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  • Page 1 1U 4bay USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem User Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Table of Contents Preface ..........................3  Before You Begin ......................4  Chapter 1 Product Introduction ................. 6  Front View .................................. 6   Rear View ..................................7   1.3 Disk Drive Status Indicators: ..........................8   1.4 Disk Drive Installation Steps: ..........................8  ...

  • Page 3: Preface

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Preface About this manual his manual provides information regarding the quick installation and hardware features of the USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID subsystem. This document also describes how to use the storage management software. Information contained in the manual has been reviewed for accuracy, but not for product warranty because of the various environment/OS/settings.

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Before You Begin efore going through with this manual, you should read and focus on the following safety guidelines. Notes about subsystem’s controller configuration and the product packaging and delivery are also included. To provide reasonable protection against any harm on the part of the user and to obtain maximum performance, user is advised to be aware of the following safety guidelines particularly in handling hardware components: Upon receiving of the product:...
  • Page 5 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Unpacking the Subsystem The package contains the following items: RAID subsystem unit One (1) power cord One (1) eSATA cable One (1) USB 3.0 cable Two (2) IEEE 1394b cables User Manual NOTE: If any damage is found, contact the dealer or vendor for assistance.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1.1 Front View Front Panel LEDs Part Function LED is off means Fan is good. Fan Fail LED Orange LED means Fan has failed. LED is off means Temperature is normal. Over Temp LED Orange LED means Temperature exceeded normal range.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.2 Rear View USB 3.0 Port  Switch 2 Power ON Switch  Switch 1  Power Supply  Mute  IEEE 1394b Ports eSATA Port  AC Power Input Socket  Rear View Parts eSATA Port The subsystem has one external SATA port for connecting to Host/Server. USB 3.0 Port The subsystem has one USB 3.0 port for connecting to Host/Server. IEEE 1394b Ports The subsystem has two IEEE 1394b ports for connecting to Host/Server.

  • Page 8: Disk Drive Status Indicators

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.3 Disk Drive Status Indicators: Every Drive Carrier has 2 status indicator lights. One indicator light is Disk Fault Indicator. When this light is GREEN the disk is powered on and everything is functioning normally. When the Disk Fault Indicator light is RED, the drive has failed or a drive error has occurred which requires the user’s attention.

  • Page 9: Raid Concepts

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.5 RAID Concepts The basic idea of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to combine multiple inexpensive disk drives into an array of disk drives to obtain performance, capacity and reliability that exceeds that of a single large drive. The array of drives appears to the host computer as a single logical drive.
  • Page 10 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Failure in a hard disk will cause the RAID controller to enter into degraded mode. The host controller can still read/write data to the RAID without knowing any hard disk defect. Users have to replace the hard disk then the RAID controller will enter in on-line rebuild mode automatically.
  • Page 11 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Parity Protection (RAID 3 and RAID 5) The XOR engine in the RAID controller generates parity block. In RAID 3 mode, parity block will be stored in the same hard disk drive. In RAID 5 mode, parity block will be spread over all of the different hard drives.

  • Page 12: Raid Modes

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 1.6 RAID Modes Normal Mode Normal mode means all of the configured hard drives exist and in good condition and the RAID controller is not in rebuild condition. Degrade Mode In degrade mode, some hard disk in RAID is removed or defective. No other RAID drive is under rebuilding condition.
  • Page 13 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem On-line Auto Rebuild When the RAID controller enters degraded mode, it will search possible spare drive to do RAID rebuild automatically with the following searching priority: 1. Search the original RAID drive related hard disk. 2. Search the previously reserved spare hard disk. 3.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Preparing the Subsystem 1. Connect the eSATA cable, USB cable or IEEE 1394 cable from RAID subsystem to SATA port, USB port or IEEE 1394 port on Host/Server. 2. Connect the power cable to the AC Power Input Socket. Connect the other end to the power source.

