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1. DataTale SMART 4 Bay Thunderbolt RAID System User s Manual Please go to Data Watch Tech website at hip www data tale com or http www datawatchtech com for the latest User s Manual version and additional information es FC CECI TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION 4 ees I 4 NT FANN 4 race 4 PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RAID SYSTEM cccccccccccccsccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccsccees 5 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS eee 5 RAID SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS 5 INTRODUCTION P 6 PN 6 SANNE 7 cts seam cates 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES sene 7 PT 4 8 SYSTEM Nr 9 OVN 9 MR TN 9 lt 10 INSERTING REPLACING THE HARD DRIVES IN THE RAID SYSTEM 11 FASTEN THE HDD SMARTGUIDER KIT ONTO THE HARD 0000000000000000 12 PLACE THE HDD SMARTGUIDER KIT INSIDE THE RAID SYSTEM ccccccececcececcececcececcececeececescecesees 15 CONNECTING THE RAID SYSTEM TO HOST COMPUTER z cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccces 17 NUMBER OF HARD DRIV2. 75000 mamis dik ia RAID StH to E 7 pepe d 18 PrAZVOHD ri uge ASSTT Pes me me us ee gni a E 34 FIRMWARE INFORMATION Provides RAID System s current Firmware Information and Firmware Update features including Product Name SATA Firmware Version Chip itself Manufacturer and Daisy Chain Order current selected Device Select Firmware to Update under Firmware Update RAID MASTER mundeborm RAD systems ili dataTale Information Configurations Product Name DataTale SATA Firmware Version 2 3 0 1049 Manufacturer ONNTO Daisy Chain Order 1 Choose File no file selected Update 35 RAID MASTER OPERATION RAID CONFIGURATIONS SET UP NEW RAID SET To set up new RAID Set for the RAID System please complete using the following steps In order to change an existing RAID Set for the inserted Disks in the RAID system the existing RAID Set must be deleted first Please complete the steps under RAID MODE DELETE AN EXISTING RAID SET first and then continue under RAID MODE SET UP Please review under Number of Hard Drive SSD Supporting Each RAID Mode or individual RAID Mode sections under Glossary for more detailed information and assistance on choosing the most suitable RAID Mode for your needs If the number type of inserted Disks do not qualify for a parti
3. 4 Spare HDD Screws Handles INSERTING REPLAGING THE HARD DRIVES IN THE RAID SYSTEM To assemble the RAID System please follow the steps listed in the instructions below 1 Place the RAID System with its Front View facing you Position both hands on the top lid one in the front and one in the back Simultaneously push the lid in the direction away from you front to back using your thumbs A click sound would indicate release of the top lid s security clasp 2 Lift the top lid up to remove and expose the Top View or Disk Slots Remove the Handles from the RAID System itself and locate the HDD Screws in the packaging box 11 Fasten The HDD SmartGuider Kit Onto The Hard Drive 3 Place the hard drive with the metal cover side facing up and ensure that the interface connectors are oriented toward your left side 4 Position the Handle to the hard drive end which 15 facing away from the interface connectors and align it with the HDD Screw hole openings Connectors 12 5 Fasten the Handle onto the hard drive by inserting and tightening the HDD Screws the left one first then the right one 6 Now flip the hard drive so it is facing you with the PCBA Printed Circuit Board on top and the unfasten Handle side facing you 13 7 Insert and tighten the HDD Screws the left one first then the right one 8 Finally test sliding the Handle to make sure that the holes glide smooth
4. RAID Mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s Are you sure you want to Delete RAID Click on the Yes icon to confirm and continue the process RAID mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s Are you sure to Delete RAID 39 4 Once the RAID deletion process 15 completed the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID mode successfully deleted Click on the icon to confirm and finish the process RAID mode successfully deleted If the new RAID Set deletion has failed the RAID MASTER will display Popup Window stating RAID mode deletion failed Click on the OK icon to confirm and restart the process RAID mode deletion failed 5 Now the deleted RAID Set will disappear from under the RAID Set list The previously chosen Disks for the deleted RAID Set will reappear as available Valid Disk s under Select Disk s The available Valid Disk s are now ready for usage Select Device Device 1 40 RAID CONFIGURATIONS REBUILD RAID SET To Rebuild degraded or broken RAID Set please complete using the following steps amp Disk Information DTE ur d S RAID Mode Status Dapmass Total Capaoty 951 508 Inserted Disk s Sie HK Raid Mode Safe 119 2 GB process will stop Even
