DataTale RS-M4T, User Manual

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Page 2: ...IT INSIDE THE RAID SYSTEM 15 CONNECTING THE RAID SYSTEM TO A HOST COMPUTER 17 NUMBER OF HARD DRIVE SSD SUPPORTING EACH RAID MODE 19 DISK SLOT NUMBER 19 LED INDICATORS 20 GREEN ON OFF 20 RED ON BLINK FLASH 20 WHITE ON FLASH 20 ALL DISKS INSERTED DETECTED 21 ALL DISKS NOT INSERTED DETECTED 21 ALL DISKS DISK 4 DATA ACCESS ONLY 21 ALL DISKS DISK 4 ERROR ONLY 21 ALL DISKS DISK 4 REBUILD ONLY 21 FAN ERR...

Page 3: ...ENT LOG 34 FIRMWARE INFORMATION 35 RAID MASTER OPERATION 36 RAID CONFIGURATIONS SET UP A NEW RAID SET 36 RAID CONFIGURATIONS DELETE AN EXISTING RAID SET 39 RAID CONFIGURATIONS REBUILD A RAID SET 41 GLOSSORY 44 LED INDICATORS 44 POWER LED X 1 44 RAID ALERT LED X 1 44 DISK LED X 8 44 RAID MASTER 45 POPUP WINDOWS 45 REBUILD 47 RAID MODES 47 RAID 0 STRIPING 48 RAID 1 MIRRORING 48 RAID 1 0 49 JBOD NONE...

Page 4: ...s Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectio...

Page 5: ...ourself Please contact Technical Support in regards to any parts other than the ones already mentioned in the Installation Section of this User s Manual Do NOT block the ventilation Proper airflow is required to ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating Do NOT allow water to enter the RAID System Do unplug the RAID System from the electrical outlet when not in use to provide an ecologic...

Page 6: ...sk Utility Apple and configurable as a Fusion Drive Supports Rebuild under RAID 1 and RAID 1 0 Compatible with Time Machine Apple for backups file protection Provides multiple devices with increased speed and flexibility via Daisy Chain Up to six ThunderboltTM compatible devices displays Configures RAID modes easily using RAID MASTER GUI Monitors System status via LED indicators or RAID MASTER GUI...

Page 7: ... inch SSD are required for the RAID System Once the hard drive and or SSD are formatted the actual available storage capacity can vary depending on the selected operating environment normally 5 10 less Optional Accessories SSD SmartGuider Kit Retail package sold separately ThunderboltTM Cable check your dealer to see if it is included in the package or sold separately Due to restrictions of each i...

Page 8: ...e contents and packaging material in the event that the product must be returned Please go to our websites for the most updated information and resources including RAID MASTER and User s Manual http www data tale com http www datawatchtech com ...

Page 9: ...EWS Front View Power Disk 4 Disk 3 Disk 2 Disk 1 RAID Alert The status indication of each LED indicator is listed under the LED INDICATORS section Rear View DC IN Thunderbolt Port Power Switch DC IN Lock Port Slot ...

Page 10: ...10 Top Cover View Exposed Disk Slots indicate Disk1 through Disk 4 Handles 4 Spare HDD Screws ...

Page 11: ...u Position both hands on the top lid one in the front and one in the back Simultaneously push the lid in the direction away from you front to back using your thumbs A click sound would indicate release of the top lid s security clasp 2 Lift the top lid up to remove and expose the Top View or Disk Slots Remove the Handles from the RAID System itself and locate the HDD Screws in the packaging box ...

Page 12: ...e with the metal cover side facing up and ensure that the interface connectors are oriented toward your left side Connectors 4 Position the Handle to the hard drive end which is facing away from the interface connectors and align it with the HDD Screw hole openings Connectors ...

Page 13: ... hard drive by inserting and tightening the HDD Screws the left one first then the right one Left Right 6 Now flip the hard drive so it is facing you with the PCBA Printed Circuit Board on top and the unfasten Handle side facing you ...

