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LCD Display Information

The CalDigit VR2 LCD displays information in the following order:

System Profile - will display the status of 8 features

 

RAID status

 

Displays the current RAID status.

 

Serial number

 

Displays the CalDigit VR2 serial number.

 

Firmware version

 

Current CalDigit VR2 firmware version.

 

System temp

 

Displays the current system temperature.

 

Disk 1 temp

 

Displays temperature of the top hard drive.

 

Disk 2 temp

 

Displays temperature of the bottom hard drive.

 

Beeper status, LCD config status

 

Provides beep alarm status,  provides LCD menu configuration status.

 

Access LED status, Auto rebuild status

 

Provides LED access status, provides auto rebuild status.

Create RAID - 3 different RAID levels can be set

 

Create RAID 0

 

Data is written onto two hard drives at a time for maximum speed.

 

Create RAID 1

 

Identical data is written onto two hard drives with maximum protection.

 

Create SPAN

 

Combine two hard drives into one volume, data will be accessed from the first 

 

hard drive until full, then the second hard drive will be used.

 

Create JBOD

 

“Just a Bunch of Disks” Creates 2 independent volumes, one from the disk 1 and 

 

the second from disk 2.  This mode can also be used to read a single drive from a 

 

RAID 1 mirror, however once used the RAID 1 mirror cannot be restored.

 

Clear RAID Info

 

Clears the RAID table information on the CalDigit VR2 and both drives.

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Summary of Contents for VR2

Page 1: ...Getting Started For more information visit www caldigit com...

Page 2: ...le Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows Logos are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications and package contents a...

Page 3: ...el Installing the CalDigit VR2 LCD Menu Overview LCD Display Information CalDigit VR2 LCD Menu Tree Overview RAID Tool Feature Overview Configuring your RAID Using the LCD Menu Using RAID Tool Accesso...

Page 4: ...sleek and easily upgradeable enclosure that is both portable and functional Please use the following quick installation instructions to setup your CalDigit VR2 Introduction Note Please only use the Ca...

Page 5: ...sulting in unit failure and catastrophic data loss Only use the power adapter that has been supplied with the VR2 Drive An excessive or inadequate power supply can result in unstable performance or dr...

Page 6: ...pport asp Burst transfer rates will vary from one computer to another Depending on the host configuration average speeds are usually lower Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process IMPO...

Page 7: ...most of your storage investment you can purchase the CalDigit Extended Warranty You ll extend the already great CalDigit warranty to 3 years If the product is discontinued during the warranty period...

Page 8: ...not included Use a standard computer lock to secure the CalDigit VR2 and prevent theft Power Button Ventilation Holes Security Lock FireWire USB 3 0 Power Smart Fan CalDigit VR2 Rear Panel Right Butto...

Page 9: ...would like to connect the CalDigit VR2 with eSATA there are several options If you already have an eSATA controller card or port simply connect the provided eSATA cable If you have a Mac or PC workst...

Page 10: ...ED access status provides auto rebuild status Create RAID 3 different RAID levels can be set Create RAID 0 Data is written onto two hard drives at a time for maximum speed Create RAID 1 Identical data...

Page 11: ...ed for most users who are using the CalDigit VR2 as a boot drive under OS X You can use boot option 2 if you have any issues booting from the VR2 Access LED on off Turn the access LED lights on or off...

Page 12: ...ON SYSTEM TEMP DISK1 TEMP DISK2 TEMP BEEPER STATUS LCD CONFIG STATUS ACCESS LED STATUS AUTO REBUILD STATUS CREATE RAID 0 CREATE RAID 1 CREATE SPAN CREATE JBOD CLEAR RAID INFO BEEPER ON OFF TURBO MODE...

Page 13: ...AID 1 JBOD or SPAN Email configuration Error logging system set up When an error occurs the CalDigit VR2 will automatically send out the log to the system administrator via email Internet connection r...

Page 14: ...Configuration Set RAID Tool password protection LCD config enable disable beeper enable disable and VR2 nickname to customize LCD with personalized message Re Scan Re Scan all devices connected to th...

Page 15: ...e right button You will receive a confirmation message with the RAID level you selected Select Yes to continue Cancel to go back When you see Are you sure press the left button to confirm or the right...

Page 16: ...e will appear asking you to initialize your CalDigit VR2 Disk Utility will launch and allow you to format the CalDigit VR2 If you do not see this message simply launch Disk Utility which can be found...

Page 17: ...e desired CalDigit VR2 to enter the menu Select RAID configuration Note the bottom of the RAID Tool will show you different RAID configurations Choose the desired RAID level and click Yes to proceed P...

Page 18: ...nitialize your CalDigit VR2 Disk Utility will launch and allow you to format the CalDigit VR2 If you do not see this message simply launch Disk Utility which can be found in the Applications Utilities...

Page 19: ...it USB 3 0 A B Cable 3ft Part CBUSB3AB 3 CD SKU 791980 CalDigit USB 3 0 A B Cable 6ft Part CBUSB3AB 6 CD SKU 791981 CalDigit VR Power Supply Part CDPS 0512 SKU 704101 2 port PCI e SATA 6G 2 port USB 3...

Page 20: ...at your computer and have the following information available Your serial number Operating system and version Computer brand and model Other devices attached to your computer You can also post on the...

Page 21: ...CalDigit VR2 Manual v1 0 www caldigit com 2012 CalDigit Inc All Rights Reserved...

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