5. To eject a disk select it in the Finder and choose File gt Eject The next time you connect the disk Mac 05 will attempt to repair any damage to the information on the disk The disk you inserted was not readable this computer Initialize Ignore Eject 45 gt SELECT A RAID MODE This Popup Window may appear as warning whenever RAID Mode Create and or an existing RAID Set Delete are not selected under RAID Configurations Message Information Please select a RAID Mode gt SELECT A DEVICE This Popup Window may appear as a warning whenever a Device is not selected under any of the Main pages of the RAID MASTER Message Information Please select a Device gt BROKEN A Broken Popup Window may appear as a warning if any of the inserted Disk s RAID Set have become non functional gt DEGRADE A Degrade Popup Window may appear as a warning if any of the inserted Disk s RAID Set have become non functional and the RAID Set is in danger of losing its stored data unless proper steps are taken 46 REBUILD The RAID MASTER s Rebuild feature is available manually under RAID 1 and RAID 1 0 If one of the existing RAID Set becomes degraded broken functional hard drive SSDs can be inserted to Rebuild and recover the data within the degraded broken RAID Set However recovery of the data RAID Set depends on each situation RAID Mode number
6. RAID mode successfully rebuild Click on the OK icon to confirm and finish the process 5 If the RAID Rebuild has failed the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID mode rebuild failed Click on the OK icon to confirm and double check on the Inserted Disk s before restarting the process RAID mode rebuild failed Error Code 8 42 After the Rebuild process is completed the data in the new hard drive SSD will replace the damaged or non functioning hard drive SSD The RAID Mode Status should state Functional under RAID Information Remember to remove the non functional Disk s before continue using the RAID System ilidataTale 43 GLOSSORY Detailed descriptions and or pictures are provided as reference for better understanding of the RAID System and RAID MASTER For any technical troubleshooting issues please review the Troubleshooting and or Teach Me sections under Support LED INDICATORS Power LED x 1 Indicators RAID ALERT LED x 1 Healthy None Rebuild Blink Red par fe Degrade Fan Error Flash Red DISK LED x 8 There are 2 LEDs for each Disk Slot The left Disk LED indicates Connection Access and the right Disk LED indicates Health The Connection Access Disk LED 15 only one color white When the RAID System is connected and hard drive SSD is inserted the white Disk LED will be on Wh
7. 5 model brand and its original connection port itself To maximize the process transfer rates it is highly recommended to place the RAID System at the beginning of the chain connected directly to the host computer For more information please go to Intel s website at www intel com SAFE REMOVAL OF THE RAID SYSTEM Safe removal of the RAID System from the host controller is highly recommended In order to safely remove the RAID System from the host computer one would need to eject the device on the actual host computer system 22 SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT The SSD SmartGuider Kit can be utilized in any of the DataTale SMART Series and is available for purchase separately The SSD SmartGuider Kit is compatible with most 2 5 inch hard drives or 9 5mm thick 5508 If 7 0mm thick SSD is used please first stick the two 2 Damper Strips included in the Retail Package onto the SSD Bracket before installing the SSD SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT Package Each RAID System includes one 1 set of SSD SmartGuider Kit within its Original package One 1 Spare SSD Screw is included in the package if needed SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT SSD Compatibility Due to restrictions of each individual SSD s controller and user s host system not all the SSDs are compatible when utilized with the RAID System However based upon our testing results here is a list of different SSD models brands that have successfully completed our compatibility tests Inte
8. D1 D2 respectively A IP CCTED LJ 4 Thunderbor v AAD Systema information Configurations RAID amp System Information System Information cj ge Device1 RS MAT Y gg RS MAT RAD10 8 01 0 72101064 30 D2 HDS728080PLA380 11 D3 WD2500AAKS DOSBAD 3 D4 HDS728080PLA380 32 RAID CONFIGURATIONS Provides selection of which Devices to choose from a list of existing RAID Sets information Number RAID Name RAID Mode Capacity Disk Number selection of available RAID Modes to choose from and the inserted Disks status There are operative selections to choose from Create RAID Delete RAID Rebuild Select RAID Mode Available RAID Modes will appear based on number type of Disks selected and which Disk s to select along with its individual capacity information SETTINGS Provides current Language setting with selection of available Languages to choose from RAID MASTER ili dataTale Settings Select Language English 33 NOTIFICATIONS Provides email settings for notifications and Notification Center with an Event List to select which Events to notify including SMTP Server Name SMTP Server Port Sender s Email Sender s User Name Sender s Password Recipient s Email Send Mail Test and Upload Save Profile The Notification Center provides common Events to choose from including RAID mode is broken Rebuild pr
