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Idis eSATA External Storage Operation Manual

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  • Page 1: External Storage

    eSATA External Storage Operation Manual DA-ES1104...

  • Page 2: Before Reading This Manual

    It is recommended that first-time users of eSATA External Storage and individuals who are not familiar with its use seek technical assistance from their retailer regarding product installation and use.

  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Before reading this manual In-Text Symbol Type Description Note Useful information concerning a specific function. FCC Compliance Statement THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Information contained in this section of the manual serve Power Sources to prevent accidents and property damage through This equipment should be operated only from the type proper use of the product. Please read the following of power source indicated on the marking label. If you instructions carefully and follow them at all times.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions Damage requiring Service Tmra Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer A manufacturer’s maximum recommended ambient servicing to qualified service personnel under the temperature (Tmra) for the equipment must be following conditions: specified so that the customer and installer may determine a suitable maximum operating environment A.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part 1 – Introduction ......... 7 Product Features .

  • Page 7: Part 1 - Introduction

    Mute button for turning off audio warnings Easy scalability Accessories Upon unpackaging the product, check the contents inside to ensure that all the following accessories are included. eSATA external storage device AC power cable eSATA cable User’s Manual Screws for installing hard drives...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Table of Contents Overview Front Panel PWR (Power LED) D1 to D4 (HDD/RAID mode LED) eSATA (eSATA LED) Setup Button 1 PWR (Power LED) Lit when the system is operating. 2 D1 to D4 (HDD/RAID mode LED) Displays the RAID mode or HDD status depending on the RAID option switch settings. For more information, refer to the Part 3 - Configuration 3 eSATA (eSATA LED) Blue LED is lit when the unit is connected to a NVR.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Table of Contents Rear Panel Cooling Fan RAID Option Switch eSATA Port Power Connector 1 Cooling Fan Maintains the unit at an optimal temperature. 2 RAID Option Switch Configures RAID setting. For more information, refer to the Part 3 - Configuration 1.
  • Page 10 Table of Contents ROUTE POWER CABLE SO THAT THEY ARE NOT A TRIPPING HAZARD. MAKE SURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS NOT PINCHED OR ABRADED BY FURNITURE. DO NOT INSTALL POWER CABLE UNDER RUGS OR CARPETS. THE POWER CABLE HAS A GROUNDING PIN. EVEN IF YOUR POWER OUTLET DOES NOT HAVE A GROUNDING PIN RECEPTACLE, DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.

  • Page 11: Part 2 - Installation

    Part 2 – Installation Compatible HDD Models Some hard drive models may not work properly when installed in the unit. Using the following models of hard drives is recommended to ensure compatibility. The list is subject to change without notice. Contact your dealer or distributor for the latest list. Capacity Manufacturer Model Name...
  • Page 12 Part 2 – Installation Prepare the SATA HDD mounting guide. Attach the hard drive on the SATA HDD mounting guide firmly using the provided screws. Changing the master/slave jumper settings is not necessary for SATA hard drives. The front and rear of the mounting guide are not identical. When installing the hard drive to the mounting guide, make sure that the connectors on the hard drive are not interrupted.
  • Page 13 Part 2 – Installation Connect a power cable and SATA cable to each hard drive. The SATA cables should be connected as shown below. Changing the master/slave jumper settings is not necessary for SATA hard drives. The front and rear of the mounting guide are not identical. When installing the hard drive to the mounting guide, make sure that the connectors on the hard drive are not interrupted.

  • Page 14: Raid Initialization

    Part 2 – Installation RAID Initialization If the installed hard drives are new or if the RAID mode has been changed, RAID initialization must be performed. When initializing RAID, all data on the hard drives will be deleted. Disconnect the unit from the NVR before initializing RAID. Initializing RAID while the unit is connected to the NVR may cause the NVR to reboot.

  • Page 15: Nvr Connection

    Part 2 – Installation NVR Connection Connect the unit to a NVR using the eSATA cable provided. Before connecting the unit to the NVR, turn the NVR system OFF and remove the power cable from the NVR. Power cables must be connected or removed in the following order. –...

  • Page 16: Part 3 - Configuration

    Part 3 - Configuration The default mode is SATA Port Multiplier and the RAID can be changed using the RAID option switches. Changing the RAID mode will delete all data from the hard drives. RAID Option Swich Settings 1. RAID TYPE 1 / 2. RAID TYPE 2 1.

  • Page 17: Sata Port Multiplier

    Part 3 - Configuration HDD Status HDD Status Constant red* SATA HDD is mounted. Blinking red Data is being transferred. Blinking green RAID rebuilding is in progress. Blinking red and green sequentially HDD error has occurred. No SATA HDD is mounted. * When the RAID mode is set as SATA Port Multiplier, only the D1 LED is lit in red.

  • Page 18: Configuring Raid

    Part 3 - Configuration Configuring RAID RAID 0 The system saves data across all four connected hard drives. It enhances transfer speed, but the entire data is lost if any one hard drive fails. If any one of the hard drives is not installed properly, the following error message is displayed. RAID 0 is not recommended for saving crucial data.
  • Page 19 Part 3 - Configuration RAID 1+0 The system saves data on four hard drives by combining RAID 1 and RAID 0. System saves data across two hard drives and simultaneously mirrors the data on the two remaining hard drives. It prevents data loss in case of a failure of up to two drives.
  • Page 20 Part 3 - Configuration RAID 5 The system saves data across three out of four hard drives installed, and an identical backup is created on the fourth hard drive. Identical backups are spread across all hard drives. If one hard drive fails, the data can be preserved. Therefore, it offers fast data transfer rate as well as data security.

  • Page 21: Raid Rebuilding

    Part 3 - Configuration RAID Rebuilding When one of the hard drives fails, replace the hard drive with new one and RAID rebuilding will begin automatically. RAID rebuilding is not supported for the SATA Port Multiplier and RAID 0 modes. If you replace two hard drives at once, RAID rebuilding will proceeds sequentially one by one.

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