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Summary of Contents for STR-V SVRE-D032SA Series
- Page 1 3.5” Form Factor Mirror Drive Serial-ATA MODEL SVRE-D032SA Series User’s Manual P/N A204377 Revision 1.0...
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Page 2: Introduction
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the 3.5” Form Factor Mirror Drive SVRE-D032SA Series Serial-ATA Model. This manual describes the proper installation procedures, operation and maintenance of your SATA Mirror Drive, and will help you familiarize with its features. -
Page 3: To Ensure The Safe Use Of This Product
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual To ensure the safe use of this product: This user's manual uses the following symbols to highlight the important points related to the safe use of this product. Please observe all safety information as indicated. SAFETY SYMBOLS To protect against personal injury and product damage, the following symbols are used throughout this manual to highlight safety information. - Page 4 Do not use the SATA Mirror Drive in a high temperature or high humidity environment. It may cause fire, electric shock or damage. Do not disassemble or modify this product. STR-V cannot guarantee the performance or safety of any product that has been repaired by the customer or by an unauthorized third party.
- Page 5 3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Caution Do not use the SATA Mirror Drive in locations wherein it will be subjected to vibration or shock exceeding the specifications. It may cause a malfunction or disk failure. Rapid temperature change may cause condensation. Do not use the SATA Mirror Drive in an environment or location that is susceptible to condensation.
- Page 6 3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Important Back up all important data stored in the SATA Mirror Drive to a suitable storage medium such as tape drive or optical medium. The Mirror Drive’s mirroring technology prevents data loss even if one drive unit fails.
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Page 7: Handling Static-Sensitive Device
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Handling Static-Sensitive Device To prevent damage to components due to static electricity, please observe the following precautions when handling this product. Before handling the SATA Mirror Drive or other static-sensitive devices, touch a metal object, such as the metal enclosure of the host computer, to discharge any static electricity from your body. -
Page 8: Important Points During Mirror Drive Installation
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Important Points During Mirror Drive Installation Install the product in a horizontal position as shown in the figure below (the inclination with the horizontal plane is within 5 degrees). Gently push the drive unit to make sure that it has been securely mounted Gravitational Direction... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................i To ensure the safe use of this product:.......................ii Warning................................iii Caution ................................iv Important................................v Handling Static-Sensitive Device........................vi Important Points During Mirror Drive Installation....................vii Table of Contents............................. viii 1 3.5”... - Page 10 3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 6.3 Controller Unit Replacement....................... 25 6.3.1 When both drive units are functioning normally..............26 6.3.2 When one drive unit has failed....................26 6.4 Other problems ........................... 27 Appendix-A Specifications ..........................28 Appendix-B Accessories ..........................
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Page 11: 3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive Introduction
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 1 3.5” Form Factor Mirror Drive Introduction The 3.5” Form Factor SATA Mirror Drive utilizes two SATA 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drives and uses mirroring technology to safeguard data and to provide uninterrupted operation. Since the host computer will recognize the SATA Mirror Drive as a standard SATA HDD, installing the SATA Mirror Drive simply involves connecting it to a SATA cable from the host computer 1.1 Features... -
Page 12: Data Reconstruction
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 1.3 Data Reconstruction Data rebuilding (the copying of all data from the fully functional drive unit to the new replacement drive unit) will start automatically and the Mirror Drive is fully usable even if the rebuild process ongoing. During data rebuild, the drive status indicator of the fully functional drive unit will light green while the drive status indicator of the replacement drive unit will flash orange. -
Page 13: Outline Figure
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 2 Outline Figure 2.1 Part Names ACCESS LED DRIVE 2 LED DRIVE 1 LED Controller Unit 取付け用ネジ穴（４箇所） Mounting Screw Holes (x4) 4-#6-32UNC 4- #6-32UNC ユニファイ並目ネジ Unified Coarse Screw Drive Interface Mounting Screw Holes (x3) DIP Switch 4- #6-32UNC Unified Coarse Screw... -
Page 14: External Dimensions
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 2.2 External Dimensions 2.2.1 SATA Mirror Drive ＜SVRE-D032SA/SA1＞ 101.6 25.4 95.2 6.35 取付け用ネジ穴（４箇所） Mounting Screw Holes (x4) 4-#6-32 4- #6-32UNC ユニファイ並目ネジ Unified Coarse Screw Mounting Screw Holes (x3) 4- #6-32UNC 取 付け用ネジ穴（３箇... -
Page 15: 5-Inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Fitting
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 2.2.2 5-inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Fitting ＜SVRE-D032SA/SA1-B＞ Mounting Screw Holes (x4) 4- #6-32UNC Unified Coarse Screw Same for Both Sides DRV1 11.9 Buzzer Unit: mm 2.2.3 Drive Unit 69.9 87.8 Unit: mm... -
Page 16: Connecting To Host Computer
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 3 Connecting To Host Computer 3.1 Operation Mode Setting Refer to for the various settings of the DIP switch. For the default factory settings, refer to 「4 Settings」 「Appendix C: Factory Default Setting」. -
