Targa external network hard disk, NDAS 500 eSATA User Manual

EXTERNAL

NETWORK HARD DISK

EXTERNAL NETWORK HARD DISK User manual

and service information

VANJSKI MREŽNI DISK Korisnički priručnik

i informacije o servisu

TRDI DISK ZUNANJEGA OMREŽJA Navodila za uporabo

in servisne informacije

DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA

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Table of Contents

General Information .......................................................................................................2

System Requirements................................................................................................................3

Package Contents......................................................................................................................

CE Declaration of Conformity.....................................................................................................

Disposal of Old Devices .............................................................................................................

Technical Specifications................................................................................................. 4

Intended Use..............................................................................................................................4

EMC and Safety Regulations .....................................................................................................

Important Safety Instructions..........................................................................................5

Maintenance and care............................................................................................................... 6

Getting Started...............................................................................................................8

Connecting via a USB Cable..................................................................................................... 9

Disconnecting the USB Connection .......................................................................................

Connecting via the eSATA cable............................................................................................. 11

Disconnecting..........................................................................................................................12

Connecting via a Network .......................................................................................................

Closing the Network Connection.............................................................................................

Further Options for Network Connections............................................................................... 22

Advanced.....................................................................................................................24

RAID........................................................................................................................................24

Partitioning and Formatting .....................................................................................................27

Unregistering...........................................................................................................................

Updating the Status.................................................................................................................35

Information on Software ..........................................................................................................35

Properties................................................................................................................................ 35

3 3 3

13 21

Details of Guarantee....................................................................................................37

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General Information

Thank you for choosing a Targa product. Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this

manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. If you sell or pass this device on to another person, it is imperative that you also hand over this manual.

Your Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is an external hard disk drive that lets you enlarge your computer's storage capacity for saving a nd managing documents, videos, music files, photographs, graphics, etc. You can also use your new hard disk as a backup device for saving important information. To prevent data loss by damage to the hard drive caused by over-heating due to lengthy operation, the Targa D ataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is equipped with a 7.5cm cooling fan. Regardless of whether you use your hard disk as a storage extension or a backup solution, this manual contains all necessary information and hints you need for its operation.

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA offers the following functions:

- Large storage capacity

- Plug and Play

- High data transfer rate

- USB 1.1 or 2.0

- Network connection

- eSATA II connector

- Hot-Swap for easy connection to other computers

- Solid housing

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System Requirements

The minimum system requirements are:

- Computer with: Pentium or other compatible processor, or higher

- Microsoft Windows Vista™, Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME with native drivers

- 32MB RAM or higher, according to the requirements of Windows

- Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port or network port or eSATA connector

- CD-ROM drive

- Internet connection (for system updates)

Package contents

- External housing with installed hard disk

- External power adapter

- USB cable

- Network cable

- eSATA cable

- Pedestal

- User manual

- CD with software and drivers

CE Declaration of Conformity

XP, Windows® 2000, Windows

This device has been tested for compliance with the relev ant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

Disposal of Old Devices

The European Directive 2002/96/EC applies to this product. All electric and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at established bodies. Avoid hazards to the environment and dangers to your personal health by disposing of the device properl y. For further information about proper disposal, contact your local government, disposal bodies or the shop where you bought the device.

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Technical Specifications

Model Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA Type External hard disk for connection to USB 2.0, (downwards

compatible to USB 1.1) or to a network or eSATA

Housing High-quality stainless steel housing with 75mm cooling fan for

3.5" hard disk Dimensions 4.8 x 12.0 x 21.3 cm (H x W x D) Storage capacity 500 GB storage capacity (unformatted), brand name hard

disk, 3.5" format, 7200 r.p.m., 8 MB cache memory, preformatted for Windows Vista™ (NTFS).