  • Page 15: Raid Configuration Steps

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.2 Raid Configuration Steps 1. Configure the RAID Level by rotating the SW2 switch dial. NOTE: “4 / 6” is not used. “7” is used to clear RAID configuration. No. of RAID Allowed Min. # of Description Level Failed...

  • Page 16: Deleting Raid Configuration

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 2.3 Deleting RAID Configuration 1. To clear RAID MODE, rotate the SW2 switch dial to “7”. 2. While holding SW1, press the Power On Switch. 3. The RAID level will be deleted. At the same time, the eSATA Port Multiplier will function.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Configuration Utility

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 3 Configuration Utility The subsystem has a setup configuration utility containing important information about the configuration as well as settings for various optional functions in the subsystem. This chapter explains how to use and make changes to the setup utility. Configuration Method The RAID subsystem can be configured using the Application Program provided with the subsystem.

  • Page 18: Installing The Ap In Microsoft Windows

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.1 Installing the AP in Microsoft Windows 1. Insert the CD that comes with the unit into the CD-ROM drive of your Windows host system. Navigate to “Raid Manager” folder and open “Windows AP-x.xx.xx” folder. 2. To install the Windows AP, open the setup.exe program by double-clicking on it. Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 19 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 3. Click Install to begin the installation. The setup wizard will start installing. 4. Click Finish to exit the wizard. The application will be launched immediately. Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 20 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem The RAID management GUI will be displayed. Quick Setup Guide...

  • Page 21: Starting The Ap In Linux

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.2 Starting the AP in Linux To configure the RAID subsystem when connected to Linux system: 1. Insert the CD that comes with the subsystem into the CD-ROM drive of your Linux host system. Copy the application files from CD (RAID Manager/Linux AP- x.xx.xx/Linux_Fedora or Linux_uBuntu subdirectory) into local directory.

  • Page 22: Starting The Ap In Mac Os

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.3 Starting the AP in Mac OS To configure the RAID subsystem when connected to Mac OS X Server: 1. Insert the CD that comes with the subsystem into the CD-ROM drive of your Mac host system. Copy the application files from CD (RAID Manager/Mac AP- x.xx.xx subdirectory) into local directory.

  • Page 23: Raid Management Gui

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.4 RAID Management GUI The RAID management GUI contains the following menu options: Basic Mode: Provides information about RAID and disk drives. This also have Advanced information which shows System Information such as RAID and Disk Information temperature, fan speed and voltage levels.

  • Page 24: Other Buttons Of The Raid Management Gui

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 3.4.1 Other Buttons of the RAID Management GUI Minimize Window button – Used to minimize the RAID Manager AP into taskbar. Close Window button – Used to close the RAID Manager GUI. Note that the AP is still running in the background after closing the window. To exit the AP, right-click the icon in the task bar then select Quit from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 25 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem About button – Used to display the current RAID Manager AP version. Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 26 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Turn Off the Buzzer – Use this to silence the alarm buzzer. Quick Setup Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Raid Management

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Chapter 4 RAID Management This chapter provides details about configurations and options available in the RAID subsystem. There are two modes of operation: Basic Mode and Advanced Mode. 4.1 Basic Mode Under Basic Mode, there are three menu options that can be selected: RAID and Disk Information, Event Log, and Basic Raid Configuration.
  • Page 28 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Disk Information: Disk drive is “Unreleased” or not a RAID member. Quick Setup Guide...

  • Page 29: Raid Information

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem RAID Information: Disk Drives are RAID 5 member. RAID Information: RAID Level – Shows the RAID Level of the RAID Status – Shows the current status of the RAID. Status can be: Normal – No failed disk drive. Degrade –...
  • Page 30 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Disk Information: Disk drive is a RAID member. Disk Information: Model Name – Shows the disk drive model Serial Number – Shows the disk drive serial number Firmware Version – Shows the disk drive’s firmware version Capacity –...
  • Page 31 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem Controller 1: Controller Information This will show the System Information screen contains hardware information about the RAID subsystem such as temperature, fan speed and voltage levels. Quick Setup Guide...

