StarTech.com 4-bay Thunderbolt 2 hard drive enclosure – with RAID
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1. g Email Notify Setting Note Safe only If you would like to keep the data on your hard drive ensure the Keep Original Data box is checked 4 Click the Submit button Event Logs 0 0 Total Events 0 Adapter Class 5 Your HyperDuo array will now be created The Property tab will now be displayed for your newly created HyperDuo array Note It can take up to 30 minutes for the HyperDuo array to be created Starlechscom 16 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Managing Your Array View Properties of your RAID HyperDuo Array 1 Launch the MSU software using the icon on your desktop and login 2 Select your desired array from list of Virtual Disks in the Marvell Storage Menu The Property tab is now displayed listing the Properties for your array Rename Your Array 1 To rename your Array select the Name field on the Property tab and type your desired Name in the field Then click the Modify button 2 Your Array has now been renamed Starlechcam 17 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Delete Your Array WARNING Deleting your RAID array permanently erases any data on your virtual disk However you can choose to keep partition information on the virtual disk 1 Hover over the Operation tab at the top of the Property page and select Delete Event Logs 1 6 Total Events 6 tee eat Class Time Description VO Evert 10 15 2010 15 142. help You re in the right place New Products i Product Specials R Refurdished Products Audio Video Products USB Video Adapters Sales Support Technical Support Sta You Can use Mis area to find technical resources for StarTech com Sta into For general sales inquires please fill out our Sales Inquiry Form or for please visit our Contact Us Page Resell n atso find additional intormati n our R P 2 Open the osx folder from the main directory and launch the smu4 1 0 2021 installer file Then double click the msu installer package 0A EPEA FATTER A By Filii D maut Liziri deg Fels 11 2014 Sed Fid 164 7 MB Dia ber tly Aenlications L Diki T Decumeses O Govenioads Dive G Tesis Mla 3 The windows installation wizard will walk you through the remaining installation steps To complete the installation click the Next button on each window and accept the License Agreement when displayed Instruction Manual StarTech com 9 Hard to find made easy 000 Install Marvell Storage Utility Installing Marvell Storage Utility Introduction License Moving items into place _ a ee aY J a Install time remaining Less than a minute Go Back Continue 4 Once installation is complete click the Finish button The Marvell Storage Utility has now been installed Windows 8 8 1 7 Vista 32 64 bit 1 Download the RAID Management Tool from StarTfech com Support S
3. Connect the Thunderbolt Enclosure to your computer system 1 Connect the included Thunderbolt cable from one of the Thunderbolt ports on the back of the enclosure to an available Thunderbolt port on your computer system Notes Either Thunderbolt port may be used to connect the enclosure to the host computer system The remaining Thunderbolt port may be used to daisy chain to an additional device such as another enclosure or Display If daising chaining Thunderbolt 1 devices please ensure the Thunderbolt Hard Drive Enclosure is the first down stream device as Thunderbolt 2 performance will be throttled by a Thunderbolt 1 device 2 Connect your power adapter from the power adapter port on the back of the enclosure into an available power outlet 3 Turn on the enclosure by placing the power switch in the ON postion Instruction Manual Starlech com 6 Hard to find made easy Step 3 Your Thunderbolt Enclosure is now ready to use The hard drives installed in your Thunderbolt Enclosure will now appear in in your computer systems just as if they were installed internally Notes The Thunderbolt Enclosure supports Hardware RAID By default the Thunderbolt enclosure is configured for JBOD RAID operation Starlechcom 7 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Step 4 Optional Install the RAID management software Marvell Storage Utility or MSU on your computer to configure Your Thunderbolt En
4. Intiakzabon data on HyperDuo 0 completed VO Evert 10 15 2010 15 14 Retusld Gsk on vetual desk 0 completed 2 A warning will be displayed alerting you that all data on the virtual disk will be erased Select OK to acknowledge the warning 3 An additional pop up message warning you that drive data will be lost is displayed Click Ok continue 4 Amessage will now be displayed asking Do you want to delete the partition information if this has one Click OK to delete the partition information or Cancel to keep the partition information stored on the drive Customize Your HyperDuo Array Add Folders for HyperDuo Optimization 1 Launch the MSU software using the icon on your desktop and login 2 Select HyderDuo Service from the Marvell Storage menu then select Advanced The customize Wizard will be displayed Instruction Manual Starlech com 18 Hard to find made easy 3 Navigate through the folders and place a check next to the folders you would like to add Note You can navigate into each folder by clicking the folder name Or return to the parent directory by clicking the green button with white arrow 4 Click Next to add selected folders 5 Review the folders and click the red X beside a folder or file to remove it 6 Click the submit button to save changes Change Method of Optimization 1 Launch the MSU software using the icon on your desktop and login 2 Select HyderDuo Service from the Marvell Storage m
