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Document 900-0009-0 v1.1 

 

 

Designed for Video Editing  

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Content Creation Professionals 

 

 

 

PRO RX

 

 

 

Installation and User’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PRO RX

Page 1: ...Document 900 0009 0 v1 1 Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals PRO RX Installation and User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... Windows PC RAID Console GUI 24 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet 25 5 2 Change RAID Mode Deleting Creating 26 5 2 1 Delete the RAID Set 26 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set 27 5 2 3 Create 2TB RAID Set for Windows XP 32bit 28 6 Alarm Conditions Degraded RAID Set 30 6 1 Replacing a Disk Module 31 7 Formatting and Partitioning 32 7 1 Apple OS X Formatting 32 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition 32 7 1 2 Create a new part...

Page 3: ... 5 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 2 CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ EAU ET HUMIDITÉ Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique n exposez pas d unité pour pleuvoir ou l humidité Ne faites pas marcher d unité près de l eau comme la baignoire la cuvette l évier ou la cuve de blanchisserie la cave mouillée ou près d une piscine STABILITÉ Ne placez pas cette unité sur un chariot instable...

Page 4: ...eckung setzen Sie sich lebensgefährlichen Spannungen aus W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN Page 7 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 4 CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD AGUA Y HUMEDAD Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electrochoque no exponga la unidad para llover o humedad No haga funcionar la unidad cerca del agua como bañera lavatorio fregadero o tina de lavandería sótano mojado ...

Page 5: ...nd User s Manual 2 Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre assembled and almost ready for use just install the Disk Modules the PCI e PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE connect the cables install the software driver and RAID Console If you are using a Mac you are good to go by default the unit is pre formatted for Mac OS X operation For Windows a small format procedure is needed 2 1 Packaging Please d...

Page 6: ... plus an audible alarm will sound The temperature and fan audible alarm can be muted by pressing the green Mute button The red indicator remains on until the condition is corrected Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer the power on off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will sh...

Page 7: ...ount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19 rack 3u height space is required An optional rackmount kit is available for 24 and 30 depths Mount the left and right rails to the rack ensure sufficient 3u space is available Adjust depth as required Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX The PRO RX can be heavy install the PRO RX to the rack before installing the drives wil...

Page 8: ...d selection of the computer s PCI e slot The HBE Card and the PRO RX must be configured to match the speed of the computer PCI express slot Switch position ON OFF PRO RX HBE same settings PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE Page 15 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Switches 1 to 7 are preset at the default configuration they should be left at the default settings Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set t...

Page 9: ... e interface The green tab is up in this orientation To remove pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector 4 3 2 Mac Connection Switches to left green Tab on top Mac Pro or Power Mac Green Tab on top Green Tab on top Page 17 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 3 3 Windows PC Connection Typical Windows PC Green Tab on top Green Tab on Bottom ...

Page 10: ...capture playback card and video display card also get a sufficient x value Example below is a good balance it shows the RAID Controller in slot 4 a popular video capture card in slot 3 a eSATA adapter in slot 2 and the standard graphic card in slot 1 Page 19 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 4 2 Mac Driver Installation For the latest Mac drivers please visit our web site and download the app...

Page 11: ...eb site and download the most up today driver Download From www dulcesystems com download Unzip the downloaded folder and place the content on the desktop Launch Device Manager can be found at Start Control Panel Systems and Maintenance System Expand Storage Controllers from the list point to and right click on RAID Controller Select Update Driver Software Browse to the unzipped download folder to...

Page 12: ...n For the latest up to day procedure please check the Tech Notes section of the Dulce support web site www dulcesystems com Support Tech Notes Page 23 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 RAID Console Operations 5 1 Start RAID Console GUI The RAID Console is where all of the management and maintenance of the storage unit is accomplished After the installation process the RAID Console is execute...

Page 13: ...ros Page 25 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet If the PRO RX s Ethernet port is connected to the network and you know the IP address of the PRO RX you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX You can discover the PRO RX IP address by using the local c...

