CalDigit HDPro, User Manual

Page 1: ...n the part of the vendor who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Copyright 2007 CalDigit Inc All rights reserved HDPro RAIDShield CalDigit name and log...

Page 2: ...alling PCI Express PCI X Card 9 Installing the Hard Drive Tray Modules 9 Connecting the HDPro to the Machine 10 Power HDPro ON OFF 10 Part Three Software Installation 11 Installing the CalDigit RAIDSh...

Page 3: ...read this manual thoroughly as it is an important part of your HDPro software and hardware installation package Neglecting to read through this manual and follow the directions herein could possibly r...

Page 4: ...3 3 Introduction...

Page 5: ...warranty date and is extended to real world application such as Final Cut Pro Location Distribution CalDigit Inc head office is located North Orange County Southern California All of our products are...

Page 6: ...were found Important Reminder Please keep carton all contents packing materials in case you need to return unit Package Contents One unit of HDPro Or PCI Express Card or PCI X Connector Card PCI EXPR...

Page 7: ...ttently or turn off altogether During the read write process Please don t confuse this normal LED operation as an indicator that the drive is bad or failing as this is not the case Back Panel View Har...

Page 8: ...7 7 Installation Hardware...

Page 9: ...HDPro unit 4 6 1 2 5 7 3 1 Battery backup module connector 2 Serial port 3 Fan connector 4 PCI Express x 4 connector 5 LCD panel connector 6 Backplane connection 7 DDR RAM Module Socket Controller Car...

Page 10: ...uired PCI Express PCI X card Important Note Many motherboards only come with 1 PCI Express PCI X interface For more information please check your motherboard s user manual Installing the Hard Drive Tr...

Page 11: ...turn off the computer first and then turn off the HDPro Please be careful around the power supply Accidental contact with internal parts while the power supply is powered on could lead to electrical s...

Page 12: ...11 11 Installation Software...

Page 13: ...icrosoft Windows user 1 Insert the provided installation CD into the CD ROM and open the Windows Driver folder 2 Select the Windows OS version for your PC and run the installation files within For Mac...

Page 14: ...anual Your HDPro is pre configured with RAID 5 mode under Mac OS Out of the box If you want to change the project for your PC please follow these steps 1 Please follow the instructions of Connecting t...

Page 15: ...istrative Tools 8 Open the Administrative Tools and locate the Disk Management on the left menu bar Click Cancel if a installation wizard message pops up 9 Locate the HDPro disk right click and choose...

Page 16: ...t 13 Assign Drive Letter or Path if needed then Click on Next 14 Change Volume Label and Quick Format if needed and Click Next Quick Format is recommended 15 Verify the information and Click Finish HD...

Page 17: ...esses will format the drives Backing up your data on another HDPro is highly recommended Your HDPro is pre configured with RAID 5 mode under Mac OS Out of the box However you used the HDPro under the...

Page 18: ...17 17 5 Open the Disk Utility and format partition the HDPro hard drive 6 Your HDPro is ready to use RAID Setting remains the same...

Page 19: ...18 18 Basic Configuration...

Page 20: ...CalDigit does NOT recommend frequent RAID settings change as we are NOT liable for any damage caused by the data lost If you are not sure which RAID setting best suits your project please contact with...

Page 21: ...n another HDPro is highly recommended Your HDPro is pre configured with RAID 5 mode under Mac OS Out of the box If you want to select a different RAID setting please follow these steps 1 Please follow...

Page 22: ...e appropriate drives are highlighted 10 Check the confirm box and click the Delete Array All data will be erased 11 Click the Create Array on the upper menu bar 12 Choose the desired RAID settings for...

Page 23: ...art the computer after the initialization process is completed 17 Go to the Control Panel and double click on Administrative Tools 18 Open the Administrative Tools and locate the Disk Management on th...

Page 24: ...ry Partition or Extended Partition and click on Next 22 Adjust the size of HDPro if needed then click on Next 23 Assign Drive Letter or Path if needed then Click on Next 24 Change Volume Label and Qui...

Page 25: ...24 24 25 Verify the information and Click Finish HDPro will now be formatted and all data will be erased 26 Verify the information on Disk Management RAID setting remains the same...

Page 26: ...figured with RAID 5 mode under Mac OS Out of the box If you want to select a different RAID setting please follow these steps 1 Please follow the instructions of Connecting the HDPro to the machine Po...

Page 27: ...n the upper menu bar 9 Click on the Array Drives and make sure all the approaite drives are highlighted 10 Check the confirm box and click the Delete Array All data will be erased 11 Click the Create...

Page 28: ...create arrays 15 Select Optional functions On The Fly Initialization Auto LUN assigned are recommended 16 Click the Create Array Please restart the computer after the initialization process is complet...

Page 29: ...he best technology on the market 1 When a error alarm notification e mail pop up warning windows appear you should check your HDPro 2 If rebuild is needed click on the Option icon and then choose Heal...

Page 30: ...Array Configuration For first time use go RAID Configuration Create Array Quick Array Configuration The BIOS will recognize how many drives are installed and provide the best solution Type Y to begin...

Page 31: ...Refresh Array RAID Checking RAID Expansion RAID Migration Custom Array Config Quick Array Config JBOD Config Add Delete Array 1 Array 2 Add Delete Enter Slice Size Unlock Disk Refresh Set threshold Ar...

Page 32: ...e the New Password Displays the controller serial number Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable RTC get RTC set SMART polling frequency SMART pre failure warning mo...

Page 33: ...D 1 Disk Config Utility Automatic Detection Detects installed disks Disk Information Displays manufacturer and speed details of the installed disks Controller Config Utility Password Change Change the...

Page 34: ...N Params 31 Password Info Set Passwd Passwd Check Enable Disable 311 312 32 RTC Info Set RTC 4 Advanced 41 Expanding Array 42 Migrate Array Array 1 4 1 6 Disks Yes No Array 1 4 RAID 1 5 6 0 1 0 43 Ref...

Page 35: ...34 34 Information...

Page 36: ...loss of data or other serious consequences 1 Do not attempt to service this unit yourself Opening or removing the side covers will expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards 2 Do not use this...