •CalDigit VR 1000GB drive module:...
  • Page 20 CalDigit VR Manual v1.1 www.caldigit.com ©Copyright 2009 CalDigit, Inc. All Rights Reserved...