StudioRAID 4
TM
User Guide
Tabletop USB 3.0, FireWire 800, & eSATA
enclosure with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,
RAID 3, RAID 5, Combine & JBOD
Unpacking Your StudioRAID 4
Your Glyph StudioRAID 4 and accessories are packaged in a sturdy shipping container.
Please inspect the container for evidence of shipping damage and mishandling. If the
container is damaged, file a report with the carrier or dealer immediately. Do not attempt to
unpack and operate your StudioRAID 4 until the carrier or dealer confirms the damage. If the
container is in good condition, proceed with unpacking your StudioRAID 4. Verify that all the
items described in the next section are present and in good condition. If any of the items you
expect to find in your container are missing or damaged, contact the dealer before proceeding
any further. In any case, do keep the shipping container and all packing materials in a safe
place.
StudioRAID 4 package includes:
StudioRAID 4 Enclosure with 4 Drives in sleds
Glyph USB 3.0 Cable
Glyph FW800 cable
IEC Power Cable
Dive Change Keys
About StudioRAID 4 and RAID Modes
StudioRAID 4 enclosure contains four hard disk drives that function as one single volume. It
supports seven drive modes: RAID 0 (striping & speed), RAID 1 (mirroring & redundancy),
RAID 10 (striping of mirrors), RAID 3 (byte level striping), RAID 5 (block level striping, safety &
speed), COMBINE (spanning), and JBOD (independent disks). Each drive mode has its own
advantages, depending upon the application.
RAID 0 is the default shipping RAID mode. In RAID 0 (striping) mode, the four drives are seen
by the computer as one large drive, and reading and writing occurs on all drives
simultaneously. RAID 0 is designed to increase the performance and data throughput of the
drive system. StudioRAID 4's built-in RAID controller splits each piece of data across all of the
drives in segments and distributes the I/O burden. Since data is written without any form of
parity data checking, it allows for the fastest data transfer of all other RAID levels. However, if
one drive becomes damaged, the data on all drives can become corrupted. RAID 0 is not
redundant or fault tolerant like RAID 1, but the trade-off is that it’s the fastest of all RAID levels.
RAID 1 (mirroring) - offers data redundancy and real-time backup by writing the same data to
the two hard drives at the same time. NOTE: To use this mode, there must be drives only in
slots 1 and 2 (or 3 and 4), and slots 3 and 4 (or 1 and 2) should be empty. Should a drive
failure happen, data is still available on the remaining drive. In RAID 1 mode, the two drives
are seen by the computer as one volume, but with half the capacity. For example, a 4TB
StudioRAID 4 will be seen as a 1TB volume. Reading and writing occurs on both drives
simultaneously so that each of the drives contains exactly the same data, mirroring each other.
If either of the drives should fail the other is there to seamlessly continue to provide operation.
RAID 10 - Data is written to the first and second hard drive and is copied to the second and
third hard drive to be stored as an exact redundant backup incase the first set of hard drives
fail. This mode will give the RAID 0 speeds while making a redundant backup. If any of the
first two hard drives fail, the data will be rebuilt from either of the two corresponding hard drives
in the second RAID set. Useable disk space will be 50% of the entire array.
RAID 3 - Data is written to the first three hard drives for speed and uses the last hard drive in
the array for redundancy. Any of the first three hard drives that fail, can be replaced and the
data will be rebuilt from the last hard drive. Useable hard drive space will be 75% of the array.
RAID 5 - Data is written to all the hard drives, but also keeps a level of redundancy on each of
the hard drives as well. Useable disk space will be 75%.
Combine - In this RAID mode, all hard drives are used, but the data is spanned instead of
striped through each hard drive. This means if one drive fails, it will still be possible to recover
data off of the other hard drives. However, this does not increase speed.
CLEAR RAID - This mode is to be used before switching to another RAID mode. This will
clear off any RAID mode currently residing on the current hard drives and prepare them for a
different RAID mode.
JBOD (just a bunch of disks) all hard drives are used independently. You may choose which
hard drive you would like to save data on since each drive will mount individually to your
computer.
MAKE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR DATA OFTEN!