Page 14: ...lide smoothly on the HDD Screw guides and the HDD SmartGuider Kit is completed Repeat the same procedures for rest of the hard drive s if necessary The auto limiting segmented screws are designed to prevent the hard drives or and the handles from damages due to over tightening Furthermore this design makes the handle slide easily without any tightness ...

Page 15: ...ide the SmartGuider System would not be able to align and the HDD SmartGuider Kit cannot be inserted 10 Align the Handle with the guide rails and slide the HDD SmartGuider Kit into the indicated Disk Slot Firmly push downward until a thump sound is heard Repeat the same procedures for rest of the HDD SmartGuider Kit s In most cases you would need to firmly push the HDD SmartGuider Kit to a close u...

Page 16: ...View facing you and the top lid on Position both hands on the top lid one in the front and one in the back Simultaneously push the lid firmly downward and toward you back to front A click sound would indicate grasp of the top lid security clasp ...

Page 17: ...een the host computer and connected ThunderboltTM compatible devices Therefore both the External Power Supply and the ThunderboltTM Cable need to be connected with the RAID System before the RAID System can be powered ON 1 First connect the AC DC Power Adapter External Power Supply DC IN 2 Then insert both ends of the ThunderboltTM Cable s into the corresponding port of the RAID System and the hos...

Page 18: ...rd drive SSDs are inside the RAID System the Disk LED lights will remain steadily white If there are no hard drive SSDs inside the RAID System the Disk LED lights will not turn on By using the ThunderboltTM Cable up to six ThunderboltTM Technology compatible devices can be connected to the host computer including the DataTale ThunderboltTM Series high resolution displays digital devices and much m...

Page 19: ...D SUPPORTING EACH RAID MODE RAID Modes Number of Hard Drive SSD s in the RAID System JBOD None RAID 1 to 4 RAID 0 Striping 2 to 4 RAID 1 Mirroring 2 HYPERDUO Capacity Safe 1 Hard Drive and 1 to 3 SSDs RAID 1 0 4 DISK SLOT NUMBER ...

Page 20: ...20 LED INDICATORS For more information please refer to LED INDICATORS under Glossary section Power Disk 4 Disk 3 Disk 2 Disk 1 RAID Alert Green On Off Red On Blink Flash White On Flash ...

Page 21: ...21 All Disks Inserted Detected All Disks NOT Inserted Detected All Disks Disk 4 Data Access ONLY All Disks Disk 4 Error ONLY All Disks Disk 4 Rebuild ONLY Fan Error ...

Page 22: ...ice connected along the ThunderboltTM may vary depending on the device s model brand and its original connection port itself To maximize the process transfer rates it is highly recommended to place the RAID System at the beginning of the chain connected directly to the host computer For more information please go to Intel s website at www intel com SAFE REMOVAL OF THE RAID SYSTEM Safe removal of t...

Page 23: ...thin its original package One 1 Spare SSD Screw is included in the package if needed SSD SMARTGUIDER KIT SSD Compatibility Due to restrictions of each individual SSD s controller and user s host system not all the SSDs are compatible when utilized with the RAID System However based upon our testing results here is a list of different SSD models brands that have successfully completed our compatibi...

Page 24: ...ted below 1 First remove the Handle from the SSD Bracket by untightening the three 3 larger Handle Screws included in the package 2 Second place the SSD the interface connectors oriented toward the opening away from the Handle into the SSD Insert on the SSD Bracket and align it with the SSD Screw s hole openings Connector ...

Page 25: ...et included in the package 4 After the SSD has been screwed properly onto the SSD Bracket place the Handle away from the SSD interface connectors onto the SSD Bracket and aligned it with SSD Screw s hole openings Then tighten the 3 larger Handle Screws included in the package ...

Page 26: ...Internet please download the appropriate installation package file from our website at www data tale com or www datawatchtech com before beginning the installation process INSTALLATION FOR MAC Please follow the steps listed in the instructions provided below 1 First copy the Pkg file onto the host computer desktop and double click on the icon 2 Next the MAC Software Installer will automatically ap...

