Sans Digital TowerSTOR series TS25CT, Quick Installation Manual

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

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

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

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 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...