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- Page 1 InfoSafe eSATA/USB 2.0 Dual 3.5” SATA Drive Enclosure with RAID SAT3520U2ER SAT3520U2ERGB Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an en- dorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Front View ..................2 Rear View ..................2 Installation ............... 3 Installing Drives in the Enclosure ..........3 Connecting SAT3520U2ER to the Host Computer ......5 Partitioning Installed Drives ............5 Software Operation Guide ..........8 Software Installation Guide ............8 Using the SteelVine Manager ............9 Changing the RAID Mode Using the GUI ........9... -
Page 4: Introduction
Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com InfoSafe eSATA/USB 2.0 Dual 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with RAID. This versatile storage solution allows easy installation of two 3.5” SATA I/II hard drives of up to 1.5TB capacity (each), for a total capacity of up to 3Tb, and maximizes performance capabilities with support for a broad range of RAID applica- tions including RAID 0, RAID 1, and Concatenated (BIG mode). -
Page 5: Hardware Guide
Instruction Manual Hardware Guide Front View Power LED HDD-1 LED HDD-2 LED Rear View eSATA Connector Power Switch Power Adapter Socket Fan Switch USB Connector... -
Page 6: Installation
Instruction Manual Installation If you are connecting the SAT3520U2ER to a host computer using an eSATA port, please note that in order to utilize some of the RAID function- ality offered by the enclosure, the eSATA port to which the drive enclosure is connected must provide a SATA port multiplier. - Page 7 Instruction Manual Secure the drives to the Enclosure tray, using the provided screws. Select the operating mode for your hard drive using the DIP Switches shown below. Once you have set the DIP switches according to the desired RAID mode, press the Reset Button to save changes. Reset Button DIP Switches DIP Switches...
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Page 8: Connecting Sat3520U2Er To The Host Computer
Connect the power adapter (included) to the power adapter socket on the rear panel of SAT3520U2ER. Connect the remaining end of the power adapter to an available power outlet. Connect SAT3520U2ER to the host computer using either an eSATA or USB cable (both included). - Page 9 Instruction Manual Device In the left pane of the Computer Management window, select Manager. The installed hard drives will appear as “unallocated”, in the bottom half of the right pane. Initialize Disk. Right-click the Disk you wish to use and select OK to initialize the disk.
- Page 10 Instruction Manual The disk should now be shown as “Online.” Right-click on the unallocated block and select New Partition. New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the creation of the new partition. When the partition has been created, the hard drive should appear as “New Volume.”...
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Page 11: Software Operation Guide
Instruction Manual Software Operation Guide Software Installation Guide Insert the included Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive on the computer to which the Enclosure will be connected (host computer). Install GUI icon. Click on the Follow the instructions provided by the SteelVine Setup Wizard to complete the GUI installation. -
Page 12: Using The Steelvine Manager
Application Changing the RAID Mode Using the GUI In order to change the RAID mode of the SAT3520U2ER/SAT3520U- 2ERGB using the GUI, the DIP switches must be set to GUI mode. For detailed instructions on setting the unit to GUI mode using the DIP switches, refer to step 4 of the installation process (page 4). - Page 13 Instruction Manual Apply to finalize Select the storage policy you wish to use, then click the switching process. For further instructions pertaining to the operation of the SteelVine Manager, refer to the SteelVine User Guide included on your device’s software CD.
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Page 14: Raid Mode Overview
Instruction Manual RAID Mode Overview GUI Mode This mode offers configuration through the GUI (Graphic Utility Inter- face), thus requiring that you install the included software. Using this mode, you can allow different RAID combinations through the software interface. This mode is recommended for professional and advanced users. - Page 15 Instruction Manual RAID 0 (FAST) Mode A storage policy configuration in which I/O processing is balanced evenly to all disks in a method known as striping, equivalent to RAID 0. This mode offers the best performance in terms of speed, but no data redundancy.
- Page 16 Instruction Manual SAFE33 Mode The RAID Mode is SAFE33, wherein 30% of each HDD is used to build a SAFE(mirror) RAID and also uses the rest of the capacity to build a second BIG(Span) HDD. In this mode, two physical drives will be recognized, one is SAFE(mirror) and the other is BIG(Span).
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Page 17: Specifications
Instruction Manual Specifications Chipset Silcon Image SIL5744 Supported Drive Size Supports up to 3 TB ( 1.5 TB for each bay) Power Adapter (12V 4.2A) 50W Maximum Data eSATA - 3 Gbps Transfer Rate USB 2.0 - 480 Mbps RAID Modes JBOD, RAID 0,1, 0+1 and BIG+RAID 1 Supported Fans... -
Page 18: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or... - Page 19 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Serv-...
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