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Product Overview
3.
Function Button.
The Function Button is used for two purposes:
a) Use this button to cycle through RAID options when setting the RAID mode (see Configuring the RAID
Mode below).
b) Use this button to initiate rebuilding the array after replacing a failed cartridge (see Rebuilding RAID 5
and RAID 1+0 below).
4.
Cartridge Key Lock.
Turn key counterclockwise to the Lock position to lock all cartridges in place. Turn
key clockwise to the Unlock position to unlock all cartridges.
5.
Cartridge Slide Lock.
Slide locking button to the left to lock the cartridge in place. Slide locking button to the right
to unlock the cartridge.
6.
Cartridge Status LED.
The LED indicates the operational state as follows:
Blue On:
Disk is ready.
Blue Flashing:
Disk is being accessed.
Red:
Disk not formatted or disk error.
7.
Disk Label.
This area is reserved for applying an optional label.
8.
Handle.
To slide out a cartridge, please grab this area of the cartridge.
9.
Cartridge Slots.
This product accepts 4 disk cartridges.
Rear Panel Area
The rear panel contains the data and power connectors, as well as a few important switches.
10.
Product Label.
This label contains your product model number.
11.
Main Fan.
This is one of two fans used for cooling.
12.
FireWire 800 Connectors (two provided).
Use either of these two connectors to attach the drive to
your computer via FireWire 800 or FireWire 400. One of the two connectors may be used to daisy-chain to
another FireWire device.
13.
USB Port (B type).
Use this connector to attach the drive to your computer via USB.
14.
eSATA Port.
Use this connector to attach the drive to your computer via eSATA. Alternatively, you may connect
to a PowerBay NAS array product over eSATA as a high speed means of backing up your NAS array.
