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Quick start guide
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SATA Host Controller (1)
(Optional) Purchase Separately
Accessory Box (1)
USB 2.0 Cable (1)
Firewire 400 Cable (1)
Firewire 800 Cable (1)
eSATA Cable (1)
iStoragePro T4 RAID Enclosure
Model# iT4UFER
Disk Trays (4)
Quick Start Guide
Manual (1)
What’s included ?
iStoragePro T4 USB/Firewire/eSATA RAID Tower enclosure and
accessories: Please check all the items below when unpack your
storage system. If you find anything is missing, please contact
your reseller/distributor or iStoragePro for immediate assistance.
Welcome
Thank you for choosing iStoragePro USB/Firewire/eSATA RAID
0,5 LCD View Model# iT4UFER. The iStoragePro series provide
professional level of performance for Audio & Video editing
solution with latest USB/Firewire/eSATA technology.
Simple connection through your Host USB/Firewire Ports.
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SATA Host Controller Installation
Please always follow your PCI-X or PCI-e SATA Host
Controller installation guide to ensure proper operation.
(Standard System SATA Host Controller Not Included)
Check your iStoragePro T4 RAID Disk Drive Trays
All the drives should be installed with the trays and
inserted in the enclosure. ( Standard System Disk Drive
Not Included)
Please backup your important files before you continue
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Lay your Mac Pro or PC down on
a soft, clean and safe work surface.
To avoid damaging internal components
or the controllers, always turn off and
unplug your Mac Pro or PC
Computer. DO NOT
install subjects
while it is plugged.
Open your Mac Pro or PC cover and
remove the side panel.
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Unscrew the captive screws in the
PCI bracket and remove
the bracket
Remove the slot cover from the slot
that you wish to install the card.
Consult with your iStoragePro video
experts for best slot position if you
are not sure.
Install and secure the card into the
slot with PCI bracket
Put the cover back to your computer
lock it securely.
If the PCI Express card you are
installing is full-length (12") ,make
sure it fits in the appropriate card
guide.
Your RAID controller Installation is done
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Connect to Host USB/Firewire or SATA cable
Please see the cable diagram
Connect MacPro or PC computer to your iT4UFER:
Please make sure the cable connector are fully inserted and
secured between the controller and storage system. (most
common issues are loose cables causing poor connection).
Complete Basic Installation:
after connecting the cable between your Host Computer & T4 RAID
system, please power on your T4 RAID system first, and then
power on your workstation.
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One cable between Computer & T4 System
Back View of T4 RAID System
Front View of T4
RAID System
Back View of MacPro or PC Front View of MacPro or PC
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Preparing RAID initialization and Host Operation:
Install all disk drives into disk trays and insert in the disk bays. After
turning on the RAID unit, the LCD will display “ Active”; the unit is
ready to format with your host computer. Please connect host data
cable. If you need to re-initialize the RAID set, recycle the Power,
During power up, LCD will display re-init ( Press Left arrow Set Key),
LCD will display Detecting disks, after initialize disks, LCD will
display “ init, R5 4d “” Press ( Left arrow set key to reconfirm). This
is distructive Mode. Do not use this function unless you want to
destroy old data and re-create new RAID set.
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