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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION........................4 ..............................4 OPYRIGHT ........................ 4 OTICES LASSIFICATIONS .............................. 4 ONTACT PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RAID SYSTEM.................... 5 ..........................5 ENERAL RECAUTIONS RAID S ........................5 YSTEM RECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION ............................6 ..............................6 EATURES ..........................7 YSTEM EQUIREMENT MAC..............................
  • Page 3 RAID MASTER: GUI..........................30 　 INFORMATION: ........................30 　 CONFIGURATIONS: ......................30 　 SETTINGS: ..........................30 　 NOTIFICATIONS:.........................30 　 LOGS:............................30 　 FIRMWARE:..........................30 RAID MASTER: FEATURES ........................31 INFORMATION ............................31 　 Device Information:.......................31 　 RAID & Disk Information: ....................31 　 Disk Information: ........................32 RAID CONFIGURATIONS:........................33 SETTINGS: ..............................33 NOTIFICATIONS:...........................34 EVENT LOG: ............................34 FIRMWARE INFORMATION ........................35...

  • Page 4: General Information

    Copyright V8 Copyright © 2013 Data Watch Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. DataTale and DataTale logo are the trademarks of Data Watch Technologies Co., Ltd. No part of DataTale brand products and materials may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise), without the prior written consent of Data Watch Technologies Co., Ltd.

  • Page 5: Precautions For The Raid System

    PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RAID SYSTEM General Precautions The main circuit board of the RAID System is susceptible to static electricity. Proper grounding is required to prevent electrical damage to the RAID System or other connected devices, including the host computer. Always place the RAID System on a smooth surface and avoid all dramatic movement, vibration and percussion.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DataTale SMART 4-Bay Thunderbolt RAID System. The RAID System with Thunderbolt connection and RAID MASTER (Graphic User Interface) provides up to 10Gbps of access/transfer speeds along with substantial storage capacity and distinctive RAID configuration options in a desktop storage device.

  • Page 7: System Requirement

    System Requirement To use the RAID System, the minimum system configuration in the host computer requires the following: Macintosh/Intel i7 or faster processor 1G of RAM or higher Mac OS X 10.7 or higher Chrome 18, FireFox 11, Safari 5.1, Opera 11.61, IE 9 or higher One available Thunderbolt port Time Machine Compatible...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please keep all package contents and packaging material in the event that the product must be returned. Please go to our websites for the most updated information and resources, including RAID MASTER and User’s Manual. http://www.data-tale.com; http://www.datawatchtech.com...

  • Page 9: System Views

    SYSTEM VIEWS Front View The status indication of each LED indicator is listed under the LED INDICATORS section. Rear View Thunderbolt Power Switch Port DC IN DC IN Lock Port / Slot...

  • Page 10: Top & Cover View (Exposed)

    Top & Cover View (Exposed) Disk Slots (indicate Disk1 through Disk 4) Handles 4 Spare HDD Screws...

  • Page 11: Inserting/Replacing The Hard Drives In The Raid System

    INSERTING/REPLACING THE HARD DRIVES IN THE RAID SYSTEM To assemble the RAID System, please follow the steps listed in the instructions below: 1. Place the RAID System with its Front View facing you. Position both hands on the top lid, one in the front and one in the back. Simultaneously, push the lid in the direction away from you, front to back, using your thumbs.

  • Page 12: Fasten The Hdd Smartguider Kit Onto The Hard Drive

    Fasten The HDD SmartGuider Kit Onto The Hard Drive 3. Place the hard drive with the metal cover side facing up and ensure that the interface connectors are oriented toward your left side. Connectors 4. Position the Handle to the hard drive end, which is facing away from the interface connectors, and align it with the HDD Screw hole openings.
  • Page 13 5. Fasten the Handle onto the hard drive by inserting and tightening the HDD Screws, the left one first, then the right one. Right Left 6. Now, flip the hard drive so it is facing you with the PCBA (Printed Circuit Board) on top and the unfasten Handle side facing you.
  • Page 14 7. Insert and tighten the HDD Screws, the left one first, then the right one. Right Left 8. Finally, test sliding the Handle to make sure that the holes glide smoothly on the HDD Screw guides and the HDD SmartGuider Kit is completed! Repeat the same procedures for rest of the hard drive(s) if necessary.

