CalDigit S2VR Duo User Manual

2 Bay SATA 3Gb RAID Solution

Performance, Protected, JBOD

User Manual

CalDigit, Inc. 1941 Miraloma Ave, Unit B Placentia, CA 92870 USA

www.caldigit.com

The information of the products in this manual is subjected to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.

S2VR Duo S2VR HD, S2VR Pro, CalDigit name and logo are registered trademarks of CalDigit Inc.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Features and benefits of the S2VR DUO ……………………………………………………………... 2 Specifications …………………………………………………..…………………………………………. 2

Firmware Update …………………………………………………………………………………….………… 2 Opening the Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….……… 3

Package Contents ……………………………………………………………… ………………….…….. 3 Front Panel LED Indicators ………………………………………………………………………..……. 3 Back Panel View of S2VR DUO ………………………………………………………………….….. 3

Hardware Requirements ………………………………………………………………………………….….. 4 FASTA-2e HBA Controller Cards ………………….……………………………………………………..…. 4

Installing the Host Controller Card …………………………………………………………… ……… 4 Installing the Host Controller Card, Driver Installation ……………………………………………. 4

Verify System Profiler ……………………………………………………………………………………….... 6

Install S2VR Manager ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Installing the Hard Drive Tray Modules ……………………………………………………………………. 9 Connecting the S2VR to the HBA Controller ……………………………………………………………... 9 Power S2VR DUO ON/OFF ……………………………………………………………………………...… 9 Open S2VR Manager ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9

Setup Password, e-mail & voice alert...…………………………………………………………………….. 10 Advanced Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………… …….. 11 Turbo Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Configure RAID Level …………………………………………………………………………… ……………. 13

Software Raid Change …………………..………………………………………………………………... 13 JBOD Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………… … 14 Performance Mode ………...………………………………………………………………………. 17 Protected Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Rebuild information ……………………………………………………….,…………………………….. 22

Demonstration of HDD Failure …………………………………………………………………… ……. 23 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 General Safety Precautions ………………………………………………………… ……………………….. 24 Agency Approvals ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Technical Support ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Serviceability ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Glossary …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25

 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your CalDigit S2VR Duo. CalDigit was established in North Orange County, California, with a team of world class software and hardware engineers and support personnel. This team working in close conjunction, developed an unparallel hardware product line in the S2VR series SATA 3Gb/s RAID solution. CalDigit engineers emphasize the use of quality components to produce products that would both lessen the chances of component failure, and loss of productivity.

The S2VR Duo has 2 removable hard drive trays and can be configured for Performa nce, Protected, and JBOD RAID modes. S2VR Duo is designed for home users working with video/audio editing, it’s also the most affordable solution for small-medium business, digital content creat ors etc. S2VR Duo is the ideal choice for users who want to protect big capacity files while maintain at the lightning speed of SATA-3Gb/s.

Important Info:

Please read this manual thoroughly as it is an important part of your S2VR Duo software installation. Neglecting to read through this manual and follow the directions herein could possibly result in your S2VR Duo operating abnormally, and out of the specification of the performance for which it was designed. Please pay special care to note any WARNING notations or RED typeface indicators.

 Features and benefits of the S2VR Duo:

• SATA 3Gb/s Interface

• I/F Bandwidth 3Gigabytes per second

• Modular Design

• Hot Swappable HDD and Power Supply

• JBOD pre-configured, can also be set for Performance or Protected modes

• Easy RAID Configuration

• SuperLane Technology, simplifies your cabling

• Password Protection

• E-mail and Voice notification

• Temperature and Power Warning

• 3 Year Limited Warranty

Important Info: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a CalDigit solution is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will CalDigit be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, we highly recommend that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your S2VR DUO, and a second copy on another S2VR DUO unit, for instance.

 Specifications:

Physical Dimensions: 9.76" L X 5.12" W X 4.26" H (247.87mm L X 130mm W X 108mm H) Power: Input 100-240V auto switch 50~64Hz 1.5A, Output 5V 4.2A, 12V 3A Operating temperature: 0-40 degrees C or 32° to 104°F Weight (net): 7.5lb (3.4 kg)

 Firmware Update

Firmware updates are made available to maintain compatibility with the latest software releases or Correct problems with previous versions. If you are experiencing problems with any CalDigit product, you might want to visit our website at www.caldigit.com and download them for your particular product.

to check for any available firmware updates

 Opening the Box

Remove all components from the shipping container. Retain all boxes and packaging material s In the event that you have to return the product to the manufacturer. Examine the package contents for any shipping damage. Contact the freight carrier immediately should damage exist.

Important Reminder: Please keep carton, all contents & packing materials in case you need to return unit.

 Package Contents

• S2VR Duo

• 2 Hard drives in tray modules

• FASTA-4e HBA or FASTA-4x HBA depending on model. (Host Card)

• e-SATA cable

• Quick Installation shee t

• Driver CD & Manual

• Power Cord

 Front Panel LED Indicators

Note: During Performance operations, it is normal that one or more blue LEDs on the front panel of the S2VR will blink intermittently, or turn off altogether, (generally for only a few minutes at most), during the read/write process. Please don’t confuse this normal LED operation as an indicator that the drive is bad or failing, as this is not the case.

 Back Panel View S2VR DUO

 Hardware Requirements

• PC or Mac with an available PCI-e or PCI-x slot 500 Mhz or faster**

• CD-ROM drive

• 1GB of RAM minimum

**Note: You may be able to install the S2VR solution into an older Mac or PC, however the overall performance will be slower than with newer systems. For uncompressed HD video editing, we recommend a Dual G5 o r newer

CPU with1GB machine or better.

 Installing the Host Controller Card FASTA-4e or FASTA-4x

Your S2VR HD comes with a Host Adapter card, PCI-e or PCI-x. You must have this card properly installed in your

computer in order for your computer to work with the S2VR HD Storage System.

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the AC cord, attached to wall or power strip, etc.

2. Remove the cover of your computer and locate an available PCI-e or PCI-x slot on your motherboard & install

the required Host Adapter card.

Important Note: PCI-e and PCI-x cards are NOT interchangeable please check with your computers

original documentation to see which of these interfaces are supported in your particular system. The PCIx card will work with older PCI slots, however your performance will be reduced.

 Driver Installation for Host Controller Card

Note: Your installation screens will indicate that you are installing either the FASTA-4e or FASTA-4x card

in the header, unlike what the above illustrations indicate.

1. Turn computer on.

2. Insert CD in CD-ROM drive.

3. Open CD, then open file CalDigit FASTA-4 v1.4.1.pkg by double clicking on it.

4. Introduction Screen, CLICK Continue.

5. Select your OS hard drive as the Destination.

6. Next, CLICK Install.

7. Finishing Installation, CLICK Continue.

8. Installation complete, CLICK CLOSE.

 Verify System Profiler

Check to make sure that the card has been installed under System Profiler.

Informational Factoid: Did you know that there are demonstration videos available on the CalDigit website that will show you some of the technical aspects & real life usage of the S2VR product line? Go to: http://www.caldigit.com/S2VRDuoOnlineDemo.asp for more information. CalDigit, Professional Grade Products.

 Install S2VR Manager

1. Double CLICK the application on the provided CD, CalDigit S2VR v1.0.1.pkg.

2. Introduction, CLICK Continue.

3. Select your OS Hard Drive as the destination, then CLICK Continue.

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