Using StudioRAID 4 with Windows Vista and older
Older versions of Windows, such as XP 32-bit, use Master Boot Record, which doesn’t support
volumes larger than 2TB. When the total capacity of the RAID is 2TB or higher, you must
format the array using GUID Partition Table (GPT). GPT format is only supported by Windows
XP 64-bit Edition and above, and Mac OS X 10.4 and above. GPT format will not work with
XP 32-bit or older Windows operating systems. If you want to use older 32-bit systems, your
total capacity must be less than 2TB in RAID 0 (currently not available smaller that 4TB) or
less than 4TB in RAID 1 (mirrored to 2TB).
StudioRAID 4 Ports
The fastest interface on StudioRAID 4 is USB 3.0 and there is one USB 3.0 port on the rear
panel. In RAID 0 mode, StudioRAID 4 can transfer up to 280 MB/sec when connected via
USB 3.0. FireWire 800 is another option and there are two FW800 ports on the rear panel
alongside USB 3.0. Officially, these IEEE 1394b ports transfer up to 800 Mbits/sec. It doesn’t
matter which port you connect to the computer, they are functionally identical. If your
computer doesn’t have any FireWire ports you can either purchase an eSATA or FireWire
adapter card (recommended), or use the USB 3.0 port on the back of StudioRAID 4.
Front Panel LEDs
StudioRAID 4 front panel has four bi-color LEDs corresponding to the hard disks in the unit.
The LEDs will display solid blue when power is on. The LEDs will flicker fuscia when there is
disk activity. The LEDs will flash or display a solid red color (or fuscia) when error conditions
exits with the drives inside the array
NOTE: It is normal for the LEDs to flash red (or fuscia) when the unit is powered on. Since
the drives inside StudioRAID 4 take a few seconds to spin up, they are “offline” for a moment
when the controller looks for them, and the red (or fuscia) warning LEDs come on. When they
fully spin up, the controller sees that everything is normal, and returns the LEDs to blue.
Setting up StudioRAID 4
1. Position StudioRAID 4 by placing the unit on a flat, level surface, or install the unit into a
rack with one of Glyph’s rack kits.
Caution: Speakers are magnetic devices; they can harm your data if they’re too close
to your hard drives or tapes.
2. Connect the power cable. Make sure that the power is off on all your computer
equipment and StudioRAID 4. Connect the power cable to the back of StudioRAID 4.
Plug the three-prong plug into an appropriate power receptacle, preferably with surge
and spike protection.
3. Connect the USB, FW800, or eSATA cable. Plug one end of the cable into your
computer’s port and the other into the back of StudioRAID 4.
4. Power up StudioRAID 4 and then power up your computer.
5. If you’re using Mac OS X, the icon should mount on your desktop. If you’re using
Windows, please follow the formatting instructions for Windows later in this manual.
StudioRAID 4 Quickstart
Here are instructions for changing the RAID mode of your StudioRAID 4.
Note: By following these instructions you will be erasing any data previously stored on
StudioRAID 4. Please back up before proceeding.
1. If connected, safely eject StudioRAID 4 from your desktop.
2. Power off StudioRAID 4 and disconnect all USB, FireWire and eSATA cables from the
unit.
3. Move the switches on the rear of the device to the CLEAR position
4. Next, connect the power cable only. Do not power on StudioRAID 4 yet.
5. Using a paper clip or other tool, press and hold the "SET" button on the back panel.
6. While continuing to hold the "SET" button, power on your StudioRAID 4 and slowly
count from 1 to 10.
7. Release the "SET" button
8. Power off the device by holding the front power button for 3 to 5 seconds until the LEDs
go out and the unit powers down.
9. Move the switches on the rear of the device to your desired setting, either a RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 3, RAID 5, Combine, or JBOD.
10. Next, connect the power cable only. Do not power on StudioRAID 4 yet.
11. While continuing to hold the "SET" button, power on your StudioRAID 4 and slowly
count from 1 to 10 after the drives spin up.
12. Release the "SET" button and reconnect your USB, FireWire or eSATA cable to the
StudioRAID4.
That's it! Your StudioRAID 4 should now show up in Disk Utility (on Mac) or Disk Management
(on Windows) and be ready to format. You can always call us at 800-335-0345.
Formatting Instructions
Windows 7 and above Formatting Instructions once
StudioRAID 4 is connected
1. Right-click My Computer and click Manage.
2. In the Computer Management window, under Storage, click Disk Managemet.
3. In Disk Management, right click the Unallocated partition near the bottom of the window
that corresponds to the capacity of StudioRAID 4 (often Disk 1). Click "New Simple
Volume" and the Write Signature Wizard pops up.
