Medea FireFly Installation Manual

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105109-01 Rev A

FireFly

Installation Guide

Medéa Corporation Technical Support

818-880-0303

Fax: 818-880-6906

[email protected]

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance (servicing) instructions literature accompanying the appliance.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS All Warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit’s manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

6. WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this unit near water–for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

7. ACCESSORIES Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the unit.

8. VENTILATION Openings in the front and back of the unit are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to protect it from over heating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

9. POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your facility, consult your local dealer or power company.

10.GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION This equipment is supplied with a power cord with a US style 3-wire grounding type plug at one end and a 3-wire IEC standard connector at the other. The 3wire grounding type plug will fit into a US style grounding type power outlet and the IEC connector is intended to plug into the Medéa unit. The 3-wire grounding type plug is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, do not force it. Contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THE GROUNDING TYPE PLUG. For use in Foreign Countries, contact your local Medéa dealer or representative to obtain a power cord with a locally compatible 3-wire grounding plug on one end and a 3-wire IEC standard connector on the other.

11. POWER-CORD PROTECTION Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit the unit.

12.SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards. (See Caution Symbol at rear of power supply chasis.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13.LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

14.CAUTION Before replacing Power Supply 1 or Power Supply 2 Module, ensure that the associated Power Switch (PS1 or PS2) is in the off position and the associated Power Cord is removed.

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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

WARNUNG

Gefahr eines elektrischen

Schlages Nicht öffnen

WARNUNG:

Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu verringern sollten Sie niemals eine Verkleidung oder Abdeckung entfernen. Keines der enthaltenen Teile kann selbst gewartet werden. Überlassen Sie dies qualifiziertem Servicepersonal.

WARNUNG:

UM DIE GEFAHR EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES ZU VERRINGERN, DARF DAS GERÄT WEDER REGEN NOCH FEUCHTIGKEIT AUSGESETZT WERDEN.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam machen, dass er hier unisolierte gefährliche Spannung innerhalb des Gehäuses antrifft, die ausreichend gefährlich ist um einen Stromschlag hervorzurufen.

Dieses Symbol ist gedacht um den Anwender darauf hinzuweisen, dass sich im Handbuch wichtige Hinweise befinden.

1. LESEN SIE DIE HINWEISE Lesen Sie bitte alle Sicherheitshinweise und die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen.

2. AUFBEWAHREN DER HINWEISE Bewahren Sie die Bedienungsanleitung und alle Sicherheitshinweise für spätere Verwendung auf.

3. BEACHTEN SIE DIE WARNUNGEN Alle Warnungen and Hinweise auf dem Gehäuse und in der Anleitung sollten unter allen Umständen beachtet werden.

4. FOLGEN SIE DEN ANWEISUNGEN Alle Benutzer -und Bedienungsanweisungen sollten befolgt werden.

5. ERWEITERUNGEN Benutzen Sie keine Erweiterungen, die nicht vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden um Gefahren zu vermeiden.

6. WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser–z.B. Badewanne, Waschschüssel, Spüle, Waschwanne, feuchter Fußboden oder in der nähe eines Pools.

7. ZUBEHÖR Stellen Sie das Gerät nicht auf einen wackeligen Rollcontainer, Ständer, Stativ, Regal oder Tisch. Das Gerät könnte herunterfallen, was einen bleibenden bzw. irreparablen Schaden an dem Gerät hervorrufen könnte.

8. BELÜFTUNG Öffnungen an der Vor- und Rückseite des Gerätes sind für die Belüftung vorgesehen, um eine zuverlässige Funktion zu garantieren und gegen Überhitzung vorzubeugen. Diese Öffnungen dürfen weder verstellt noch zugedeckt werden. Das Gerät sollte niemals in der Nähe einer Heizung oder einer anderen Wärmequelle aufgestellt werden. Das Gerät sollte außerdem nicht in einem Einbaugehäuse wie einem Schrank, oder einem Rack installiert werden, solange eine ausreichende Belüftung nicht sichergestellt ist.

9. NETZANSCHLUß (STROMVERSORGUNG) Das Gerät sollte nur mit der Spannungsversorgung, die auf dem Geräteaufkleber ausgewiesen ist, betrieben werden. Sollten Sie nicht sicher sein, welche Art der Spannungsversorgung in Ihrem Betrieb ver wendet wird, fragen Sie bei Ihrem Händler oder der Stromversorgungsgesellschaft nach.