  • Page 15: Place The Hdd Smartguider Kit Inside The Raid System

    Place The HDD SmartGuider Kit Inside The RAID System 9. Hold the HDD SmartGuider Kit with its metal cover side facing you and the Handle attached in the upward position. If the HDD SmartGuider Kit is inserted on its reverse side, the SmartGuider System would not be able to align and the HDD SmartGuider Kit cannot be inserted.
  • Page 16 11. Place the RAID System with its Front View facing you and the top lid on. Position both hands on the top lid, one in the front and one in the back. Simultaneously, push the lid firmly downward and toward you, back to front. A “click”...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Raid System To A Host Computer

    CONNECTING THE RAID SYSTEM TO A HOST COMPUTER To connect the RAID System, please complete the following steps: The Thunderbolt technology is designed to control power supply/energy- saving and time management between the host computer and connected Thunderbolt -compatible devices. Therefore, both the External Power Supply and the Thunderbolt Cable need to be connected with the RAID System before the RAID System can be powered “ON”.
  • Page 18 By using the Thunderbolt Cable, up to six Thunderbolt Technology- compatible devices can be connected to the host computer, including: the DataTale Thunderbolt Series, high-resolution displays, digital devices, and much more. Please see Daisy Chain: Connecting Multiple Devices Section for more information.

  • Page 19: Number Of Hard Drive/Ssd Supporting Each Raid Mode

    NUMBER OF HARD DRIVE/SSD SUPPORTING EACH RAID MODE Number of Hard Drive/SSD(s) RAID Modes in the RAID System JBOD (None RAID) 1 to 4 RAID 0 (Striping) 2 to 4 RAID 1 (Mirroring) HYPERDUO 1 Hard Drive and 1 to 3 SSDs (Capacity/Safe) RAID 1+0 DISK SLOT NUMBER...

  • Page 20: Led Indicators

    LED INDICATORS For more information, please refer to “LED INDICATORS” under Glossary section. Green: On / Off Red: On / Blink / Flash White: On / Flash...

  • Page 21: All Disks: Inserted / Detected

    All Disks: Inserted / Detected All Disks: NOT Inserted / Detected All Disks: Disk 4 Data Access ONLY All Disks: Disk 4 Error ONLY All Disks: Disk 4 Rebuild ONLY Fan: Error...

  • Page 22: Daisy Chain: Connecting Multiple Devices

    Cable, up to six Thunderbolt Technology- compatible devices can be connected to the host computer via Daisy Chain, including: the DataTale Thunderbolt Series, other computer hardware (i.e. DVD writer), high-resolution displays, digital devices (i.e. digital video camera), and much more. However, the process/transfer speeds of each device connected along the Thunderbolt may vary depending on the device’s model/brand and its...

  • Page 23: Ssd Smartguider Kit

    SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT The SSD SmartGuider Kit can be utilized in any of the DataTale SMART Series and is available for purchase separately. The SSD SmartGuider Kit is compatible with most 2.5-inch hard drives or 9.5mm thick SSDs. If 7.0mm thick SSD is used, please first stick the two (2) Damper Strips (included in the Retail Package) onto the SSD Bracket before installing the SSD.

  • Page 24: Ssd Smartguider Kit: Installation

    SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT: Installation To assemble the SSD SmartGuider Kit onto a SSD, please complete the following steps listed below: 1. First, remove the Handle from the SSD Bracket by untightening the three (3) larger Handle Screws, included in the package. 2.
  • Page 25 3. Then, tighten the three (3) smaller SSD Screws onto the SSD and SSD Bracket, included in the package. 4. After the SSD has been screwed properly onto the SSD Bracket, place the Handle (away from the SSD interface connectors) onto the SSD Bracket and aligned it with SSD Screw’s hole openings.

