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SilverSATA™ V UR
Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech's SilverSATA V UR, 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 Manual.
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S i l v e r S A T A U s e r ' s M a n u a l
Quick Start Guide
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SilverSATA™ V UR Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing WiebeTech’s SilverSATA V UR, 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 Manual. -
Page 2: Pre-Installation Steps
WiebeTech LLC Pre-Installation Steps Check the accessories with your SilverSATA V. Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or damaged. The box should contain the following items: SilverSATA unit 5 drive trays (inside the unit) They will be pre-configured with drives if so ordered... - Page 3 WiebeTech LLC Trays (Optional) Install a SCSI host bus adapter (HBA) into an empty expansion slot inside your computer. If your computer already has a SCSI port, you can skip this step. The following general steps will work for most cards. Instructions for individual cards may vary, so consult your host card’s user manual.
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Page 4: Hard Drive Installation
WiebeTech LLC Hard Drive Installation If you purchased your SilverSATA with pre-configured drives, you may skip to the next section. Remove a tray from the SilverSATA enclosure. Insert the included key into the lock hole to release the tray’s handle then slide the tray straight out. - Page 5 WiebeTech LLC Install your SATA hard drive into the tray. Lay the drive into the frame of the removable tray, making sure it lays flat. Align the 4 screw positions then use the included screws (#6-32) to secure the drive into position.
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Page 6: Connecting The Unit To Your Computer
WiebeTech LLC Connecting the unit to your computer (required) (optional) Connect the SCSI cable to one of the ports on the back of the SilverSATA. Connect the other end to the host computer. If your computer does not have an available SCSI port, you will need to install a SCSI host bus adapter (HBA). -
Page 7: Understanding Raid
WiebeTech LLC Understanding RAID A RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is an array of multiple independent hard disk drives that provide high performance and/or fault tolerance. The SilverSATA RAID subsystem controller implements several types of RAID technology. You may select your desired RAID level when volume sets are defined or created. -
Page 8: Using The Lcd Front Panel Interface
WiebeTech LLC Using the LCD front panel interface The front panel keypad and liquid crystal display (LCD) is the primary user interface for the RAID subsystem. All configuration and management of the controller and disk arrays can be performed from this interface. This is the easiest way to set up your RAID. -
Page 9: Creating Raid Sets And Volume Sets
WiebeTech LLC Configuring RAID Sets and Volume Sets RAID Set refers to the set of physical drives that are a part of a given configuration. Most users create a single RAID Set that includes all five hard drives. Volume Set refers to a RAID created using a portion of a RAID set. Most users create a single Volume Set that uses all available drive space. -
Page 10: Step Action
WiebeTech LLC Quick Volume and RAID Set Setup • All of the physical disk drives are contained in a single RAID Set. • The RAID level, hot spare, capacity, and stripe size are selected during the configuration process. • A single volume set is created and consumes all or a portion of the disk capacity available in this RAID set. - Page 11 WiebeTech LLC Select Stripe size: This parameter specifies the size of the stripes written to each disk in a RAID 0, 1, 3, or 5 Volume Set. You can set the stripe size to 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K, 64K, or 128K. The default value of 64K is the best choice for most users.
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Page 12: Environmental Monitoring
WiebeTech LLC Environmental Monitoring The Hardware Monitor Information provides the temperature, fan speed (chassis fan) and voltage of the RAID subsystem. The temperature items list the current states of the controller board and backplane. All items are unchangeable. The warning messages will indicate through the LCM, LED and alarm buzzer. -
Page 13: Warnings And Notices
WiebeTech LLC Warnings and Notices • Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever developed bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data. • The SilverSATA supports Serial ATA drives of various specifications and different capacities. -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. Warranty: WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722). After 90 days, email support is available at support@wiebetech.com. S i l v e r S A T A U s e r ’ s M a n u a l Ultra-320 Wide LVD to 320MB/s. - Page 15 WiebeTech LLC SilverSATA is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2006 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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