System Requirements Microsoft Windows Vista™, Microsoft Windows

Windows

2000, Windows® 98SE/ME, USB 2.0 (or USB 1.1)

or network port or eSATA USB Standard Universal Serial Bus eSATA External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment Network RJ45 port Special features Downwards-compatible to USB 1.1 Power consumption 12V

Warranty 36 months

Technical Data for TARGA Power Adapter, Model KSAF E1200250W1UK

Input 110-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.6A Output 12 V 2.5A

XP , Windows® 2000 and Windows

XP,

Intended Use

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSAT A has been developed for data backup an d data transfer from or to a PC or notebook with USB ports or eSATA connection or a network port, for use indoors. If used for non-intended purposes or i f the hous ing is open ed, the warranty is rendered void. The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA in its default configuration has not been designed for medical, lifesaving, rescue or life-maint aining purposes. It may be used for home, office and small business applications (accordin g to EN 61000-6-1 / EN 61000-6-3). This includes games, communication and office applications and others.

EMC and Safety Regulations

This device conforms to the EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 and EN 60950 Standards. Any changes to the equipment other than the recommended changes by the manufacturer may lead to the result that these directives are not met any more.

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Important Safety Instructions

Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. If you sell or pass this device on to another person, it is imperative that you also hand over this manual.

- Handle your hard disk with care. Please always follow these safety instructions in order to avoid any damage or voiding the warranty. Damage to the hard disk can result in loss of data.

- Position the device on a stable, even surface and do not place any (heavy) objects on the device.

- The device is not for use in rooms with a high temperature or humidity (e.g. bathrooms), and must be kept free of dust.

- Operating temperature and humidity: 5 °C to 25 °C, max. 85% RH

Always make sure that

- there is free circulation of air (do not place the d evice on shelves, on a thick carpet, on a bed, or anywhere that obstructs the ventilation slots, and le ave at least 10cm clearance on all sides;

- no direct heat sources (eg heating) can affect the device;

- no direct sunlight or bright artificial light reaches the device;

- contact with spray and dripp ing water and abrasive liquids must be avoided and the device should never be operated near water, and it must especially never be immersed (do no place any objects filled with liqu ids such as vases or dri nks near the device);

- never place the device in the immediate vicinity of magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers);

- do not place any fire sources (e.g. burning candles) on or near the device;

- do not introduce any foreign bodies into the device;

- the device must not be subject to any great temperature changes as this may cause moisture through condensation;

- the device should not be subject to excessive knocks and vibrations.

If you are not using the device within the Republic of Germany, you mu st observe the regulations and laws in the country of use.

- In its default configuration, this product has not been designed for medical, lifesaving, rescue or life-maintaining purposes. It may be used for home, office and small business applications (according to EN 61000-6-1 / EN61000-6-3). This includes games, communication and office applications and others. Furthermore, the device may not be used outdoors or in tropical climates. Only connection

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cables and external devices may be used that comply with safety standards and the electromagnetic compatibility and shieldi ng quality of this device. This device fulfills all that relates to CE Conformity, relevant norms and standards. Any changes to the equipment other than the recommended changes by the manufacturer may lead to the result that these directives are not met any more. Only use accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

- Do not allow children to play with electrical devices when not under supervision. Children may not be able to comprehend the presence of potential risks.

- Keep the packaging away from children to avoid the danger of suffocation.

Maintenance and care

- Servicing is required when this device has been dam age d in an y way, for examp le, when the power plug, power cord or housing is damaged, when liquid or objects have entered the device, when the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, when the product does not work normally or if the prod uct has been dropped. If you notice any smoke, unusual noise or strange smells, switch off the device immediately and pull the plug from the wall outlet. In this case the device should not be used further and should be inspected by authorized service personnel. Contact qualified personnel when servicing is needed. Never open the h ousing of the device, the power adapter or the accessories. If the housi ng is opened, your life is in danger due to electric shock. Only use a clean, dry cloth for cleaning.

- Always hold all cables by the plug and never pull on the c able itself. Nev er hol d the power cord with wet hands as this may cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never place the device, heavy objects or furniture on th e cable and take care that the cord does not become trapped, especially at th e plug and sockets. Never make knots in the cable and do not tie it together with other cord s. All cables should be positioned so that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or electric shock. Inspect the power cord from time to time. Never use adapter plugs or extension cables that don't comply with the current safety regulations in your country, and don't modify any of the power cords or electrical installations yourself.