  • Page 32: Event Log Viewer

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.1.2 Event Log Viewer The RAID controller event log can be viewed from this menu. It will show the Number of Events, the Issued Module, Date, Type, and Message. Event Log Buttons: Save To File – This option allows the event logs to be saved as a log text file (.log). Enter the filename you want for the log file and click “Save”.

  • Page 33: Basic Raid Configuration

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.1.3 Basic Raid Configuration This menu provides function for creating basic RAID configuration. This function will use all available disk drives in the RAID subsystem. Basic Raid Configuration Options: Configure RAID – Select the RAID Level from the list of options. The RAID Levels that can be selected for the number of available disk drives are enabled.
  • Page 34 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem To create a RAID using Basic Raid Configuration: 1. In the Configure RAID option, select the RAID Level you want for the RAID. Click “Apply” to save the RAID configuration. 2. When a dialog box is displayed, select “Yes” to confirm creating RAID. 3.
  • Page 35 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4. An information message will be displayed. Click “OK”. 5. The RAID is created successfully. The RAID will be available to the Host/Server immediately and a new disk device will be detected. Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 36 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 6. Check the new disk drive in your Host/Server. Example: Connection via USB In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager, the new disk drive (4Bays H/W RAID5 USB Device) is displayed. Example: Connection via IEEE 1394 In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager, the new disk drive (Firewire 4Bays H/W RAID5 IEEE 1394 Device) is displayed.

  • Page 37: Advanced Mode

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.2 Advanced Mode 4.2.1 Email Notification and Event Settings This function provides option to configure email for sending event notifications when events happen. Email Notification Options: SMTP Server Name – Enter the SMTP Server name or IP address SMTP Server Port –...

  • Page 38: Advanced Raid Configuration

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.2.2 Advanced Raid Configuration This function provides option to customize RAID configuration and select disk drive members. Advanced Raid Configuration Options: Configure RAID – Select option whether to Create RAID or to Delete RAID. When Create RAID is selected, the RAID Level options are displayed. When Delete RAID is selected, the list of available RAIDs that can be deleted is displayed.
  • Page 39 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem To create a RAID using Advanced Raid Configuration: 1. In the Configure RAID option, select Create RAID. 2. Select the RAID Level you want for the RAID. 3. Select the disk drives you want to become member of the RAID. 4.
  • Page 40 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 7. An information message will be displayed. Click “OK”. 8. The RAID is created successfully. The RAID will be available to the Host/Server immediately and a new disk device will be detected. Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 41 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 9. Check the new disk drive in your Host/Server. Example: Connection via USB In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager, the new disk drive (4Bays H/W RAID5 USB Device) is displayed. Example: Connection via IEEE 1394 In Microsoft Windows under Device Manager, the new disk drive (Firewire 4Bays H/W RAID5 IEEE 1394 Device) is displayed.

  • Page 42: Firmware Information

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.2.3 Firmware Information Shows information about current firmware and provides function to upgrade the firmware version. Firmware Information – shows the Product Name, Firmware version, Manufacturer, and Flash Number. Firmware Upgrade Buttons: Browse – Use this button to browse and select the firmware file. After selecting the firmware file, the Select Firmware box will show the selected firmware file.
  • Page 43 USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem To upgrade firmware: 1. Select “Browse” and locate the firmware file. 2. Select “Update” to proceed with firmware upgrade. 3. The firmware will be upgraded. Click “OK”. 4. To reboot the RAID subsystem, uninstall the disk drive from the host system then power cycle the RAID subsystem.

  • Page 44: Raid Settings

    USB3.0/eSATA/1394b-to-SATA II RAID Subsystem 4.2.4 RAID Settings The RAID Settings provides options such as RAID Stand-by Timer and RAID Rebuild Priority. RAID Stand-by Timer Settings – Use this option to select time option, in minutes, before the RAID comes into stand-by mode. When there is no host access to the RAID, after the preset time (minutes), the RAID will be in standby mode.

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