5. Starlechcom Hard to find made easy Thunderbolt 2 4 Bay 3 5 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure with RAID S354SMTB2R actual product may vary from photos DE Bedienungsanleitung de startech com FR Guide de l utilisateur frstartech com ES Guia del usuario es startech com IT Guida per l uso it startech com NL Gebruiksaanwijzing nl startech com PT Guia do usuario pt startech com For the most up to date information please visit www startech com Manual Revision 09 19 2014 FCC Compliance Statement 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an out
6. closure for Hardware RAID operation Note The Thunderbolt enclosure also supports software RAID configured within the Windows and Mac OSX operating systems Supported Hardware RAID modes JBOD In JBOD no RAID configuration is set and all drives appear as individual disks RAID1 In RAID1 two drives appear as an individual disk and data is written identically to both This level protects your data from individual drive failure as a backup of all data is written instantly RAIDO In RAIDO two drives appear together as a larger individual disk the size of both drives combined This level can improve your performance as read and write operations are performed in parallel on separate disks RAID 1 0 In RAID 1 0 two drives appear together as a larger individual disk the size of both drives combined with the added benefit of improved performance However the data is then backed up to the remaining two drives for added security Hyper Duo The HyperDuo can quickly access data from a Solid State Drive SSD while safely storing all remaining data on SATA Hard Drives HDD with larger capacities allowing for SSD performances at HDD capacity levels Starlechcam 8 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Software Installation Mac OSX 1 Download the RAID Management Tool MSU from StarTech com Support StarTech 1 800 265 1844 fr made essy c keo e i Home Support lt a F Sales amp Technical Support f Need
7. enu 3 Place a check in your desired method for optimization A description of each optimization method is listed below Mode Description Select Auto to have the Software manage pute the optimization of a folder or program Select Cache to manually select a folder or Cache See program for optimization Neither Select neither to specify that a folder or program should never be optimized Starlechcom 19 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 4 Click Submit to save your changes E VO Event 10 15 2010 15 14 intaization data on HyperDuo 0 completed VO Event 10 15 2010 15 14 Rebuild dsk on wwtual disk 0 completed 73 732 Wating to be accelerat ed woe Waling to be neatent 10 15 2010 15 14 Initialization data on HyperDuo 0 completed 10 15 2010 15 14 Reduid ask on vetual disk 0 completed View Properties of your Physical Hard Drives 1 Launch the MSU software using the icon on your desktop and login 2 Select your desired physical disk from list of Physical Disks in the Marvell Storage Menu The Property tab is now displayed listing the Properties for your disk Starlechcom 20 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Note Your physical disk properties cannot be edited Erase Foreign RAID Configuration WARNING When erasing previously configured RAID Data this enclosure will erase all drive data Please be aware that any data curre
8. ined in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Starlechcom Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Table of Contents PPV CRO elte d eli PEI E AT A P E E E 1 Packaging CONtentS oa escacese aa acasctecs cuckseesstssusbasubashsasraatipannaxees cGusvsacasteanescasitststisiaoasseapnnavinsennammaaatomeies 1 Recommended System Requirements e ssssssssessssssserssssseeresssssssesssssseeressssereeossssseresssssereesssssreessss 1 Product AG Fa ni EN ener 2 PVE WS WY A E EEE E AT A E E E 2 EAA A E A E E A EE 2 Getting Starte prosin aa aa 3 Step 1 Installing your hard driVveS ssssssssssssessessssssseeccereesessssssssseeresssssssssseeeeoossssssssssseesssssssssssreeeeeee 3 Step 2 Connect the Thunderbolt Enclosure to your computer System ssessssssssssss sesse 6 Step 3 Your Thunderbolt Enclosure is now ready to USe sssssssssscersessssssssssseessssssssssssreeeeee 7 Step 4 Install the RAID management software for hardware RAID configuration 8 Software Installation ssessesssossscesocssossscsssessscesocesocsoossocesocssosesosssessss 9 WAG OSX ERE E E E aA aE 9 Windows 8 8 1 7 Vista 32 64 bit ssessssssseesssseeeessssssecessssseeressssseeeosssssecressssereeossssteossssssecreosseerees 10 Software Operation eseessesesssseeessocess
9. let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech com could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or symbols of third party companies not related in any way to StarTech com Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech com or an endorsement of the product s to which this manual applies by the third party company in question Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document StarTech com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks registered trademarks service marks and other protected names and or symbols conta
