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User Manual

ST7610-4S-S2

Version:2.0 (April, 2009)

Summary of Contents for ST7610

Page 1: ...User Manual ST7610 4S S2 Version 2 0 April 2009 ...

Page 2: ...re Introduction 2 Precautions prior to Installation 3 Hardware Installation Procedure 4 Hard Disk Drive Format Procedure 7 How to Use the Operating System to Set Up the RAID Type 12 Product Description 16 Frequently Asked Questions 17 Index Index 1 ...

Page 3: ...han 60 C or the fan fails 2 Check Package Contents and Accessories Hardware Introduction ST7610 system includes the following Item Quantity ST7610 1 Removable Carrier 4 eSATA cable 4 Quick Installation Guide 1 Power cable 1 Accessories bag 1 including 24 x 6 32 screws and Key x 2 ST7610 Removable Carrier Accessories bag Power cable eSATA cable SATA SATA Check Package Contents and Accessories Hardw...

Page 4: ...ed disassembly or modification if such unauthorized disassembly or modification results in any storage device failure data damage or loss or causes the operating system unable to start 3 Please carefully go through the Quick Installation Guide and back up your data on the hard disk drive before installation or use the newly purchased hard disk drive to avoid data loss in case of inadvertent operat...

Page 5: ...ge 2 Hardware Installation A Insert the supplied plastic key into the lock hole on the removable tray and carefully remove the tray B Remove the holder from the removable tray with a screwdriver be careful not to damage the nuts C Mount the hard disk drive and fasten the screws Hardware Installation Procedure ...

Page 6: ... Hard Disk Drives Mode a Connect the ends of the four eSATA to eSATA cables to the SATA II card Note and connect the other ends of the eSATA to eSATA cables to the eSATA ports on the ST7610 Make sure the screws on the bracket are fastened and the eSATA connectors are secured b After ensuring the device is installed successfully power on the ST7610 first and then turn on the PC when the ST7610 runs...

Page 7: ...d purchasing an external SATA II 3 0 GHz card to enhance compatibility and transmission efficiency Please be advised that the external card should work properly before the ST7610 incorporates with the external card to be a highly efficient external enclosure storage system 2 PCI X SATA II is available on the RAIDON web site which is an alternative solution for customers who do not have the SATA II...

Page 8: ...Hard Disk Drives modes the installed devices can be detected by the Device Manager of the operating system A Window OS 2 Customers can format the hard disk drive by using the Disk Management tool of the operating system and then using the ST7610 normally A Operating Instructions for Windows OS ...

Page 9: ...8 Hard Disk Drive Format Procedure ...

Page 10: ...tall b Select the Erase tab If the disk device is ready the disk information will be displayed on the left window c To erase all data and volumes on a disk please select the icon for the disk drive and a Volume Format and enter a name and then click Erase A dialog will pop up with the following message Erasing a disk will destroy all information on the volume of the disk Are you sure you wish to e...

Page 11: ...10 Hard Disk Drive Format Procedure ...

Page 12: ...and enter a name and size A dialog will pop up with the following message Partitioning a disk will destroy all information on the volume of the disk Are you sure you wish to partition the disk XXXXXXX Cancel or Erase Please click Partition After the disk is successfully partitioned you can use the ST7610 normally 11 Hard Disk Drive Format Procedure ...

Page 13: ...en us http support microsoft com kb 303237 zh tw 2 Operating Instructions for Macintosh You can use the disk utility provided by Mac OS 10 4 6 to create RAID systems The following is a brief description on how to operate For more detailed information on RAID setup please refer to Apple computer related web sites A Move the cursor to the Toolbar on the Desktop and select the Disk Utility A disk too...

Page 14: ...lect the RAID tab If the disk device is ready the disk information will be displayed on the left window Please select the Volume Format and the RAID Type you wish to create Please decide the RAID Type that you create by the amount of external hard drive disks 13 ...

Page 15: ... Set Up the RAID Type C Drag disks or volumes to the list box to create the hard disk drives according to the definition of RAID D Select Create to create RAID systems according to the information in the window as shown in the figure 14 ...

Page 16: ...rating System to Set Up the RAID Type E When the format is completed you will have a highly efficient RAID system featured with ST7610 4S S2 You can then access the data through the RAID system as shown in the figure 15 ...

Page 17: ...rent tasks at the same time for enhanced operation performance 7 Fail LED will light up in red when the machine is excessively hot or the fan fails 8 For Power Mac G5 or any other 64bit computers all you need is just an additional 4 PORT SATA II PCI X or PCI E to maximize efficiency for 64 bits by providing high speed read write access Related Products We provide multiple interfaces for the ST7610...

Page 18: ...tem BIOS still fails to detect the hard disk drive make sure the installation and connection procedures are compliant with regulations described in the manual 2 Install SATA II 3 0 GHz PCI interface to enhance compatibility 3 If the hard disk drive cannot still be detected please contact us via phone or contact our technical support directly through the RMA system Q Why can t I use the storage dev...

Page 19: ...ould any of the situations occur please shut down the system and clean the fan up or remove the wires that trap the fan Then restart the system again If the problem still occurs or for any reason that you are unable to fix the problem on your own please send it back for maintenance 2 In case that the internal temperature has raised over 60 C please shut down the system let it cool down and then re...

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