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SilverSATA™ IV SJ
USER’S MANUAL
Revised 9/21/2006
Features
• Connects through fast eSATA. When configured in a
software RAID, we’ve seen data transfer speeds faster
than 200MB/sec!
• Each SATA hard drive has its own data channel for
maximum speed.
• Hot-swappable trays allow you to quickly change out
drives. Trays are interchangeable with other products in
the SilverSATA series.
• Its attractive design takes up little desktop space,
occupying a tiny footprint for so much storage capability
(up to 3 Terabytes).
• Sturdy aluminum case provides excellent heat dissipation
and rugged durability.
Table of Contents
Before Installation 2
Contents of the box
Identifying the parts of the product
Hardware Setup 3
Installing hard drives
Connecting to a computer
LED Indicators 5
Usage with Macs 5
Usage with Windows computers 5
Warnings and Notices 6
Technical Specifications 6
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Before Installation
1. Check the accessories with your SilverSATA IV. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are
missing or damaged. The box should contain the following items:
SilverSATA IV enclosure 1
Removable trays (inside enclosure) 4
eSATA cables 4
Power cord 1
Packet of keys and drive screws 1
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)
2. Familiarize yourself with the parts of your SilverSATA IV. This knowledge will be useful during
hardware setup.
Front View Rear View
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WARNING: Do not block the v
fan during operation. Overheating
damage the device or hard drives.
entilation
may
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Hardware Setup
1. Install a host bus adapter (HBA) with 4 eSATA ports into an empty
expansion slot inside your computer (optional). If your computer already
has 4 available eSATA ports, you can skip this step. Compatible HBA cards
are available from WiebeTech (www.wiebetech.com). The following general
steps will work for most cards. Instructions for individual cards may vary, so
consult your host card’s user manual.
a) Power down the computer system.
b) Insert the PCI card into an available PCI slot. Do not force it, but it will take firm pressure to fully
seat the interface. It may help to gently rock the card back and forth as you apply pressure.
c) Once the card is fully seated in the slot, secure it in place with a screw.
d) Turn the computer back on.
e) Install the appropriate drivers for the card. These are usually found on the CD or diskette that
came with the card. The drivers for WiebeTech cards are found on the “Product Information &
Manuals” CD. Browse to the folder “Other WiebeTech Products - Manuals & Drivers Æ PCI,
PCIe Host Cards” and then select the subfolder for your specific model.
2. Remove a tray from the SilverSATA IV enclosure. Insert the included key into the lock hole to
release the tray’s handle and then slide the tray straight out.
3. Remove the plastic insert from the tray. The plastic inserts help protect the trays during
shipment. They are not needed to operate the unit, and must be removed before drives can be installed.
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4. Install your SATA hard drive into the tray. Lay the drive into the frame of the removable tray,
making sure it lays flat. Align the 4 screw positions then use the included screws (#6-32) to secure the
drive into position.
5. Insert the tray into the SilverSATA IV unit. Gently push the tray along the sliding track into the
hard drive compartment and then close the tray, as illustrated below. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each
of the other trays.
6. Plug in the eSATA cables and power cord. The SilverSATA IV connects to your computer
through eSATA, an external application of Serial-ATA technology. One end of the cable connects to the
back of the unit. Insert the other end into an eSATA port on the computer.
Your SilverSATA IV is now ready to use! Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit. If your drives
are already formatted, you can begin using them right away. New hard drives will need to be formatted
before they can be used. Initially, each drive is seen as a separate drive by the computer. If you wish,
you may format each drive into a separate volume and use them individually. If you have software for
creating a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), you may combine the drives into a single
volume for faster performance and/or data redundancy. Some operating systems, such as O S X, have
this software built in.
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LED Indicators
• HDD Access LED will flash blue when the computer accesses data on the hard drive.
• Power LED will glow blue if the power is turned on.
• Fail LED will light red if the internal temperature exceeds 60° C or the fan fails.
Usage with Macintosh computers
Mounting and Unmounting Volumes
When you connect the unit to the Mac for the first time and turn on the power,
you may see a message saying that the disks are unreadable. This is because
you must format the drives before use. The easiest way to do this is with Mac
OS X’s Disk Utility. Select “Mac OS Extended” as the format type. After the
volume is formatted, an icon representing the drive volume will appear (mount)
on the desktop. You can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.
Unmount each volume before powering down the unit by dragging the
volume’s icon to the trash bin, or by selecting the volume then pressing
Command-E. Shutting down the unit without first unmounting the volume can
result in data loss.
Booting to the SilverSATA IV
Your ability to boot to the SilverSATA IV depends upon whether or not the eSATA host to which it is
connected supports this feature. Many eSATA hosts do not support booting.
Usage with Windows computers
Formatting/Mounting Volumes
Before you can use your SilverSATA IV, you must first format the drives. Use Disk Management, which
you can find by right-clicking on My Computer then selecting Manage. Select NTFS for the format type.
After the volume is formatted, an icon representing the drive volume will appear in My Computer. You
can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.
Ejecting Volumes
You will not be able to eject the SilverSATA IV like you can with devices that connect via FireWire or
USB. Make sure no applications are accessing data from the drives before powering off the unit. Check
the drive access LEDs to make sure no drive activity is taking place. Turning off the SilverSATA IV during
hard drive access could result in data loss.
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Warnings and Notices
• 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.
• The SilverSATA IV supports drives of various specifications and different capacities. However, if
you wish to use the drives in a software RAID configuration, we recommend using drives of the
same brand and type for optimal performance. If drives of different capacities are used, the
capacity of the smallest drive will determine how much of each drive is used. The additional
capacity on the larger drives will not be used by the RAID.
• Creating a software RAID level 0 will allow you to use the full capacity of the 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 of the drives is irretrievably lost. Before creating a software RAID,
investigate the various RAID types and choose the one that is best for your needs.
• If you create a software RAID 0, do not attempt to hot swap trays. Drives must be kept together in
a RAID 0, or data loss will result.
Technical Specifications
Product name / Code
Host Interfaces
Data Interface Speed
Drive Types Supported
Hot-Swappable Trays
Operating System
Requirements
Cooling Fan
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Power Supply
Certifications
External Material
Shipping Weights
Dimensions
Warranty
SilverSATA is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2006 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
SilverSATA IV SJ / SIS4-SJ
eSATA (one connection for each drive)
SATA 3.0GHz (up to 300MB/sec)
3.5” SATA1 & SATA2 hard drives (Serial-ATA) up to 750GB+
Yes, when used with a SATA host that supports hot-swapping.
Windows 2K, XP, Server 2003
Mac OS X
80mm ball bearing fan for cooling hard drives
50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
5% to 95%, noncondensing
Input: 100-240VAC
Output: 200 Watts
CE/FCC
Aluminum alloy case
10 pounds, sans drives
15 pounds, with drives
(124mm W x 210mm D x 166mm H)
1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722).
After 90 days, email support is available at support@wiebetech.com.
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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.”
SilverSATA IV SJ
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
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.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact support@wiebetech.com for technical support. If
you are interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact
sales@wiebetech.com. We appreciate being able to serve you!
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