10.ERDUNG UND POLUNG Zur Ausstattung gehört ein Stromkabel mit einem amerikanischen Schutzkontakt Stecker mit Erdung auf der einen Seite und einem Kaltgeräte Stecker auf der anderen (IEC Standard). Der Schutzkontaktstecker passt in eine amerikanische Schutzkontaktsteckdose und de Kaltgerätestecker in ihr Medea Gerät. Der Schutzkontaktstecker ist eine Sicherheitseinrichtung. Sollten Sie ihn nicht ich Ihre Steckdose stecken können, wenden Sie keine Gewalt an. Setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Elektriker in Verbindung um die Steckdose auszuwechseln. Zerstören Sie unter keinen Umständen die Sicherheitseinrichtung an Ihrem Stecker. Zur Anwendung in anderen Ländern setzen Sie sich mit Ihrem Medea Händler in Verbindung, der Ihnen ein Landesübliches Stromkabel mit einem Schutzkontaktstecker auf der einen und einem Kaltgerätestecker auf der anderen Seite zur Verfügung stellt.

11. STROMKABEL ISOLIERUNG Stromkabel sollten so gelegt werden, dass man nicht auf sie tritt, oder Geganstände auf ihnen stehen bzw. gegen sie stoßen. Besondere Aufmerksamkeit sollte Leitungen und Steckern, sowie Kupplungen und die Stelle an der sie das Gerät verlassen, gewidment werden.

12.SERVICE Versuchen Sie keinesfalls das Gerät selbständig zu warten, oder das Gehäuse zu öffnen. Dies kann Sie gefährlicher Spannung oder andern Gefahren aussetzen. Überlassen sie alle Wartungsarbeiten qualifiziertem Service Personal.

13.LITHIUM BATTERY VORSICHT! Explosionsqefahr bei unsachgemä Bem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen Vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleichwertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

14.ACHTUNG Vor dem Austausch der Netzteile (Power Supply 1 oder Power Supply 2) bitte sicherstellen, dass der jeweilige Netzschalter (Power Switch 1 oder Power Switch 2) in Position „off“ ist, und dass das entsprechende Netzkabel abgezogen wurde.

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10.PUESTAA TIERRA Y POLARIZACIÓN El equipo se entrega con un cable alimentador con un enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres en un extremo y un enchufe estándar IEC (Comité Electrotécnico Internacional) de tres alambres en el otro. El enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres se conecta a un tomacorri ente con puesta a tierra y el conector IEC tiene por objeto enchufarse a una unidad Medea. El enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres es una medida de seguridad. Si no le es posible conectar el enchufe a un tomacorriente, no lo fuerce. Póngase en contacto con un electricista para sustituir el tomacorriente obsoleto. NO FRUSTRE LA MEDIDA DE SEGURIDAD INCORPORADA POR EL ENCHUFE CON PUESTA A TIERRA. Para uso en países extranjeros, póngase en contacto con su distribuidor local de Medea o su representante para obtener un cable alimentador con un enchufe con puesta a tierra de 3 alambres en un extremo y un enchufe estándar IEC de tres alambres en el otro compatible en su país.

11. PROTECCIÓN DEL CABLE ALIMENTADOR Los cables alimentadores se deberán de colocar de manera que se evite que sean pisados o pellizcados por algún equipo o mueble puestos encima de ellos o contra ellos, poniendo especial atención al enchufe del cable alimentador, receptáculos de protección o el punto en que se conectan a la unidad.

12.SERVCIOS No intente dar servicio a esta unidad por sí mismo en virtud de que abrir la unidad o retirar alguna cubierta lo puede exponer a voltajes peli grosos u otros riesgos. Permita que el servicio lo realice personal de servicio calificado.

13.LA PILA DE LITIO PRECAUCIÓN: Existe gran peligro de explosión si la pila se reemplaza incorrectamente. Reemplácela únicamente con el mismo modelo o su equivalente exacto. Deseche la pila anterior según las instrucciones del fabricante.

14.PRECAUCIÓN Antes de reemplazar las fuentes de poder 1 ó 2, asegúrese de que el interruptor correspondiente (PS1 o PS2) esté en la posición “apagado” y que el cable correspondiente también haya sido removido.

MEDIDAS PREVENTIVAS IMPORTANTES

PRECAUCIÓN

RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA

NO ABRIR

PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA (O CUBIERTA POSTERIOR). NO HAY ADENTRO PARTES REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO. PERMITA QUE EL SERVICIO LO REALICE PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CALIFICADO.

ADVERTENCIA:

PARA PREVENIR LA POSIBILIDAD DE PROVOCAR UN INCENDIO O DE RECIBIR UNA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE SISTEMA A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD.

El símbolo del rayo con flecha dentro de un triángulo equilátero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso y sin aislamiento en el interior del producto que pudiera ser de la suficiente magnitud como para constituir el riesgo de recibir una descarga eléctrica.

El símbolo de el signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo equilátero tiene por objeto alertar al usuario de la existencia de instrucciones importantes para la operación y mantenimiento (servicios) en los documentos que acompañan el equipo.

1. LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deberá leer todas las instrucciones sobre seguridad y operación antes de operar la unidad.

2. GUARDAR LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deberá guardar las instrucciones sobre seguridad y operación para refer encia futura.