Page 17: Cable Connection
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 3.3 Cable Connection The power supply uses DC +5V only. Connect the power cable to the power connectors of both the main card and sub card. The sub card connection must come from a separate cable as that of the main card but from the same power supply. -
Page 18: Settings
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 4 Settings 4.1 DIP Switch The DIP Switch can be used to change the settings of SATA Speed (Host Side), Write Cache mode of the installed drive, Revival Reconstruction and Buzzer Features of the SATA Mirror Drive. Except with the Buzzer, please turn off the power before changing the Dip Switch setting. -
Page 19: Revival Reconstruction Setting (Dip Switch: 7)
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 4.1.3 Revival Reconstruction Setting (Dip Switch: 7) When Revival Reconstruction is enabled, the SATA Mirror Drive will attempt to do data reconstruction even if the cause of error to the drive is determined to be unrecoverable. The SATA Mirror Drive will not remain in Degraded Mode but instead, will automatically try to revive the drive up to two times. -
Page 20: Status Display
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 5 Status Display 5.1 LED Display The status of the controller unit and the drive unit is indicated by the LED on the front. 5.1.1 Access LED Display Description <1> When the power is turned on. (*1) Green <2>... -
Page 21: Led & Buzzer Status Display Examples
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 5.2 LED & Buzzer Status Display Examples STATE BUZZER ACCESS DRIVE1 DRIVE2 None Normal Operation No Sound (Host Access) (*1) Normal Operation No Sound (Background Verify) Read Normal Read/Write No Sound Write Drive1 Fail 3.2s... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Failure Status Checking If the SATA Mirror Drive fails, the access LED will light orange or blink orange and the drive LED will light orange. If the buzzer switch is enabled, the buzzer will emit a beeping sound. Check these conditions to isolate the cause of failure. -
Page 23: Replacing A Drive Unit
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 6.2 Replacing A Drive Unit A failed drive unit can be replaced while the host computer is running. When the failed drive unit is replaced with a new drive unit, data rebuilding will begin automatically. During data rebuilding, the host computer can still access the SATA Mirror Drive. -
Page 24: Replacement Of One Drive Unit
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 6.2.1 Replacement of One Drive Unit Replacement can be performed even while the host computer is running. (If the failed drive unit cannot be removed while the power is ON, turn off the power supply of the host computer and remove the SATA Mirror Drive.) Prepare a new drive unit as specified in "... -
Page 25: Replacement Of Both Drive Units
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 6.2.2 Replacement of Both Drive Units If both drive units are determined to have failed, replace the units according to the following procedure. This is an emergency recovery attempt; data corruption may have already occurred and there is no guarantee of a complete data recovery. -
Page 26: Controller Unit Replacement
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 12. Install the drive replacement unit. Refer to steps 5 & 6 of「6.2.1 Replacement of One Drive Unit」 13. Make sure that the drive unit lever is securely closed. 14. Turn on the power supply of the host computer. 15. -
Page 27: When Both Drive Units Are Functioning Normally
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual 6.3.1 When both drive units are functioning normally Prepare a new controller unit as specified in " Appendix-D Replacement Parts". Turn off the power supply of the host computer. Unplug the AC cable, disconnect the power and SATA signal cables from the SATA Mirror Drive and remove it from the host computer. -
Page 28: Other Problems
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Turn on the power supply of the host computer. 10. Confirm that the host computer recognizes the SATA Mirror Drive. 11. Install the replacement drive unit into the empty drive bay in the replacement controller unit. Refer to steps 5 &... -
Page 29: Appendix-A Specifications
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Appendix-A Specifications Product Specifications ● Features / Model Name SVRE-D032SA(-B) SVRE-D032SA1(-B) RAID Level Storage Capacity 320 GB Number of LBAs 625,138,304 Number of Cylinders 16,383 Number of Heads Sector Count Serial ATA (SATA) Interface Maximum data transfer rate: 6Gbps / 3Gbps Host Interface (Selectable by Dip Switch) -
Page 30: Appendix-B Accessories
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Appendix-B Accessories ● The SATA Mirror Drive is shipped with following accessories Mounting screws (4pcs.) -
Page 31: Appendix-C Default Factory Setting
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Appendix-C Default Factory Setting The factory default DIP Switch settings of the SATA Mirror Drive are as follows. ● DIP Switch DIP Switch Function / Setting Setting Position SF (Special Functions) ━... -
Page 32: Appendix-D Replacement Parts
3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual Appendix-D Replacement Parts The following products have available user-replaceable parts 。 MODEL NAME Parts Name Parts Number A204361 320GB Drive Unit SVRE-D032SA(-B) A204376 SVRE-D032SA1(-B) 320GB Controller Unit A204362... -
Page 33: Inquiries
Product Name Version Serial Number Ikefuji Building 7F 4-5-8 Shiba, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-0014 Japan Homepage: https://www.str-v.com ● For technical questions, please contact the customer support desk. TEL: 03-5427-6500 FAX: 03-5427-6501 e-mail：Click “Contact Us” button found in Storage Vision’s homepage Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-16:30 (Excluding Japan & company holidays) Write below the name and contact information of the distributor and the designated maintenance company.
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