Page 27: ... a disk is selected the Installer will specify how much space will be required to install this software Please click Continue to continue the installation process 4 To personally change the Installation Type please click Customize to specify your preferences If the Standard Installation is suitable for you simply click Install to continue the installation process ...

Page 28: ...28 5 This step may take a few moments 6 Once the RAID MASTER has been successfully installed please click Close to end the Installation process Now you may begin using the RAID MASTER ...

Page 29: ... appear on the desktop and or in the Applications folder Due to MAC s OS installation and un installation of RAID MASTER is unnecessary Simply repeat the steps mentioned above for any future firmware updates or for un installation ...

Page 30: ...ble RAID Sets CONFIGURATIONS Provides RAID Mode configurations inserted Disks status and a list of any available RAID Sets SETTINGS Provides current settings to adjust for Language NOTIFICATIONS Provides Email settings for notifications and a Notification Center with an Event List to select which Events to notify LOGS Provides record of all the activities completed for the RAID System and can save...

Page 31: ...icon Device Information Device number Boot Manager Chip itself SATA Firmware Version Chip itself Vendor Name Brand Device Name RAID System and UID ThunderboltTM Unique Identification Number RAID Disk Information Device number RAID Set number P RAID Mode Status Total Capacity Inserted Disk s Block Sector Size RAID Mode and all inserted Disks type HDD SSD volume GB and Disk number ...

Page 32: ...is connected to the host computer the RAID MASTER will show detailed information of the RAID System and its inserted Disks Because the RAID MASTER can manage more than one Unit of the RAID System each RAID System connected to the host computer will reflect as Device and in the numbering order of Device1 Device2 respectively The System List will reflect the RAID Sets as P1 P2 and the Disks as D1 D2...

Page 33: ...AID Modes to choose from and the inserted Disks status There are operative selections to choose from Create RAID Delete RAID Rebuild Select RAID Mode Available RAID Modes will appear based on number type of Disks selected and which Disk s to select along with its individual capacity information SETTINGS Provides current Language setting with a selection of available Languages to choose from ...

Page 34: ...e is broken Rebuild process has failed Data read write process has failed RAID mode is degraded Disk is unplugged RAID is deleted and Disk is inserted EVENT LOG Provides a record of all the activities completed for the RAID System and option to save its information as a text format file including Event No in the order of occurrence of which Device under which RAID Mode Date Time happened Type of a...

Page 35: ...RAID System s current Firmware Information and Firmware Update features including Product Name SATA Firmware Version Chip itself Manufacturer and Daisy Chain Order current selected Device Select Firmware to Update under Firmware Update ...

Page 36: ... Hard Drive SSD Supporting Each RAID Mode or individual RAID Mode sections under Glossary for more detailed information and assistance on choosing the most suitable RAID Mode for your needs If the number type of inserted Disks do not qualify for a particular RAID Mode that RAID Mode will not appear under Select RAID Mode list More than one RAID Set can be created for different Disk s but must be c...

Page 37: ...he RAID MASTER 2 Then click on the Apply icon to begin 3 Once begin the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID Mode creation deletion will erase all previously stored data in the Disk s Are you sure you want to create the RAID Click on the Yes icon to confirm and continue the process ...

Page 38: ...l display a Popup Window stating RAID mode creation failed Click on the OK icon to confirm and double check on the Inserted Disk s before restarting the process 5 Now the newly created RAID Set will appear under the RAID Set list reflecting basic information The chosen Disks for the new RAID Set will disappear and only the available Valid Disk s under Select Disk s will appear The newly created RA...

Page 39: ...he Configurations icon and select the options based on preferences by following the steps in the picture A list of existing RAID Set s should appear for the inserted Disk s If the preferred RAID Set does not appear on the list please restart connect the RAID System and the host computer 2 Then click on the Apply icon to begin 3 Once begin the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID Mo...

Page 40: ... RAID Set deletion has failed the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID mode deletion failed Click on the OK icon to confirm and restart the process 5 Now the deleted RAID Set will disappear from under the RAID Set list The previously chosen Disks for the deleted RAID Set will reappear as available Valid Disk s under Select Disk s The available Valid Disk s are now ready for usage ...

