Kanguru QSX User Manual
Copyright 2009, All Rights Reserved.
Kanguru QSX
User Guide
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Notices and Information
NOTICES AND INFORMATION
Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru QSX
Copyright© 2009, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.
Windows XP® and Windows Vista® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Apple® and
Macintosh® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. IBM and OS/2 are registered
trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. All other brand or product names
are trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses
incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is fully
responsible for any illegal actions taken.
Customer Service
To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions Technical
Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
Legal notice
In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions
offers no refunds for its products. Kanguru Solutions makes no warranty or representation, expressed,
implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and
all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products,
software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Export Law Compliance
Regardless of any disclosure made to Kanguru Solutions pertaining to the ultimate destination of the
specific Kanguru product, you warrant that you will not export, directly or indirectly, any Kanguru
product without first obtaining the approval of Kanguru Solutions and the appropriate export license
from the Department of Commerce or other agency of the United States Government. Kanguru
Solutions has a wide range of products and each product family has different license requirements
relative to exports.
FCC Compliance Statements
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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the Distance between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is •
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
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Table of Contents
Notices and Information .........................................................................2
1. Introduction .........................................................................................4
1.1 Package Contents .......................................................................................4
1.2 System Requirements ................................................................................5
1.3 Specifications ..............................................................................................5
2. Basic Operation ...................................................................................6
2.1 Parts and Functions ...................................................................................6
2.2 Setting up Your Kanguru QSX .................................................................6
2.2.1 eSATA Connection ..........................................................................7
2.3 Setting the Storage Mode ..........................................................................8
2.4 Formatting Large Volumes (for BIG and RAID0 modes) ......................9
2.5 Disconnecting the Kanguru QSX ...........................................................11
2.6 Using HotSwap! .......................................................................................12
2.6.1 Connecting the QSX using HotSwap! ........................................13
2.6.2 Disconnecting the QSX using HotSwap! ....................................13
Table of Contents
3. Storage Modes ...................................................................................14
3.1 BIG ..........................................................................................................14
3.2 JBOD ........................................................................................................15
3.3 RAID1 (SAFE) .........................................................................................16
3.4 RAID0 (FAST) ..........................................................................................17
3.5 Comparison of Storage Modes ................................................................17
4. Troubleshooting .................................................................................18
5. Warranty ...........................................................................................19
6. Tech Support......................................................................................19
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Kanguru QSX from Kanguru Solutions. The Kanguru QSX features
dual SATA hard drives (HDDs), allowing for huge storage capacities. The QSX supports both USB2.0
and eSATA connectivity, providing you with the convenience of USB and the blazing fast transfer
rates of eSATA to create a perfect storage solution.
The Kanguru QSX is more than a basic storage device; it can be configured to operate in one of
several storage modes to fit your needs. You can configure the QSX to operate as two mirrored disks
for redundant data backup (RAID1), one large spanning volume (BIG), a striped array for faster
performance (RAID0), or two individual hard drives (JBOD).
Key Features
Dual SATA HDDs √
USB2.0 & eSATA interface √
BIG, JBOD, RAID0 or RAID1 storage modes √
Adjustable dip switches to change storage modes √
Durable aluminum housing √
LED indicators display the hard drives’ status √
Built-in cooling fan √
Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
If any of these items are missing, please contact the Kanguru Solutions Technical Support Department
at: (508) 376-4245 and replacement parts will be shipped ASAP.
Kanguru QSX•
Power adapter•
User Guide CD with HotSwap!•
Quick Start Guide•
USB Cable•
eSATA cable•
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Introduction
1.2 System Requirements
Operating System •
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7 ○
Mac OS 10.3 or later ○
Linux ○
Intel Pentium-III 500MHz equivalent or faster •
128MB RAM or higher•
1 x USB port or 1 x eSATA port (for eSATA connection)•
Note: eSATA connection requires a Port Multiplier aware host adapter in order for your computer to
recognize both hard drives. If your eSATA host adapter is not Port Multiplier aware, only one hard
drive will be recognized by your computer. This does not apply to USB connection. For additional
information please see Chapter 4. Troubleshooting, p.18.
Kanguru Solutions recommends the following third party PCI and PCIe eSATA host adapters which
are Port Multiplier aware:
PCI – SYBA SATAII NCQ Host Controller Card•
PCIe – SIIG eSATAII PCIe i/e•
1.3 Specifications
Host Interface
Drive Interface SATA I or II
Hard Drives 2 x 3.5” SATA Hard drives
Storage Modes BIG, JBOD, RAID0 and RAID1
Operating System
Cooling Fan 4cm Ball Bearing Fan
Power Supply Input 100-240V
Dimensions 4.5”W x 7.7”L x 2.8”H
eSATA (3Gb/s)
USB2.0 (480 Mb/s)
Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7
Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Linux
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2. Basic Operation
ON DIP
The Kanguru QSX is extremely versatile and can meet almost any storage need. It can be configured
to operate in several different storage modes, but is as simple to operate as a basic external hard
drive.
2.1 Parts and Functions
Front
Aluminum Housing1.
Hard Drive 2 LED Indicator2.
Hard Drive 1 LED Indicator3.
Power LED Indicator4.
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Basic Operation
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Back
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eSATA interface5.
Reset Button6.
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Cooling Fan7.
Dip Switches8.
Power On/Off Switch9.
USB Interface10.
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Power Connector11.
2.2 Setting up Your Kanguru QSX
Please follow these instructions to setup and connect your Kanguru QSX to your computer.
Place the Kanguru QSX on a flat stable surface by your computer. 1.
Plug the Power Adapter into an appropriate electrical outlet and then plug the other end into the 2.
Power Connector (11).
Configure the QSX to the desired storage mode, turn on the QSX and then press the reset button 3.
(see section 2.3 Setting the Storage Mode, p.8).
Plug one end of the provided eSATA or USB cable into the QSX eSATA Interface (5) or USB 4.
Interface (10) and then connect the other end to the appropriate port on your computer. Although
the Kanguru QSX has connections for both eSATA and USB, only one connection can be used
at a time.
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The Kanguru QSX will appear in My Computer if you are running Windows or it will appear on your
desktop if you are running Mac OS X. The QSX may appear as one or two hard drives depending
on the storage mode it is set in. If you are connecting the QSX via eSATA, it may not show up right
away, For more information, see section 2.2.1 eSATA Connection, p.7.
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