3. PRESTE ATENCIÓN AADVERTENCIAS Deberá cumplir con todas las Advertencias indicadas en la unidad o en las instrucciones de operación.

4. SIGA LAS INSTRUCCIONES Deberá seguir todas las instrucciones sobre operación y uso.

5. ACCESORIOS No utilice accesorios que no hayan sido recomendados por el fabricante de la unidad en virtud de que pueden crear un peligro.

6. AGUA Y HUMEDAD No utilice esta unidad cerca de agua—por ejemplo, cerca de una tina, lavabo, fregadero o tinaco, en un sótano mojado o cerca de una piscina.

7. EQUIPO AUXILIAR No coloque esta unidad sobre carritos, bases, trípodes, soportes o mesas inestables. La unidad se podrá caer, causando lesiones graves y daños severos a la unidad.

8. VENTILACIÓN Aberturas al frente y en la parte posterior de la unidad se proporcionan para ventilación y para asegurar una operación estable, así como para proteger a la unidad de sobrecalentamiento. Estas aberturas no deberán ser obstruidas o cubiertas. Esta unidad nunca se deberá de colocar cerca o encima de un radiador o fuente de calor. Esta unidad no se deberá de colocar en muebles construidos a la medida, tales como libreros o estantes, salvo que se proporcione ventilación adecuada.

9. FUENTES DE ENERGÍA La unidad deberá operar únicamente a partir del tipo de fuente de energía indicada en la etiqueta correspondiente. Si no está seguro del tipo de fuente de energía en su edificio, consulte a su distribuidor local o compañía de suministro de energía eléctrica.

PRECAUCIÓN:

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MISES EN GARDE IMPORTANTES

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR LES RISQUES D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE (NI LE PANNEAU ARRIÈRE) DE L’APPAREIL. AUCUNE PIÈCE INTÉRIEURE NE PEUT ÊTRE RÉPARÉE PAR L’UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE RÉPARATION, CONSULTER UN TECHNICIEN COMPÉTENT.

MISE EN GARDE:

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER L’APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.

Le symbole d’éclair dans un triangle équilatéral indique la présence d’une tension suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque de chocs électriques.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral indique que le manuel d’utilisation inclus avec l’appareil contient d’importantes recommandations quant au fonctionnement et à l’entretien de ce dernier.

1. LIRE LES DIRECTIVES Lire toutes les directives concernant la sécurité et le fonctionnement de l’appareil avant de l’utiliser.

2. CONSERVER LES DIRECTIVES Conserver les directives concernant la sécurité et le fonctionnement de l’appareil pour référence ultérieure.

3. RESPECTER LES MISES EN GARDE Respecter toutes les mises en garde sur l’appareil et dans le manuel d’utilisation.

4. SUIVRE LES DIRECTIVES Suivre toutes les directives concernant le fonctionnement et l’utilisation de l’appareil.

5. ACCESSOIRES Ne pas utiliser d’accessoires non recommandés par le fabricant de l’appareil, car ils peuvent représenter un danger.

6. EAU ET HUMIDITÉ Ne pas utiliser l’appareil dans un endroit où il risque d’être mouillé, notamment dans un sous-sol humide et à proximité d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier, d’une cuve à lessive ou d’une piscine.

7. BAIES ET SUPPORTS Ne pas placer l’appareil dans une baie ou sur un support, un trépied, une console ou une table instable. L’appareil pourrait tomber et subir des dommages importants ou infliger de graves blessures.

8. AÉRATION Le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes d’aération à l’avant et à l’arrière pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de l’appareil et le protéger de la surchauffe. Ces fentes ne doivent pas être obstruées ni recouvertes. Éloigner l’appareil de toute source de chaleur telle les radiateurs et autres éléments de chauffage. Ne pas placer l’appareil dans un meuble encastré tel une bibliothèque ou un bâti qui ne procure pas une aération adéquate.

9. ALIMENTATION Ne brancher l’appareil que dans une prise de courant du type décrit sur l’étiquette signalétique. En cas de doute sur le type

ATTENTION:

d’alimentation disponible, consulter la compagnie d’électricité ou le distributeur local.

10.MISE À LA TERRE ET POLARISATION Le cordon d’alimentation fourni avec l’appareil est doté d’une fiche polarisée à trois branch es de style américain à une extrémité et d’un connecteur femelle CEI standard à l’autre extrémité. La fiche polarisée à trois branches peut être branchée dans une prise de courant polarisée de style américain et le connecteur CEI doit être rac cordé à l’appareil Medea. La fiche polarisée à trois branches constitue une mesure de sécurité. Si elle ne s’insère pas aisément dans la prise, ne pas la forcer. Contacter un électricien pour remplacer la prise désuète. NE PAS TENTER DE CONTOURNER CETTE MESURE DE SÉCURITÉ. Pour utiliser l’appareil à l’étranger, se procurer un cordon d’alimentation compatible avec la configuration électrique locale auprès du distributeur ou du représentant Medea local.