9. less Optional Accessories 4 SSD SmartGuider Kit Retail package sold separately 4 Thunderbolt Cable check your dealer to see if it is included in the package or sold separately Due to restrictions of each individual SSD s controller and user s host system not all the SSDs are compatible when utilized with the RAID System Please see SSD SmartGuider Kit Section for more information Package Contents 4 spare HDD Screws Provided on back of lid cover Thunderbolt Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide 9 HDD Screws 16 SSD Screws 4 include 1 spare SSD SmartGuider Kit 4 Handles External power supply Please keep all package contents and packaging material in the event that the product must be returned Please go to our websites for the most updated information and resources including RAID MASTER and User s Manual http www data tale com http www datawatchtech com SYSTEM VIEWS Front View SIC YSIG ASIQ GIVE U E The status indication of each LED indicator is listed under the LED INDICATORS section Rear View Thunderbolt Power Switch DC IN Port Lock Port Slot amp Cover View Exposed Disk Slots indicate Disk1 through Disk 4 ffr vani ia 1 00000000000000 A I 900000000000000 B qe IDOBGODODOOQUQOL
10. DataTale Thunderbolt Series high resolution displays digital devices and much more Please see Daisy Chain Connecting Multiple Devices Section for more information 18 NUMBER OF HARD DRIVE SSD SUPPORTING EACH RAID MODE JBOD None RAID 1104 RAID 0 Striping 2104 RAID 1 Mirroring 1 Hard Drive and 1 to 3 5505 RAD0 4 X DISK SLOT NUMBER X Q J000000000000000 D OW MM p 20 LED INDICATORS For more information please refer to LED INDICATORS under Glossary section GIVE g wn A id Green Off Red On Blink Flash White On Flash 20 All Disks Inserted Detected All Disks NOT Inserted Detected All Disks Disk 4 Data Access ONLY All Disks Disk 4 Error ONLY All Disks Disk 4 Rebuild ONLY Target Disk Fan Error 21 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES By using the Thunderbolt Cable up to six Thunderbolt Technology compatible devices can be connected to the host computer via Daisy Chain including the DataTale Thunderbolt Series other computer hardware i e DVD writer high resolution displays digital devices i e digital video camera and much more However the process transfer speeds of each device connected along the Thunderbolt may vary depending on the
11. defective all data will be lost HyperDuo Capacity Span Speed inus J g JJ 4 HDD 118 1 4 Size Safe 375 4 The Safe Mode provides optimal data protection without affecting data read speeds but data write speeds are decreased for maximum resiliency Under Safe Mode data is striped into all the SSD s and at the same time the same data is mirrored into the hard drive Then if the SSD s are full additional data is stored via Span into the hard drive The total volume available is based on the hard drive alone If all the SSD s becomes defective but the hard drive is still functional the original and identical backed up data is still available offhand HyperDuo Safe Mirror Striping pM uet 90 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS ModelName 8 44 Thunderbolt ports x 2 3 5 amp 2 5 SATA hard drive Disk Support 2 5 SSD Identical hard disk recommended same manufacturer capacity and RPM JBOD None RAID RAID 0 Striping RAID 1 Mirroring RAID 10 1 0 HyperDuo RAID Mode Capacity Safe and Rebuild Additional RAID modes and features will be provided via our website Data Transfer Speed Up to 10Gbit sec System Material Aluminum case with plastic parts LED Indicator Power Connection Health Access Rebuild m RAID Alert Fan Error Power Supply Input AC 100 240V Output DC 12V 7 5A FAN High Performance Fans x 2 210 L x 138
12. if the RAID System is powered off the RAID System will retain the Rebuild status in memory When the RAID System is powered on again the Rebuild process will resume from the previous status 1 Click on the Configurations icon and select the options based on preferences by following the steps in the picture 7 Solect Device Devicel 0 If an existing RAID Set is NOT dotted for Rebuild under the list of existing RAID Set s for the inserted Disk s the RAID MASTER will display Popup Window stating Please select an existing RAID mode for rebuild If the preferred RAID Set does not appear on the list please restart connect the RAID System and the host computer Please select an existing RAID mode for rebuild 41 Then click the Apply icon to begin Apply Once begin the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID Mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s Are you sure you want to rebuild the RAID mode Click on the Yes icon to confirm and continue the process The Rebuild process may take few moments please do not disconnection or Power Off the RAID System host computer at this time unless necessary RAID mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s re you sure you want to rebuild the RAID mode 4 Once the RAID Rebuild process is completed the RAID MASTER will display Popup Window stating
