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Step 1: Unpack the Pegasus2 R2+ Unit
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Pegasus2 R2+ Unit
includes two 3.5” hard disk drives installed
in disk trays and inserted into enclosure
•
CF/SD Reader Pod*
inserted into Media Bay
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Power cord
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Thunderbolt cable
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USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable
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USB 3.0 Type A to Micro-B cable
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Quick Start Guide
Step 2: Connect the Power
Attach the power cord on the back of the Pegasus2 R2+ unit.
See Figure 2.
Plug the other end
into a power source.
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Step 3: Connect to computer, power on
Connect a Thunderbolt cable from one of the Thunderbolt ports on the back of the Pegasus2
R2+ to the Thunderbolt port on your computer.
See Figure 2.
The Pegasus2 R2+ powers on automatically as soon as the Thunderbolt cable is connected.
You also have the option of connecting the 3.5” hard disk drive RAID storage to a host via the
USB 3.0 on the back of the Pegasus2 R2+.
Note that the USB 3.0 connection and Thunderbolt connection CANNOT be used at the
same time.
Also, a drive or connected device in the Media Bay is not detected when using the
USB 3.0 connection. Please read the
Pegasus2 R2+ Product Manual
for more information.
The Pegasus2 R2+ box contains the following items:
Pegasus2 R2+ Power up sequence
You can use the second Thunderbolt port to connect to another Thunderbolt device
or a mini-Display Port device.
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The Power Button turns blue.
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The drive carrier Power/Status LEDs turn blue.
When the device is powered on by connecting the Thunderbolt cable, or by pressing the Power
Button, the Power Button turns orange. It takes about 2 seconds to start the Pegasus2 R2+ unit.
When start-up is complete:
About this Quick Start Guide
Use this Quick Start Guide to connect, power on and begin using the Pegasus2 R2+ storage unit
with a computer equipped with a Thunderbolt™ port. The Pegasus2 R2+ is shipped with two 3.5”
hard disk drives installed and configured for RAID0 storage.
Note that a RAID0 configuration does not have built-in redundancy, therefore it is
very important to
back up all data that will be stored on the Pegasus2 R2+.
Note that the front of the different Media Pods available
for the Pegasus2 R2+ differ in appearance.
Automatic Functions
• Sleep
- When your computer goes to sleep, the Pegasus2 R2+ unit
automatically shuts down.
•
Wake
– When your computer wakes, the Pegasus2 R2+ unit automati-
cally powers on.
• Shutdown
– When your computer shuts down, the Pegasus2 R2+ unit
automatically shuts down.
• Restart After Shutdown
– When your computer powers up, the Pega-
sus2 R2+ unit automatically powers up.
See the Pegasus2 R2+ Product Manual for more information.
Pegasus2 R2+ ships from the factory pre-configured with one RAID0 logical
drive. Note that the RAID0 storage configuration does not have any built-in
redundancy.
Back up all data stored on this system.
When you start the Pegasus2 R2+, a removable-drive disk icon, representing
the logical drive, appears on your desktop (see right).
* Optional additional equipment available for separate purchase include:
•
SSD Reader Pod
•
2.5” Hard Disk Drive Pod
Please ask your retailer for purchasing details.
Visit the PROMISE Website
to download the Product Manual or for information
regarding possible future release of other types of Media Pods.
http://www.promise.com/Solutions/RichMedia
PROMISE E-Support:
https://support.promise.com
PROMISE Website:
http://www.promise.com/Solutions/RichMedia
Need assistance and more information?
To power source
Power cable
Thunderbolt cable
Thunderbolt ports
Computer
Thunderbolt port
Figure 2. Thunderbolt and power connections
Cooling fan vent
Power insert
USB 3.0 port
See Product Manual
for information about
using the USB 3.0
port.
Thunderbolt ports
Figure 1. Pegasus2 R2+ unit back view
Figure 3. Pegasus2 R2+ unit front view
Status LED
Drive Activity
LED
Portable
Media Pod in
Media Bay
Hard Disk
Drive Carrier
Power button/
Status LED
USB connection LED
Lights only when USB
connection established
Thunderbolt connection LED
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