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Dyconn Quartz 2 User Manual

2 bay 3.5" hdd raid enclosure
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to Mac..................9 Quartz RAID Software Manager .............10 Software Operation.................12 • Creating a RAID Mode ...............12 • Deleting RAID ..................14 RAID Mode Operation ................16 RAID Mode Set Up .................16 RAID Mode Introduction .................18 RAID Usage Recommendations.............20 Dyconn Limited Warranty ...............21...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RAID (Normal, RAID 0, RAID 1, Big) and provides the fast data transfer rate of USB 3.0 (up to 5Gbps). A convenient eSata port is added for greater functionality. In addition, the Dyconn Quartz 2 has an intelligent sleep function, which is an economical and efficient data storage tool.

  • Page 5: Product Schematic

    Product Schematic Front View 1. Power Button 2. Dissipation Holes 3. HDD 1 and HDD 2 LED Indicator 4. Tray Lock Rear View 5. Fan Cooling Holes 6. USB 3.0 Interface 7. e-SATA Interface 8. DC Jack 9. Set Button 10.

  • Page 6: Hdd Installation

    HDD Installation 1. Remove the HDD tray by pushing the snap springs inward on the front bezel, as the arrows indicate, and pull the tray outward from the enclosure. Rear of HDD Please install the HDD into the tray. The hard drive interface should face opposite of the bezel.
  • Page 7 HDD Installation Bezel 2. Retract the HDD pin hole brackets by pulling the ends of the plastic tabs outward, as shown by the arrows. Push the HDD to the front of the tray and release the HDD pin hole brackets once the HDD screw holes align with the four protruding plastic pins.
  • Page 8 HDD Installation 3. Carefully slide the tray in the enclosure as shown by the arrow. Make sure the tray’s locking mechanism engages the enclosure’s locking bracket. 4. After completing the installation of the HDD inside bay 1, repeat the aforementioned steps to install the second HDD into bay 2.

  • Page 9: Connecting To Pc

    Connecting to PC Cable Connection To connect the Dyconn Quartz 2 to a computer, connect USB-B of the USB 3.0 cable to the Quartz 2 USB 3.0 port. Next, connect USB-A to the computer’s USB port. You can also connect using eSata. Connect the eSata cable from the Quartz 2 to the computer’s eSata interface port.
  • Page 10 Connecting to PC Viewing Quartz 2 on the Computer 1. Open with My Computer. The mounted drives will appear within the local HDD and outside “Added Volume.” 2. From the Desktop, right-click on ‘My Computer” and select Management. The below-shown window will pop up.
  • Page 11 Connecting to PC 3. Open with My Computer. The mounted drives will appear within the local HDD and outside “Added Volume.” 4. Right-click the additional and select New Partition. Once complete, you can begin to store data.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Mac

    Connecting to MAC Viewing Quartz 2 on Apple Macintosh 1. Open Disk Utility within the Application folder. The mounted drives will appear within the left panel that displays all mounted drives. 2. From the Desktop, you will also see all mounted drives.

  • Page 13: Quartz Raid Software Manager

    Please download the Quartz RAID Software on the Quartz 2 product page on www.dyconn.com. 1. To install the Dyconn RAID Manager software, download the software at the above link. Unzip the file folder, open it and double-click on the “Setup” icon.
  • Page 14 Quartz RAID Software Manager Using the Quartz RAID Manager Software 3. The software installation should take no longer than 1 or 2 minutes. 4. When installation is completed, you will see the following screen. Check the box if you desire to launch the application and click on the “Finish” button.

  • Page 15: Software Operation

    Quartz RAID Software Manager Using the Quartz RAID Manager Software 5. Upon opening the RAID software, you will see the drives installed inside the Quartz enclosure. Software Operation Creating a RAID Mode 1. Click on the “Basic RAID Configuration” button to create a RAID array and select the type of RAID you wish to create.
  • Page 16 Software Operation 2. Click on “Apply” to create the RAID array. A pop up dialogue box will appear, warning that all volumes and data will be deleted. Click “Yes” to continue. 3. A pop up progress bar will display the progress of the RAID setup, followed by an informational message stating the RAID configuration successfully completed.

  • Page 17: Deleting Raid

    Software Operation Deleting RAID 1. To delete a RAID setup, click on the “Basic RAID Configuration” button and select “DELETE ALL RAID”. 2. Click on “Apply” to DELETE the RAID array. A pop up dialogue box will appear, warning that all volumes and data will be deleted. Click “Yes” to continue.
  • Page 18 Software Operation Deleting RAID 3. A pop up progress bar will display the progress of deleting the RAID array, followed by an informational message stating the RAID configuration successfully completed and that all data has been deleted.

  • Page 19: Raid Mode Operation

    Any changes to any other RAID mode must be first set back to Normal mode. After this step is completed, you can proceed to set the Dyconn Quartz 2 to any other RAID mode. If the aforementioned step is not completed, any subsequently selected RAID mode will not be accessed.
  • Page 20 Power off the device and change the RAID switch from NORMAL to RAID 1 mode. Press the SET button for three seconds and turn on the Quartz 2. You will then hear a buzzing tick sound that indicates that RAID 1 mode is established.

  • Page 21: Raid Mode Introduction

    RAID Mode Introduction NORMAL: Normal RAID mode enables the functionality of two HDDs to work independently. Rather than having multiple independent HDDs, Normal facilitates the use of two drives in one enclosure. This can free up valuable work space on your desk. RAID 0: RAID 0 employs the RAID function of Striping, which in turn increases HDD performance.
  • Page 22 RAID Mode Introduction RAID 1: RAID 1 uses the security RAID function of Mirroring, which enhances HDD stability and data security. It does this by creating a copy of the data on one HDD and creating a duplicate (mirrored) copy on the second HDD. During operation, when one HDD is busy, the other HDD disk can be read for quicker data access.

  • Page 23: Raid Usage Recommendations

    4. Please handle the HDDs with care as they can become hot when in use. 5. Thoroughly refer to this manual regarding any questions relative to product operation or contact Dyconn technical support. 6. Please do not turn off power to the Dyconn Quartz or remove an HDD during RAID operation.

  • Page 24: Dyconn Limited Warranty

    Dyconn deems acceptable) for the product. DYCONN, at its option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. In order to keep this limited warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accompanying this warranty.
  • Page 26 © 2013 Dyconn. All rights reserved. Dyconn, the Dyconn Logo and Quartz 2 are trademarks of Dyconn. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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