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3.5” SATA HDD 2-BAY RAID SYSTEM
Easy Storage Management for High Productivity
User’s Manual
The product information provided in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and
does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. The vendor assumes no liability or
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual
Copyright 2007, Onnto Corporation. All rights reserved.
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3.5” SATA HDD 2-BAY RAID SYSTEM
User’s Manual
Introduction........................................ ............................................... ................ 3
Features........................................................................................................ 3
Important Reminders for the RAID System .................................................. 4
Getting Started............................................................................... ................... 5
System Requirements................................................................................... 5
Package Contents.............................................................. .... .... ....... .... .... ....5
2-BAY RAID SYSTEM Views by Model ........................................................... 7
Front View - All Models................................................................................. 7
Top Rear View – All Models..........................................................................8
Rear View – USB 2.0 Model......................................................................... 9
Rear View – eSATA/USB 2.0 Model........................................................... 10
Rear View – USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model .................................................11
Installing/Replacing the Hard Drives in the RAID System.............................. 12
Connecting the RAID System to a Computer............................................... ..16
Safe Removal of the RAID System ................................................................ 18
Setting the RAID Mode................................................................................... 19
LED Indicators ................................................................................................ 21
eSATA/USB 2.0 Model............................................................... .... .... ....... ..21
USB 2.0 and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model................................................. 22
Rebuild and Hot Swap Functions................................................................... 23
Rebuild........................................................................................................ 23
Online Rebuild vs. Offline Rebuild.............................................................. 23
Rebuild Type by RAID System ................................................................... 23
Rebuild Existing Data to a Backup HDD..................................................... 23
Rebuild Speed............................................................................................. 23
Hot Swap..................................................................................................... 24
eSATA/USB 2.0 Model............................................................... .... .... ....... ..24
USB 2.0 Model............................................................................................ 24
USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model...................................................................... 24
RAID System and RAID Modes...................................................................... 25
Striping........................................................................................................ 25
Spanning..................................................................................................... 26
Mirroring...................................................................................................... 26
JBOD........................................................................................................... 27
eSATA PCI Express Card Installation............................................................ 28
System Requirements................................................................................. 28
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................28
Driver Installation ........................................................................................29
Verify Driver Installation................................. .............................................29
Notices and Classifications............................................................................. 31
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the 3.5” SATA HDD 2-bay RAID System. The 2-bay RAID
System provides massive storage capacity and advanced RAID configur at ion options
in a desktop storage device. The Mode switch allows easy configuration of Striping
(RAID 0), Spanning, Mirroring (RAID 1) and JBOD RAID Modes.
Features
• Provides Striping, Spanning, Mirroring, and JBOD RAID Modes for effective
storage management
• Supports easy RAID Mode configuration with convenient Mode switch
• Offers easy monitoring of system status via LED indicators
• Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing
• Maximizes airflow and product life with silent, durable fan
• Speeds data transfer with Serial ATA technology
• Supports hot-plug and HDD hot-swap
• Enables flexible eSATA, USB 2.0 and 1394b connectivity
Note: Any loss, corruption, or destruction of data is the sole responsibility of the user
of the RAID System. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be held liable for
the recovery or restoration of any data.
This User’s Manual provides instructions on assembling and using the following
products.
• USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System
• eSATA/USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System
• USB 2.0/FireWire 800 2-bay RAID System
• eSATA/USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System with eSATA PCI Express Card
Please thoroughly read and follow the instructions provided in this manual.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the RAID System and any or all of the
connected devices.
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Important Reminders for the RAID System
The main circuit board of the RAID System is susceptible to static electricity. Proper
grounding is required to prevent electrical damage to the RAID System or other
connected devices, including the computer host. Always place the RAID System on
a smooth surface and avoid all dramatic movement, vibration and percussion.
Do NOT allow water to enter the RAID System.
The operating system may NOT detect the RAID System if it does not support the
interface of your device. If so, installation of an appropriate driver, firmware, or
additional equipment in the host computer may be required. Visit our website to
download the latest software, firmware and product information updates.
Do not attempt to service this unit yourself. Opening or removing the back cover will
expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
Do not block the front and rear ventilation. Proper airflow is required to ensure
reliable operation and to prevent overheating.
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Getting Started
The installation instructions in this manual apply to the following models.
• USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System
• eSATA/USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System
• USB 2.0/FireWire 800 2-bay RAID System
• eSATA/USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System with eSATA PCI Express Card
System Requirements
PC
• 266MHz or faster CPU (Microsoft Vista requires a minimum 800MHz CPU)
• 64MB of RAM (Microsoft Vista requires a minimum 512MB of RAM)
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 2003, or Vista
• One available eSATA port, USB 2.0, or IEEE 1394b port (depending on
model)
Mac
• PowerPC or Intel Core Duo processor
• 64MB of RAM (Mac OS X 10.4 requires 256MB of RAM)
• Mac OS 10.2 or higher (PowerPC) or Mac OS X 10.4 (Intel Core Duo)
• One available eSATA port, USB 2.0, or IEEE 1394b port (depending on
model)
Package Contents
Please review the package contents for each model.
Note: Please keep all package contents and packaging material in the event that the
product must be returned.
USB 2.0 model
• 2-bay RAID System
• USB Type A to min i-B Cable
• AC Adapter
• Fastening Screws x 8
• User’s Manual
eSATA/USB 2.0 model
• 2-bay RAID System
• eSATA Cable
• USB Type B to A Cable
• AC Adapter
• Fastening Screws x 8
• User’s Manual
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Optional Accessories for eSATA/USB 2.0 2-bay RAID System with eSATA PCI
Express Card
• eSATA PCI Express Card
• Installation CD
USB 2.0/FireWire 800 model
• 2-bay RAID System
• USB A to mini B Cable
• IEEE 1394b Cable
• AC Adapter
• Fastening Screws x 8
• User’s Manual
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2-BAY RAID SYSTEM Views by Model
Front View - All Models
1) System LED Indicator
2) HDD LED Indicator
3) HDD Trays
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2 2
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Top Rear View – All Models
4) Quick HDD release levers
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Rear View – USB 2.0 Model
5) Mode Switch
6) Power Switch
7) Reset Button
8) USB mini-B Port
9) DC IN
10) Fan
11) Lock Port
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Rear View – eSATA/USB 2.0 Model
5) Mode Switch
6) Power Switch
7) Reset Button
8) USB Type B Port
9) eSATA Port
10) DC IN
11) Fan
12) Lock Port
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Rear View – USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model
5) Mode Switch
6) Power Switch
7) Reset Button
8) USB Port
9) FireWire 800 Ports
10) DC IN
11) Fan
12) Lock Port
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Installing/Replacing the Hard Drives in the RAID System
Install an HDD by completing the following steps. After installing the HDD, install
required software if any.
1) Lift the quick HDD release lever to release the selected HDD tray from the
desired drive bay.
2) Slide the HDD tray out of the drive bay.
Note: After lifting the lever, the HDD tray will typically be easily released by the drive
bay. Due to the design tolerance of the SATA HDD connector, however, the HDD
tray may not always be released from the drive bay easily, or may not be released at
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all. If this occurs, carefully slide the HDD tray out of the drive bay after lifting the quick
HDD release lever.
When removed the HDD tray appears as shown below.
3) Carefully slide the HDD into the drive tray.
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Ensure that the interface connectors are oriented toward the rear of the drive tray.
Data & power
connectors are
on this side.
4) Locate the screws included in the package. Ensure that the screw guides on
the side of the HDD are aligned with the openings on the side of the drive tray.
Fasten the HDD to the drive tray by inserting and tightening the screws.
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5) Align the drive tray with the guide rails and slide it into the drive bay. Ensure
that the tray is completely inserted and that the interface connectors are
properly seated.
The RAID System is ready for connection to a host.
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Connecting the RAID System to a Computer
Complete the following steps to connect the enclosure to a host computer.
1) Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
2) Insert the connector of the eSATA, USB 2.0, or FireWire 800 cable into the
corresponding port of the RAID System.
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3) Insert the connector of the eSATA, USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 cable into the
corresponding port of a host computer.
Computer
Note: Due to compatibility issues, the Silicon Image eSATA host controller is highly
recommended for the eSATA/USB 2.0 model.
4) Turn the power switch to the on position.
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When connected the System LED lights steadily orange.
Note: The RAID System should only be connected to a host computer via one
interface. Connection of the system to a computer via two or more interfaces
simultaneously is not recommended.
You are now ready to begin using your RAID System.
Safe Removal of the RAID System
eSATA/USB 2.0 model
The host, depending on the eSATA controller, may handle external eSATA HDD
devices as internal HDD devices, if so, safe removal of the RAID System from the
host is unnecessary.
USB 2.0 and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 models
Most current USB and 1394b host controllers handle USB and 1394b devices as
external devices; thus, it is highly recommended that the RAID System be safely
removed from the host.
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Setting the RAID Mode
Deleting the current partition prior to changing RAID modes is highly recommended.
eSATA/USB 2.0 mod el
Due to the chipset of the eSATA/USB 2.0 model, after deleting the current partition
and setting the new RAID mode, the reset button on the right side of the Mode switch
must be pressed in order for the updated RAID mode to take effect.