13. of non functional Disks etc The use of identical hard drive SSDs from the same manufacturer having the same capacity and RPM is highly recommended Please read the REBUILD section under RAID MASTER OPERATION for more information RAID MODES A Redundant Array of Independent or Inexpensive Disks RAID is a system that utilizes multiple hard drive SSDs to share or replicate data among the hard drive SSDs The benefit depending on the selected RAID Mode combinations of disks is one or more of increased data integrity fault tolerance throughput or Capacity as a single drive when compared to individual hard drive SSDs Any RAID mode changes or deletions will erase all the existing data inside the hard drive SSD It is highly recommended to save all existing data to another hard drive SSD before performing any RAID mode changes or deletions Using identical hard drive SSDs with the same capacity and RPM and from the same manufacturer are highly recommended for best performances 47 RAID 0 Striping RAID 0 Striping is a performance oriented non redundant data mapping technique It combines multiple hard drive SSDs into single logical System Instead of seeing several different hard drive SSDs the operating system sees only one large drive Striping splits data evenly across two or more hard drive SSDs simultaneously dramatically increasing performance striping can be implemented in har
14. other connected devices including the host computer Always place the RAID System on a smooth surface and avoid all dramatic movement vibration and percussion Do NOT place the RAID System close to magnetic devices such as a mobile phone high voltage devices such as a hair dryer or near a heat source such as on the dashboard of a car or any place where it will be exposed to direct sunlight Use only the power supply cable provided with the RAID System Do NOT attempt to service this RAID System yourself Please contact Technical Support in regards to any parts other than the ones already mentioned in the Installation Section of this User s Manual Do NOT block the ventilation Proper airflow is required to ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating Do NOT allow water to enter the RAID System Do unplug the RAID System from the electrical outlet when not in use to provide an ecological friendly environment RAID System Precautions gt gt Installation of RAID MASTER software in the host computer is required for proper operation Installation of additional equipment in the host computer may be required Visit our website at www datawatchtech com to download the latest product information updates Any loss corruption or destruction of data is the sole responsibility of the user of the RAID System Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be held liable for the recovery or restoration of any data
15. A nesen 48 MD TTMRRORNG ke E 48 RAID THO Lr 49 ANTS CIN ONE 49 Fy PERDUO CAPACITY AND SARE UE 50 APPENDIX SPECIPICATIONS 51 GENERAL INFORMATION Copyright V8 Copyright O 2013 Data Watch Technologies Co Ltd All rights reserved Data ale and DataTale logo are the trademarks of Data Watch Technologies Co Ltd No part of Data I ale brand products and materials may be reproduced stored in retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Data Watch Technologies Co Ltd Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries The product information provided in this user s manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent commitment on behalf of the vendor The vendor assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Firmware software images and descriptions may vary slightly from actual products Notices And Classifications FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the rules Operation is subject to t
16. D Mode it provides another way to achieve higher performance and data security while increasing complexity The speed of operation is average in comparison to other RAID modes RAID 1 0 Striping Mirror Mirror RAID 1 0 requires a minimum of four 4 hard drive SSDs in an array If one of the hard drive SSDs becomes defective the original and identical backed up data is still available offhand JBOD None RAID Just a Bunch of Disks JBOD refers to a group of hard drive SSDs In JBOD the number of logical hard drive SSDs is equal to the number of physical hard drive SSDs This mode allows the RAID System to operate as a multi disk storage enclosure but provides no data redundancy The speed of operation is fast in comparison to other RAID modes 49 HyperDuo Capacity and Safe The HyperDuo feature allows only one 1 hard drive and can support at least one 1 up to three 3 additional solid state drives It has two RAID modes Capacity Mode and Safe Mode The Capacity Mode provides maximum capacity available by combining both the SSD s and hard drive while performing at SSD speeds unless all the SSD s are full Under Capacity Mode data is striped into all the SSD s Then if the SSD s are full additional data is stored via Span into the hard drive and performance speeds are decreased The total volume available is based on all the SSD s and hard drive combined If either the hard drive or SSD s becomes
17. E SSD SUPPORTING EACH RAID 19 DISK SLOT NUMBER sunne eks PURO VERE ER SEX FVIYVVE save 19 LEEDINDICATONRS aan 20 NN 20 PN NN 20 VENN 20 ALL DISKS INSERTED DETECTED spede 21 ALL DISKS NOT INSERTED 7 DEBTECTED gt Ress es ero prse TU 21 ALL DISKS DISK 4 DATA ACCESS ONLY cccsccecescosceccsccevsscesceccescersstescescescetestescescetenssesescescersessess 21 ALL DISKS DISK 4 ERROR ONLY sonde vy o pr 21 ALL DISKS DISK 4 REBULD ONLY seeks den uin PSU RUPES Qna 21 FN TN NN 21 DAISY CHAIN CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccess 22 SAFE REMOVAL OF THE RAID SYSTEM0 cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccscccccccccsccces 22 SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT vn 23 SSDSMARTGUIDER KIT PACKAGE sn eee 23 SSD SMARTGUIDER SSD COMPATIBILITY ceccescoccecoscescescetcetseccstescersetsscestescescerssseeces 23 SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT 0 02000000000000000 24 KDI STR 26 RAID MASTER INSTALLATION ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccsccccccsccccccccccccccccccccccccccecs 26 INSTALLATION FOR ree eo baket e n pex e
18. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DataTale SMART 4 Bay Thunderbolt RAID System The RAID System with Thunderbolt connection and RAID MASTER Graphic User Interface provides up to 10Gbps of access transfer speeds along with substantial storage capacity and distinctive RAID configuration options in a desktop storage device The RAID MASTER allows easy configuration of RAID Modes JBOD None RAID RAID 0 Striping RAID 1 Mirroring RAID 1 0 and HyperDuo Capacity Safe Please thoroughly read and follow the instructions provided in this manual Failure to do so may result in damage to the RAID System and any or all of the connected devices Features Compatible with SATA hard drives and solid state drives up to 6 Gbps Connects via two 2 Thunderbolt ports up to 10Gbps of transfer rates Provides multiple RAID tasks for effective storage management JBOD None RAID RAID 0 Striping RAID 1 Mirroring RAID 1 0 and HyperDuo Capacity Safe Compatible with Disk Utility Apple and configurable as a Fusion Drive Supports Rebuild under RAID 1 and RAID 1 0 Compatible with Time Machine Apple for backups amp file protection Provides multiple devices with increased speed and flexibility via Daisy Chain Up to six Thunderbolt compatible devices displays Configures RAID modes easily using RAID MASTER GUI Monitors System status via LED indicators or RAID MASTER GUI Features effortless
19. R via CD please insert the enclosed CD provided in the package To install the RAID MASTER via Internet please download the appropriate installation package file from our website at www data tale com or www datawatchtech com before beginning the installation process INSTALLATION FOR MAC Please follow the steps listed in the instructions provided below 1 First copy the Pkg file onto the host computer desktop and double click on the icon ThunderBoltRaid rev 35 pkg 2 Next the MAC Software Installer will automatically appear with these steps Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation and Summary You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Please click Continue to begin the installation process Install ThunderBoltRaid Welcome to the ThunderBoltRaid Installer O Introduction Destination Sele You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Go Back Continue 26 3 Then under the second step you will need to select disk to install the RAID MASTER which the host computer s available disk s will appear for selection Once a disk is selected the Installer will specify how much space will be required to install this software Please click Continue to continue the installation process Install ThunderBoltRaid Select Destination Select the disk where you want to install the Thun
20. RAID Set number RAID Mode Status Total Capacity Inserted Disk s Block Sector Size RAID Mode and all inserted Disks type HDD SSD volume GB and Disk number illi dataTale gi Device1 RS MA T Pi RADIO Total Capacity 153 2 GB Inserted Disk s 01 D2 04 31 gt Disk Information Disk number Dit Type HDD SSD Model Disk Used Free Capacities Status Speed Serial number Firmware Version of the Disk itself and Hard Solid State Disk s detailed information RAIN MASTER dataTale m IAS Tundebot RAD Systerna Information Configurations Settings Disk Information System Information D evicet FE MAT Type SATA 3 D1 HUST24040ALE640 Model HUST24040ALE640 i n Disk Capacity 4 726 0 GB lal D2 Hus724D4D0AJ TONS Free Capacity 3 726 0 3 DA HUS724040ALE640 Status Unconfigured Read Error Rate Throughput Spin Lip Time Once the RAID System is connected to the host computer the RAID MASTER will show detailed information of the RAID System and its inserted Disks Because the RAID MASTER can manage more than one Unit of the RAID System each RAID System connected to the host computer will reflect as Device and in the numbering order of Device1 Device2 respectively The System List will reflect the RAID Sets as P1 P2 and the Disks as
21. W x 213 H mm 8 27 L x 5 45 W x 8 39 H inches Weight without Disk 2 2 kgs 5 33 pounds lbs Certification CE FCC Thunderbolt 51
22. ZIDIOSLAGS0 gt INFORMATION G Provides basic information for the RAID System inserted Disks and any available RAID Sets gt CONFIGURATIONS G Provides RAID Mode configurations inserted Disks status and a list of any available RAID Sets gt SETTINGS Provides current settings to adjust for Language gt NOTIFICATIONS Provides Email settings for notifications and a Notification Center with an Event List to select which Events to notify gt LOGS ES Provides record of all the activities completed for the RAID oystem and can save the log information as a text format file gt FIRMWARE Provides RAID System s current Firmware information and Firmware Update feature 30 RAID MASTER FEATURES INFORMATION Once the RAID System is connected to the host computer the RAID MASTER will provide basic information of the RAID System under the Information icon gt Device Information Device number Boot Manager Chip itself SATA Firmware Version Chip itself Vendor Name Brand Device Name RAID System and UID Thunderbolt Unique Identification Number RAID MASTER mesen sten MdataTale Device Information System Information gm Dareiort RS M T Boot Manager 1 0 0 1013 71 PH HUET24040ALEEAD Firmware Version 2 3 0 1047 Vender Datalale j DE HUST240AUALEGAQ rena Mus B gt RAID amp Disk Information Device number