Page 14: ...D Set Page 27 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set No need to wait for hours of format simply select the No Init option in the Volume Initialization Mode field For Windows XP 32 bit with larger than 2TB RAID read next section From the RAID Console GUI On the left side menu bar click on Click on Quick Function Quick Create Change the Select Raid Level as desire Change Great...

Page 15: ...Support to No Set Volume Initialization Mode to No Init if applicable Check the Confirm the Operation box Click Submit Repeat this step until all of the space are assigned By setting the Volume Initialization Mode to No Init will result in immediate availability of the RAID set no need to wait for long initialization time Page 29 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual To view and confirm the Volume...

Page 16: ... more drives not detected or down Temperature RAID Controller detected over heating Mute Alarm RAID Controller Alarm can be muted by the RAID Console Start the RAID Console GUI go to System Controls View Event Mute Beeper The Systems Event Information screen provides a log of events which triggered the alarm The example below shows the RAID Set is degraded because IDE Channel 4 drive 4 was removed...

Page 17: ...r to upper left corner of screen click on Go then click on Utilities Locate and launch Disk Utility 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition Select the RAID on left click on Partition tab select Free Space Click on Partition on lower right Page 33 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 1 2 Create a new partition Select Dulce on the left side drive list click on Partition tab change Volume Scheme to 1 Pa...

Page 18: ...he disk and Initialize it If the drive is larger than 2TB if using Vista right click over the disk and Convert to GPT Disk Windows XP 32 bit does not support larger than 2TB capacity Configure with multiple capacities of 2TB or less Page 35 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume Enter the desired Volume Size assign the desired Drive L...

Page 19: ...ERIOD IS Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of purchase we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months We warrant the Duo for 36 months The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user company or organization Our warranty applies to repaired or replaced Products for the ...

Page 20: ...t s a total of 42 months 3 years and 6 months warranty The longest warranty in the industry Please visit our web site and register online www dulcesystems com register A valid proof of purchase might be required to further validate the Products warranty eligibility the valid proof of purchase document must show the product model serial number purchase date and supplier name If the valid proof of p...

Page 21: ...Page 40 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual www dulcesystems com ...

Page 22: ...Document 900 0009 0 v1 1 Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals PRO RX Installation and User s Manual ...

Page 23: ... Windows PC RAID Console GUI 24 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet 25 5 2 Change RAID Mode Deleting Creating 26 5 2 1 Delete the RAID Set 26 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set 27 5 2 3 Create 2TB RAID Set for Windows XP 32bit 28 6 Alarm Conditions Degraded RAID Set 30 6 1 Replacing a Disk Module 31 7 Formatting and Partitioning 32 7 1 Apple OS X Formatting 32 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition 32 7 1 2 Create a new part...

Page 24: ... 5 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 2 CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ EAU ET HUMIDITÉ Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique n exposez pas d unité pour pleuvoir ou l humidité Ne faites pas marcher d unité près de l eau comme la baignoire la cuvette l évier ou la cuve de blanchisserie la cave mouillée ou près d une piscine STABILITÉ Ne placez pas cette unité sur un chariot instable...

Page 25: ...eckung setzen Sie sich lebensgefährlichen Spannungen aus W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN Page 7 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 4 CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD AGUA Y HUMEDAD Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electrochoque no exponga la unidad para llover o humedad No haga funcionar la unidad cerca del agua como bañera lavatorio fregadero o tina de lavandería sótano mojado ...

Page 26: ...nd User s Manual 2 Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre assembled and almost ready for use just install the Disk Modules the PCI e PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE connect the cables install the software driver and RAID Console If you are using a Mac you are good to go by default the unit is pre formatted for Mac OS X operation For Windows a small format procedure is needed 2 1 Packaging Please d...

Page 27: ... plus an audible alarm will sound The temperature and fan audible alarm can be muted by pressing the green Mute button The red indicator remains on until the condition is corrected Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer the power on off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will sh...

Page 28: ...ount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19 rack 3u height space is required An optional rackmount kit is available for 24 and 30 depths Mount the left and right rails to the rack ensure sufficient 3u space is available Adjust depth as required Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX The PRO RX can be heavy install the PRO RX to the rack before installing the drives wil...

