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Summary of Contents for Dulce systems PRO DQ xc
- Page 1 PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals Document 900-0022-0 v1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ......................3 1. Introduction 1.1. Safety Considerations ..................4 We appreciate your purchase of this product from Dulce Systems. You have 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ..............4 everything you need to quickly and easily connect the storage unit to your editing 1.1.2. -
Page 3: Safety Considerations
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.2. CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ 1.1. Safety Considerations 1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS AVERTISSEMENT W A R N I N G RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE N'OUVRIR PAS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN EAU ET HUMIDITÉ... -
Page 4: Safty Berücksichtigungen
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN 1.1.4. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD W A R N U N G ADVERTENCIA ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR GEFAHR DES STROMSCHLAGS NICHT ÖFFNEN NICHT ÖFFNEN WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT AGUA Y HUMEDAD Um eine Brand- oder Elektroschockgefahr weitgehend auszuschließen, Gerät... -
Page 5: System Requirements
• A PCI-e RAID Controller with two mini-SAS ports • Two 1-meter external mini-SAS cables (SFF-8088) If the product requires service, please contact Dulce Systems’ Technical Support and obtain an RMA number. Ship the product properly packaged to: Dulce Systems... -
Page 6: Overview
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual Drive Module 3. Overview Pull right to unlock 3.1. Removing the Bezel Lock Pin during The front bezel can be easily removed to access the Disk Modules. The bezel is insert and held on by four snap pins located at each of the four corners. -
Page 7: Installation
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 4. Installation Please follow these few steps to install the PRO DQ. This process typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. Overview of installation: • Disk Module Installation •... -
Page 8: Making The Connections
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 4.3.2. Mac Connection 4.3. Making the Connections Connect the PRO DQ to the RAID Controller with the supplied mini-SAS 4.3.1. RAID Controller Port Assignment cable(s). The PRO DQ is supplied with a two port mini-SAS RAID Controller. Each port For proper drive numbering assignments, it is important to match up the supports 4 drives. -
Page 9: Windows Pc Connection
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 4.3.3. Windows PC Connection (Page left blank intentionally) Connect the PRO DQ to the RAID Controller with the supplied mini- SAS cable(s). For proper drive numbering assignments, it is important to match up the ports on the RAID Controller to the ports on the PRO DQ. -
Page 10: Driver Installation
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.2. Mac Driver Installation 4.4. Driver Installation For the latest Mac drivers, please visit our web site and download the 4.4.1. Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility settings appropriate driver for your Mac. -
Page 11: Windows Xp/2000 Driver Installation
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation 4.5. RAID Console Installation After boot Windows will detect the RAID Controller and launch the 4.5.1. Apple Mac RAID Console Installation “Found New Hardware Wizard.”, click Cancel to dismiss the wizard. -
Page 12: Raid Console Operations
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual (Page left blank intentionally) 5. RAID Console Operations 5.1. Start RAID Console GUI The RAID Console is where all of the management and maintenance of the storage unit is accomplished. -
Page 13: Start Windows Pc Raid Console Gui
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 5.1.2. Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI • Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login: Start the RAID Console from Start > All Programs > Areca Technology >... -
Page 14: Change Raid Mode - Deleting / Creating
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 5.2.2. Create a RAID Set 5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating No need to wait for hours of format, simply select the No Init option in the This procedure will erase all data on the PRO DQ. -
Page 15: Create >2Tb Raid Set For Windows Xp (32Bit)
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual To view and confirm the Volume settings, select Information > RaidSet Hierarchy. 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. -
Page 16: Alarm Conditions / Degraded Raid Set
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set There are two possible sources for alarms: one from the drive enclosure, the other from the RAID Controller installed inside the computer. -
Page 17: Formatting And Partitioning
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual 7.1.2. Create a new partition 7. Formatting and Partitioning Select Dulce on the left side drive list, click on Partition tab, change Volume 7.1. Apple OS X Formatting Scheme to 1 Partition, change Name as desired, click on Partition on lower right. -
Page 18: Windows Xp / Vista Formatting
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume. Enter the 7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting desired Volume Size, assign the desired Drive Letter or Path, check Perform a Quick Format at the Format Partition screen. -
Page 19: Raid Level Descriptions
½ disk Dulce Systems warrants your PRO DQ product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of failure capacity. purchase, we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months. We warrant the Duo for 36 months. The protection. -
Page 20: Product Registration
PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual (Page left blank intentionally) 10. Product Registration R E G I S T E R N O W ADDS 6 MONTHS Register your product within 30 days of purchase and extend your warranty by another 6 months. - Page 21 PRO DQ xc Installation and User’s Manual www.dulcesystems.com Page 40...
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