CalDigit T3 Thunderbolt 2 User Manual
with Thunderbolt™ 2
User Manual
For more information visit www.caldigit.com
Contents
1. Introduction 03
Package Contents 06
T3 Diagram 07
2. Using the T3 08
Connecting the T3 08
Create a RAID 09
Mac OS X 10
Windows 7 & 8 13
Create a RAID by CalDigit Drive Utility (Optional) 17
Replacing the T3 Drive Module 20
Turning o the T3 22
3. CalDigit Drive Utility (Optional) 23
4. Technical Support & Warranty Information 24
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1. Introduction
The CalDigit T3 is a compact 3-bay storage solution for users who not only require outstanding
performance, but also the ultimate protection for their important data. The T3 is a RAID 0, 1 &
JBOD device. Priced similarly to dual bay RAID solutions, the extra drive in the T3 adds additional
performance with a minimal footprint increase. The T3 is equipped with Thunderbolt 2 and is
compatible with both HDDs and SSDs, making it the ideal solution for 4K workows.
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General Use Warnings
Please read the T3 manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the product before use.
Only use the T3 in an area with sucient ventilation. Make sure that the fan is not obstructed
to ensure proper air ow, which is essential for heat dissipation. Do not leave or use the T3
near a heat source or direct sunlight.
Avoid using the T3 in extremely hot or cold environments as it will increase the likelihood of
premature drive failure. The safe operating temperature ranges from 40F - 95F (4.4C-35C).
Avoid using the T3 in humid environments. Moisture and condensation can accumulate in
the drive and damage the electrical components, resulting in unit failure and catastrophic
data loss.
Only use the power adapter that has been supplied with the T3. An excessive or inadequate
power supply can result in unstable performance, data corruption, or drive failure.
Make sure to transport your T3 with care. Hard drives are sensitive to shock and rough
handling, and can result in degrading performance or disk failure.
Safety Warnings
Keep the T3 away from liquids and moisture. Exposure to liquids on the T3 can result in
damaging the unit, electric shock, and result in a re hazard. If your T3 gets wet while it is
still o, do not turn it on.
In the case of any issues with the device, do not attempt to repair or open the T3 yourself.
Doing so can result in personal injury, damaging the device, and will void the warranty. If you
have any issues, please contact CalDigit technical support.
All electrical devices are susceptible to failure. In order to protect yourself against sudden
data loss, it is highly recommended that you create at least two backups of your data. If you
will be sending a drive back to CalDigit for service, please make sure you have backed up
your data beforehand. CalDigit cannot guarantee the integrity of data on drives that are
returned to us. CalDigit cannot make provisions for data recovery or be held liable for any
data loss.
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The T3 unit comes with a standard, 5 year limited warranty.
The HDDs come with a 3 year limited warranty.
Burst transfer rates will vary from one computer to another. Depending on the host conguration,
average speeds are usually lower.
Weight varies by conguration and manufacturing process.
IMPORTANT
The use of this product is subject to acceptance of the software license agreements
included. This product contains electronic documentation.
1TB (Terabyte) = 1000GB (Gigabyte) = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
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Package Contents
1 1 x T3 RAID
2 3 x CalDigit universal drive modules
3 1 x Drive module pin release key
4 1 x Drive module lock key
5 1 x Power supply
6 1 x AC cord
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T3 Diagram
Removable Drive Module
Front Side Power Button
Drive Module Lock
PIN Release
LED Status Lights
Power LED
Smart Fan
Kensington Lock
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Dual Thunderbolt™ 2 Ports
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2. Using the T3
Connecting the T3
1 Turn on the computer, make sure you have logged into the OS.
2 Connect a Thunderbolt cable* from your computer to the T3.
3 Connect the power supply to the T3.
4 Press the T3’s power button and it will boot. You will see it mount and it will be ready for use.
PC users will need to format the T3 for Windows OS before the device mounts.
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*Thunderbolt cable sold separately.
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Create a RAID
The T3 comes formatted as a software RAID 0 using Mac’s HFS + le system.
Windows users must recreate the RAID in the T3 using Window’s disk
NOTE
Striped RAID Set - RAID 0 - distributes data evenly across all drives in RAID 0. Use this mode
for increased performance. RAID 0 provides no protection against drive failure. It is highly
recommended to have a backup when using the T3 in RAID 0.
Mirrored RAID Set - RAID 1 - creates identical copies of data across all drives in the RAID 1 volume.
RAID 1 is ideal for back up and archiving. This is the most secure form of RAID but does not oer
any performance increase.
Concatenated Disk Set - SPAN (non-RAID) - drives work together but data is not distributed
evenly. After the rst drive in the SPAN set is lled, data then gets saved to the following drive.
SPAN does not oer any performance gains but is useful when using drives of dierent capacities.
It is highly recommended to have a backup when using SPAN because it does not oer any form
of data protection.
management software using the NTFS format. Creating a RAID will delete
any information on the hard drives so make sure to back up all your data
before proceeding.
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