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PowerBay 4-Bay RAIDMulti-Interface Drive
User Manual
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Verbatim PowerBay 4-Bay RAIDMulti-Interface Drive User Manual

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Verbatim PowerBay™ 4-Bay RAID Multi-Interface Drive
Version 1.00
User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 2
Controls, Connectors and Indicators .................................................................... 2
About the Hard Drive ..................................................................................................... 4
Locating the Drive on Your Desk ............................................................................. 4
Bundled Software ............................................................................................................. 4
Configuring the RAID Mode ...................................................................................... 5
Connecting To Your Computer ................................................................................. 6
Disconnecting Your Hard Drive ................................................................................ 6
Replacing a Failed Cartridge ..................................................................................... 7
Rebuilding the Array ...................................................................................................... 8
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................ 8
Limited Warranty Terms ................................................................................................ 8
Rights ....................................................................................................................................... 9
FCC Compliance ................................................................................................................ 9
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Verbatim PowerBay™ 4-Bay RAID multi-interface drive. “RAID” is short for “Redundant Array of Independent Disks” and is a standard method of combining two or more hard disk drives to achieve higher levels of performance, reliability and capacity. Before you begin to use the drive, there are a few important things to learn about your new product.
Package Contents
• PowerBay 4-Bay RAID multi-interface drive • CD-ROM containing software and documentation
• Front Panel Lock Key (2 each) • FireWire 9-pin to 9-pin cable (1394b Beta)
• AC Power Cord • FireWire 9-pin to 6-pin cable (1394b Bilingual)
• USB 2.0 Cable • eSATA Cable
• User Guide
Controls, Connectors and Indicators
First familiarize yourself with the features of the unit.
Front Panel Area
The front panel contains various LEDs and several important buttons and locks. Refer to the diagram below.
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1. Status LED. This LED will change color to indicate one for four different device states: a) Red: The unit is in standby state. In this state, the power cable is plugged into a power source although
the main device power remains off. b) White: The unit is powered on and configured in RAID 5 mode. c) Purple: The unit is powered on and configured in RAID 1+0 mode. d) Blue: The unit is powered on and configured in RAID 0 mode.
2. Power Button. To turn on the product, press and hold the Power Button for at least 3 seconds. To turn off the product, press and hold again for at least 3 seconds. For further information, read below to see how the Auto Power Mode can be used to turn power on and off automatically.
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3. Function Button. The Function Button is used for two purposes:
a) Use this button to cycle through RAID options when setting the RAID mode (see Configuring the RAID
Mode below).
b) Use this button to initiate rebuilding the array after replacing a failed cartridge (see Rebuilding RAID 5
and RAID 1+0 below).
4. Cartridge Key Lock. Turn key counterclockwise to the Lock position to lock all cartridges in place. Turn key clockwise to the Unlock position to unlock all cartridges.
5. Cartridge Slide Lock. Slide locking button to the left to lock the cartridge in place. Slide locking button to the right to unlock the cartridge.
6. Cartridge Status LED. The LED indicates the operational state as follows:
Blue On: Disk is ready. Blue Flashing: Disk is being accessed. Red: Disk not formatted or disk error.
7. Disk Label. This area is reserved for applying an optional label.
8. Handle. To slide out a cartridge, please grab this area of the cartridge.
9. Cartridge Slots. This product accepts 4 disk cartridges.
Rear Panel Area
The rear panel contains the data and power connectors, as well as a few important switches.
10. Product Label. This label contains your product model number.
11. Main Fan. This is one of two fans used for cooling.
12. FireWire 800 Connectors (two provided). Use either of these two connectors to attach the drive to your computer via FireWire 800 or FireWire 400. One of the two connectors may be used to daisy-chain to another FireWire device.
13. USB Port (B type). Use this connector to attach the drive to your computer via USB.
14. eSATA Port. Use this connector to attach the drive to your computer via eSATA. Alternatively, you may connect to a PowerBay NAS array product over eSATA as a high speed means of backing up your NAS array.
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