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2.3 RAX Host Connections
2.4 Connecting and Powering RAX
Connect the data cables to RAX and your computer. Plug in the power cord to a grounded electrical
outlet. With hard drives in the unit, turn on the power.
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For the RAX210, the drives will begin to spin up automatically.
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For the RAX211 and 212, use the included set of keys to turn the key lock 90 degrees
clockwise to power on each hard drive.
Your RAX is now ready to use! If the hard drives are already formatted, RAX can be used right away. If
the hard drives are brand new, or the formats are not compatible with your computer, the drives will need
to be formatted before being used. See section 4, “Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems” for
information on formatting.
3. Encryption information
(RAX212 models only)
RAX212 includes an internal encryption key preinstalled in each bay. After inserting any drive and
formatting it, that drive will only be readable in the RAX212 and will be fully encrypted—including the boot
sector, operating system and all files—without performance degradation. The internal key can be
overridden by inserting a different key in the front of the bay.
4. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems
4.1 Usage with Mac OS X
4.1.1 Compatibility
RAX uses 3.5-inch SATA (Serial-ATA) hard drives only. RAX does not require drivers for operation under
Mac OS X. However, 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.
4.1.2 Formatting a drive
If you purchased your RAX pre-populated with hard drives, this step should not be necessary unless you
wish to change the format or erase the drive. To format, use Mac OS X’s Disk Utility (found in the
applications folder).
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FireWire 800
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