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Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT

 

 

Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 

 

Before You Begin 

 

efore going through with this manual, you should read and focus on the 
following safety guidelines. Notes about the subsystem’s controller 
configuration and the product packaging and delivery are also included. To 
provide reasonable protection against any harm on the part of the user and 

to obtain maximum performance, user is advised to be aware of the  

following safety guidelines particularly in handling hardware components: 

 

Upon receiving of the product: 

 

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Place the product in its proper location.  

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It should be handled with care to avoid dropping that may cause damage to the 
product. Always use the correct lifting procedures. 

 

Upon installing of the product: 

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Ambient temperature is very important for the installation site. It must not 

exceed 30

C. Due to seasonal climate changes; regulate the installation site 

temperature making it not to exceed the allowed ambient temperature. 

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Before plugging-in any power cords, cables and connectors, make sure that the 
power switches are turned off. Disconnect first any power connection if the power 

supply module is being removed from the enclosure.  

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Outlets must be accessible to the equipment.  

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All external connections should be made using shielded cables and as much as 

possible should not be performed by bare hand. Using anti-static hand gloves is 
recommended. 

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In installing each component, secure all the mounting screws and locks. Make 
sure that all screws are fully tightened. Follow correctly all the listed procedures 

in this manual for reliable performance. 

 

Controller Configurations 

 
This RAID subsystem supports single controller configuration. 

 

Packaging, Shipment and Delivery 
 

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Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, you should visually 
inspect the physical condition of the shipping carton. 

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Unpack and verify that the contents of the shipping carton are complete and in 
good condition.  

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Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate that the contents of the 

carton are damaged.  

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If any damage is found, do not remove the components; contact the dealer where 

you purchased the subsystem for further instructions. 

 

Package Contents 

 

• RAID subsystem unit 
• One power adapter with power cord  
• One USB cable 
• Two IEEE 1394b cables 

• Four (4) Rubber Feet 
• Two screw handle 

• Installation Reference Guide / CD 
• Spare screws, etc. 

Содержание TowerSTOR series TS25CT

Страница 1: ...QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 0 TOWERSTORTS25CT...

Страница 2: ...ration Utility 13 3 1 Installing the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in Microsoft Windows 14 3 2 Starting the Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software in Linux 15 3 3 Starting the Sans Digital RAID...

Страница 3: ...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 the user...

Страница 4: ...isconnect 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 using shielded c...

Страница 5: ...lane 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 not...

Страница 6: ...Yes Power Supply 60W Ext Power Adapter full range Environmental Relative Humidity Operating Temperature 10 85 Non condensing 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Dimension 147 H x 116 W x 190 D mm Weight 3 3Kg witho...

Страница 7: ...ower On LED White LED means RAID subsystem is powered on 1 2 2 Rear View USB 2 0 Port The subsystem has one USB port for connecting to Host Server IEEE 1394b Port The subsystem has one IEEE 1394b port...

Страница 8: ...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 RAID s...

Страница 9: ...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 be the...

Страница 10: ...s Summary RAID Level No of Allowed Failed Drives Description Min of Drives 0 None Block striping is provided and yields higher performance than with individual drives There is no redundancy 2 1 10 1 2...

Страница 11: ...subsystem is running This also discusses on how to power on the subsystem in preparation for operation 2 1 Installing Hard Drives a Push the tray latch to release a disk tray b Then pull out the empt...

Страница 12: ...t The rubber feet can also be pasted on the unit anywhere the user prefers but must be evenly spaced so that the unit will stand firm and stable 2 2 Preparing the Subsystem and Powering On Here are th...

Страница 13: ...Sans Digial TowerSTOR TS25CT 12 Sans Digital TowerSTOR TS25CT User Manual 3 Turn on the Power On Off Switch...

Страница 14: ...ed 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 Applica...

Страница 15: ...l Sans Digital RAID Monitoring Software for Windows OS copy the installation files to a local directory and open the setup exe program 2 3 Click Install to begin the installation The setup wizard will...

Страница 16: ...ogram 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 main sc...

Страница 17: ...wing 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 speed...

Страница 18: ...des 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 Settin...

Страница 19: ...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 pop up...

Страница 20: ...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 RAID...

Страница 21: ...isk 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 completed reb...

Страница 22: ...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 this...

Страница 23: ...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 enabled When there is an existing RAID the DELETE...

Страница 24: ...E 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 to save the RAID co...

Страница 25: ...ID is created successfully 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...

Страница 26: ...ally it is 25 Sender E mail Enter 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...

Страница 27: ...ect 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 used Delete RAID Select the...

Страница 28: ...27 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 box will be displayed Select Yes to proceed 6 A progress box...

Страница 29: ...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 under D...

Страница 30: ...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 file U...

Страница 31: ...n 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 amount...

Страница 32: ...oard 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 hole of...

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