23. ae apo seu gura ese 26 RAID MASTER GUL use 30 INFORMATION Tm 30 CONFIGURATION S ceed ans a 30 SETIINGS ub 30 NOTIFICATIONS ae 30 FOG 30 FIRMWARE 30 RAID MASTER FEATURES Gassene anla 31 I 28 HT EEWNEO pert 31 Device Torman on arves 31 RAID AD TOAN se See 31 Domme ke 22 LP 33 SETTINGS vare 33 NOTIFICATIONS 34 ish d SEI COG c 34 FIRMWARE INFORMATION ass 35 RAID MASTER OPERATION aner 36 RAID CONFIGURATIONS SET UP A NEW 36 RAID CONFIGURATIONS DELETE AN EXISTING RAID SET eere 39 RAID CONFIGURATIONS REBUILD A RAID SET esses nnn 4 GLOSSORV 44 rn 44 POWER LEDA isi ia 44 RAIDACERT EED NNN 44 PISK LED ISR 44 RAID MASTER eo 45 POPUP WINDOW 45 REBUIPI 47 RAID MODES CT 47 RATDO STRENG arenan
24. cular RAID Mode that RAID Mode will not appear under Select RAID Mode list More than one RAID Set can be created for different Disk s but must be created separately For example two sets of RAID 1 or combination sets of RAID 0 RAID 1 for four Disks 1 Click on the Configurations icon and select the available options based on preferences by following the steps in the picture Select Device Devicel Select Disk s Disk 1 465 8 GB Delete RAID Rebuild Select RAID Mode _ Disk 2 465 8 GB 465 8 GB Valid V Disk 4 465 8 GB 36 A list of existing RAID Set s may appear if the inserted Disk s are already pre formatted by the RAID MASTER HyperDuo 689 1 GB Configure RAID System 3 Once begin the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID Mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s Are you sure you want to create the RAID Click on the Yes icon to confirm and continue the process RAID mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s Are you sure you want to create the RAID 3 4 Once the RAID Creation process is completed the RAID MASTER will display Popup Window stating mode successfully created Click on the icon to confirm and finish the process RAID mode successfully created If the new RAID Set creation has failed
25. d drive SSDs of differing sizes but the storage space added to the array by each hard drive SSD is limited to the size of the smallest hard drive SSD Although Striping is an easily implemented and simple configuration Striping should never be used for mission critical applications The speed of operation is fast in comparison to other RAID modes RAID 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Disk 4 In Striping mode if one hard drive SSD in the RAID System fails all data in both installed hard drive SSDs will be lost RAID 1 Mirroring RAID 1 Mirroring consists of at least two 2 hard drive SSDs storing duplicate copies of the same data In this mode the data is simultaneously written to two 2 hard drive SSDs Thus the storage capacity of a two disk array is combined into a single disk and the capacity is limited to the size of the smallest hard drive SSD The speed of operation is average in comparison to other RAID modes RAID 1 48 In Mirroring mode if one of the hard drive SSDs fails either Source Disk Spare Disk the data is still available However if the Source Disk fails during the Rebuild process the data in both hard drive SSDs will be lost It is NOT recommended to do hot swap for the Source Disk during the Rebuild process because it may cause the Rebuild process to fail and the data in both hard drive SSDs will be lost RAID 1 0 In RAID 1 0 the data is first mirrored and then striped Under this RAI
26. derBoltRaid The installation was completed successfully Introduction Destination Sele Installation 1 Instal lation The installation was successful ji TT d yuy The software was installed 28 The RAID MASTER icon will appear on the desktop and or in the Applications folder Applications O Opera 1 Library Opera alias opt Photo Booth OG System gt 40 Preview User Information gt 9 Promise Utility Users gt Promise Utility alias QI QuickTime Player R RAID MASTER Onnto RAID MASTER Onnto alias 1 Reminders 6 Safari Stickies System Preferences c TextEdit Time Machine OG Utilities P amp VLC TBT GUI Name Kind Size Created Modified Last opened Version TBT GUI Application 113 KB 1 29 13 3 08 AM 2 1 13 10 23 AM Today 2 53 PM 1 0 Due to MAC s OS installation and un installation of RAID MASTER is unnecessary Simply repeat the steps mentioned above for any future firmware updates or for un installation 29 RAID MASTER GUI To operate RAID MASTER for the RAID System please connect the RAID System to the host computer more information provided under Connecting the RAID System to Host Computer and double click on the RAID MASTER icon to begin ty dataTale RAID amp System Information System information m DevicutiFiS MT Fi AS MIT RADIO D HDET