11. PROTECTION DU CORDON D’ALIMENTATION Les cordons d’alimentation doivent être placés de manière qu’ils ne soient pas piétinés ou écrasés par des objets et une attention particulière doit être portée à la fiche, à la prise et au point de sortie de l’appareil.

12.RÉPARATION Ne pas tenter de réparer l’appareil, car l’ouverture ou le retrait du boîtier peut vous exposer à des tensions dangereuses ou à d’autres risques. Confier toute réparation à un technicien qualifié.

13.PILE AU LITHIUM ATTENTION: danger d'explosion si la pile est incorrectement remplacée. Remplacez avec le même type ou equivalent uniquement. Disposez des piles usagées en accord avec les instructions du fabriquant.

14.ATTENTION Avant de remplacer le module d'alimentation électrique 1 ou 2,assurez-vous que l'interrup teur correspondant (PS1 ou PS2) est sur la position Off et que le cordon d'alimentation correspondant est enlevé.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FIREFLY

WHAT’SINTHEBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CONNECTING THE FIREFLY DRIVES STORAGE SYSTEM

. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SINGLE FIREFLY DRIVE MODULE CONNECTION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FIREFLY DRIVE CONFIGURATION WITH MAC OS . . . . . . 11

STRIPING FIREFLY DRIVE MODULES WITH MAC OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MIRRORING FIREFLY DRIVE MODULES WITH MAC OS

. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

RECOVERING FROM A DISK FAILURE IN A MIRRORED SET . . . . . . . . 17

REMOVAL AND PLACEMENT OF DRIVE MODULES - MAC OS . . . . . . . 18

MOUNTING AN FIREFLY DRIVE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USING SYCHRONIZE! PLUS X SOFTWARE - MAC OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FIREFLY DRIVE CONFIGURATION WITH WINDOWS . . . . . 19

INITIALIZING AS INDEPENDENT DRIVES

- WINDOWS 2000/XP

. . . . . . 19

STRIPING FIREFLY DRIVE MODULES - WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL . 23

INSTALLING D

DSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

HOW TO SAFELY REMOVE MODULES - WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL . 29

SING SAVE N-SYNC SOFTWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

TECHNICAL SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

FIREFLY

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a FireFly! FireFly is an innovative FireWire storage solution designed for today’s storage intensive applications including digital audio and video editing, DVD authoring and desktop publishing. FireFly is ideal for storing your MP3 libraries, digital pictures, large video and graphics files and more. FireFly consists of a docking station and two removable FireWire disk drive modules. These modules also function as a stand-alone FireWire drives, enabling you to create while ‘on the fly’.

The docking station provides quick and easy “drop-in” connection and removal of the FireFly disk drive modules. The docking station acts as a FireWire hub with two FireWire ports on the back for standard daisychaining, and a third on the front for quick connection of FireWire devices such as DV camcorders. Unlike standard “daisy-chained” peripherals, removal of a FireWire disk drive module from the docking station will not disconnect all other drives on the FireWire bus.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATION

FireFly offers up to 500 GB (That’s over 38 hours of DV footage or 100,000 MP3 files!) and can be configured thre ways:

- Striped (RAID 0) for performance (Mac OS, Windows XP Pro)

- Mirrored (RAID 1) for data protection (Mac OS)

- Formatted as independent volumes to enable one module to ‘fly’ (go mobile) while your content is secure on the docking

station…automatically synchronize files, using included software, when you return.

EASY INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

FireFly attaches to any FireWire-equipped Mac or PC workstation. FireFly is hot-pluggable, allowing you to connect and disconnect the system while your workstation or laptop is running. Follow the directions below to install and configure FireFly for use with your digital content creation system.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

- iMac®, iBook®, Powerbooks (with IEEE-1394), and Power Macintosh® G3, G4

- Mac OS 9.1 or higher, or Mac OS X version (10.2.x or higher)

- Windows Me/2000/XP/XP Pro

- CD-ROM drive

- Available FireWire port

Thank you for purchasing FireFly!

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Take a moment to ensure that the following items are included in the shipping carton. If anything is missing, please call Medéa at (818) 880-0303. Please keep the shipping container and packing materials. In the unlikely event that you need to return the product to us for any reason, you must use the Medéa shipping container. If product is returned damaged due to improper packaging, the warranty will be void and liability will rest with the user.

Included components:

(2) Disk drive modules

(1) Docking station

(1) External power supply with power cord

(1) 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable

(1) Travel stand

(1) Installation CD (includes Mac OSX and Windows synchronization software)

FIREFLY

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

As with all hard drives, FireFly disk drive modules must be handled with care. Follow the precautions listed below to help insure the integrity of your FireFly system and stored content. Please review the full product warranty located at the end of this document for more information.

