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(Models RTX400-IR, RTX400H-IR, RTX600-IR, RTX600H-IR and RTX800-IR)
Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech's RTX-IR, a high-performance RAID subsystem with the ultimate in
data-protection capabilities! This Quick Start Guide covers the essentials for getting your product up-and-
running quickly. For more comprehensive technical information, see the full User's Manual.
RTX400-IR can be expanded to have 8 hard drives in its RAID
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when connected to a separate 4-bay JBOD enclosure using the 4 eSATA expansion ports
State-of-the-art RAID controller allows data volumes larger than 2TB, using RAID levels 0, 1+0, 3,
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5, 6 or JBOD
Sturdy aluminum case provides excellent heat dissipation and rugged durability
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Heavy-duty handle allows for easy transport
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Table of Contents
About iSCSI Technology
Pre-Installation Steps
Hard Drive Installation
Setting up the RTX
Accessing the configuration GUI
RAID configuration
Determining the IP address of your data volume
Using iSCSI Initiator software
Working with volumes larger than 2TB
Formatting a volume for your computer
Shutdown Procedures
Warnings and Notices
FAQs
Technical Specifications
R T X - I R U s e r ' s M a n u a l
RTX-IR™
Quick Start Guide
Revised July 29, 2008
Features
TrayFree™ technology! RTX-IR doesn't
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force you to install your hard drives into
trays. Simply slip in a SATA drive and
shut the door.
All-metal construction. RTX Hardened
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units now have all-metal bays that
feature 2 LEDs for power and access
Its attractive design takes up little
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desktop space, occupying a tiny
footprint for so much storage capability
(up to 8 Terabytes)
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- Page 1 (Models RTX400-IR, RTX400H-IR, RTX600-IR, RTX600H-IR and RTX800-IR) Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech’s RTX-IR, a high-performance RAID subsystem with the ultimate in data-protection capabilities! This Quick Start Guide covers the essentials for getting your product up-and- running quickly. For more comprehensive technical information, see the full User’s Manual.
- Page 2 WiebeTech LLC A Brief Description of iSCSI Technology What is iSCSI? iSCSI is a technology that allows a data storage device to be accessed over a TCP/IP network using SCSI protocols. When your computer’s OS receives a request for data access, it generates a SCSI command and then sends an IP packet across a network or direct ethernet connection.
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Page 3: Take A Moment To Familiarize Yourself With The Parts Of Your New Product
IP Address Access LED R T X - I R U s e r ’ s M a n u a l Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are RTX600-IR & RTX800-IR Quantity Accessories... -
Page 4: Hard Drive Installation
WiebeTech LLC Hardened Bay lock Ejection h Power LED Access Standard Bay lock Ejection h Access Power LED Basic Bay Ejection h andle Hard Drive Installation If you purchased your RTX with pre-configured drives, you may skip to the next section. - Page 5 WiebeTech LLC Setting Up Your RTX The steps below explain how to get your RTX ready to use. If you purchased your RTX pre-configured, you may skip step 3. Connect the RTX to your network (or computer) for configuration. Plug an ethernet cable into the “LAN GUI” port on the rear of the RTX.
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Page 6: If You Are Connected To A Static Network
WiebeTech LLC If you are connected to a static network Check your computer’s IP address. To do this in Windows, open Network Connections in the Control Panel. Double-click on your network and then click on the Support tab. Your computer’s IP address will be displayed. - Page 7 Use the default settings on the next screen. You’ll need to confirm your selections. * With the RTX400-IR, the number of drives contained in the RAID group can be as high as eight using the four eSATA expansion ports on the rear of the unit. These ports allow you to connect another 4-bay JBOD eSATA enclosure (e.g.
- Page 8 WiebeTech LLC Connect the RTX to your network (or computer) for data access. Do not disconnect the ethernet cable used in the previous steps. Connect another ethernet cable to the Channel 1 Giga LAN port on the RTX. Connect the other end to your network hub or router. If you are not using a hub or router, you can connect directly to an ethernet port on your computer.
- Page 9 The RTX volume will mount to your computer and appear as an internal SCSI drive. Newly-created volumes will need to be formatted before they can be used. If you purchased the RTX with drives preinstalled by WiebeTech, the volume(s) will already have been created and formatted appropriately for your computer.
- Page 10 WiebeTech LLC Creating volumes over 2TB in size Although the RTX can create data volumes larger than 2TB, operating systems cannot usually access such volumes. This is because most systems support only 32-bit LBA (Logical Block Addressing). Newer operating systems (Windows Server 2003, Vista, Mac OS 10.5.x) should be able to use 2TB+ volumes without difficulty.
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Page 11: Warnings And Notices
WiebeTech LLC Shutdown Procedures Follow these procedures before disconnecting your RTX to prevent possible data loss or corruption. You should also follow these procedures before putting your computer to sleep. Failure to follow these steps may cause difficulty in re-establishing a connection to the RTX-IR. - Page 12 Initiators have a unique name. You can use this name to restrict access to only certain computers. For example, if my initiator is assigned the name iqn.1991-05.com.microsoft:username01.wiebetech.local, if I put that name into the host field when attaching a LUN then only my specific computer will be able to connect to that volume.
- Page 13 WiebeTech LLC Only the server computer requires an iSCSI initiator. The other computers do not need special software. The difference between iSCSI and NAS (Network Attached Storage) is that a NAS does not need a computer to act as a server.
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Page 14: Technical Specifications
Dimensions: Warranty: RTX and TrayFree are trademarks of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2008 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved. FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”...
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