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  • Page 1 RAID User Manual For more information visit www.caldigit.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Using the T4 Installing the Software Connecting the T4 Create a RAID RAID 0 or RAID 1 RAID 5 Replacing the T4 Drive Module Turning off the T4 3. CalDigit Drive Utility 4. Technical Support & Warranty Information CalDigit...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The CalDigit T4 is a compact 4-bay storage solution for users who not only require outstanding performance, but also the ultimate protection for their important data. The T4 is a RAID 5 device that delivers great performance whilst at the same time giving users single drive redundancy for their valuable data.

  • Page 4: General Use Warnings

    Keep the T4 away from liquids and moisture. Exposure to liquids on the T4 can result in damaging the unit, electric shock, and result in a fire hazard. If your T4 gets wet while it is still off, do not turn it on.
  • Page 5 The T4 unit comes with a standard, 5 year limited warranty. The HDDs come with a 3 year limited warranty. Burst transfer rates will vary from one computer to another. Depending on the host configuration, average speeds are usually lower.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents 1 1 x T4 RAID 2 4 x CalDigit universal drive modules 3 1 x Drive module pin release key 4 1 x Drive module lock key 5 1 x Power supply 6 1 x AC cord CalDigit...

  • Page 7: T4 Diagram

    T4 Diagram Drive Module Lock PIN Release Removable Drive Module LED Status Lights Front Side Power Button Power LED Exhaust Fan Kensington Lock AC Power In Dual Thunderbolt™ 2 Ports CalDigit...

  • Page 8: Using The T4

    2. Using the T4 Installing the Software Install the CalDigit Drive Utility Software from the CD that was included with the T4. The installer can also be downloaded from www.caldigit.com/support.asp. This installation package will also install the drivers necessary to operate the T4.

  • Page 9: Connecting The T4

    Connect a Thunderbolt cable* from your computer to the T4. Connect the power supply to the T4. Press the T4’s power button and it will boot. You will see it mount and it will be ready for use. *Thunderbolt cable sold separately.

  • Page 10: Create A Raid

    Create a RAID The T4 comes formatted as a RAID 0 using Apple’s HFS+ file system. Windows NOTE operating systems are not currently supported. Striped RAID Set - RAID 0 - distributes data evenly across all drives in RAID 0. Use this mode for increased performance.

  • Page 11: Raid 0 Or Raid

    Mac OS X - RAID 0 or RAID 1 If the T4 is currently in a RAID set, users will need to delete the current RAID before creating a new RAID set. If your T4 is not configured into a RAID set you can skip to step 4.
  • Page 12 Go back into the “Disk Utility” tab and select “Create New RAID Set”. Select the RAID mode you would like to create. Check all of the drives that you would like to include in the RAID set and select “create”. Drives are numbered from top to bottom (A0 top, A1 A2 middle, A3 bottom). CalDigit...
  • Page 13 The RAID will be created and the T4 will mount on your computer. CalDigit...

  • Page 14: Raid 5

    RAID 5 If the T4 is currently in a RAID set, users will need to delete the current RAID before creating a new RAID set. If your T4 is not configured into a RAID set you can skip to step 4.
  • Page 15 Go back into the “Disk Utility” tab and select “Create New RAID Set”. Then Select RAID 5. Check all of the drives that you would like to include in the RAID set and select “create”. Drives are numbered from top to bottom (A0 top, A1 A2 middle, A3 bottom). CalDigit...
  • Page 16 You can go to the “Device list” to check status of RAID 5. Once the RAID has been created open OS X Disk Utility (Finder-Applications-Utilities- Disk Utility) and highlight the T4 RAID. CalDigit...
  • Page 17 Select the “Partition” tab. Here you can change the options such as partition name, number of partitions, and file system type. Once you have selected your options, confirm by selecting the partition button. Once the partition has been created, the T4 will mount on your computer and will be ready for use.

  • Page 18: Replacing The T4 Drive Module

    Replacing the T4 Drive Module Insert the drive key into the lock on the front of the drive module and turn clockwise to unlock it. Insert the drive pin into the pin release until the handle of the drive module pops open.
  • Page 19 Pull the drive module from the T4 enclosure. Insert the new drive in the same orientation as the drive you removed. The key holes should be on the same side as the drive labeling. Push the drive in all the way and then press in the drive module handle until it locks securely into place.

  • Page 20: Turning Off The T4

    To lock the new module into place, insert the drive key into the lock and turn counterclockwise. Turning off the T4 Right click on the T4 volume icon and click “Eject CalDigit T4”. It is important that the T4 is ejected prior to shutting down to prevent directory/data corruption.

  • Page 21: Caldigit Drive Utility

    3. CalDigit Drive Utility The CalDigit Drive Utility is a powerful tool that allows users to configure, monitor, and diagnose their CalDigit Thunderbolt RAIDs. Device List The device list tab allows users to monitor all your CalDigit Thunderbolt RAIDs and relays information such as drive temperature, volume size, and drive health.

  • Page 22: Technical Support & Warranty Information

    CalDigit Technical Support: Phone: 1-(714) 572-6668 Email: support@caldigit.com Website: www.caldigit.com/support.asp When contacting CalDigit technical support, make sure to be by your computer and have the following information available: Your T4 serial number Operating system and version Computer make and model...
  • Page 23 If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for CalDigit, in its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you; or, if a repaired unit or replacement product is not available, (ii) to refund the current market value of your product.
  • Page 24 CalDigit; or (VIII) if any CalDigit serial number on the product has been removed or defaced. No CalDigit dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a CalDigit drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will CalDigit be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data.
  • Page 25 Within the 15 calendar days of purchase, should you experience an issue with your new CalDigit product, we ask you to return the product to the place where it was originally bought. If the product was purchased direct from CalDigit, please contact our RMA department. You will be required to give a proof of purchase.
  • Page 26 CalDigit T4 www.caldigit.com © 2014 CalDigit, Inc. All Rights Reserved...

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