For most typical video editing storage requirements, we have preconfigured the PRO RX for a much more streamlined installation. Refer to the Pre-configuration Sheet for the exact pre-configuration of your PRO RX, the default configured is for RAID 5 (efficient protection mode) and pre-formatted for Mac OS X. Just simply follow the installation steps outlined in this manual, and you will up and running in no time.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1. Safety Considerations 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS W A R N I N G RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WATER AND MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Um eine Brand- oder Elektroschockgefahr weitgehend auszuschließen, Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Bade- oder Waschwannen, Wasch- oder Spülbecken, feuchten Kellern oder...
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 2. Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre-assembled and almost ready for use, just install the Disk Modules, the PCI-e (PCI-express) Host Bus Extender (HBE), connect the cables, install the software driver and RAID Console. If you are using a Mac, you are good to go, by default the unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation.
Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer, the power on/off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state, when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on, when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will shut off. Disk Module...
4.1. Rackmount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is required. An optional rackmount kit is available for 24” and 30” depths. Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available.
Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO RX to same configuration. The HBE Card and the PRO RX enclosure can operate at 1, 4 or 8 lane speed configurations. The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and selection of the computer’s PCI-e slot.
Making the Connections 4.3.1. PCI-e Extender Cable The PRO RX is supplied with a PCI-e Extender Cable. This cable carries 8 lanes of the PCI-e interface. The green tab is up in this orientation. To remove, pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector.
Open it and follow the simply steps outlined in the Install Read Me document. After driver installation, reboot the computer and the PRO RX icon will appear on the desktop. Your new storage is now ready to go to work.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation After boot Windows will detect the RAID Controller and launch the “Found New Hardware Wizard.”, click Cancel to dismiss the wizard. Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of Windows.
Built-in Ethernet Configuration The PRO RX has a built-in Ethernet Port. In addition to managing the RAID Console at the host computer, this allows the PRO RX to be managed via any computer on the network. By default, the PRO RX uses DHCP to acquire and IP Address, you may also hardcode the IP address.
• Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login: 5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet If the PRO RX’s Ethernet port is connected to the network, and you know the IP address of the PRO RX, you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX.
5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating This procedure will erase all data on the PRO RX. Changing the RAID mode requires the current RAID Set to be deleted first, then create a new RAID Set with the new RAID mode.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): If RAID is larger than 2TB, configure using multiple 2TB Volumes and then use Windows to Span them together. This will end up with one drive letter of the full capacity of the RAID.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set There are two possible sources for alarms: one from the enclosure monitors, the other from the RAID Controller inside the PRO RX. Enclosure Alarms (Audible and red indicators): •...
7. Formatting and Partitioning 7.1. Apple OS X Formatting The PRO RX are shipped pre-configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboot. Should it be necessary to re-format and partition the RAID, use the Apple Disk Utility.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting Start Disk Management (can be found at Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Under Storage.) If the RAID shows up as Unknown / Not Initialized, right click on the disk and Initialize it.
WHAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS is paramount, Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of maximum disk purchase, we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months. We warrant the Duo for 36 months. The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user, company or organization.
It will take only one minute to register and you’ll get 6 months in return! By registering your PRO RX, the standard 36 months warranty will be extended for another 6 months. That’s a total of 42 months (3 years and 6 months warranty.) The longest warranty in the industry!
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For most typical video editing storage requirements, we have preconfigured the PRO RX for a much more streamlined installation. Refer to the Pre-configuration Sheet for the exact pre-configuration of your PRO RX, the default configured is for RAID 5 (efficient protection mode) and pre-formatted for Mac OS X. Just simply follow the installation steps outlined in this manual, and you will up and running in no time.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1. Safety Considerations 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS W A R N I N G RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WATER AND MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Um eine Brand- oder Elektroschockgefahr weitgehend auszuschließen, Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Bade- oder Waschwannen, Wasch- oder Spülbecken, feuchten Kellern oder...
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 2. Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre-assembled and almost ready for use, just install the Disk Modules, the PCI-e (PCI-express) Host Bus Extender (HBE), connect the cables, install the software driver and RAID Console. If you are using a Mac, you are good to go, by default the unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation.
Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer, the power on/off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state, when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on, when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will shut off. Disk Module...
4.1. Rackmount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is required. An optional rackmount kit is available for 24” and 30” depths. Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available.
Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO RX to same configuration. The HBE Card and the PRO RX enclosure can operate at 1, 4 or 8 lane speed configurations. The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and selection of the computer’s PCI-e slot.