- The power switch of this device does not fully disconnect the device from the mains. Furthermore, the device consumes electricity in the Standb y mode. In ord er to completely disconnect the device from the mains, the power adapter must be pulled out from the wall outlet. For this reason, the device should be positioned in a way that assures a direct and unobstructed access to the wall outlet so that the power adapter can be immediately pulled out in an emergency situation. To avoid the danger of fire if the power adapter is not going to be used for a long while (eg. during holidays), it should always be disc onnected from the power socket. Before stormy weather when there is the danger of lightning, disconnect the d evice from the power supply.

- Use only the supplied power adapter model KSAF E1200250W1UK to avoid overheating, deformation of housing, fire, electric shock, explosions and other dangers. Never connect this power adapter to other devices.

- The wall outlet must be within easy reach and next to the place of use.

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- The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA saves data on a magnetic surface. For this reason, keep your Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA away from sources that generate magnetic and electromagnetic fields.

- Install the cables in a safe way. Avoid tripping over them.

- Do not attempt to open the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSAT A housing. Otherwise you will lose your warranty rights.

- Do not remove any cables before properly shutting down the device in the operating system.

- Place the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA in a safe position so it cannot fall over. Use the stand supplied.

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Getting Started

Please read this user manual before using the device for t he first time. This prevents incorrect operation and use. Unpack the Targa DataBox N DAS 500 eSATA and keep the packaging.

Front view Back view

1 LED indicator (Power on = blue, HDD access = orange) 2 On/Off button 3 USB port 4 eSATA connector 5 Network connection 6 Connection for external power adapter

7 8 9 10 11

5 3 6

Power adapter [A] USB cable [B] Network cable [C] eSATA cable [D]

7 Connector for Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA

(Depending on the country version of your power supply, the item

shown in the illustration may differ from the original version.) 8 USB connector for Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA 9 USB connector for PC 10 Network cable (both connectors are identical) 11 eSATA cable (both connectors are identical)

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Connect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA to the supplied po wer adapter [A], by inserting the power adapter connector [7] into the connector port [6] of the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.

Connecting via a USB Cable

If you are using Windows

Prior to connecting your Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA to the comp uter, install the driver from the supplied CD. If the CD automatically starts up once inserted, interrupt the process by closing the window and double click the "PL2507USB_DISK_DRIVER.exe" file in the "Driver/Windows/Windows98SE_ME" folder to run manually. Follow the on-screen instructions and rest art the computer once the installation is completed.

98SE/ME:

Note: The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA has been pre-formatted with the NTFS file system (for Windows

Vista/XP/2000). When using it with Windows® 98SE/ME it

must be formatted with the FAT32 file system.

If you are using Windows

XP/2000:

Windows® XP/2000 will automatically detect that a new USB device has been connected and will install the corresponding drivers.

If you are using Windows Vista™:

Windows Vista™ will automatically detect that a new USB device has been connected and will install the corresponding drivers.

Insert the flat connector [9] of the USB cable [B] into a free USB port on your desktop PC or notebook. Next connect the other connector [8] of the USB cable to the USB port [3] of your Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA. Power on the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA using the On/Off switch [2].

Fig.: Operating system hardware message

example from Windows Vista™ is similar)

XP (Windows

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The built-in hard disk has already been formatted for the NTFS file system and is therefore ready for immediate use. The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA shows as a new disk in "My Computer" with a drive letter assigned by the operatin g system. The drive letter assigned depends on the number of disk drives you already have connected to your computer.

After this installation you can use the new Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA hard disk in exactly the same way as any other hard disk on your computer. Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA fields of application include:

- Moving or copying files or folders from other drives, CD-ROMs, or other media

- Saving and opening all kinds of program files on the new hard disk

- Saving video clips, games and other data

- Making safety copies of important data from you PC (backup)

As soon as the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is detected by the operating system, this message appears. Depending on the data contained, the operating system will offer suggestions on how to open the contents. Confirm the required or desired action with OK, or select Cancel to access the drive manually.