PRECAUTIONS:

-Do not bump, jar, or drop the FireFly disk drive modules.

-Always place the FireFly disk module in the docking station with the proper alignment (see page 9).

-Do not remove any cables or power cords without properly dismounting the drive through the operating system.

-Do not attempt to open the disk module case. Attempting to do so may damage FireFly’s internal components and will void the

warranty.

FIREFLY

User’s Guide 8

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GETTING STARTED C

ONNECTING THE DISK DRIVE MODULES TO THE DOCKING STATION

1. Unpack the disk drive modules, docking station, FireWire cable and power supply.

2. Place the disk drive modules into the docking station as shown below.

NOTE: FireFly disk drive modules are keyed to the FireFly docking station. Although the drives can be placed in either slot, they can only be inserted in one direction. Make sure that the alignment key inside the docking station aligns with the keyhole in the bottom of the disk module. Tilt the module slightly towards the key as you assert pressure on that side and rock the module down into the docking station.

WARNING: Ensure proper key alignment and use firm even pressure to slide module into docking station. Excessive

force and improper alignment may damage connectors.

CONNECTING POWER AND FIREWIRE CABLE

1. Plug the three-pin female connector of the power cord into the power supply brick. Plug the 3-pin male connector into a standard

110V AC outlet or surge protector. Connect the round power connector into the FireFly docking station as shown below.

2. Plug one end of the FireWire cable into either of the two FireWire ports located on the back of the docking station as shown below.

3. Plug the other end of the FireWire cable to the FireWire port on your workstation as shown below.

Proceed to page 11 to configure FireFly for your operating system.

FIREFLY

Alignment Keyhole

Drive Alignment Keys

User’s Guide 9

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POWER

MANAGEMENT

FireFly drive modules have a built-in power management feature that not only conserves energy but also extends the life of the drive. If a FireFly drive module has not been accessed for 10 minutes, the drive will enter Suspend Mode. The Suspend Mode is indicated by the slow pulsing of the blue power light on and off. If the drive has not been accessed for an additional 20 minutes, the drive will enter Power Save Mode and the drive will shut down. Any access of the FireFly drive will bring it out of Suspend or Power Save mode within seconds.

TRAVELING WITH A SINGLE FIREFLY DISK MODULE

If you choose to set up FireFly’s disk modules as independent drives, you can travel with one module while leaving your content secure on the other module installed in the docking station. Follow the steps below to attach a single FireFly module to your workstation.

1. Plug the three-pin female connector of the power cord into the power supply brick. Plug the 3-pin male connector into a standard 110v AC outlet or surge protector.

2. Connect the round power connector into the FireFly disk drive module. The blue power light will come on to indicate that drive power has been connected. The amber activity light may also temporarily come on but will extinguish after the drive has completed self-checks.

3. Place the drive horizontally in the travel stand. The drive module can be oriented in either direction in the stand. With the narrow edge of the stand forward, the drive will have a slight upward inclination. With the wide edge of the stand forward, the drive will have a more horizontal position.

4. Plug one end of the FireWire cable to either FireWire port on the FireFly module, and the other end to the FireWire port on your workstation.

FIREFLY

User’s Guide 10

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OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Now that you have connected FireFly to your workstation, the system must be initialized for your operating system. FireFly is designed as a flexible storage solution allowing each user to customize it to their particular needs. FireFly’s removable disk drive modules provide a high level of versatility for use as portable, stationary, striped (RAID 0) or mirrored (RAID 1) storage.

For Windows 2000/XP installations, proceed to page 19. For Mac OS X installations, see the instructions below.

CONFIGURING FIREFLY FOR MAC OS X (10.2.X) WORKSTATIONS

To initialize a FireFly as independent drives, enabling the modules to operate as a stand-alone FireWire drives, follow the instructions below. Initializing as independent drives offers most flexibility and enables you to use FireFly with the included synchronization software.

If you wish to stripe (RAID 0), proceed to page 14 or to page 16 for mirroring (RAID 1) FireFly modules.

INITIALIZING AS INDEPENDENT DRIVES – MAC OS X

1. Ensure both disk modules are installed in the FireFly Docking Station. Power on FireFly. Power on your Macintosh. The first time FireFly is connected to your workstation and powered on, an Alert window(s) will appear as shown below. This is normal.

NOTE: If you have both FireFly modules installed in the docking station, two of the above windows will appear. Click Ignore in one window and then proceed as below. If no window appears, launch the Apple Disk Utility located in the Utilities folder on the Macintosh HD.

2. Select Initialize… to open the Apple Disk Utility. A window like the following will appear. The FireFly disk drive module(s) are displayed, along with their capacities, in the left-hand column as shown.

3. Select a FireFly disk module by clicking on the entry in the left-hand column as shown on the following page. The disk module information will be displayed on the right.