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11. ntly on the drives will be lost during this process It is recommended that you back up all data prior to erasing previously configured RAID data RAID controllers store data on any drive within a RAID array If your drives have been previously configured in a different RAID array this data must be deleted before a new array can be built Please follow the below steps to erase previously configured RAID data 1 Select your desired physical disk from list of Physical Disks in the Marvell Storage Menu Hover over the Operation tab and select Erase Foreign Configuration wD1002FAEX 007340 931 5 G8 2 Your previously installed RAID data will now be deleted Starlechcom 21 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Technical Support StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions If you ever need help with your product visit www startech com support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools documentation and downloads For the latest drivers software please visit www startech com downloads Warranty Information This product is backed by a two year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The
12. orage enclosures require careful handling especially when being transported If you are not careful with your hard disk lost data may result Always handle your hard drive and storage device with caution Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti static strap when handling computer components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build up by touching a large grounded metal surface such as the computer case for several seconds 1 Using the included Allen key remove the four screws from the front faceplate of the Hard Drive Enclosure Starlechcom 3 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 2 Grasp the drive door and gently pull it outward to reveal the drive bays 3 On each of your four 3 5in hard drives place HDD mounting brackets from each of your HDD mounting kits on either side of the drives aligning the pegs with the hard drive mounting holes Then with your hard drive labels facing upward slide each of your four 3 5in hard drives into an available drive bay with the SATA connector facing inward using the HDD bracket to align the slot Starlechcom 4 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 4 Place the drive door back over the drive bays so that the four screw holes are lined up 5 Using the included Allen key drive each of the four screws back into the enclousre through the front place plate Starlechcam 5 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Step 2
13. s can also be changed such as Name Initialize setting Cache Modes RAID Set Size Stripe Size and Gigabyte Rounding It is recommended that they are left as their defaults 8 Your RAID array has now been created The Property tab will now be displayed for your newly created RAID array Create a HyperDuo Array WARNING In order to prepare your drives for HyperDuo operation this enclosure will configure newly installed drives into HyperDuo configuration Please be aware that any data currently on the drives may be lost during this process It is recommended that you back up all data prior to setting your HyperDuo configuration 1 Launch the MSU software using the icon on your desktop and login 2 Select Adapter from the Marvell Storage menu then hover over the operation tab and select Create HyperDuo Event Logs 0 0 Total Events 0 Starlechcom 15 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 3 The Create HyperDuo Screen is now displayed Using the Mode drop down menu select Safe or Capacity depending on your desired mode a description for both modes is listed below then click the submit button Mode Description Creates an array for optimal performance Capacity Capacity Mode will delete all content currently saved on your drives Marvell Storage P fja Morel Storage Management Create HyperDuo ice sso Physical Disk port C HOD QP hysical Disk por 1 Cache Size G8 Threshold Management
14. soosesooeeesooceessooeessoeesseoecesseeeesseossseoe 12 Create a RAID Alay sisssissatiasniieani Gnaeus naan aan 12 Create a HyperDUO AI AY ascctectisrriiiderssssateatniniineinannRiedneniiindiinnnARNRERHi 15 Managing TOUT AREY eessen NRE EER NEEN S 17 Technical SUD OOUE soy stuirnacerscsscgevsesantcnsscanrsusssraientatevsaeaesaeiuntten ane 22 Warranty Information icciiiinsnvisirmtiininniamiannaanenanion 22 Cc Instruction Manual sta rlech 20M i Hard to find made easy Introduction Packaging Contents 1X Thunderbolt 4 bay 3 5in Hard Drive RAID Enclosure 1X 2m Thunderbolt Cable 4x HDD bracket kits 2 brackets per kit 3X Allen key 1X Universal Power Adapter NA EU UK 1X Instruction Manual Recommended System Requirements 1X Computer system with Available Thunderbolt port Apple Mac OSX Microsoft Windows 8 8 1 Server 2008 R2 32 64 bit 4X 3 5 SATA Hard Drives Note 2 5 hard drives or solid state drives are supported when installed using a 2 5in to 3 5in drive adapter sold separately Starlechcom 1 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Product Diagram Front View 1 Drive Door 2 StarTechcom 2 Drive LEDs 3 Faceplate screws Rear View 1 Built in drive fan 2 Power switch 3 Power adapter port 4 Thunderbolt ports Starlechscom 2 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Getting Started Step 1 Installing your hard drives WARNING Hard drives and st
