Stardom SOHORAID ST8-TB3, User Manual

SOHORAID ST8-TB3 User Manual

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3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions

1.  This system can only transfer data to one computer through one interface at a time.
2.  Please make sure that the hard drives are free from bad blocks or defects prior to installation in 

order to avoid system crashes or data loss.

3.  Whenever turning off or unplugging the ST8-TB3 from your computer system becomes necessary, 

always remember to safely remove it from your operating system first.

4.  When the ST8-TB3 is connected to the computer system, it's prohibited to remove, insert or swap 

the hard drive while data transfer is being performed.

5.  If you will be incorporating either software or hardware RAID functionality to operate with the ST8-

TB3, it is important to understand the RAID level and its component that will be incorporated and 

the precautions to take as each RAID level and component may function differently and contains 

various limitations.

6.  The product needs to be restarted after adding or changing the RAID mode, and the update is 

guaranteed to be the new RAID mode.

7.  It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drives of the 

ST8-TB3 on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate 

storage device. STARDOM will not be responsible for any lost of data caused during the use of 

the ST8-TB3 or the recovery of the data lost.

A.  HDD access light
B.  HDD enclosure handle
C.  HDD enclosure keyhole
D.  Power status light
E.  System status light
F.  Thunderbolt™ port

G. 

Mini DisplayPort

H.  Power socket
I.  Fan
J.  Fan speed switch
K.  Mute switch

L. 

Power switch

M. Anti-theft lock

Note:
If you do not have 8 HDDs, please follow the above HDD number sequence to 

load all your in hand HDDs.

Hard Disk Location 0

Hard Disk Location 4

Hard Disk Location 2

Hard Disk Location 6

Hard Disk Location 1

Hard Disk Location 5

Hard Disk Location 3

Hard Disk Location 7

Front View

Rear View