Pressing the reset button on first use of the RAID system is highly recommended.
USB 2.0 and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 models
For USB 2.0 and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 models, alternatively, after deleting the
current partition and turning off the power switch, set the new RAID mode, and power
the RAID system on again. The RAID system can then be used with the updated
RAID mode. Pressing the reset button is not required.
Power off the RAID System.
Use a small, flat-blade
screwdriver to select the
RAID Mode.
eSATA/USB 2.0 RAID
Modes
USB 2.0 RAID Modes
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USB 2.0/FireWire 800 RAID
Modes
Note on Setting the RAID Mode
Changing the RAID Mode deletes all data stored on the device. If you have saved
data in the drives, backup all data before changing the RAID Mode.
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LED Indicators
The LED indicators vary by model.
eSATA/USB 2.0 Model
System
Orange
Green
HDD
Blue
Green
HDD
Blue
System LED x 1 (Orange)
Indicators Orange
Power on On
Power off Off
HDD LED x 2 (Green, Blue)
Indicators RAID Mode Green Blue
Disk error Stripe, Span, Mirror Blink Blink
Disk error JBOD Off Off
Data access Stripe, Span, Mirror, JBOD On Flash
Disk rebuild
Mirror On On
(Source HDD)
Disk rebuild
Mirror Blink On
(Target HDD)
Note: The difference between a flashing LED and a blinking LED is that flashing
refers to the read/write activity, and blinking refers to slow but regular pulses.
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USB 2.0 and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model
System
Orange
Red
HDD
Blue
Red
HDD
Blue
System LED x 1 (Orange)
Indicators Orange
Power on On
Power off Off
HDD LED x 2 (Red, Blu e)
Indicators RAID Mode Red Blue
Disk error Stripe, Span, Mirror,
On Off
JBOD
Data access Stripe, Span, Mirror,
Off Flash
JBOD
Disk rebuild
Mirror Off Blink
(Source HDD)
Disk rebuild
Mirror On Blink
(Target HDD)
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Rebuild and Hot Swap Functions
Rebuild
In Mirror mode, if one of the HDDs fails and is replaced with a functional HDD, the
RAID System will automatically rebuild the target HDD (the new functional HDD) with
data from the source HDD (the remaining functional HDD) sector by sector. After the
rebuild is complete, data in both HDDs will be identical. The use of two identical
HDDs from the same manufacturer, having the same capacity and RPM is
highly recommended.
Online Rebuild vs. Offline Rebuild
In most cases, Rebuild refers to “Online Rebuild”, meaning the rebuild is initiated
when the RAID System is connected to the host. Due to the chipset, some systems
also support an Offline Rebuild function. After an Online Rebuild is activated and the
RAID System rebuild begins, even if the RAID System loses connection to the host,
the rebuild continues. If the RAID System is powered off, the RAID System will retain
the rebuild status in memory. When the RAID System is powered on again, the
rebuild process will resume from the previous status. If the Online Rebuild is not
activated initiating the rebuild, the RAID System cannot be rebuilt when not
connected to the host.
Rebuild Type by RAID System
eSATA/USB 2.0 Model - Online Rebuild
USB 2.0 Model - Online Rebuild
USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model - Online/Offline Rebuild
Rebuild Existing Data to a Backup HDD
Due to the Rebuild behavior, the first HDD inserted into one of the HDD trays and
recognized by the RAID System becomes the source HDD. To rebuild existing data
from a source HDD to a backup HDD (target HDD), the source HDD must first be
inserted into one of the two HDD. After the host detects the source HDD (in 10 to 15
seconds), and the RAID System indicates the target HDD tray is empty via the LED
disk error light, the target HDD should then be inserted in the other HD D tray. The
RAID System will then recognize the target HDD, the disk error LED will stop, and the
rebuild process will begin automatically. These actions ensure that the RAID System
recognizes the correct source and target HDDs and to prevent the source data from
being overwritten.
Rebuild Speed
eSATA/USB 2.0 Model - 30 MB/sec (approximate)
USB 2.0 Model and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model - 2 MB/sec (approximate)
Note: The rebuild speed of the USB 2.0 Model and USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Mo del is
slow. Thus, accessing the HDD during a rebuild is not recommended.
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Hot Swap
Hot Swap refers to the ability to add or remove a device from the host computer
without first powering off the device. After adding or removing the device, the
operating system automatically recognizes the change. Due to the chipset, hot swap
support varies by RAID System model.