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4. Select the Partition tab to view the partition options as shown below.

5. Set the Volume Scheme: to

Current. Enter a volume Name: under Volume Information (in this example – FireFly Module 1), set

format to

Mac OS Extended, and if you intend to use the module on a Mac running OS 9, check the box under Options.

NOTE: Each FireFly disk module can be set up in multiple volumes if desired. Please refer to the Apple documentation for instructions on setting up multiple volumes on FireFly.

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6. Click on the Partition button. The following Warning! window will appear. Click on the Partition button to continue.

7. When partitioning is complete, the FireFly module will be displayed as a FireWire device in the left-hand window as shown below.

8. Repeat the above five steps to initialize the second FireFly disk drive module.

9. Exit the Disk Utility.

10.The FireFly disk drive modules(s) will be displayed as icons on the desktop as shown below.

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STRIPING

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Striping (RAID 0) FireFly disk modules together will create one large volume and the content stored will be automatically distributed across the two disk drive modules. This configuration provides a higher data transfer rate than that of a single module, but does not provide data protection. In order to stripe with FireFly, you must have both disk drive modules installed in the docking station before proceeding.

NOTE: If you stripe or mirror FireFly, the disk modules can be used on another workstation with the same OS, but must stay together as a set.

1. Power on FireFly. Power on your Macintosh. The first time FireFly is connected to your workstation and powered on, an Alert window(s) will appear as shown below. This is normal.

NOTE: Two of the above windows will appear. Click Ignore in one window and then proceed as below. If no window appears, launch the Apple Disk Utility located in the Utilities folder on the Macintosh HD.

4. Select the

RAID tab to view the RAID options as shown below.

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5. Drag each FireFly disk module from the left-hand column to the right area labeled Drag disks here to add to set. Set RAID Scheme: to

Stripe, enter a RAID Set Name: (in this example FireFly Stripe) and set the Volume Format: to Mac OS Extended as shown below.

6. Click on the

Create button. The following Warning! will appear. Click on the Create button to continue.

7. When complete, the FireFly stripe set will be displayed as a FireWire device in the left-hand window as shown below.

8. Exit the Disk Utility.

9. The FireFly stripe set will be displayed as an icon on the desktop as shown below.

WARNING: Once FireFly is configured as a Striped set, both drive modules must remain installed in the docking station. Removal of one of the drive modules will violate the striped set and destroy all current data on both disks.

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MIRRORING

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Mirroring (RAID 1) FireFly modules provides data protection by simultaneously writing the same content to each disk module. If one module should fail, the content will still be available on the other module. In order to mirror with FireFly, you must have both disk drive modules installed in the docking station before proceeding.

1. Power on FireFly. Power on your Macintosh. The first time FireFly is connected to your workstation and powered on, an Alert window(s) will appear as shown below. This is normal.

NOTE: Two of the above windows will appear. Click Ignore in one window and then proceed as below.

3. Select the

RAID tab to view the RAID options as shown below. Drag each FireFly disk module from the left-hand column to the

right area labeled Drag disks here to add to set. Select

Mirror under RAID Scheme:, enter a RAID Set Name: (in this example FireFly

Mirror

) and set the Vo lume Format: to Mac OS Extended as shown below.

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5. Click on the Create button. The following Warning! will appear. Click on the Create button to continue.

6. When complete, the FireFly mirrored set will be displayed as a FireWire device in the left-hand window as shown below.

7. Exit the Disk Utility.

8. The FireFly mirrored set will be displayed as an icon on the desktop as shown below.

WARNING: Once FireFly is configured as a Mirrored set, both drive modules must remain installed in the docking station. Removal of one of the drive modules will violate the mirrored set and destroy all current data on both disks.

RECOVERING FROM A FIREFLY DISK MODULE FAILURE IN A MIRRORED SET

1. Open the Apple Disk Utility located on the Macintosh HD in

Applications > Utilities.

2. Click the

RAID tab. If an exception has occurred, a dialog box will appear that describes it.

3. If an issue with the disk is indicated, click

Rebuild.

4. If Rebuild does not work, shut down the computer and replace the failed hard disk.

5. Repeat steps 1 and 2.

6. Drag the icon of the new disk on top of that of the removed disk.

7. Click

Rebuild.

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REMOVAL AND

EPLACEMENT OF FIREFLY DRIVE MODULES - MAC OS X

In order to safely remove or “Put Away” a FireFly Drive in Mac OS X, simply drag the FireFly drive icon to the Trashcan icon located on the Desktop. Mac OS X automatically spins down the drive on dismount so there is no need for the FireFlyTools application. To dismount a FireFly drive in Mac OS X, simply drag the FireFly Drive icon to the Trashcan icon located on the Desktop.

NOTE: The Trashcan icon will change when you start to move the disk icon.