  • Page 26: Raid Master

    RAID MASTER The RAID MASTER is a specially-designed GUI software specifically for our DataTale SMART Thunderbolt RAID Systems. The RAID MASTER for Mac will be provided via CD or our website. The RAID MASTER delivers a more convenient yet modern way to manage the RAID System.
  • Page 27 3. Then, under the second step, you will need to select a disk to install the RAID MASTER, which the host computer’s available disk(s) will appear for selection. Once a disk is selected, the Installer will specify how much space will be required to install this software. Please click “Continue” to continue the installation process.
  • Page 28 5. This step may take a few moments. 6. Once the RAID MASTER has been successfully installed, please click “Close” to end the Installation process. Now, you may begin using the RAID MASTER!
  • Page 29 The RAID MASTER icon will appear on the desktop and/or in the Applications folder. Due to MAC’s OS, installation and un-installation of RAID MASTER is unnecessary. Simply repeat the steps mentioned above for any future firmware updates or for un-installation.

  • Page 30: Raid Master: Gui

    RAID MASTER: GUI To operate RAID MASTER for the RAID System, please connect the RAID System to the host computer (more information provided under Connecting the RAID System to a Host Computer) and double-click on the RAID MASTER icon to begin: INFORMATION: Provides basic information for the RAID System, inserted Disks, and any available RAID Sets.

  • Page 31: Raid Master: Features

    RAID MASTER: FEATURES INFORMATION Once the RAID System is connected to the host computer, the RAID MASTER will provide basic information of the RAID System under the Information icon. Device Information: Device number, Boot Manager (Chip itself), SATA Firmware Version (Chip itself), Vendor Name (Brand), Device Name (RAID System), and UID (Thunderbolt Unique Identification Number).

  • Page 32: Disk Information

    Disk Information: Disk number (D#), Type (HDD/SSD), Model, Disk/Used/Free Capacities, Status, Speed, Serial number, Firmware Version (of the Disk itself), and Hard/Solid-State Disk(s) detailed information Once the RAID System is connected to the host computer, the RAID MASTER will show detailed information of the RAID System and its inserted Disks. Because the RAID MASTER can manage more than “one Unit”...

  • Page 33: Raid Configurations

    RAID CONFIGURATIONS: Provides a selection of which Devices to choose from; a list of existing RAID Sets’ information (Number, RAID Name, RAID Mode, Capacity, Disk Number); a selection of available RAID Modes to choose from; and the inserted Disks’ status. There are operative selections to choose from: Create RAID, Delete RAID, Rebuild, Select RAID Mode (Available RAID Modes will appear based on number/type of Disks selected), and which Disk(s) to select along with its individual capacity information.

  • Page 34: Notifications

    NOTIFICATIONS: Provides email settings for notifications and a Notification Center with an Event List to select which Events to notify, including: SMTP Server Name, SMTP Server Port, Sender’s Email, Sender’s User Name, Sender’s Password, Recipient’s Email, Send Mail Test, and Upload/Save Profile. The Notification Center provides common Events to choose from, including: RAID mode is broken, Rebuild process has failed, Data read/write process has failed, RAID mode is degraded, Disk is unplugged, RAID is deleted, and Disk is...

  • Page 35: Firmware Information

    FIRMWARE INFORMATION Provides RAID System’s current Firmware Information and Firmware Update features, including: Product Name, SATA Firmware Version (Chip itself), Manufacturer, and Daisy Chain Order (current selected Device), Select Firmware to Update under Firmware Update.

  • Page 36: Raid Master: Operation

    RAID MASTER: OPERATION RAID CONFIGURATIONS: SET UP A NEW RAID SET To set up a new RAID Set for the RAID System, please complete using the following steps: In order to change an existing RAID Set for the inserted Disks in the RAID System, the existing RAID Set must be deleted first.
  • Page 37 A list of existing RAID Set(s) may appear if the inserted Disk(s) are already pre-formatted by the RAID MASTER. 2. Then, click on the Apply icon to begin. 3. Once begin, the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating, “RAID Mode creation/deletion will erase all previously-stored data in the Disk(s)! Are you sure you want to create the RAID?”...
  • Page 38 4. Once the RAID Creation process is completed, the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating, “RAID mode successfully created!” Click on the “OK” icon to confirm and finish the process. If the new RAID Set creation has failed, the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating, “RAID mode creation failed!”...