15. stall Marvell MSU V4 support for multiple and an easy plug in system Click Next to continue 4 Once installation is complete click the Finish button The Marvell Storage Utility has now been installed Starlechcom 11 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual a J Marvell MSU V4 Setup Completing the Marvell MSU V4 Setup Wizard Marvell MSU V4 has been installed on your computer Click Finish to dose this wizard Software Operation The Marvell Storage Utility MSU is a browser based management utility that can create and manage RAID and HyperDuo virtual disks using your Thunderbolt hard drive enclosure Note Active Scripting or JavaScript must be enabled in your default web browser Create a RAID Array WARNING In order to prepare your drives for RAID operation this enclosure will configure newly installed drives into your desired RAID configuration Please be aware that any data currently on the drives may be lost during this process It is recommended that you back up all data prior to setting your RAID configuration 1 Launch the MSU software using the icon on your desktop 2 Once the application window is opened you will need to login a Windows users require their Windows account user name and password to login Starlechcom 12 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual b Mac OSX users require their User name and password to login Note In Mac OSX there are two
16. tarTech 1 800 265 1844 O find made cesy Sales amp Technical Support Need help You re in the right place Browse Products New Products Product Specials Refurbished Products Audio Video Products uss epters Technical Support oft to VARS You Can use Mis area to find technical resources for StarTech com eorsell products Select one of he folowing Links For general sales inquiries please fill out our Sales Inquiry Form or ase visit our Contact Us Pa 2 Open the Win folder from the main directory and launch the MSUSetupX X XXXX exe setup file You may receive a Windows Security Warning alerting you that the application has been launched Click Run Starlechcom 10 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Open File Security Warning Do you want to run this file a Name SST Marvell Utility win MSUSetup4 1 0 2023 exe Publisher Marvell Semiconductor Type Application From startechnet com dfs users _productmgmt PRO potentially han your computer Only run software from publishers D While files from the Intemet can be useful this file type can you trust What s the risk 3 The windows installation wizard will walk you through the remaining installation steps To complete the installation click the Next button on each window and accept the License Agreement when displayed Marvell MSU V4 Setup Welcome to the Marvell MSU V4 Setup Wizard This wizard will in
17. user names a friendly username and an actual user name Please note that the actual user name is required to login paame Username Comen Wsertierne Password CO Remember password hoon ed 3 Select Adapter from the Marvell Storage menu then hover over the operation tab and select Create RAID 4 The Create New VD window is now displayed using the Select RAID Level drop down menu choose your desired RAID mode Marvell Storage jp 2e Storage Management Gres Om pon d O Ose porni Menegemert E Ea Noety Seng Starlechcom 13 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 5 Your physically installed hard drives will be represented on the Create New VD Window Select each drive you would like included in your RAID array Then click the Next Button Note The Next button will not be selectable until the correct number of physical hard drives have been selected to build your desired array 6 A default name will now be assigned to your RAID array If you would like to rename the array click the Name field and type your desired name Then Select the Initialization method for your choice write Cache Mode i Read Cache Mode 7 Next select your desired stripe size using the Stripe size drop down menu Then click the submit button Starlechcom 14 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Note a number of advanced customizable option
18. warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or agents for any damages whether direct or indirect special punitive incidental consequential or otherwise loss of profits loss of business or any pecuniary loss arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you Starlechcom 22 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Starlechcom Hard to find made easy Hard to find made easy At StarTech com that isn t a slogan It s a promise StarTech com is your one stop source for every connectivity part you need From the latest technology to legacy products and all the parts that bridge the old and new we can help you find the parts that connect your solutions We make it easy to locate the parts and we quickly deliver them wherever they need to go Just talk to one of our tech advisors or visit our website You ll be connected to the products you need in no time Visit www startech com for complete information o
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