Page 29: ...d selection of the computer s PCI e slot The HBE Card and the PRO RX must be configured to match the speed of the computer PCI express slot Switch position ON OFF PRO RX HBE same settings PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE Page 15 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Switches 1 to 7 are preset at the default configuration they should be left at the default settings Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set t...

Page 30: ... e interface The green tab is up in this orientation To remove pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector 4 3 2 Mac Connection Switches to left green Tab on top Mac Pro or Power Mac Green Tab on top Green Tab on top Page 17 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 3 3 Windows PC Connection Typical Windows PC Green Tab on top Green Tab on Bottom ...

Page 31: ...capture playback card and video display card also get a sufficient x value Example below is a good balance it shows the RAID Controller in slot 4 a popular video capture card in slot 3 a eSATA adapter in slot 2 and the standard graphic card in slot 1 Page 19 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 4 2 Mac Driver Installation For the latest Mac drivers please visit our web site and download the app...

Page 32: ...eb site and download the most up today driver Download From www dulcesystems com download Unzip the downloaded folder and place the content on the desktop Launch Device Manager can be found at Start Control Panel Systems and Maintenance System Expand Storage Controllers from the list point to and right click on RAID Controller Select Update Driver Software Browse to the unzipped download folder to...

Page 33: ...n For the latest up to day procedure please check the Tech Notes section of the Dulce support web site www dulcesystems com Support Tech Notes Page 23 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 RAID Console Operations 5 1 Start RAID Console GUI The RAID Console is where all of the management and maintenance of the storage unit is accomplished After the installation process the RAID Console is execute...

Page 34: ...ros Page 25 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet If the PRO RX s Ethernet port is connected to the network and you know the IP address of the PRO RX you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX You can discover the PRO RX IP address by using the local c...

Page 35: ...D Set Page 27 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set No need to wait for hours of format simply select the No Init option in the Volume Initialization Mode field For Windows XP 32 bit with larger than 2TB RAID read next section From the RAID Console GUI On the left side menu bar click on Click on Quick Function Quick Create Change the Select Raid Level as desire Change Great...

Page 36: ...Support to No Set Volume Initialization Mode to No Init if applicable Check the Confirm the Operation box Click Submit Repeat this step until all of the space are assigned By setting the Volume Initialization Mode to No Init will result in immediate availability of the RAID set no need to wait for long initialization time Page 29 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual To view and confirm the Volume...

Page 37: ... more drives not detected or down Temperature RAID Controller detected over heating Mute Alarm RAID Controller Alarm can be muted by the RAID Console Start the RAID Console GUI go to System Controls View Event Mute Beeper The Systems Event Information screen provides a log of events which triggered the alarm The example below shows the RAID Set is degraded because IDE Channel 4 drive 4 was removed...

Page 38: ...r to upper left corner of screen click on Go then click on Utilities Locate and launch Disk Utility 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition Select the RAID on left click on Partition tab select Free Space Click on Partition on lower right Page 33 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 1 2 Create a new partition Select Dulce on the left side drive list click on Partition tab change Volume Scheme to 1 Pa...

Page 39: ...he disk and Initialize it If the drive is larger than 2TB if using Vista right click over the disk and Convert to GPT Disk Windows XP 32 bit does not support larger than 2TB capacity Configure with multiple capacities of 2TB or less Page 35 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume Enter the desired Volume Size assign the desired Drive L...

Page 40: ...ERIOD IS Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of purchase we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months We warrant the Duo for 36 months The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user company or organization Our warranty applies to repaired or replaced Products for the ...

Page 41: ...t s a total of 42 months 3 years and 6 months warranty The longest warranty in the industry Please visit our web site and register online www dulcesystems com register A valid proof of purchase might be required to further validate the Products warranty eligibility the valid proof of purchase document must show the product model serial number purchase date and supplier name If the valid proof of p...

Page 42: ...Page 40 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual www dulcesystems com ...