Page 41: ...stem is powered on again the Rebuild process will resume from the previous status 1 Click on the Configurations icon and select the options based on preferences by following the steps in the picture If an existing RAID Set is NOT dotted for Rebuild under the list of existing RAID Set s for the inserted Disk s the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating Please select an existing RAID mode f...

Page 42: ...ay take a few moments please do not disconnection or Power Off the RAID System host computer at this time unless necessary 4 Once the RAID Rebuild process is completed the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID mode successfully rebuild Click on the OK icon to confirm and finish the process If the RAID Rebuild has failed the RAID MASTER will display a Popup Window stating RAID mode r...

Page 43: ... the data in the new hard drive SSD will replace the damaged or non functioning hard drive SSD The RAID Mode Status should state Functional under RAID Information Remember to remove the non functional Disk s before continue using the RAID System ...

Page 44: ...LED x 8 There are 2 LEDs for each Disk Slot The left Disk LED indicates Connection Access and the right Disk LED indicates Health The Connection Access Disk LED is only one color white When the RAID System is connected and a hard drive SSD is inserted the white Disk LED will be on When the hard drive SSD is being accessed or rebuilding the white Disk LED will flash When the hard drive SSD is not h...

Page 45: ...ing shows slow yet long pulses and blinking shows fast yet short pulses Due to the chipset design the LED Indicators WILL NOT be able to display any status alerts for Disk Error and Rebuild process when the RAID MASTER is CLOSED Hence if prefer to receive all alerts and monitor all features via LED Indicators please keep the RAID MASTER ON at all times Nevertheless this will not affect any of the ...

Page 46: ...arning whenever a Device is not selected under any of the Main pages of the RAID MASTER BROKEN A Broken Popup Window may appear as a warning if any of the inserted Disk s in a RAID Set have become non functional DEGRADE A Degrade Popup Window may appear as a warning if any of the inserted Disk s in a RAID Set have become non functional and the RAID Set is in danger of losing its stored data unless...

Page 47: ...formation RAID MODES A Redundant Array of Independent or Inexpensive Disks RAID is a system that utilizes multiple hard drive SSDs to share or replicate data among the hard drive SSDs The benefit depending on the selected RAID Mode combinations of disks is one or more of increased data integrity fault tolerance throughput or capacity as a single drive when compared to individual hard drive SSDs An...

Page 48: ...d and simple configuration Striping should never be used for mission critical applications The speed of operation is fast in comparison to other RAID modes RAID 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Disk 4 A1 B1 C1 D1 A2 B2 C2 D2 A3 B3 C3 D3 A4 B4 C4 D4 In Striping mode if one hard drive SSD in the RAID System fails all data in both installed hard drive SSDs will be lost RAID 1 Mirroring RAID 1 Mirroring consist...

Page 49: ...e higher performance and data security while increasing complexity The speed of operation is average in comparison to other RAID modes Mirror Striping RAID 1 0 Disk 1 Disk 2 Mirror Disk 3 Disk 4 RAID 1 0 requires a minimum of four 4 hard drive SSDs in an array If one of the hard drive SSDs becomes defective the original and identical backed up data is still available offhand JBOD None RAID Just a ...

Page 50: ... speeds are decreased The total volume available is based on all the SSD s and hard drive combined If either the hard drive or SSD s becomes defective all data will be lost The Safe Mode provides optimal data protection without affecting data read speeds but data write speeds are decreased for maximum resiliency Under Safe Mode data is striped into all the SSD s and at the same time the same data ...

Page 51: ...city Safe and Rebuild Additional RAID modes and features will be provided via our website Data Transfer Speed Up to 10Gbit sec System Material Aluminum case with plastic parts LED Indicators Power Connection Health Access Rebuild RAID Alert Fan Error Power Supply Input AC 100 240V Output DC 12V 7 5A FAN High Performance Fans x 2 Dimension 210 L x 138 W x 213 H mm 8 27 L x 5 45 W x 8 39 H inches We...