StarTech.com 4 Bay External Hard Drive Array RAID Tower – eSATA USB 3.0 Enclosure
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1. atiollSaoeeetnr aono E Cb ieu m a aa E 8 Technical SUDBOEE uie A 9 Warranty Informatio usi veste eo trie Ia PRU ES disanak 9 Starlechs i Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Introduction The SAT3540U3ER 4 Drive Bay USB 3 0 eSATA to 3 5 SATA RAID Enclosure is a high performance external RAID storage solution supporting up to 4 high capacity 3 5 SATA hard drives over a USB 3 0 or eSATA connection The 4 bay RAID enclosure can be connected to the host source computer through USB or eSATA and automatically builds your SATA RAID array based on your selection Spanning RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 1 0 RAID 3 and RAID 5 supported delivering a simple yet flexible external storage solution Designed for convenience the enclosure features front panel LED indicators that provide RAID information and simple hard drive status and activity monitoring The enclosure also features a built in 3 speed 80mm fan with automatic or manual controls that allow you to customize the speed of the fan as necessary ensuring suitable operating temperatures for optimized drive performance Packaging Contents 1x4 Bay SATA Enclosure e 1x eSATA cable e 1x USB 3 0 cable e 4x Hard Drive Handles e 1x Screw driver and screw kit e 1x Universal Power Adapter with 3 Power Cords NA UK EU e 1x Instruction Manual System Requirements e 3 5 SATA hard drive s e USB enabled computer system with available USB port or SATA enabled computer syste2. a Ee single large disk Provides no performance or redundancy OFF benefits RAID 0 Stripe Striping combines multiple disk into a single large disk array The data is split evenly across each disk simultaneously Read write performance is increased as a result but failure of any one disk will make the entire array unusable ON RAID 1 Mirror Mirroring writes the same data across GE multiple disk creating a mirror copy This provides OFF redundancy in case one drive fails RAID 3 Uses striping to write data to multiple disks like RAID 0 but reserves one disk for parity The single parity disk is a ees bottle neck for writing since every write requires updating the parity data Failure of any one disk will still allow access to OFF ae the data until the disk is replaced RAID 5 Uses striping to write data to multiple disks om simultaneously and distribute parity across multiple disks Failure of any one disk will still allow access to the data until OFF the disk is replaced ON RAID 10 1 0 Creates a stripped set then mirrors each eee stripped disk Combines the performance of RAID 0 with the OFF redundancy of RAID 1 Starlechg om Instruction Manual 5 Hard to find made easy Drive Status Indicators Status Description ON NEP An error has been detected on one or more OFF hard drive ON EELEE TETEL eee eee TET eT CT Te eT RAID array is currently rebuilding REBUILD OFF eSATA USB Connectivity The LED indic
3. to release the cage and remove it StarTech om 3 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 4 Remove the cardboard inserts if first time setup and then insert the hard drives into the slots Hard drives can be removed from the enclosure by pressing down on the handles then pulling them out _ 5 Once all of the hard drives are installed reinstall the metal cage and front door Make sure the bottom of the cage stays inside of the track before closing the cover 6 Connect the power adapter DIN connector into the side of the enclosure and power up the enclosure Driver Installation No driver installation is required for the supported operating systems as this enclosure is natively supported so the drivers are already installed Starlechcom 4 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual How to Use RAID Mode While the enclosure is powered on press and hold the Mode button for three 3 seconds until one of the RAID LED s start to flash Pressing the Mode button will now switch between available RAID modes Once set press and hold the Confirmation button on the back of the enclosure until the enclosure powers off Connect the enclosure to a computer system then power the enclosure back on and it will now be set for the desired RAID mode NOTE Changing RAID modes will destroy any existing data on the hard drives Status Description ON SPAN Spanning concatenates multiple hard drives into
4. Starlechcom Hard to find made easy USB 3 0 eSATA to 4 Bay 3 5in SATA HDD RAID Enclosure SAT3540U3ER actual product may vary from photos DE Bedienungsanleitung de startech com FR Guide de l utilisateur fr startech com ES Gu a del usuario es startech com IT Guida per l uso it startech com NL Gebruiksaanwijzing nl startech com PT Guia do usu rio pt startech com For the most up to date information please visit www startech com Manual Revision 08 08 2013 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
5. ators will show which host interface is currently active on the enclosure To switch interfaces shut the enclosure off and disconnect old cable and then connect the new cable and turn the enclosure back on Only one interface can be active at a time so it is recommended that only one cable be connected at a time to ensure the proper interface is chosen LED Status Description ON BEE eSATA connection active SATA OFF ON ES m OFF StarTe chs Om Instruction Manual 6 Hard to find made easy Fan Speed Control The cooling Smart Fan is automatically controlled by an integrated thermal sensor but can also be set manually The fan is capable of running at 3 different speeds depending on the temperature range of the enclosure less than 45 C between 45 C 54 C and greater than 55 C or set manually to run constantly at a single speed Status Description ON Ee CENTERS OFF ON Pd EN Smart ran Manusi Mode OFF ON Low Speed 1200 RPM OFF Manual Mode only E ae Medium Speed 1800 RPM OFF Manual Mode only ae O M High Speed 2500 RPM OFF Manual Mode only Pressing the Fan button will toggle between Auto and Manual modes and then toggle between the different manual fan speeds StarTech om 7 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Specifications Number of Drive Bays LEDs Compatible Operating Systems Instruction Manual 1 x USB 3 0 type B female 1 x eSATA female 1 x DIN power co
6. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders Starlech Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Table of Contents introduction eR TIE TT T T T 1 Packaging d ele 1 kel 1 BPE E 2 Lir T 2 JE UE d RE TUTTI TT 3 Hardware Installation E 3 de CU Ee EEN 5 How to Use RAID Mode BEE Drive Status e TE 6 BSATAZ USB Connectivity ssesessssersssssereseseosesscooseseesusecossusecessecosseserosseresssserossstosssserossssosssscreseseresseeesse 6 Fan Speed Control E 7 SBeeilT
7. m with available eSATA port e Available AC electrical outlet e Microsoft Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 R2 7 32 64 bit 8 32 64 bit or Apple Mac OS X or Linux Starlechs 1 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Front View Fan button Mode button LED indicators Power button Drive Bay Front Cover DC Power connector Rear View RAID Mode Confirmation USB 3 0 type B button connector under cover eSATA connector StarTech om Instruction Manual 2 Hard to find made easy Installation WARNING Hard drives and storage 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 Hardware Installation 1 Attach the included Hard Drive Handles to each of the hard drives with the supplied screws and screw driver installation photos for reference only 2 Press the front door in to release the latch and open the door The door is also removable for easier access 3 Inside will be a metal drive cage in front of the drive bays Along the top of the drive cage are two small tabs Press them down
8. nnector 1 x Power 5 x Fan Speed Mode 2 x Host Connection 4 x HDD Power Activity 6 x RAID Mode 1 x Rebuild 1 x Hard Drive Error USB 3 0 5 Gbps eSATA 3 Gbps Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 R2 7 32 64 bit 8 32 64 bit Mac OS X Linux StarTechg or Hard to find made easy 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 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 l
9. oss 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 Starlechs 9 Hard to Find made easy Instruction Manual StarTechg 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 on all StarTech com products and to access exclusive resources and time saving tools StarTech com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts StarTech com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market
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