Page 43: ...Document 900 0009 0 v1 1 Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals PRO RX Installation and User s Manual ...

Page 44: ... Windows PC RAID Console GUI 24 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet 25 5 2 Change RAID Mode Deleting Creating 26 5 2 1 Delete the RAID Set 26 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set 27 5 2 3 Create 2TB RAID Set for Windows XP 32bit 28 6 Alarm Conditions Degraded RAID Set 30 6 1 Replacing a Disk Module 31 7 Formatting and Partitioning 32 7 1 Apple OS X Formatting 32 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition 32 7 1 2 Create a new part...

Page 45: ... 5 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 2 CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ EAU ET HUMIDITÉ Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique n exposez pas d unité pour pleuvoir ou l humidité Ne faites pas marcher d unité près de l eau comme la baignoire la cuvette l évier ou la cuve de blanchisserie la cave mouillée ou près d une piscine STABILITÉ Ne placez pas cette unité sur un chariot instable...

Page 46: ...eckung setzen Sie sich lebensgefährlichen Spannungen aus W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN Page 7 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 4 CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD AGUA Y HUMEDAD Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electrochoque no exponga la unidad para llover o humedad No haga funcionar la unidad cerca del agua como bañera lavatorio fregadero o tina de lavandería sótano mojado ...

Page 47: ...nd User s Manual 2 Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre assembled and almost ready for use just install the Disk Modules the PCI e PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE connect the cables install the software driver and RAID Console If you are using a Mac you are good to go by default the unit is pre formatted for Mac OS X operation For Windows a small format procedure is needed 2 1 Packaging Please d...

Page 48: ... plus an audible alarm will sound The temperature and fan audible alarm can be muted by pressing the green Mute button The red indicator remains on until the condition is corrected Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer the power on off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will sh...

Page 49: ...ount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19 rack 3u height space is required An optional rackmount kit is available for 24 and 30 depths Mount the left and right rails to the rack ensure sufficient 3u space is available Adjust depth as required Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX The PRO RX can be heavy install the PRO RX to the rack before installing the drives wil...

Page 50: ...d selection of the computer s PCI e slot The HBE Card and the PRO RX must be configured to match the speed of the computer PCI express slot Switch position ON OFF PRO RX HBE same settings PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE Page 15 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Switches 1 to 7 are preset at the default configuration they should be left at the default settings Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set t...

Page 51: ... e interface The green tab is up in this orientation To remove pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector 4 3 2 Mac Connection Switches to left green Tab on top Mac Pro or Power Mac Green Tab on top Green Tab on top Page 17 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 3 3 Windows PC Connection Typical Windows PC Green Tab on top Green Tab on Bottom ...

Page 52: ...capture playback card and video display card also get a sufficient x value Example below is a good balance it shows the RAID Controller in slot 4 a popular video capture card in slot 3 a eSATA adapter in slot 2 and the standard graphic card in slot 1 Page 19 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 4 2 Mac Driver Installation For the latest Mac drivers please visit our web site and download the app...

Page 53: ...eb site and download the most up today driver Download From www dulcesystems com download Unzip the downloaded folder and place the content on the desktop Launch Device Manager can be found at Start Control Panel Systems and Maintenance System Expand Storage Controllers from the list point to and right click on RAID Controller Select Update Driver Software Browse to the unzipped download folder to...

Page 54: ...n For the latest up to day procedure please check the Tech Notes section of the Dulce support web site www dulcesystems com Support Tech Notes Page 23 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 RAID Console Operations 5 1 Start RAID Console GUI The RAID Console is where all of the management and maintenance of the storage unit is accomplished After the installation process the RAID Console is execute...

Page 55: ...ros Page 25 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet If the PRO RX s Ethernet port is connected to the network and you know the IP address of the PRO RX you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX You can discover the PRO RX IP address by using the local c...

Page 56: ...D Set Page 27 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set No need to wait for hours of format simply select the No Init option in the Volume Initialization Mode field For Windows XP 32 bit with larger than 2TB RAID read next section From the RAID Console GUI On the left side menu bar click on Click on Quick Function Quick Create Change the Select Raid Level as desire Change Great...

