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1. with Thunderbolt 2 amp RAID 5 User Manual For more information visit www caldigit com Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents T3 Diagram 2 Using the T3 Installing the Software Connecting the T3 Create a RAID Mac OS X Replacing the T3 Drive Module Turning off the T3 3 Technical Support amp Warranty Information CalDigit 2 03 06 07 08 08 09 10 10 18 20 21 A0 A1 A2 eee 1 Introduction The CalDigit T3 is a compact 3 bay storage solution for users who not only require outstanding performance but also the ultimate protection for their important data The T3 is a RAID 0 1 5 amp JBOD device Priced similarly to dual bay RAID solutions the extra drive in the T3 adds additional performance with a minimal footprint increase The T3 is equipped with Thunderbolt 2 and is compatible with both HDDs and SSDs making it the ideal solution for 4K workflows CalDigit 3 A General Use Warnings Please read the T3 manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the product before use Only use the T3 in an area with sufficient ventilation Make sure that the fan is not obstructed to ensure proper air flow which is essential for heat dissipation Do not leave or use the T3 near a heat source or direct sunlight Avoid using the T3 in extremely hot or cold environments as it will increase the likelihood of premature drive failure The safe operating temperature ranges from 40F 95F 4 4C 35C2. JBOD stands for just a bunch of disks All disks in T3R work independently without any redundant configuration CalDigit 10 Mac OS X RAID 0 or RAID 1 If the T3 is currently in a RAID set users will need to delete the current RAID before creating a new RAID set If your T3 is not configured into a RAID set you can skip to step 4 Deleting the RAID set will delete all data on the T3 WARNING Back up your data before proceeding Launch the CalDigit Drive Utility Software Click on the Disk Utility button on the left hand side of the window SO 3 A 4 Mon9 41AM Q E CalDrgit Drive Utility Drive information Description Device List Modei CalDigitT3 GUID 003D000700000050 a Disk pity Slot AO Information i Disk Status Healthy e Preferences Serial Number Z30K0V3GS i Volume Size 2 79 TB A Notification Temperature 46 C 114 F 75 Slot A1 Information ss Events i Disk Status Healthy a Disk Benchmark i Serial Number 53BUD80GS 4 Rebulid RAID V 1 8 24 Click the RAID Management button and then click on Delete RAID Sets Then click on Yes to proceed and the current RAID set will be deleted CalDrart Drive Utility O Device List o Disk Utility fe Preferences A Notification RAID Management Create New RAID Set Delete RAID sets Rebulid RAID E Events Kk a Disk Benchmark V 1 8 24 CalDigit 11 Go back into the Disk Utility tab a
3. Avoid using the T3 in humid environments Moisture and condensation can accumulate in the drive and damage the electrical components resulting in unit failure and catastrophic data loss Only use the power adapter that has been supplied with the T3 An excessive or inadequate power supply can result in unstable performance data corruption or drive failure Make sure to transport your T3 with care Hard drives are sensitive to shock and rough handling and can result in degrading performance or disk failure A Safety Warnings Keep the T3 away from liquids and moisture Exposure to liquids on the T3 can result in damaging the unit electric shock and result in a fire hazard If your T3 gets wet while it is still off do not turn it on In the case of any issues with the device do not attempt to repair or open the T3 yourself Doing so can result in personal injury damaging the device and will void the warranty If you have any issues please contact CalDigit technical support All electrical devices are susceptible to failure In order to protect yourself against sudden data loss it is highly recommended that you create at least two backups of your data If you will be sending a drive back to CalDigit for service please make sure you have backed up your data beforehand CalDigit cannot guarantee the integrity of data on drives that are returned to us CalDigit cannot make provisions for data recovery or be held liable for any data lo