Making the Connections 4.3.1. PCI-e Extender Cable The PRO RX is supplied with a PCI-e Extender Cable. This cable carries 8 lanes of the PCI-e interface. The green tab is up in this orientation. To remove, pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector.
Open it and follow the simply steps outlined in the Install Read Me document. After driver installation, reboot the computer and the PRO RX icon will appear on the desktop. Your new storage is now ready to go to work.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation After boot Windows will detect the RAID Controller and launch the “Found New Hardware Wizard.”, click Cancel to dismiss the wizard. Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of Windows.
Built-in Ethernet Configuration The PRO RX has a built-in Ethernet Port. In addition to managing the RAID Console at the host computer, this allows the PRO RX to be managed via any computer on the network. By default, the PRO RX uses DHCP to acquire and IP Address, you may also hardcode the IP address.
• Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login: 5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet If the PRO RX’s Ethernet port is connected to the network, and you know the IP address of the PRO RX, you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX.
5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating This procedure will erase all data on the PRO RX. Changing the RAID mode requires the current RAID Set to be deleted first, then create a new RAID Set with the new RAID mode.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): If RAID is larger than 2TB, configure using multiple 2TB Volumes and then use Windows to Span them together. This will end up with one drive letter of the full capacity of the RAID.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set There are two possible sources for alarms: one from the enclosure monitors, the other from the RAID Controller inside the PRO RX. Enclosure Alarms (Audible and red indicators): •...
7. Formatting and Partitioning 7.1. Apple OS X Formatting The PRO RX are shipped pre-configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboot. Should it be necessary to re-format and partition the RAID, use the Apple Disk Utility.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting Start Disk Management (can be found at Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Under Storage.) If the RAID shows up as Unknown / Not Initialized, right click on the disk and Initialize it.
WHAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS is paramount, Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of maximum disk purchase, we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months. We warrant the Duo for 36 months. The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user, company or organization.
It will take only one minute to register and you’ll get 6 months in return! By registering your PRO RX, the standard 36 months warranty will be extended for another 6 months. That’s a total of 42 months (3 years and 6 months warranty.) The longest warranty in the industry!
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For most typical video editing storage requirements, we have preconfigured the PRO RX for a much more streamlined installation. Refer to the Pre-configuration Sheet for the exact pre-configuration of your PRO RX, the default configured is for RAID 5 (efficient protection mode) and pre-formatted for Mac OS X. Just simply follow the installation steps outlined in this manual, and you will up and running in no time.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1. Safety Considerations 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS W A R N I N G RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WATER AND MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Um eine Brand- oder Elektroschockgefahr weitgehend auszuschließen, Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Bade- oder Waschwannen, Wasch- oder Spülbecken, feuchten Kellern oder...
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 2. Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre-assembled and almost ready for use, just install the Disk Modules, the PCI-e (PCI-express) Host Bus Extender (HBE), connect the cables, install the software driver and RAID Console. If you are using a Mac, you are good to go, by default the unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation.
Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer, the power on/off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state, when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on, when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will shut off. Disk Module...
4.1. Rackmount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is required. An optional rackmount kit is available for 24” and 30” depths. Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available.
Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO RX to same configuration. The HBE Card and the PRO RX enclosure can operate at 1, 4 or 8 lane speed configurations. The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and selection of the computer’s PCI-e slot.
Making the Connections 4.3.1. PCI-e Extender Cable The PRO RX is supplied with a PCI-e Extender Cable. This cable carries 8 lanes of the PCI-e interface. The green tab is up in this orientation. To remove, pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector.
Open it and follow the simply steps outlined in the Install Read Me document. After driver installation, reboot the computer and the PRO RX icon will appear on the desktop. Your new storage is now ready to go to work.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation After boot Windows will detect the RAID Controller and launch the “Found New Hardware Wizard.”, click Cancel to dismiss the wizard. Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of Windows.
Built-in Ethernet Configuration The PRO RX has a built-in Ethernet Port. In addition to managing the RAID Console at the host computer, this allows the PRO RX to be managed via any computer on the network. By default, the PRO RX uses DHCP to acquire and IP Address, you may also hardcode the IP address.
• Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login: 5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet If the PRO RX’s Ethernet port is connected to the network, and you know the IP address of the PRO RX, you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX.