Note: Because Span/Stripe mode combines two drives into a single l ogical unit, hot
swapping hard drives will halt RAID function. Hot swapping is not recommended in
Sp an or Stripe modes.
eSATA/USB 2.0 Model
The eSATA/USB 2.0 model supports HDD hot swap in JBOD and Mirror modes. Hot
swapping the HDD when the other HDD is transferring data when connected via
USB2.0 in JBOD mode is not recommended. When one HDD is hot swapped in
JBOD mode, the system will reset interrupting data transfer and causing data loss.
USB 2.0 Model
The USB 2.0 model does not support HDD hot swap in JBOD or Mirror modes.
Ensure that the RAID System is powered off before replacing HDDs.
USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Model
The USB 2.0/FireWire 800 model supports device HDD hot swa p in JBOD and Mirror
modes. Hot swapping the HDD when the other HDD is transferring data is not
recommended in JBOD and Mirror modes. When one of the HDDs is hot swapped,
the system will reset interrupting data transfer and causing data loss.
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RAID System and RAID Modes
A Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks (RAID) is a system that
utilizes multiple hard drives to share or replicate data among the disks. The benefit,
depending on the selected RAID Mode (combinations of disks), is one or more of
increased data integrity, fault-tolerance, throughput or capacity when compared to
single drives.
Striping
Striping (RAID 0) is a performance-oriented, non-redundant data mapping technique.
It combines multiple hard drives into a single logical unit . Instead of seeing several
different hard drives, the operating system sees only one large drive. Striping splits
data evenly across two or more disks simultaneously, dramatically increasing
performance.
Striping can be implemented in disks of differing sizes, but the storage space added
to the array by each disk is limited to the size of the smallest disk. For example, if a
220 GB disk is striped with a 200 GB disk, the size of the array will be 400 GB.
Striping is typically used for high performance applications, such as, video editing,
video playback, and 3D multimedia design. Although Striping is an easily
implemented, simple configuration, Striping should never be used for mission critical
applications. In Striping mode, if one disk in the RAID System fails, all data in all
installed disks will be lost.
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Spanning
Spanning provides another maximum capacit y solut ion. Spanning combines multiple
hard drives in t o a s i n gle logical unit. Unlike Striping, Spanning writes data to the first
physical drive until it reaches full capacity. When the first disk reaches full capacity,
data is written to the second physical disk. Sp an ning prov id es the maximum possible
storage capacity but does not increase performance.
Mirroring
Mirroring (RAID 1) consists of at least two drives storing duplicate copies of the same
data. In this mode, the data is simultaneously written to two disks. Thus, the storage
capacity of a two-disk array is combined into a single disk and the capacity is limited
to the size of the smallest disk. In Mirroring mode, identical HDDs of the same
capacity and RPM from the same manufacturer are highly recommended for best
capacity utilization.
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Mirroring offers the highest level of data protection. If one disk in the array fails, a
backup is always available. Mirroring is typically used in mission-critical systems,
such as payroll, accounting, and ERP databases.
JBOD
Just a Bunch of Disks (JBOD) refers to a group of hard drives. In JBOD, the number
of logical drives is equal to the number of physical d rives. This mode allows the
RAID System to operate as a multi-disk storage enclosure but provides no data
redundancy.
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eSATA PCI Express Card Installation
Complete the steps provided in this section to install the eSATA PCI Express Card
for use with the eSATA/USB 2.0 RAID System. The eSATA PCI Express Card
provides a host computer with two Windows and Mac compatible eSATA ports.
System Requirements
• Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later
• Windows 2003 with Service Pack 1 or later
• Mac OS 10.4.x or later
• An available PCI-Express slot
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Hardware Installation
1) Power off and unplug your computer.
2) Remove the housing of your computer and locate an available PCI-Express
slot on your motherboard.
3) Insert the card in the available PCI-Express slot. Ensure that the card is firmly
seated in the slot.
4) Replace the housing of your computer.
Screw
System
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
PCI-Express
Card
PCI-Express Slot
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Driver Installation
In Windows systems the “Add New Hardware Wizard” will open automatically, insert
the installation CD included in the package, navigate to and open the installation file.
Follow the provided prompts to complete the driver installation. For Mac OS, insert
the installation CD and locate the Mac driver installation f ile. Follow the provided
prompts to com plete the driver installat i o n .
Verify Driver Installation
Windows OS
1) Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose Manage from
the pop-up menu.
2) Double click Device Manager.
3) Double-click SCSI and RAID controllers.
4) Verify that the SiI 3132 SATALink Controller appears, as shown below.
Windows 2003 and XP
Windows 2000
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Mac OS
If a driver installation failure error message appears after restarting the computer,
follow the recommendations provided in the error message.
Note: Please refer to more driver installation step by step at our website, or in the
installation CD.
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Notices and Classifications
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful i nterference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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