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Unpacking RM12_1394B: 

 

Open the DATOptic RM12_1394B box and carefully remove the RM12_1394B unit and accessories, the RM12_1394B and 
accessories including the following items: 
• RM12_1394B unit x1 
• 1394B Cable x1 
• 1394B PCI Card x1 (Optional) 
• Power Cable x1 
• Screws and screwdriver (HDD tray unlock tool) kit 
• Downloadable Manual & Drivers (were needed) kit 

 
Chapter 1 Introduction 

 

1.1 Overview 
 
The DATOptic.com RM12_1394B is an easy-use and cost- effective 3.5" IDE Hot-swappable hard disk drive storage 
enclosure that can be used as IEEE1394B mass storage device, delivering of large amounts of expandable storage space. 
An ideal for large storage libraries, digital video & digital audio files, backups and flexibility to grow with your storage needs. 
 
RM12_1394B is ideal for data centre, departmental and DVR server users who need a flexible, universal storage enclosure 
that utilizes a common storage building block for their current and future data needs. RM12_1394B near-line storage 
systems intended for use with servers delivering large business data storage and applications with which require excellent 
accessibility, serviceability, and large storage capacity. 
 
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Summary of Contents for RM12 1394B

Page 1: ...RM12_1394B User Manual Ver 1 0 Date 02 2006 http www datoptic com ...

Page 2: ...the information contained herein Trademarks All other product names or trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective owners Disclaimer The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties expressed statutory or implied regarding the fitness or merchantability of this product for any particular purpose Further the manufacturer is not liable for any damages including ...

Page 3: ...e storage enclosure that can be used as IEEE1394B mass storage device delivering of large amounts of expandable storage space An ideal for large storage libraries digital video digital audio files backups and flexibility to grow with your storage needs RM12_1394B is ideal for data centre departmental and DVR server users who need a flexible universal storage enclosure that utilizes a common storag...

Page 4: ...E Class Drive Bay 12 x hot swappable IDE slim drive bays Interface IEEE1394B FireWire Cooling Fan Three 70mm fans Switch Power ON OFF x 1 Indicator HDD Power x 12 HDD Data Access x 12 Temperature monitor fan monitor Maximum Storage Capacity 6000GB 6 terabytes Data speed 800Mb ps RAID Support RAID0 and JBOD selectable O S Supported FireWire 400 FireWire 800 Mac OS Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP...

Page 5: ... 1394A in the 1394 card 6 1394B port offer transfer rate at 800mbps where 1394A offer transfer rate at 400mbps we recommend to use 1394B port instead of 1394A 7 Daisy chain ability we can Chapter 3 System Starting 3 1 Indicators and Switch 3 1 1 LED Indicators Power LED Green Always on Data Access LED Yellow Flashing when data s writing or reading 3 1 2 Alarm Indicators Temperature Monitoring This...

Page 6: ... to remove drive carrier it will cause damage if removing the drive carrier from the chassis before unlocking the carrier by using the proper key 2 Although RM12_1394B supports hot swappable never withdraw a HDD that is being read or written Before you want to disconnect 1394 cable or withdraw a HDD please make sure data transmission has been completed 3 For the best result of ventilation inside t...

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