27. derBoltRaid software Introduction Destination Sel diye Installation Macintosh HD WINDOWS XP 66 34 GB free 25 08 GB free 285 48 GB total 34 23 GB total Installing this software requires 82 3 MB of space You have chosen to install this software on the disk Macintosh HD E GoBack 2 Continue 4 To personally change the Installation Type please click Customize to specify your preferences If the Standard Installation is suitable for you simply click Install to continue the installation process Install ThunderBoltRaid Standard Install on Macintosh Introduction Destination Sela This will take 82 3 MB of space on your computer Installation Typ Click Install to perform a standard installation of Installatian this software on the disk Macintosh HD TL 5 Back Install 27 5 This step may take few moments 6 Install ThunderBoltRaid Installing ThunderBoltRaid Introduction Destination Sele Installation T Installation Writing files AM TET aul baa 5 Continue Once the RAID MASTER has been successfully installed please click Close to end the Installation process Now you may begin using the RAID MASTER s Install Thun
28. en the hard drive SSD is being accessed or rebuilding the white Disk LED will flash When the hard drive SSD is not healthy the white Disk LED will also be on The Health Disk LED is only one color red When the hard drive SSD is not healthy the red Disk LED will be on When hard drive SSD is healthy and rebuilding as Target Disk the red Disk LED will blink 44 White ie Fash Flash i White Flash Red Blink RAD and White Flash Red Blink RAID 1 and 1 0 Red Flash Disk Not ALL Detected Disk Detected The difference between flashing LED and blinking LED is that flashing shows slow yet long pulses and blinking shows fast yet short pulses Due to the chipset design the LED Indicators WILL NOT be able to display any status alerts for Disk Error and Rebuild process when the RAID MASTER 5 CLOSED Hence if prefer to receive all alerts and monitor all features via LED Indicators please keep the RAID MASTER at all times Nevertheless this will not affect any of the RAID MASTER operations and functions RAID MASTER POPUP WINDOWS gt EJECTED Either Popup Windows may appear as warning whenever RAID Set is created deleted rebuild It may also appear if any of the inserted Disk s have become non functional The disk was not ejected properly If possible always eject a disk before unplugging it or turning it off
29. he following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Contact Us We are committed to offer economical high quality connectivity and storage enclosure solutions to the market Any questions inquiries or comments are highly welcomed For the latest version of the User Manual amp Technical Support please go to our website at www datawatchtech com To enhance excellent quality service please complete the Product Registration on our website Data Watch Technologies Co Ltd 3F No 60 Lane 321 Yang Guang St Nei Hu Taipei 114 Taiwan Tel 886 2 8797 8868 Fax 886 2 8797 4801 Email info datawatchtech com PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RAID SYSTEM General Precautions gt The main circuit board of the RAID System is susceptible to static electricity Proper grounding is required to prevent electrical damage to the RAID System or
30. l 520 Series 60G 240G PATRIOT PYROSE 120G 240G MAC Series XT 120G Liteon 120G MemoRight FMT Plus 120G 240G Regardless there is no guarantee that these models brands are compatible and functional with the RAID System under any conditions or at all times 23 SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT Installation To assemble the SSD SmartGuider Kit onto a SSD please complete the following steps listed below 1 First remove the Handle from the SSD Bracket by untightening the three 3 larger Handle Screws included in the package 2 Second place the SSD the interface connectors oriented toward the opening away from the Handle into the SSD Insert on the SSD Bracket and align it with the SSD Screw s hole openings Connector 24 3 Then tighten the three 3 smaller SSD Screws onto the SSD and SSD Bracket included in the package 4 After the SSD has been screwed properly onto the SSD Bracket place the Handle away from the SSD interface connectors onto the SSD Bracket and aligned it with SSD Screw s hole openings Then tighten the 3 larger Handle screws included in the package 25 RAID MASTER The RAID MASTER specially designed GUI software specifically for our DataTale SMART Thunderbolt RAID Systems The RAID MASTER for will be provided via CD or our website The RAID MASTER delivers a more convenient yet modern way to manage the RAID System RAID MASTER INSTALLATION To install the RAID MASTE
31. ly on the HDD Screw guides and the HDD SmartGuider Kit is completed Repeat the same procedures for rest of the hard drive s if necessary The auto limiting segmented screws are designed to prevent the hard drives or and the handles from damages due to over tightening Furthermore this design makes the handle slide easily without any tightness 14 Place The HDD SmartGuider Kit Inside The RAID System 9 Hold the HDD SmartGuider Kit with its metal cover side facing you and the Handle attached in the upward position If the HDD SmartGuider Kit is inserted on its reverse side the SmartGuider System would not be able to align and the HDD SmartGuider Kit cannot be inserted 10 Align the Handle with the guide rails and slide the HDD SmartGuider Kit into the indicated Disk Slot Firmly push downward until a thump sound is heard Repeat the same procedures for rest of the HDD SmartGuider Kit s In most cases you would need to firmly push the HDD SmartGuider Kit to a close until a thump sound is heard 15 11 Place the RAID System with its Front View facing you and the top lid on Position both hands on the top lid one in the front and one in the back Simultaneously push the lid firmly downward and toward you back to front A click sound would indicate grasp of the top lid security clasp 16 CONNECTING THE RAID SYSTEM TO HOST COMPUTER To connect the RAID System please complete the f