Fig.: USB message example from Windows®

XP (Windows Vista™ is similar)

Disconnecting the USB Connection

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA can be connected to, and removed from, the USB port while the computer is powered on. However, if you remove the DataBox from the computer without stopping it properly from the operating system, file damage or loss of data may result.

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To disconnect, first click with the left mouse button on the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in the task bar beside the system clock (see figure below).

Fig.: Safely remove hardware example

from Windows

In the following menu select the "USB Mass Storage Device" by clicking with the left mouse button. A message will soon appear, indicating that you can now safely remove the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA:

Connecting via the eSATA Cable

To use the SATA standard your computer must have available an external SATA connector (eSATA). This should be properly installed on your operating system. Depending on the manufacturer of the eSATA connector, you must also have the corresponding driver installed on your computer. If you are not sure whether the connector is correctly installed, check in the documentation of your computer or in the third-party expansion card.

Fig.: Safely remove hardware example

from Windows Vista™

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is designed for the eSATA standard and therefore offers also "Hot Swap" technology. This means that you can connect and disconnect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA from your computer without having t o shut down the operating system.

On first use – depending on the hardware used – an automatic messa ge may appear or an acoustic signal may be heard.

1. Insert any connector of the eSATA cable [D] into a free eSATA port on your computer.

2. Next connect the other connector of the eSA TA cable to the eSAT A port [4] of your Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA.

3. Power on the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA using the On/Off switch [2]. The operating system will automatically detect that a new device has been connected and will install the corresponding driver.

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Just as with a USB connection, the eSATA connection of the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is immediately ready for use and is added to "My Com puter" of your operating system. In addition, the Targa DataBox IV 250 automatically obtains a specific drive letter. The drive letter assigned depends on the number of disk drives yo u already have connected to your computer.

- Moving or copying files or folders from other drives, CD-ROMs, or other media

- Installing and opening all kinds of program files on the new hard disk

- Saving video clips, games and other data

- Making safety copies of important data from your PC (backup)

Disconnecting

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA can be connected to, and removed from, the computer while the computer is powered on. However, if you remove the DataBox from the computer without stopping it properly from the operating system, file damage or loss of data may result.

Independently of whether you have connected the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA via the USB cable or the eSATA cable, left-click on the "Safely Rem ove H ard ware" icon in the task bar beside the system clock (see figure below) and keep pressed do wn.

Fig.: Safely remove hardware example

from Windows

Fig.: Safely remove hardware example

from Windows Vista™

In the window that follows it is possible that more than one e xternal dev ice is displa yed . Select the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eS ATA by left-licking on it. A message will soon appear, indicating that you can now safely remove the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA:

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Connecting via a Network

An alternative to connecting with a USB cable or an eSA TA cable is to connect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA using a network cable.

Important Information: Do not use several connections at the same time. If you have several computers connected via a network you can access the Targa

DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA from all these computers via the NDAS (Network Direct Attached Storage). This function is also possible with a wireless WLAN.

On the following pages you'll find out how to connect the Targa DataBo x NDAS 500 eSATA via a network cable and how to get started.

Connect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA to a wall outlet as described on page 9. Next connect the network port of the Targa DataBo x NDAS 500 eSATA [4] using the supplied network cable [C] to a free port of your network switch or hub or directly to your computer.

To be able to establish a network connection with the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA you must first install the software from the supplied CD-ROM. Do so for every computer on your network that needs to be connected to the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD drive (depending on the computer). If the auto run function is disabled, you can launch the setup manually by running the file "start.exe" from the CD.

The following installation is explained for the Windows XP operating system. The figures under Windows Vista™ have identical contents, however the appearance ma y differ depending on the design setting.

If the installation starts via the Autorun, please click on the menu option "NDAS Software Installation" that is displayed. If the installation has been launched manually, the following window appears without any default selections made.

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First select the installation language and then click OK.

The "Install Shield Wizard" appears: please wait.

To launch installation, click on Next.

Mark the point "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click Next.

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The setup software calls your attention to the fact that transfer errors may occur in wired and wireless networks with low bandwidths. A 100Mbit wired LAN network or 54 Mbit wireless LAN network is recommended. To proceed click Install.

The required files will be automatically copied: please wait.