4. Use the wizard to write a signature to the new drive. If you want only one partition we
suggest using a primary partition and selecting the maximum size. In most cases you’ll
want to use NTFS volumes, this is the default for Windows 7. Ensure "Perform a Quick
Format" is checked. Choose exFAT if you want to use the drives with older versions of
Windows or if you want to use the drive with Windows and Mac OS.
5. Formatting will take a few minutes after which your drive will be ready to use.
• Note - Formatting for Windows 8 and above is the same once you are in Disk
Management.
Mac OS X 10.11 Formatting Instructions once StudioRAID 4 is
connected
(For older version levels, contact us or contact Apple)
Since your StudioRAID 4 comes pre-formatted for Mac you don’t need to format it on
installation. If you decide to reformat or partition your drive at a later date, use Disk Utility
(supplied with the Mac OS X operating system).
Caution: This procedure will destroy any data currently on the drive. Before formatting a drive,
save any important data it contains.
1. Open Disk Utility:
• Double click on your internal hard drive mounted on the desktop.
• Open Applications Folder > Utilities Folder > double click on Disk Utility.
2. Select your StudioRAID drive from the list on the left. The top entry represents the
device and the entry underneath it represents the volume associated with that device.
Click on the Volume level.
3. Click on the Erase Tab.
4. Give the drive a name that will represent the volume.
5. Ensure that the format is “MAC OS Extended (Journaled)” from the drop down list.
6. Click the Erase button.
7. Affirm that you wish to erase this volume and reformat with the settings applied.
8. Formatting will take a few moments after which your drive is ready to use.
Warranty Information
3 Year Hardware Warranty
2 Year Free Basic Data Recovery Attempt (we cannot guarantee our data recovery attempts
will be successful)
1 Year Advance Replacement within U.S. Continental 48 States only, (if Technical Support
cannot resolve your issue via phone).
Your purchase of StudioRAID 4 from an authorized Glyph reseller includes a comprehensive
three-year warranty.
Glyph warrants that your StudioRAID 4 is free from material and mechanical defects. Proof of
purchase may be required to receive warranty service. If you are unable to provide a valid
proof of purchase, the warranty period will be calculated based on the original date of sale
between Glyph and the authorized reseller.
What is not covered?
The StudioRAID 4 warranty does not cover damage or accidental damage caused by misuse,
modification, alteration, tampering, an unsuitable operating environment, improper care, or
failure caused by another product for which Glyph is not responsible.
What is the warranty procedure?
1. Contact Glyph Technical Service (see below) and obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise
Authorization) number.
2. Carefully pack and ship your StudioRAID 4 to the address provided by the Glyph
service representative. There is no need to include cables of any kind, just StudioRAID 4
unit. Be sure the box is clearly labeled in several places with your RMA number.
Warranty & Technical Support
If at any time you have questions regarding StudioRAID 4, please contact us using one of
these methods:
Phone support:
800.335.0345 (toll-free U.S. only)
607.275.0345 (international)
Email:
tech@glyphtech.com
Web:
www.glyphtech.com/support
Contact Us
NOTE: Before contacting Glyph support, we recommend you gather the following information
about your configuration:
• StudioRAID 4 serial number (this is located on the bottom of your StudioRAID 4)
• Operating System (Windows 7 and above, Mac OS X 10.4 and above) Version Level
StudioRAID 4 Specifications
Part Number SRFxxx (xxx is equal to total capacity)
Interfaces (1) USB 3.0 Super-Speed port
(2) FireWire 800 ports
(1) eSATA port
Maximum Transfer Rate USB 3.0: 280 MB/sec
Dimensions 5.4" x 7.8" x 9.2"
Internal Power Supply Universal 100-240v 50/60 Hz
OS Compatibility Mac OS 10.4 and above
Microsoft Windows Vista and above
Modern Unix based, Linux, or BSD
Warranty 3 Year Hardware Warranty
2 Year Free Basic Data Recovery Attempt (we cannot guarantee
our data recovery attempts will be successful)
1 Year Advance Replacement within 48 Continental U.S. States
only
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