5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating This procedure will erase all data on the PRO RX. Changing the RAID mode requires the current RAID Set to be deleted first, then create a new RAID Set with the new RAID mode.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): If RAID is larger than 2TB, configure using multiple 2TB Volumes and then use Windows to Span them together. This will end up with one drive letter of the full capacity of the RAID.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set There are two possible sources for alarms: one from the enclosure monitors, the other from the RAID Controller inside the PRO RX. Enclosure Alarms (Audible and red indicators): •...
7. Formatting and Partitioning 7.1. Apple OS X Formatting The PRO RX are shipped pre-configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboot. Should it be necessary to re-format and partition the RAID, use the Apple Disk Utility.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting Start Disk Management (can be found at Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Under Storage.) If the RAID shows up as Unknown / Not Initialized, right click on the disk and Initialize it.
WHAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS is paramount, Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of maximum disk purchase, we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months. We warrant the Duo for 36 months. The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user, company or organization.
It will take only one minute to register and you’ll get 6 months in return! By registering your PRO RX, the standard 36 months warranty will be extended for another 6 months. That’s a total of 42 months (3 years and 6 months warranty.) The longest warranty in the industry!
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For most typical video editing storage requirements, we have preconfigured the PRO RX for a much more streamlined installation. Refer to the Pre-configuration Sheet for the exact pre-configuration of your PRO RX, the default configured is for RAID 5 (efficient protection mode) and pre-formatted for Mac OS X. Just simply follow the installation steps outlined in this manual, and you will up and running in no time.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1. Safety Considerations 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS W A R N I N G RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WATER AND MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose unit to rain or moisture.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Um eine Brand- oder Elektroschockgefahr weitgehend auszuschließen, Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Bade- oder Waschwannen, Wasch- oder Spülbecken, feuchten Kellern oder...
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 2. Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre-assembled and almost ready for use, just install the Disk Modules, the PCI-e (PCI-express) Host Bus Extender (HBE), connect the cables, install the software driver and RAID Console. If you are using a Mac, you are good to go, by default the unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation.
Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer, the power on/off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state, when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on, when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will shut off. Disk Module...
4.1. Rackmount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19” rack. 3u height space is required. An optional rackmount kit is available for 24” and 30” depths. Mount the left and right rails to the rack, ensure sufficient 3u space is available.
Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO RX to same configuration. The HBE Card and the PRO RX enclosure can operate at 1, 4 or 8 lane speed configurations. The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and selection of the computer’s PCI-e slot.
Making the Connections 4.3.1. PCI-e Extender Cable The PRO RX is supplied with a PCI-e Extender Cable. This cable carries 8 lanes of the PCI-e interface. The green tab is up in this orientation. To remove, pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector.
Open it and follow the simply steps outlined in the Install Read Me document. After driver installation, reboot the computer and the PRO RX icon will appear on the desktop. Your new storage is now ready to go to work.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation After boot Windows will detect the RAID Controller and launch the “Found New Hardware Wizard.”, click Cancel to dismiss the wizard. Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of Windows.
Built-in Ethernet Configuration The PRO RX has a built-in Ethernet Port. In addition to managing the RAID Console at the host computer, this allows the PRO RX to be managed via any computer on the network. By default, the PRO RX uses DHCP to acquire and IP Address, you may also hardcode the IP address.
• Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login: 5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet If the PRO RX’s Ethernet port is connected to the network, and you know the IP address of the PRO RX, you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX.
5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating This procedure will erase all data on the PRO RX. Changing the RAID mode requires the current RAID Set to be deleted first, then create a new RAID Set with the new RAID mode.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): If RAID is larger than 2TB, configure using multiple 2TB Volumes and then use Windows to Span them together. This will end up with one drive letter of the full capacity of the RAID.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set There are two possible sources for alarms: one from the enclosure monitors, the other from the RAID Controller inside the PRO RX. Enclosure Alarms (Audible and red indicators): •...
7. Formatting and Partitioning 7.1. Apple OS X Formatting The PRO RX are shipped pre-configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboot. Should it be necessary to re-format and partition the RAID, use the Apple Disk Utility.
PRO RX Installation and User’s Manual 7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting Start Disk Management (can be found at Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Under Storage.) If the RAID shows up as Unknown / Not Initialized, right click on the disk and Initialize it.
WHAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS is paramount, Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of maximum disk purchase, we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months. We warrant the Duo for 36 months. The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user, company or organization.
It will take only one minute to register and you’ll get 6 months in return! By registering your PRO RX, the standard 36 months warranty will be extended for another 6 months. That’s a total of 42 months (3 years and 6 months warranty.) The longest warranty in the industry!
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