Under Windows warning message appears

XP: If a

indicating that the software may not be compatible, click on Continue anyway.

Under Windows Vista™: The UAC security message of the User Account controller asks several times for administrative rights. For this, click on Install each time.

This message means setup is completed. Click Finish to confirm.

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After your computer has restarted, you will see a new icon in the task bar with the title "NDAS Device Management" (see figure below).

Fig.: NDAS Device Management

Click with the left mouse button on the icon to open the following menu:

This is where you must register the new drive. Click on the menu item Register a new device….

To restart the computer and complete the installation process, click Yes.

During first-time registration a welcome window will appear. To proceed, click Next.

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Enter any name for your new device or leave the default name of "NDAS Device 1" and click Next.

Enter the device ID number into the input fields. All computers that you want to grant write access to need a write access key. Both can be found on the sticker of the DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA or at the end of this User Manual then, click Next.

The software checks if the DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is present on the network. Please wait.

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The registration process is completed. The software offers three choices:

1. You can mount the device with read and write access rights

2. You can mount the device with read access rights

3. You do not mount the device at this time

Please select you choice and click Next.

This completes the procedure. To finish, click Finish.

Mounting After registering successfully you can now integrate the new drive into your system

(mounting). To do this, click again with the left mouse button on the "NDAS Device Management" icon in the task bar. The following menu will appear:

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Select the menu item "NDAS Device 1" (or whatever name you selected during registration) with the mouse to open the second windo w. Here you can integrate the drive to the system as "Read Only" or "Read/Write".

Read Only You may only read data from the hard disk, but not delete, rename, move or write

new data on it. Read/Write You may read all data from the h ard disk, as well as del ete, rename, move or write

new data on it. This menu item is only available if you have entered the write acc ess key during

setup.

On first setup of the hard disk, your computer will need to install the driver. This happens automatically: you only need to confirm the messages.

A connection to "Windows Update" is not necessary. You can check "No, not this time" and click Next.

Select "Install the software automatically", and click Next.

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The required files will be searched for: please wait.

If a warning message appears indicating that the software may not be compatible, click on Continue anyway.

The required files will be automatically copied: please wait.

When all files have been copied, click on Finish.

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The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is now connected to your computer over the network and is available at all times. The "NDAS Device Management" menu will appear in the task bar depending on the type of integratio n in your system (Read On ly or Write/Read).

Read Only

Read/Write

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is integrated with Read Only Access Rights.

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA is integrated with Read and Write Access Rights.

The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA shows as a new disk medium in "My Computer" with a drive letter assigned by the operating system.

Closing the Network Connection

You can disconnect the network connection to the Targa DataBox NDA S 500 eSATA from a network connection by clicking on the (in the example, "NDAS Device 1") and then click "Dismount" (see figure below).

icon in the task bar, selecting the drive

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When you disconnect (Unmount) the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA displays the following message:

Confirm with Yes when you want to disconnect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA from your computer and have made sure that no appl ications are accessing data on the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA.

You can suppress this message the next time yo u disconne ct by marking " in the future, do not show me this dialog box".

To connect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA again, click on the task bar, select the device (in the example, NDAS Device 1) and click on Mount (Read

Only) to connect the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA with Read-only access, or on Mount (Read/Write), to grant full access to the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA.

Further Options for Network Connections

If required, you can make further settings. To do so, click with the left mouse button on the

icon in the task bar and select the menu item Options by left-clicking once

again (see figure below).

If applications have been saved onto your hard disk and are currently being used, disconnection may fail.

icon in the

Click on Options to make further settings.

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The following menu will appear:

Under User Interface you can change the display language for the menus. The configuration under Alerts offers you the possibility of suppressing notifications of interrupted or unstable connections by removing the corresponding check marks. With Auto Play Configuration you can enable or disable the automatic display of NDAS devices.

The Menu for General Settings of the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA

The Menu for Advanced Settings of the Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA

Below the item Confirmation mark the selection box to activate the corresponding confirmation dialogue. Under Menu you can activate or deactivate the various dis play settings. Suspend/Hibernation Support allows or disallows the computer from entering Standby mode with mounted devices.

