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• Hot swappable trays allow you to replace a failed drive without shutting off the RAIDTech or
restarting your computer
• LCD screen monitors status of drives, fan, and temperature
• All-metal construction, including the removable trays
• Power supply accepts 100-240VAC for usage anywhere
Contents
Warnings and Notices
Hardware Installation Instructions
Special RAID Instructions
Operation on a Mac
Operation on a Windows Computer
LCD Messages
Questions & Answers
Technical Specifications
R A I D T e c h U s e r M a n u a l
RAIDTech™
USER'S MANUAL
Revised October 3, 2006
Features
• Simple, hardware-based RAID (levels 0 or 1)
• On-the-fly data protection: RAID 1 makes backing up as
painless as possible. The data is mirrored in real time to
both drives while you work.
• Drive auto-duplication – clone the contents of a source
drive to a target drive. No computer needed!
• Plug and Play with Windows XP and Mac OS X.
RAIDTech works right out of the box with no new drivers
needed.
• Connects via fast FireWire 800 or widely-available USB
2.0. Includes a converter cable for backwards
compatibility with FireWire 400 ports.
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Summary of Contents for WiebeTech RT8
- Page 1 • Hot swappable trays allow you to replace a failed drive without shutting off the RAIDTech or restarting your computer • LCD screen monitors status of drives, fan, and temperature • All-metal construction, including the removable trays • Power supply accepts 100-240VAC for usage anywhere Contents Warnings and Notices Hardware Installation Instructions...
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Page 2: Installation Instructions
If one drive fails in a RAID 0, the data on both drives is irretrievably lost. Installation Instructions Check the accessories packaged with your RAIDTech. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged. The box should contain: RAIDTech Consider your RAID configuration. - Page 3 WiebeTech LLC The RAID type can be changed via a switch on the back of the RAIDTech. The default setting is RAID 1. Note: if you are installing a drive that contains existing data you wish to preserve, check the “Special RAID Instructions”...
- Page 4 WiebeTech LLC Plug in the FireWire or USB cable. One end connects to the back of the unit. Insert the other end into the corresponding port on the host computer. Note: The RS232 cable is not required for normal operation. Only connect the RS232 cable when using the RAIDGuide software for Windows.
- Page 5 WiebeTech LLC Usage with Macintosh Computers Compatibility The RAIDTech is Plug-and-Play compatible under Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. No additional drivers are needed. The USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible. The FireWire 800 ports are backwards-compatible with FireWire 400 ports using the included converter cable.
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Page 6: Lcd Messages
WiebeTech LLC LCD Messages Hard drive status is reported as OK, OFF, or FAIL: OK – Indicates that the hard drive is ready for use. OFF – The hard drive is not installed. FAIL – Indicates a malfunction. Possible causes of a failure message include an inability to recognize the drive, a compatibility problem, or damaged tracks. - Page 7 WiebeTech LLC Questions & Answers Q1. What happens if power is shut down while the RAIDTech is auto-rebuilding? A: In case of power failure or shutdown during the Auto-Rebuild function in RAID 1 Mode, the controller will remember the rebuilding progress percentage and carry on the operations when the power is restored.
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Page 8: Technical Specifications
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase. For support by email, contact support@wiebetech.com. RAIDTech is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2003, 2006 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
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