Xcellon DRD-101 User manual
DRD-101
DUAL-BAY RAID SYSTEM
FOR 3.5” SATA HARD-DISK DRIVES
USER MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Xcellon.
The Xcellon DRD-101 Dual-Bay SATA HDD RAID Enclosure is a convenient solution for largedata storage needs. It houses up to two internal SATA drives. You’ll be able to access data on
two internal drives. Instead of dismantling your computer and installing the disks, you simply
insert the disks into the enclosure and attach it to your computer through one of the included
high-speed connection cables.
The DRD-101 is compatible with 3.5" I/II/III hard-disk drives with capacities up to 4 TB each,
and oers four RAID modes for striping, mirroring, independent, and linked configurations.
USB 3.0 and eSATA ports provide optimal compatibility for connecting to your computer. The
enclosure can attain maximum transfer rates of up to 5.0 Gbps via the USB 3.0 port, which
supports plug-and-play. The DRD-101 also supports hot-swapping of disk drives.
The DRD-101 includes all necessary interface cables and is compatible with Windows and
Mac operating systems.
Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RAID Mode Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removing Your Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Formatting Your Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Precautions
Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place.
Back up your data before using this product in order to prevent loss of important
data. Xcellon will not be responsible for any data loss.
Keep this product away from liquids.
Use only the correct, recommended voltage.
Handle this product with care.
Clean this product with only a soft, dry cloth.
Keep this product away from children.
Do not store this product in direct sunlight or in extreme high or low
temperatures.
All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
Specifications
Internal Interface
SATA: 2
External interface
eSATA: 1
USB 3.0 Type B: 1
System requirements
Available eSATA or USB port on the computer
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4 or above
Drives supported: 3.5” SATA I/II/III type hard disk drive (HDD)
Maximum drive capacity: 4 TB
Dimensions: 5.1” × 5.8” × 7.6” (12.9 × 14.7 × 19.3 cm)
Weight: 3.5 lb. (1.6 kg)
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Overview
Front:
1. HDD doors
2. HDD status LEDs
3. Safety locks
4. Power button
5. Set button
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Overview
Rear:
6. USB 3.0 port
7. eSATA port
8. DC power port
9. RAID mode switches
Also included:
eSATA cable
USB 3.0 cable
AC power cable
DC power adapter
Hex key
User manual
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Getting Started
1. If necessary, use the included hex key to unlock and open one of the HDD doors.
2. Align the SATA contacts on your disk drive with those in the enclosure, and fully insert
the drive into the enclosure.
3. Close the HDD door all the way so it latches into place, and use the included hex key to
lock the door by turning the key clockwise.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for your second hard disk.
5. Configure the desired RAID mode (see RAID Mode Configuration on page 7).
6. Select the cable you want to use from among the two included interface cables (eSATA
or USB 3.0) and use it to connect the DRD-101 to the corresponding port on your
computer.
If your computer has both an eSATA and a USB port, do not plug the enclosure
into both ports. Choose one or the other.
7. Use the included power adapter to connect the DRD-101 to an AC power source.
8. Press the power button to turn on the DRD-101. As the DRD-101 turns on, it will emit
a beep and the HDD status LEDs will glow blue.
If your disk drives have been formatted, your computer will notify you that new hardware has
been detected, and the drives will appear on the Desktop, in My Computer, or in the Finder.
If the drives have not been formatted, or if your computer cannot read or recognize them, you
may need to format the drives (see Formatting Your Disk Drive for Windows OS on page 9 and
for Mac OS on page 18).
During disk drive read/write operations, the HDD status LEDs will glow blue and blink red.
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