Sonnet Technologies F3 User Manual

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For

FUSION

Rugged and Portable 2-Drive Hardware RAID SATA Storage System

User’s Guide

Windows

Fusion F3 Package Contents

1 – Fusion F3 2-Drive RAID SATA Storage System

2 – Carrying Case

Store the Fusion F3, interface cables and power cord for on-the-go use.

3 – Power Cord

US version shown; version varies by region.

4 – USB 2.0 Cable

2-meter A male to B male cable

5 – FireWire 800 Cable

2-meter 9-pin male to 9-pin male cable

6 – FireWire 400 Cable

2-meter 9-pin male (FireWire 800) to 6-pin male (FireWire 400) cable

6 – Locking eSATA Cable

2-meter eSATA data cable with locking connectors, compatible with Fusion F3 and Sonnet Tempo PCI-X and PCIe eSATA host controller cards. Note: You may remove the lock housing if necessary.

Fusion F3 Speciﬁcations and Features

1 – Power Button

2 – Power Indicator LED

This indicator lights when Fusion F3 is powered.

3 – Drive Configuration Selector Switch

Select the drive conﬁguration using this switch.

4 – Drive Configuration Format Switch

This switch is mounted behind the front panel, and is depressed with a paper clip to enable drive conﬁguration switching.

5 – Drive Configuration Indicator LEDs

These LEDs indicate the current drive conﬁguration: FAST (RAID 0), SAFE (RAID 1), and JBOD (individual drives).

6 – Drive Presence, Activity, and Fault Indicator LEDs

These LEDs indicate the drives’ ready state (bottom LEDs), read and write activity (all LEDs), and fault (error) status (top LEDs). LEDs on the left light and ﬂash for drive 1, LEDs on the right for drive 2.

7 – Ambient Light Sensor

This sensor controls the LEDs’ brightness. The lower the ambient light level, the dimmer the LEDs will glow.

8 – Power Cord Socket

9 – USB 2.0 Interface Port

10 – FireWire 800 Interface Ports

These ports are compatible with FireWire 400 ports on computers and adapter cards when the correct cable is used.

11 – Locking eSATA Interface Port

This port is compatible with the included Sonnet locking eSATA data cable and standard eSATA data cables as well.

12 – Security Slot

This slot works with Kensington® brand and similar security locks to secure the Fusion F3 enclosure and deter theft.

13 – Rackmount Kit’s Rear Bracket Mounting Holes

These holes are used when you attach the optional rackmount kit’s rear mounting brackets. Note: The rackmount kit for one or two Fusion F3 systems, part number FUS-F3-RK, is sold separately, and is available for purchase through your reseller.

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