Page 57: ...Support to No Set Volume Initialization Mode to No Init if applicable Check the Confirm the Operation box Click Submit Repeat this step until all of the space are assigned By setting the Volume Initialization Mode to No Init will result in immediate availability of the RAID set no need to wait for long initialization time Page 29 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual To view and confirm the Volume...

Page 58: ... more drives not detected or down Temperature RAID Controller detected over heating Mute Alarm RAID Controller Alarm can be muted by the RAID Console Start the RAID Console GUI go to System Controls View Event Mute Beeper The Systems Event Information screen provides a log of events which triggered the alarm The example below shows the RAID Set is degraded because IDE Channel 4 drive 4 was removed...

Page 59: ...r to upper left corner of screen click on Go then click on Utilities Locate and launch Disk Utility 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition Select the RAID on left click on Partition tab select Free Space Click on Partition on lower right Page 33 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 1 2 Create a new partition Select Dulce on the left side drive list click on Partition tab change Volume Scheme to 1 Pa...

Page 60: ...he disk and Initialize it If the drive is larger than 2TB if using Vista right click over the disk and Convert to GPT Disk Windows XP 32 bit does not support larger than 2TB capacity Configure with multiple capacities of 2TB or less Page 35 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume Enter the desired Volume Size assign the desired Drive L...

Page 61: ...ERIOD IS Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of purchase we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months We warrant the Duo for 36 months The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user company or organization Our warranty applies to repaired or replaced Products for the ...

Page 62: ...t s a total of 42 months 3 years and 6 months warranty The longest warranty in the industry Please visit our web site and register online www dulcesystems com register A valid proof of purchase might be required to further validate the Products warranty eligibility the valid proof of purchase document must show the product model serial number purchase date and supplier name If the valid proof of p...

Page 63: ...Page 40 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual www dulcesystems com ...

Page 64: ...Document 900 0009 0 v1 1 Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals PRO RX Installation and User s Manual ...

Page 65: ... Windows PC RAID Console GUI 24 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet 25 5 2 Change RAID Mode Deleting Creating 26 5 2 1 Delete the RAID Set 26 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set 27 5 2 3 Create 2TB RAID Set for Windows XP 32bit 28 6 Alarm Conditions Degraded RAID Set 30 6 1 Replacing a Disk Module 31 7 Formatting and Partitioning 32 7 1 Apple OS X Formatting 32 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition 32 7 1 2 Create a new part...

Page 66: ... 5 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 2 CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ EAU ET HUMIDITÉ Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique n exposez pas d unité pour pleuvoir ou l humidité Ne faites pas marcher d unité près de l eau comme la baignoire la cuvette l évier ou la cuve de blanchisserie la cave mouillée ou près d une piscine STABILITÉ Ne placez pas cette unité sur un chariot instable...

Page 67: ...eckung setzen Sie sich lebensgefährlichen Spannungen aus W A R N U N G ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT ÖFFNEN Page 7 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 4 CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD AGUA Y HUMEDAD Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electrochoque no exponga la unidad para llover o humedad No haga funcionar la unidad cerca del agua como bañera lavatorio fregadero o tina de lavandería sótano mojado ...

Page 68: ...nd User s Manual 2 Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre assembled and almost ready for use just install the Disk Modules the PCI e PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE connect the cables install the software driver and RAID Console If you are using a Mac you are good to go by default the unit is pre formatted for Mac OS X operation For Windows a small format procedure is needed 2 1 Packaging Please d...

Page 69: ... plus an audible alarm will sound The temperature and fan audible alarm can be muted by pressing the green Mute button The red indicator remains on until the condition is corrected Power control for the PRO RX is managed by the host computer the power on off switch puts the PRO RX in the standby state when the computer turns on the PRO RX will turn on when the computer shuts off the PRO RX will sh...

Page 70: ...ount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19 rack 3u height space is required An optional rackmount kit is available for 24 and 30 depths Mount the left and right rails to the rack ensure sufficient 3u space is available Adjust depth as required Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX The PRO RX can be heavy install the PRO RX to the rack before installing the drives wil...