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Advanced

RAID

You can group more than one Targa DataBox to a RAID cluster. When you create a RAID cluster, all existing data on the hard disk will be lost. Take c are therefore to back up your data if you have any important data on the disk.

RAID stands for "Redundant Array of Independent Disks" and serves to improve data integrity or access speed. The Targa DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA supports the following RAID configurations:

RAID 0 (Data Striping) With this procedure all data in parallel is written in batches to at least two hard disks.

While the first disk is writing, the second disk contains further d ata from the computer. The writing speed is doubled. This is how it behaves when reading from the hard disk. In this way, this process offers the full storage space of all connected hard disks with the highest access speed. For data backup, this process is not recommended.

RAID 1 (Data Mirroring) In RAID 1 all data from the first hard disk is mirrored onto the second hard disk. If one

of the hard disks fails, no data is lost as all the data stock is contained on the second hard disk. Owing to the double writing work, this process is slower than using a single hard disk and the total storage space is only equiva lent to one single DataBox NDAS 500 eSATA. The advantage of this process is the high level of data security.

Spanning Spanning groups two or more DataBoxes one with another to create a very big

partition. This process offers however neither higher speed nor higher data security.

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To create a group, the corresponding Databoxes must be connected via an accessibl e network, but not mounted on the connected computer. Additionall y, the write access key must be entered upon registering.

Click on "NDAS Bind Management" in the Program folder.

A window with a list of all NDAS devices is displayed. The status should show "Ready". If this is not the case, the Databoxes should be firstly disconnected from all computers.

Click on the "Bind" button to start the RAID configuration.

The Wizard for the configuration will appear. Click Next.

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Select the desired action and specify how many DataBoxes are to be bound. Then click on Next.

Highlight the relevant NDAS device in the "Available" field and click the "Add >" button to add the device to the binding.

Repeat the process until all desired NDAS devices are displayed in the "Selected" field. If you have accidentally selected a wrong device, you can highlight it in the "Selected" field and delete it from the binding using the "< Remove" button.

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Remember that all data in the hard disk will be deleted. Click Yes on the security prompt to continue.

Now, the Wizard has all the necessary information and is ready to put the binding into operation. Click on Finish.

An overview appears where you can control the settings made. You have successfully completed the configuration. Close the window by clicking the button "Close".

Partitioning and Formatting

The new storage medium cannot be used unt il the RAID cluster has been initialised, partitioned and formatted. You only have to do this process once and only on one computer. All other computers within the network will detect the new partition.

First group the RAID cluster, as described on page 18. Then open Disk Management and follow this path:

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Under Windows

XP:

[Start] > [Control Panel] > [Performance and Maintenance] > [Administrative Tools] > [Computer Management] > [Disk Management]

Under Windows Vista™:

[Windows icon]> [Control Panel] > [Administrative Tools] > [Computer Management] > [Disk Management]

The next procedure is explained for the Windows

XP operating system. The figures under Windows Vista™ have identical contents, however the appearance may differ depending on the design setting.

In the Disk Management of your operating system you will find all the administrated disk drives. Depending on the number of the existing drives, the RAID cluster takes a name with a consecutive figure (in this example, "Storage Medium 5"). On openi ng Disk Management, the Wizard to initialize new drives will show a first window.

Start the Wizard with the button Next.

If the Wizard does not automatically show, click with the right mouse button on the corresponding name entry (see figure below) and then select with the left mouse button the menu item, "Initialize Disk".

Click here with the right mouse button.

Left-click to start the Wizard.

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Click on "Finish" in the next window to finish the process. The list entry changes as follows:

Click here with the right mouse button

Configure a partition by clicking on the white area (see figure) with the right mouse button. The following context menu will appear:

After the Wizard starts a window appears where all the drives are listed that have not yet been initialized. Select the desired entry with a left click (e.g. Disk 5) and then click on OK.

Choose the menu option "New Partition…" by clicking with the left mouse button.

A Wizard appears to help configure a new partition. To start, click Next.

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Targa external network hard disk, NDAS 500 eSATA User Manual

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