32. ocess has failed Data read write process has failed RAID mode is degraded Disk is unplugged RAID is deleted and Disk 15 inserted MydataTale EVENT LOG Provides a record of all the activities completed for the RAID System and option to save its information as a text format file including Event No in the order of occurrence of which Device amp under which RAID Mode Date amp Time happened Type of activity Message available if any to save the record as a text format file under Save as File to clear the record under Clear All Total number of Pages and Go to which Page fndataTale PTT TOOG A dk unplugged 52 FAIDO in BROKEN AAD SST 7500 A mamba dak im oed Ha amp 52T AADO is in PADRE E WOT ROOGPVT 7500 a unplugged see WOTSODRIFIT TRO A menter in plugged RE JZT ia in BROKEN i rao ADT SST museer Drin HA RAD 1 Fs j unplugged 527 FLAIDO is in BROKER ue D TY WDTSOOBPVT 7500 Sew One E HOW FAN unplugged Ai i im in AEE ADTBOOBPVT 7500 A MAN i ARDLIBBKESE JYAZVOHDI ASST BROKEN
33. ollowing steps The Thunderbolt technology is designed to control power supply energy saving and time management between the host computer and connected Thunderbolt compatible devices Therefore both the External Power Supply and the Thunderbolt Cable need to be connected with the RAID System before the RAID System can be powered ON 1 First connect the AC DC Power Adapter External Power Supply gypnnmnnen BENEENEEEE EEEEE TTT 2 Then insert both ends of the Thunderbolt Cable s into the corresponding port of the RAID System and the host computer mugxuEEEEE munn RREENEEEN 17 3 Finally press the Power Switch to the position fF HENNE HENNE HENNE HENNE In order for networked computers to operate properly with the RAID System both the host computer and the RAID System must remain at all times 4 When connected the Power LED light will become steadily green If the hard drive SSDs are inside the RAID System the Disk LED lights will remain steadily white If there are no hard drive SSDs inside the RAID System the Disk LED lights will not turn on H 0 020 020 020 0 IIN ZIN ZIN TIN IS By using the Thunderbolt Cable up to six Thunderbolt Technology compatible devices can be connected to the host computer including the
34. the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID mode creation failed Click on the OK icon to confirm and double check on the Inserted Disk s before restarting the process RAID mode creation failed 5 Now the newly created RAID Set will appear under the RAID Set list reflecting basic information The chosen Disks for the new RAID Set will disappear and only the available Valid Disk s under Select Disk s will appear The newly created RAID Set is now ready for usage in the RAID System Select Devias Never Disk 3 455 8 GB 2 00 4 38 RAID CONFIGURATIONS DELETE EXISTING RAID SET To delete an existing RAID Set for the inserted Disk s in the RAID System please complete using the following steps Deleting an existing RAID Set will erase all data stored on the Disk s If there are saved data in the Disk s please remember to backup all the data before deleting the existing RAID Set 1 Click on the Configurations icon and select the options based on preferences by following the ua in the picture Cancel A list of existing RAID Set s should appear for the inserted Disk s If the preferred RAID Set does not appear on the list please restart connect the RAID System and the host computer 2 Then click on the Apply icon to begin Apply 3 Once begin the RAID MASTER will display Popup Window stating
35. yet trayless hard drive SSD hot swap or hot plug via SmartGuider Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing Maximizes airflow with two silent fans SmartGuider design and well matched mechanical design Additional RAID modes and features along with the latest support trouble shooting information can be found on our website SmartGuider is a trayless device that utilizes the simplicity of a handle and screws The integrated handle is attached onto the hard drive or SSD inside a SSD Bracket with auto limiting segmented screws Then the entire HDD SSD SmartGuider Kit can be slide into the RAID System by aligning the screws with its specially designed guides This enables flexibility for easy hard drive SSD removal and insertion System Requirement To use the RAID System the minimum system configuration in the host computer requires the following MAC 4 Macintosh Intel 17 or faster processor 1G of RAM or higher Mac OS X 10 7 or higher Chrome 18 FireFox 11 Safari 5 1 Opera 11 61 IE 9 or higher 4 One available Thunderbolt port Time Machine Compatible 3 5 2 5 inch SATA compatible hard drive and or 2 5 inch SSD are required for the RAID System Once the hard drive and or SSD are formatted the actual available storage capacity can vary depending on the selected operating environment normally 5 10
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