WiebeTech RT5E User Manual Addendum

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RT5E™

(Addendum to RT5 Manual)

Revised May 18, 2007

With many of the same features as RT5, RT5E has a new feature to offer. Load up five 750GB IDE drives and access a single logical volume of 3.75TB over a simple and fast eSATA connection!

What’s new with RT5E

• RT5E can create and access single volumes greater than 2TB in size, unlike the RT5.

• RT5E offers a single, fast eSATA data connection that allows you to access a single large volume

at maximal speed.

What’s the same with RT5E

• Uses the same processes to set up RAID configurations as the RT5.

• RT5E uses the same reloadable, lockable trays as RT5.

• A password-protected, button-driven menu is located on the front of both RT5 & RT5E.

• RT5E is plug and play under recent operating systems.

• To continue WiebeTech’s tradition of tough, durable products, RT5E is made out of heavy-duty

aluminum and steel construction, with a durable handle for field transport.

Installation

1. Check the accessories with your RT5E. Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or

damaged. The box should contain the following items:

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Accessories Quantity RT5E unit 1 Drive Trays (shipped inside unit) 5 RS232 cable 1 eSATA to eSATA cable 1 Power cord 1 User’s Manual (on CD) 1 Key 2 Drive Screws 25

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2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the RT5E.

The remaining installation steps can be found in the RT5 Quick Start Guide on page 3, or in the RT5 Full User’s Manual starting with section 2 on page 11.

Configuring a new RAID

The process for setting up a RAID on the RT5E is nearly the same as on the RT5. The few differences are listed below. Note: If you purchased the RT5E with drives preinstalled and preconfigured, you can skip this section.

To access over 2TB of storage with RT5E, a couple of settings will need to be changed.

1. When setting up a RAID, you will be prompted to set up a RAID over 2TB or below 2TB. Select the option that will allow over 2TB.

2. Under ‘Modify Volume Set Attribute,’ change the IDE Host Channel to Channel 1.

3. Under ‘Modify Volume Set Attribute,’ change Tagged Queuing to Disabled. (Refer to RT5 Full User Manual, section 5.5.3.3 for more information)

Main Menu >

Quick Volume/ Raid Setup Raid Set Functions

Volume Set Functions > Modify Volume Set Attribute

Physical Drive Functions Raid System Functions View System Events Clear Event Buffer Hardware Monitor System Information

The remaining RAID set up procedures can be found in the RT 5 Quick Start Guide on page 4, or in the RT5 Full User’s Manual starting with section 5.3 on page 33.

IDE Host Channel > Channel 1

Tagged Queuing > Disabled

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Warnings and Notices

• The RT5E supports drives of various specifications and different capacities. However, we recommend using drives of the same brand and type for optimal performance. If drives of varying capacities are used, the RT5E will consider all drives to have the same capacity as the smallest drive.

• If replacing a failed drive in a redundant RAID, the new drive must have equal or greater capacity than the drive being replaced. Hard drives from different manufacturers may have slightly different capacities, even if the stated capacity is the same.

• Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever developed bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data.

• To connect RT5E to your computer, your system must support eSATA connections. Few computers come equipped with external SATA connectivity, so in many cases you will need to add an eSATA host adapter to your system before connecting this way.

• You should carefully consider and select your RAID type before using this device. Once you have put data onto the hard drives, changing the RAID type will corrupt or delete that data. You must reformat the volume after changing the RAID.

• RAID level 0 will allow you to use the full capacity of all drives, and offers the best data transfer speeds. However, RAID 0 offers no protection for the data. If one drive fails in a RAID 0, the data on all drives is irretrievably lost.

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Technical Specifications

Product name/code: Raid Levels Supported: Host Interfaces / Speeds: Drive Types Supported: Single Capacity Limitations: Hot-Swappable Trays: Automatic Data Reconstruction: Monitoring Software:

System Detection:

Controller Display: Operating System

Requirements: Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity: Power Switch: Power Supply: Cooling Fan: Certification: External Material:

Shipping Weights: Dimensions:

Warranty:

FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”

In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:

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1) Ensure that your unit is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.

2) Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.

3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.

RT5E 0, 1(0+1), 3, 5, (+Spare) eSATA – 1.5GHz (up to 150MB/sec)

3.5” IDE/PATA hard drives up to 750GB None Yes (except when using RAID 0) Yes RAIDGuide GUI software (Windows only)

• Hard Disk failure sensors

• Temperature alert

• Cool ing fan failure sensor

LCD screen with yellow backlight/control panel

• Windows 2K, XP, Server 2003, Vista

• Mac OS 10.2.6 or later

• Linux distributions that support eSATA

50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius) 5% to 95%, noncondensing 2 position: On / Off 100-240V, 200 Watts 8cm Ball Bearing Fan CE/FCC Aluminum case

17lbs, sans drives 22lbs, with drives

(162mm x 270mm x 228 mm) 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.

WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase. After 90 days, email support is available at support@wiebetech.com.

Tested to comply

with FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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