Page 71: ...d selection of the computer s PCI e slot The HBE Card and the PRO RX must be configured to match the speed of the computer PCI express slot Switch position ON OFF PRO RX HBE same settings PCI express Host Bus Extender HBE Page 15 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Switches 1 to 7 are preset at the default configuration they should be left at the default settings Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set t...

Page 72: ... e interface The green tab is up in this orientation To remove pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector 4 3 2 Mac Connection Switches to left green Tab on top Mac Pro or Power Mac Green Tab on top Green Tab on top Page 17 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 3 3 Windows PC Connection Typical Windows PC Green Tab on top Green Tab on Bottom ...

Page 73: ...capture playback card and video display card also get a sufficient x value Example below is a good balance it shows the RAID Controller in slot 4 a popular video capture card in slot 3 a eSATA adapter in slot 2 and the standard graphic card in slot 1 Page 19 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 4 2 Mac Driver Installation For the latest Mac drivers please visit our web site and download the app...

Page 74: ...eb site and download the most up today driver Download From www dulcesystems com download Unzip the downloaded folder and place the content on the desktop Launch Device Manager can be found at Start Control Panel Systems and Maintenance System Expand Storage Controllers from the list point to and right click on RAID Controller Select Update Driver Software Browse to the unzipped download folder to...

Page 75: ...n For the latest up to day procedure please check the Tech Notes section of the Dulce support web site www dulcesystems com Support Tech Notes Page 23 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 RAID Console Operations 5 1 Start RAID Console GUI The RAID Console is where all of the management and maintenance of the storage unit is accomplished After the installation process the RAID Console is execute...

Page 76: ...ros Page 25 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet If the PRO RX s Ethernet port is connected to the network and you know the IP address of the PRO RX you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX You can discover the PRO RX IP address by using the local c...

Page 77: ...D Set Page 27 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set No need to wait for hours of format simply select the No Init option in the Volume Initialization Mode field For Windows XP 32 bit with larger than 2TB RAID read next section From the RAID Console GUI On the left side menu bar click on Click on Quick Function Quick Create Change the Select Raid Level as desire Change Great...

Page 78: ...Support to No Set Volume Initialization Mode to No Init if applicable Check the Confirm the Operation box Click Submit Repeat this step until all of the space are assigned By setting the Volume Initialization Mode to No Init will result in immediate availability of the RAID set no need to wait for long initialization time Page 29 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual To view and confirm the Volume...

Page 79: ... more drives not detected or down Temperature RAID Controller detected over heating Mute Alarm RAID Controller Alarm can be muted by the RAID Console Start the RAID Console GUI go to System Controls View Event Mute Beeper The Systems Event Information screen provides a log of events which triggered the alarm The example below shows the RAID Set is degraded because IDE Channel 4 drive 4 was removed...

Page 80: ...r to upper left corner of screen click on Go then click on Utilities Locate and launch Disk Utility 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition Select the RAID on left click on Partition tab select Free Space Click on Partition on lower right Page 33 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 1 2 Create a new partition Select Dulce on the left side drive list click on Partition tab change Volume Scheme to 1 Pa...

Page 81: ...he disk and Initialize it If the drive is larger than 2TB if using Vista right click over the disk and Convert to GPT Disk Windows XP 32 bit does not support larger than 2TB capacity Configure with multiple capacities of 2TB or less Page 35 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume Enter the desired Volume Size assign the desired Drive L...

Page 82: ...ERIOD IS Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of purchase we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months We warrant the Duo for 36 months The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user company or organization Our warranty applies to repaired or replaced Products for the ...

Page 83: ...t s a total of 42 months 3 years and 6 months warranty The longest warranty in the industry Please visit our web site and register online www dulcesystems com register A valid proof of purchase might be required to further validate the Products warranty eligibility the valid proof of purchase document must show the product model serial number purchase date and supplier name If the valid proof of p...

Page 84: ...Page 40 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual www dulcesystems com ...

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