  • Page 39: Raid Configurations: Delete An Existing Raid Set

    RAID CONFIGURATIONS: DELETE AN EXISTING RAID To delete an existing RAID Set for the inserted Disk(s) in the RAID System, please complete using the following steps: Deleting an existing RAID Set will erase all data stored on the Disk(s). If there are saved data in the Disk(s), please remember to backup all the data before deleting the existing RAID Set.
  • Page 40 4. Once the RAID deletion process is completed, the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating, “RAID mode successfully deleted!” Click on the “OK” icon to confirm and finish the process. If the new RAID Set deletion has failed, the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating, “RAID mode deletion failed!”...

  • Page 41: Raid Configurations: Rebuild A Raid Set

    RAID CONFIGURATIONS: REBUILD A RAID SET To Rebuild a degraded or broken RAID Set, please complete using the following steps: If the RAID System loses connection to the host computer, the Rebuild process will stop. Even if the RAID System is powered off, the RAID System will retain the Rebuild status in memory.
  • Page 42 Then, click on the Apply icon to begin. Once begin, the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating, “RAID Mode creation/deletion will erase all previously-stored data in the Disk(s)! Are you sure you want to rebuild the RAID mode?” Click on the Yes icon to confirm and continue the process.
  • Page 43 After the Rebuild process is completed, the data in the new hard drive/SSD will replace the damaged or non-functioning hard drive/SSD. The RAID Mode Status should state, “Functional” under RAID Information. Remember to remove the non-functional Disk(s) before continue using the RAID System!

  • Page 44: Glossory

    GLOSSORY Detailed descriptions and/or pictures are provided as reference for better understanding of the RAID System and RAID MASTER. For any technical troubleshooting issues, please review the “Troubleshooting” and/or “Teach Me” sections under Support. LED INDICATORS Power LED x 1 Indicators Color Power on...

  • Page 45: Raid Master

    Disk (1, 2, 3, 4) Indicator RAID Alert RAID Mode Connection/ Health Access Disk Error White Data Access White (Flash) None None Source RAID 1 and 1+0 White (Flash) None Red (Blink) Disk Disk Rebuild Target RAID 1 and 1+0 White (Flash) Red (Blink) Disk...
  • Page 46 SELECT A RAID MODE This Popup Window may appear as a warning whenever a RAID Mode (Create) and/or an existing RAID Set (Delete) are not selected under RAID Configurations. SELECT A DEVICE This Popup Window may appear as a warning whenever a Device is not selected under any of the Main pages of the RAID MASTER.

  • Page 47: Rebuild

    REBUILD The RAID MASTER’s Rebuild feature is available manually under RAID 1 and RAID 1+0. If one of the existing RAID Set becomes “degraded/broken”, functional hard drive/SSDs can be inserted to Rebuild and recover the data within the degraded/broken RAID Set. However, recovery of the data/RAID Set depends on each situation (RAID Mode, number of “non-functional”...

  • Page 48: Raid 0 (Striping)

    RAID 0 (Striping) RAID 0 (Striping) is a performance-oriented, non-redundant data mapping technique. It combines multiple hard drive/SSDs into a single logical System. Instead of seeing several different hard drive/SSDs, the operating system sees only one large drive. Striping splits data evenly across two or more hard drive/SSDs simultaneously, dramatically increasing performance.

  • Page 49: Raid 1+0

    In Mirroring mode, if one of the hard drive/SSDs fails, either Source Disk or Spare Disk, the data is still available. However, if the Source Disk fails during the Rebuild process, the data in both hard drive/SSDs will be lost. It is NOT recommended to do hot swap for the Source Disk during the Rebuild process because it may cause the Rebuild process to fail and the data in both hard drive/SSDs will be lost.

  • Page 50: Hyperduo: Capacity And Safe

    HyperDuo: Capacity and Safe The HyperDuo feature allows only one (1) hard drive, and can support at least one (1) up to three (3) additional solid-state drives. It has two RAID modes: Capacity Mode and Safe Mode. The Capacity Mode provides maximum capacity available by combining both the SSD(s) and hard drive, while performing at SSD speeds, unless all the SSD(s) are full.

  • Page 51: Appendix: Specifications

    APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS Model Name RS-M4T Connector Thunderbolt ports x 2 3.5” & 2.5” SATA hard drive 2.5” SSD* Disk Support *Identical hard disk recommended – same manufacturer, capacity and RPM JBOD (None RAID), RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 10 (1+0), HyperDuo...

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