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Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS5CT User Manual 

 

Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS5CT User Manual 

 

 Chapter 1   Introduction 

 

 

 

The RAID Subsystem 

 

Unsurpassed Value 

- Most cost-effective SATA II RAID subsystem. 
- Compact Desktop size with stylish design. 

 

Application Flexibility 

- Extends useful life by adapting to future IT/SOHO requirements. 

 

Easy Installation & Maintenance 

- Provide a fast and easy way to install and manage the storage. 
 

Low Power Consumption 

- Cable-less backplane with integrated RAID processor. No more unnecessary 

components inside. 

 

Features 

- USB 2.0/IEEE 1394b host interface 

- Supports RAID over 2TB 
- Supports hot spare and automatic hot rebuild 
- Local event notification 

- Easy management via In-Band data bus 
- Transparent data protection for all popular operating systems 

 

RAID Management 

- Real time drive activity and status indicators 
- Graphical User Interface (GUI) management utility 

 
 

1.1   Technical Specification 

 

Model TS5CT 
Form Factor 

Compact Tower 

RAID Processor 

Integrated Micro-processor 

RAID Levels 

0, 1, 3, 5, 10, CLONE, and JBOD 

Host Interface 

USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394b 

Number of Host Channel 

Data Transfer Rate 

Up to 480Mbit/s (USB 2.0)/800Mbit/s (1394b) 

Summary of Contents for TOWERSTOR TS5CT

Page 1: ...QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 0 TOWERSTORTS5CT...

Page 2: ...Configuration Utility 14 3 1 Installing the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in Microsoft Windows 15 3 2 Starting the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in Linux 16 3 3 Starting the Sans Digi...

Page 3: ...ation and specifications will be changed without further notice This manual uses section numbering for every topic being discussed for easy and convenient way of finding information in accordance with...

Page 4: ...re turned off Disconnect first any power connection if the power supply module is being removed from the enclosure Outlets must be accessible to the equipment All external connections should be made u...

Page 5: ...RAID processor No more unnecessary components inside Features USB 2 0 IEEE 1394b host interface Supports RAID over 2TB Supports hot spare and automatic hot rebuild Local event notification Easy manage...

Page 6: ...ment Monitor Yes Auto Spare Support Yes Power Supply 180W full range Environmental Relative Humidity Operating Temperature 10 85 Non condensing 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Dimension 9 W x 6 4 H x 10 5 D Weig...

Page 7: ...ormal Red LED means Temperature exceeded normal range Power On LED White LED means RAID subsystem is powered on 1 2 2 Rear View USB 2 0 Port The subsystem has one USB 2 0 port for connecting to Host S...

Page 8: ...ge of RAID 0 is to achieve high performance by accumulating each individual hard disk performance However if any one hard disk gets defective information stored in this RAID 0 will become invalid The...

Page 9: ...sible and becomes invalid CLONE Clone s action is similar to RAID 1 However all of the hard disks will be the mirrors For example in a four hard drives Clone environment data in each hard drive will b...

Page 10: ...lock will be spread over all of the different hard drives The RAID controller will also make use of the same size disk space in each hard disk under RAID 3 RAID 5 condition Failure in a hard disk will...

Page 11: ...s used Large can have 2 or more disk drives There is no data redundancy 1 CLONE No of drives minus 1 Clone provides multiple copies of data in a disk drive Clone can have 2 or more disk drives 2 3 1 D...

Page 12: ...on the bottom part to secure the drive in the disk tray e Slide the tray into a slot until it reaches a full stop f Press the lever in until you hear the latch click into place 2 1 1 Installing the Ru...

Page 13: ...stand firm and stable 2 2 Preparing the Subsystem and Powering On Here are the steps to prepare the RAID subsystem for use 1 Connect the USB cable or IEEE 1394 cable from RAID subsystem to the USB po...

Page 14: ...Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS5CT User Manual Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS5CT User Manual 13 3 Turn on the Power On Off Switch...

Page 15: ...onnected to the Host system the Application Program will show No disks or RAID NOTE At least one disk drive must be inserted in the RAID subsystem If there is no disk drive in the RAID subsystem the A...

Page 16: ...install Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software for Windows OS copy the installation files to a local directory and open the setup exe program 2 Click Install to begin the installation The setup wizard...

Page 17: ...on Program is saved and open the Application Program Another way is to open terminal window then at the command prompt type miniEPICaRaidSetup After running the Application Program the Sans Digital ma...

Page 18: ...following menu options Basic Mode RAID and Disk Information Provides information about RAID and disk drives This also have Advanced information which shows System Information such as temperature fan...

Page 19: ...provides option to customize RAID configuration and select disk drive members Firmware Information Shows information about current firmware and provides function to upgrade the firmware version RAID S...

Page 20: ...Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software is still running in the background To exit the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software right click the Sans Digital icon in the task bar then select Quit from the...

Page 21: ...modes of operation Basic Mode and Advanced Mode 4 1 Basic Mode Under Basic Mode there are three menu options that can be selected RAID and Disk Information Event Log and Basic Raid Configuration 4 1 1...

Page 22: ...more disk drives failed in a RAID Level The number of allowable failed disk drives in the RAID Level has been exceeded and data is not accessible Rebuilding The RAID is in rebuilding state The complet...

Page 23: ...rive if SMART function is supported by the disk drive NOTE The SMART information will be shown only if a RAID is already created 4 1 2 Event Log Viewer The RAID controller event log can be viewed from...

Page 24: ...in the RAID subsystem Basic Raid Configuration Options Configure RAID Select the RAID Level from the list of options The RAID Levels that can be selected for the number of available disk drives are en...

Page 25: ...urrent operation NOTE The RAID subsystem supports up to two RAIDs To create a RAID using Basic Raid Configuration 1 In the Configure RAID option select the RAID Level you want for the RAID Click Apply...

Page 26: ...sfully The RAID will be available to the Host Server immediately and a new disk device will be detected 6 Check the new disk drive in your Host Server Example Connection via USB In Microsoft Windows u...

Page 27: ...ter the sender s email address Sender Username Enter the sender s username Sender Password Enter the sender s password which is authenticated by the specified mail server Recipient E mail s Enter one...

Page 28: ...list of options and select the disk drives in the right pane When the minimum number of disk drives for the RAID Level has been selected the Apply and Cancel buttons will become active and can be use...

Page 29: ...3 Select the disk drives you want to become member of the RAID 4 If you want security for the RAID enable Support Password and enter a password 5 Click Apply to save the RAID configuration A dialog b...

Page 30: ...sfully The RAID will be available to the Host Server immediately and a new disk device will be detected 9 Check the new disk drive in your Host Server Example Connection via USB In Microsoft Windows u...

Page 31: ...turer and Flash Number Firmware Upgrade Buttons Browse Use this button to browse and select the firmware file After selecting the firmware file the Select Firmware box will show the selected firmware...

Page 32: ...e When there is no host access to the RAID after the preset time minutes the RAID will be in standby mode RAID Rebuild Priority Settings Use this option to set the RAID Rebuild Priority which is the a...

Page 33: ...ace Board One 1 eSATA cable Steps 1 Prepare the screw handle that is shipped with the RAID subsystem 2 Remove 2 screws from the USB 1394 IO interface board 3 Insert the screw handle into the middle ho...

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