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2 Bay SATA 3Gb RAID Solution
Performance, Protected, JBOD
User Manual
CalDigit, Inc. 1941 Miraloma Ave, Unit B Placentia, CA 92870 USA
www.caldigit.com
The information of the products in this manual is subjected to change without prior notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
Copyright © 2006, CalDigit, Inc. All rights reserved
S2VR Duo S2VR HD, S2VR Pro, CalDigit name and logo are registered trademarks of CalDigit Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders
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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2006, CalDigit, Inc. All rights reserved S2VR Duo S2VR HD, S2VR Pro, CalDigit name and logo are registered trademarks of CalDigit Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Features and benefits of the S2VR DUO ……………………………………………………………... Specifications …………………………………………………..…………………………………………. Firmware Update …………………………………………………………………………………….………… Opening the Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….……… Package Contents ………………………………………………………………………………….…….. Front Panel LED Indicators ………………………………………………………………………..……. Back Panel View of S2VR DUO ………………………………………………………………….….. Hardware Requirements ………………………………………………………………………………….…..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    To help prevent the loss of your data, we highly recommend that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your S2VR DUO, and a second copy on another S2VR DUO unit, for instance.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    (generally for only a few minutes at most), during the read/write process. Please don’t confuse this normal LED operation as an indicator that the drive is bad or failing, as this is not the case. Back Panel View S2VR DUO Hardware Requirements...

  • Page 5: Fasta-2E Hba Controller Cards

    1. Turn computer on. 2. Insert CD in CD-ROM drive. 3. Open CD, then open file CalDigit FASTA-4 v1.4.1.pkg by double clicking on it. 4. Introduction Screen, CLICK Continue. 5. Select your OS hard drive as the Destination.
  • Page 6 6. Next, CLICK Install. 7. Finishing Installation, CLICK Continue. 8. Installation complete, CLICK CLOSE.

  • Page 7: Verify System Profiler

    Check to make sure that the card has been installed under System Profiler. Informational Factoid: Did you know that there are demonstration videos available on the CalDigit website that will show you some of the technical aspects & real life usage of the S2VR product line? Go to: http://www.caldigit.com/S2VRDuoOnlineDemo.asp...

  • Page 8: Install S2Vr Manager

    Install S2VR Manager 1. Double CLICK the application on the provided CD, CalDigit S2VR v1.0.1.pkg. 2. Introduction, CLICK Continue. 3. Select your OS Hard Drive as the destination, then CLICK Continue.
  • Page 9 4. Installation Successful, CLICK Close. 5. Find the S2VR Manager. Directory: OS drive > Applications > Utilities > CalDigit S2VR > S2VR Manager 6. Drag S2VR to the Launcher. 7. Restart your computer for the S2VR Manager Installation to be complete.

  • Page 10: Installing The Hard Drive Tray Modules

    1. Attach the S2VR Duo RAID to the installed host adapter controller with the provided eSATA cable. 2. Plug the S2VR Duo into an AC power outlet & turn the power switch of the S2VR Duo to ON, (back of unit) wait approximately 20 seconds &...

  • Page 11: Setup Password, E-Mail & Voice Alert

    The entered password must be a combination of 5 or more characters. 4. Click OK to implement the new password. 5. Click the “Enable Voice notification box” of the S2VR Duo GUI to configure voice notification, to warn you in the event of drive failure, fan failure, or power supply failure.

  • Page 12: Advanced Mode

    Advanced Mode 1. Select S2VR (Box with serial #) 2. CLICK on Configure RAID 3. CLICK on Advanced tab Video: By changing the settings in this section, your S2VR manager will automatically provide a calculated data rate for the selected settings. Audio: as above, select the desired settings, and the audio data rate will be calculated.

  • Page 13: Turbo Mode

    Please note that this is not a performance issue with your S2VR. Your OS will only be showing the capacity of your current S2VR Duo Turbo mode setting. For example: 100GB RAID system with Turbo @ 80%, your system will only display 80GB.

  • Page 14: Configure Raid Level

    Configure RAID Level Important Note: You can only modify the Raid settings for you S2VR by using the S2VR Manager software. The hardware RAID changing function on your S2VR Duo back panel is disabled as default. SOFTWARE RAID CHANGE YOU MUST DELETE YOUR S2VR RAID SET ON DISK UTILITY WHENEVER YOU ARE CONFIGURING YOUR S2VR INTO A NEW RAID SETTING.

  • Page 15: Jbod Mode

    Your data will be lost as this process will reformat your drives. Backing up your data on another S2VR Duo is highly recommended. Your S2VR Duo comes reconfigured in Performance mode. (Out of the box) If you want to change the project & format into JBOD function, follow these steps.
  • Page 16 2. The Following system messages will appear, click Ignore. 3. Open the Disk Utility. 4. Create a partition for each hard drive on your S2VR...
  • Page 17 S2VR is ready to use! Informational Factoid: The FAQ section on our website has answers to the most common questions and or potential problem(s) that you may encounter, please go to http://www.caldigit.com/faq.asp for more information. CalDigit, Professional Grade Products. We are here to help!

  • Page 18: Performance Mode

    Your data will be lost as this process will reformat your drives. Backing up your data on another S2VR Duo is highly recommended. Your S2VR Duo comes pre-configured in Performance mode. (Out of the box) If you want to change project and format into Performance function, follow these steps.
  • Page 19 2. After you change your S2VR’s setting into Performance mode, you S2VR Manager will be showing as below. 3. Create Partition via Disk Utility, remember to choose ‘Mac OS Extended’ for maximum performance.

  • Page 20: Protected Mode

    Your data will be lost as this process will reformat your drives. Backing up your data on another S2VR Duo is highly recommended. Your S2VR Duo comes pre-configured in Performance mode. (Out of the box) If you want to change the project and format into Protected function, follow these steps.
  • Page 21 1. Open S2VR Manager, Select Protected mode & follow prompt to format your S2VR to Protected mode. 2. After you change your S2VR’s setting into Protected mode, you S2VR Manager will be showing as below.
  • Page 22 S2VR is ready to use! Informational Factoid: The FAQ section on our website has answers to the most common questions and or potential problem(s) that you may encounter, please go to http://www.caldigit.com/faq.asp for more information. CalDigit, Professional Grade Products. We are here to help!

  • Page 23: Rebuild Information

    Immediate Automatic Rebuild: In the event of hard drive failure, your S2VR Duo will immediately start the rebuild process. As-needed Automatic Rebuild (Default): In the event of hard drive failure, your S2VR Duo will start the rebuild process once you access your S2VR Duo.

  • Page 24: Demonstration Of Hdd Failure

    Demonstration of HDD failure 1. Your S2VR manager will monitor your S2VR Duo and will notify you in the event of a problem. 2. Your S2VR manager will provide a real time monitor of the rebuilding progress. 3. Service your drive ASAP.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In the event that your S2VR Duo is not working correctly, please refer to the 3 items below to find out where the problem is coming from. Should the steps below not remedy the situation, please check the FAQs on our website www.caldigit.com.

  • Page 26: Serviceability

    Serviceability The S2VR Duo is designed to provide easy disk drive replacement, should a disk drive module need to be serviced, simply unscrew the thumbscrew, pull down on the tray handle and pull the drive out. Replace the bad drive module with a new module, sold as a separate accessory item through CalDigit or your authorized reseller/dealer.

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