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U s e r  M a n u a l  f o r  R A X  Q R  ( A9-210-0009) REV 1.0 

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2-BAY RAX™ QR 

USER MANUAL 

Covers models RAX210-QR, RAX211-QR, RAX212-QR, RAX215-QR, and 219-QR 

(Revised June 6, 2011) 

 

 

Features

 

  Multiple connection options for wide compatibility 

  Hardware RAID 1 protects against data loss due to drive failure by mirroring the 

drives in real time 

  Variety of bay types available.  TrayFree models (RAX210) allow easy insertion 

and removal of hard drives.  Models with removable carriers (RAX211, RAX212, 
RAX215) enclose and protect hard drives when removed from the RAX.   

  Specially-designed drive and carrier interfaces are built to withstand thousands of 

insertions 

  LED indicators for Power, Access, System, and RAID 

  Superior cooling with dual 40mm exhaust fans 

  Rugged all-metal construction for superior durability 

Summary of Contents for 2-BAY 219-QR

Page 1: ...roring the drives in real time Variety of bay types available TrayFree models RAX210 allow easy insertion and removal of hard drives Models with removable carriers RAX211 RAX212 RAX215 enclose and pro...

Page 2: ...necting and Powering RAX QR 5 3 LED Behavior 6 4 LCD Screens 6 5 Setting up the RAID 6 5 1 Creating a New RAID 7 5 2 Changing the RAID Type 7 6 Adding a New Disk 7 6 1 RAID 1 7 6 2 RAID 0 7 6 3 Single...

Page 3: ...yourself with the parts of RAX QR This will help you to better understand the remaining instructions Accessories Quantity RAX QR unit 1 Power cord 1 Key set 1 Screw kit 1 Quick Start Guide and warran...

Page 4: ...rite the data to both drives If one drive were to fail your data would still be preserved on the other drive After replacing a failed drive you can rebuild the RAID on the fly so that your data is onc...

Page 5: ...rovided screws f Replace the drive cover and secure the screw on the rear of the carrier g Slide the carrier into the frame assembly NOTE A flashing green LED on the bay indicates bay fan failure Call...

Page 6: ...escription Mode Status The RAID level used Status of the RAID Normal or Degraded Drive Status OK Indicates that the hard drive is in use or ready to use No Disk Indicates that the hard was removed or...

Page 7: ...for the appropriate operating system usage instructions to initialize and format the drives 6 Adding a new disk 6 1 RAID 1 In the event of a disk failure or removal for a RAID 1 the RAID will continu...

Page 8: ...e system LED will glow amber when the temperature is reached 7 4 System Alarm Buzzer This buzzer will sound on 3 occasions When a drive reaches a default temperature or temperature that you set see se...

Page 9: ...ever if you install a host card specifically to work with this product that card may require drivers See your card s user manual for drivers and instructions 9 1 2 Formatting a drive If you purchased...

Page 10: ...ed with a hard drive this step should not be necessary unless you wish to change the format or erase the drive To format use the Disk Management utility a Right click on My Computer then select Manage...

Page 11: ...to allow you access to the volume If no window appears you can find the volume by double clicking My Computer Eject the RAX before powering it down by single clicking the green arrow icon on the task...

Page 12: ...the volume but it shows up twice Which one is real A If you are seeing your RAX QR volume mounted twice chances are the unit is connected to the computer using both the eSATA and FireWire connections...

Page 13: ...entation and hardware No CRU dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty In no event will CRU or its suppliers be liable for any costs of pro...

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