MOUNTING A F

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1. Make sure the power cord is connected and the drive’s blue power light is on.

2. Connect the FireWire cable to both the FireFly Docking Station and your computer. After a moment, the computer will recognize that your drive is connected and the drive icon will appear on the Desktop.

If the FireFly drive is powered and connected to the system at startup, the drive will automatically be mounted.

USING THE SYNCHRONIZE! PLUS X SOFTWARE – MAC OS X

Synchronize! Plus X file synchronization software is provided on the enclosed CD. Synchronize! Plus X compliments your FireFly system by enabling quick and easy synchronization of files/folders between FireFly disk modules. This software allows you to leave one disk module safe in the docking station while creating content on the fly with the other FireFly module. When you return the “mobile” module to the docking station, the content can be automatically sync’d between FireFly modules to provide a high level of data security for your valuable work.

Refer to the Synchronize! Plus X manual on the enclosed CD for details on the use of this software.

NOTE: You must register your FireFly on-line by visiting www.medea.com/register to receive a Synchronize! Plus X serial number.

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CONFIGURING

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In order to initialize FireFly modules as stand-alone FireWire disk drives, follow the instructions below. Initializing as independent drives offers the most flexibility and enables FireFly to be used with the included synchronization software.

If you are running Windows XP Professional and wish to stripe (RAID 0) FireFly modules, proceed to page 23.

INITIALIZING AS INDEPENDENT DRIVES – WINDOWS 2000/XP

Note: This procedure will create two Basic Disk volumes. Initializing FireFly modules as Basic Disks will enable you to use the modules on any

workstation running MS-DOS or Windows 98se/Me/NT/2000/XP. If you wish to initialize FireFly under Windows 98se/Me, please consult your

Windows documentation.

1. Ensure that both disk modules are installed in the docking station. Power on FireFly. Power on your workstation.

2. Right-click on the

My Computer icon located on the desktop and select Manage from the pull-down menu as shown below.

3. The Computer Management console will appear. Click on

Disk Management in the left-hand panel as shown below. The FireFly

disk modules are identified as Disk 1 and Disk 2 in this example.

4. Right-click on the

Disk 1 entry as shown on the following page and select New Volume… from the pull-down menu.

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5. The following window will appear. Click the Next button to continue.

6. The following window will appear. Click the

Next button to continue.

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7. The following window will appear. Click the Next button to continue. This will create one large volume (one drive letter) using all of the available space on the FireFly disk module.

NOTE: Multiple partitions can be created on a FireFly disk module. Consult your Windows documentation for instructions to set up

multiple partitions.

8. The following window will appear. Windows will automatically assign a drive letter (in this example E:) to the FireFly disk module. Accept this assignment and click the

Next button to continue.

9. The window on the following page will appear. Enter a Volume Label: (In this example

FireFly 1), check the Perform a quick format

box and click the Next button to continue.

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10.The following window will appear. Click the Finish button to continue.

11.Windows will format the volume and then display the following window. Disk 1 is now identified as FireFly 1 (E:).

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12.Right-click on the Disk 2 entry and select New Volume… from the pull-down menu. Follow steps 5 – 11 above to initialize the second FireFly disk module. After the initialization process, both FireFly disk modules will show up as independent drives under

My Computer as shown below.

NOTE: During the above initialization process, Windows 2000/XP will default to a setting of “Optimized for Quick Removal” for each

FireFly module. This is the recommended setting for FireFly modules. For more information, consult your Windows documentation.

IMPORTANT! Now that your FireFly system has been initialized, proceed to page 29 for instructions on safely removing the disk drive modules while your workstation is running.

STRIPING FIREFLY DRIVE MODULES – WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL

NOTE: If you stripe FireFly, the disk modules can be used on another workstation with the same operating system, but must stay together as a matched set.

In order to stripe FireFly modules you must:

-Be running the Windows XP Professional operating system.

-Have both disk modules installed in the docking station.

-Install the Dynamic Disk Enabler called dDsk located on the enclosed CD.

INSTALLING DDSK

To install dDsk, run the Setup.exe application located in the FireFly Tools folder on the enclosed CD.

1. Once you have installed FireFly Tools, open dDsk by selecting

Start > Programs > iNDi Drives > dDsk. The following window will

appear.

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2. Click on the Enable button. The following window will appear indicating that the dDsk has been enabled.

3. Click on the

Exit button.

Now that dDsk has been enabled, you must convert each FireFly disk module to a Dynamic Disk and then stripe the two modules together using the Computer Management console.

1. Right click on the

My Computer icon located on the desktop and select Manage from the pull-down menu as shown below.

2. The Computer Management console will appear. Click on Disk Management in the left-hand panel as shown below. The FireFly disk modules are identified as

Disk 1 and Disk 2 in this example.

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3. Right-click on the box labeled Disk 1 and select Convert to Dynamic Disk… from the pull down menu.