4. 18 Pull the drive module from the T3 enclosure Insert the new drive in the same orientation as the drive you removed The key holes should be on the same side as the drive labeling Push the drive in all the way and then press in the drive module handle until it locks securely into place Please do not use excessive force to insert the drive or you can damage it The new drive will mount onto your OS CalDigit 19 To lock the new module into place insert the drive key into the lock and turn counterclockwise Turning off the T3 Right click on the T3 volume icon and click Eject CalDigit T3 It is important that the T3 is ejected prior to shutting down to prevent directory data corruption After the T3 dismounts press and hold the power button until the power LED turns off CalDigit T Open Eject CalDigit T3 N Get Info Burn CalDigit T3 to Disc Duplicate Make Alias Quick Look CalDigit T3 Copy CalDigit T3 CalDigit 20 3 Technical Support amp Warranty Information Technical Support If you run into any issues while using your T3 please contact CalDigit Technical Support Phone 1 714 572 6668 Email support caldigit com Website www caldigit com support asp When contacting CalDigit technical support make sure to be by your computer and have the following information available I Your T3 serial number 2 Operating system and version 3 Compute
5. External Connection ID CalDigit 16 Select the Partition tab Here you can change the options such as partition name number of partitions and file system type Once you have selected your options confirm by selecting the partition button Once the partition has been created the T3 will mount on your computer and will be ready for use 600 HGST HUS724020ALA640 Media S E CD o 9 wx i sE Verify Info Burn Mount Eject Enable Journaling New Image Convert Resize Image a 500 28 CB APPLE SSD SMO First Aid Erase Partition RAID Restore _ Macintosh HD FRET n Partition Layout Partition Information 1 Partition Name Untitled 1 Format Mac OS Extended journaled Size 9 00 TB To erase and partition the selected disk choose a layout from the Partition Layout pop up menu set options for each partition and click Apply Untitled 1 The selected partition will be created Macintosh HD Options Disk Description CalDigit RAID Media Total Capacity Connection Bus SCSI Write Status Read Write Connection Type External S M A R T Status Not Supported Connection ID SCSI Target ID 0 Logical Unit 1 Partition Map Scheme GUID Partition Table 9 TB 9 001 370 648 576 Bytes CalDigit CalDigit 17 Replacing the T3 Drive Module Insert the drive key into the lock on the front of the drive module and turn clockwise to unlock it CalDigit
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7. lenmore Business Centre Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0AA Email eusalesacaldigit com Website www caldigit com Customer service 44 0 845 835 0372 For products purchased in the Asia you may contact CalDigit Taiwan office Address 3F No 880 Zhongzheng Rd Zhonghe Dist New Taipei City 235 Taiwan Email asia caldigit com Website www caldigit com tw Customer service 886 2 2226 0966 DOA Policy On rare occasions a newly purchased CalDigit product may be delivered in non working order We are working to avoid these issues but unfortunately these situations may arise from time to time Within the 15 calendar days of purchase should you experience an issue with your new CalDigit product we ask you to return the product to the place where it was originally bought If the product was purchased direct from CalDigit please contact our RMA department You will be required to give a proof of purchase Return Warning Please be sure to back up your data before returning your drive to CalDigit for repair CalDigit cannot under any circumstances guarantee the integrity of data remaining on a returned drive We make no provisions for data recovery and cannot be held liable for any data loss on drives or media returned to CalDigit All products returned to CalDigit must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid along with a RMA number CalDigit 24 3 THUNDERBOLT en se f e eee CalDig
8. lick on the Disk Utility button on the left hand side of the window UO A 4 Mon9 41AM Q CalDigit Drive Utility Drive information Description O pero E Model CalDigit T3 E gt GUID 003D000700000050 FY Disk vid Slot AO Information i Disk Status Healthy o Preferences i Serial Number Z30KOV3GS i Volume Size 2 79 TB IN Notification Temperature 46 C 114 F Slot A1 Information ss Events i Disk Status Healthy i Serial Number 53BUD80GS el Disk Benchmark gt Rebulid RAID V 1 8 24 Click the RAID Management button and then click on Delete RAID Sets Then click on Yes to proceed and the current RAID set will be deleted CalDrgrt Drive Utility Mm Device List o Disk Utility o Preferences A Notification 6 Events al Disk Benchmark RAID Management Create New RAID Set Delete RAID sets Rebulid RAID V 1 8 24 CalDigit 14 Go back into the Disk Utility tab and select Create New RAID Set Then Select RAID 5 CalDrgrt Drive Utility RAID Management Create New RAID Set fe Preferences 3 0 i 4 4 A Notification JBOD i9 8 El Events i Disk Benchmark V 1 8 24 Ui G Check all of the drives that you would like to include in the RAID set and select create Drives are numbered from top to bottom AO top A1 middle A2 bottom CalDrgrt Drive Utility Device List RAID Management Create New RAID Set Select di