4. The following window will appear. Select

Disk 1 and Disk 2 by checking each box and click the OK button to continue.

WARNING! Be absolutely sure that the disks you check in this step represent the FireFly disk modules before proceeding. Selecting other disk drives will cause loss of data on those drives.

5. The following window will appear. Note that Disk 1 and Disk 2 are now identified as Dynamic.

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6. Right-click on the Disk 1 entry and select New Volume… as shown below.

7. The New Volume Wizard will appear. Click the

Next button to continue.

8. The following window will appear. Select

Striped by clicking on the radio button as shown below and click on the Next button

to continue.

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9. The following window will appear. Select Disk 2 in the left-hand panel as shown below and click on the Add button.

10.The following window will appear. Click on the

Next button to continue. This will create a stripe set consisting of one large

volume (one drive letter) utilizing all of the available space on both FireFly disk modules.

NOTE: Multiple partitions can be created with a stripe set. Consult your Windows documentation for instructions to set up multiple partitions.

11.The following window will appear. Windows will automatically assign a drive letter (in this example E:) to the FireFly stripe set. Accept this assignment and click the

Next button to continue.

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12.The following window will appear. Enter a Volume Label: (In this example FireFly Stripe), check the Perform a quick format box

and click the

Next button to continue.

13.The following window will appear. Click the

Finish button to continue.

14.Windows will format the stripe set and then display the following window. Disk 1 and Disk 2 are now identified as a striped volume called FireFly Stripe (E:). At this point, you can close the Computer Management window.

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15. The FireFly Stripe set will now show up as a single drive under My Computer.

WARNING: Striped FireFly modules become a matched set and cannot be used independently. Both drives must remain installed in

the docking station. Removal of one of the drive modules will violate the striped set and destroy all current data on both disks.

IMPORTANT: Now that your FireFly system has been initialized, follow the instructions below on safely removing the disk drive modules while your workstation is running.

ROCEDURE TO SAFELY REMOVE A FIREFLY MODULE FROM THE DOCKING STATION – WINDOWS 2000/XP

IMPORTANT: To ensure data integrity, you must always observe the following “unplug” procedure when removing a FireFly disk module from the docking station.

WARNING: Never attempt to remmove a drive module that is part of a stripe set. Removal will causee all data to be destroyed.

1. Double-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon located in the system tray next to the clock as shown below.

2. The following window will appear. Select the FireFly module you wish to remove and click on the

Stop button.

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3. The following window will appear. Click the OK button to continue.

4. The following message will be displayed letting you know that it is now safe to remove the FireFly disk module from the docking station.

Using the Save-N-Sync Software

Save-N-Sync file synchronization software is provided on the enclosed CD. Save-N-Sync compliments your FireFly system by enabling quick and easy synchronization of files/folders between FireFly disk modules. This software allows you to leave one disk module safe in the docking station while creating content on the go with the other FireFly module. When you return the “mobile” module to the docking station, the content can be automatically sync’d between FireFly modules to provide a high level of data security for your valuable work.

Refer to the Save-N-Sync manual on the enclosed CD for details on the use of this software.

NOTE: You must register your FireFly on-line by visiting www.medea.com/FireFly/register to receive a Save-N-Sync serial number.

Congratulations! You are now ready to use your FireFly system! Happy creating!!

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter any difficulties while installing your FireFly, please contact Medéa Technical Support via one of the following ways:

Telephone: (818) 880-0303

Fax: (818) 880-6906

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: http://www.medea.com

Thank you for purchasing a FireFly disk array. If you have any comments or questions about this manual or the product, please call (818) 880-0303, or send an email to [email protected].

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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Medéa Corporation (Medéa) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Medéa, at its option, will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchaser’s price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser’s expense to an authorized Medéa service facility or to Medéa.

Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either new or reconditioned. All replaced parts or products shall become the property of Medéa. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, misuse, abuse or as a result of unathorized service or parts.

Warranty service is available to the purchaser by obtaining a Return Material Authorization number (RMA) and by delivering the product during the warranty period to an authorized Medéa service facility or to Medéa. The purchaser shall bear all shipping, packing and insurance costs and all other costs, excluding parts and labor, necessary to effectuate repair, replacement or refund under this warranty. All returned product must be shipped to Medéa in the original shipping container.

For more information on how to obtain warranty service, an RMA number or to acquire shipping materials, contact Medéa at 26707 W. Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302, (818) 880-0303.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, OR AS A RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR PARTS.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MIGHT OTHERWISE ARISE WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT SHALL (A) HAVE NO GREATER DURATION THAN 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, (B) TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AT THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD AND (C) TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW BE EXCLUDED. IN THE EVENT THIS PRODUCT BECOMES DEFECTIVE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED ABOVE. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTYARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF MEDÉA AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages for consumer products, and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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