9. nd select Create New RAID Set Select the RAID mode you would like to create CalDrgnt Drive Utility RAID Management Create New RAID Set a e Disk Benchmark V 1 8 24 G Check all of the drives that you would like to include in the RAID set and select create Drives are numbered from top to bottom AO top A1 middle A2 bottom CalDigit Drive Utility RAID Management Create New RAID Set Select disks S es O3 Preferences VY Al A Notification V A2 E J Events al Disk Benchmark Create Quit V 1 8 24 CalDigit 12 9 The RAID will be created and the T3 will mount on your computer BO 3 mE Mon9 41 AM Q Drive Utility 2 3 L cc mnn Drive information Description Device List Model CalDigitT3 2 Macintosh GUID 003D000700000040 HD FY Disk utiity RAID o Preferences m PAP 2 i Volume Size 16 00 TB Al Notification Status Online E Disks AO Al A2 E TT Events Slot A0 Information CalDigit i Disk Status Healthy Disk Benchmark Serial Number SQEORCAD Rebulid RAID V 1 8 24 CalDigit 13 RAID 5 If the T3 is currently in a RAID set users will need to delete the current RAID before creating a new RAID set If your T3 is not configured into a RAID set you can skip to step 4 Deleting the RAID set will delete all data on the T3 WARNING Back up your data before proceeding Launch the CalDigit Drive Utility Software C
10. not limited to scratches dents and broken plastic on ports III to damage caused by use with non CalDigit products IV to damage caused by accident abuse misuse flood fire earthquake or other external causes V to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by CalDigit VI to damage caused by service including upgrades and expansions performed by anyone who is not a representative of CalDigit or a CalDigit Authorized Service Provider VII to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability CalDigit 22 without the written permission of CalDigit or VIII if any CalDigit serial number on the product has been removed or defaced No CalDigit dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty Any loss corruption or destruction of data while using a CalDigit drive is the sole responsibility of the user and under no circumstances will CalDigit be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data To help prevent the loss of your data CalDigit highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data one copy on your external hard disk for instance and a second copy either on your internal hard disk another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damage
11. r make and model 4 Other devices connected to your computer CalDigit Warranty Information For detailed CalDigit warranty information please see the CalDigit website www caldigit com rma Limited Warranty pdf Specifications and package contents are subject to change without notice Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries CalDigit 21 CalDigit Limited Warranty Policy CalDigit Inc CalDigit warrants to the original purchaser that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 three 3 or five 5 years depending on the model from CalDigit s date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above your sole and exclusive remedy will be for CalDigit in its sole discretion to i repair or replace the product at no charge to you or if a repaired unit or replacement product is not available ii to refund the current market value of your product You acknowledge and agree that replacement product at the sole option of CalDigit may be a new product or a remanufactured product In order to receive the remedy set forth above you must return the product during the warranty period and include with each returned product I a copy of your original purchase invoice to verify your warranty Il a Return Material Au
12. s so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state CALDIGIT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH CALDIGIT PRODUCTS EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Your opening of your package your use of the product acknowledges that you have read and agree to the terms of this Agreement You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive state of the agreement between us and supersedes any proposal or prior agreement oral or written and any other communications between us relating to the subject matter of this Agreement Read carefully all information related to warranty and precautions of use of your new CalDigit product in the user s manual CalDigit 23 For products purchased in the United States you may contact CalDigit US Headquarters Address CALDIGIT INC 1941 E MIRALOMA AVE STE B PLACENTIA CA 92870 6770 United States Email salesacaldigit com Website www caldigit com Customer service 714 572 9889 x1 For products purchased in the European you may contact CalDigit UK office Address Unit 3 G
13. sks V A0 Preferences V Al Disk Utility Notification V A2 Events Create Quit Disk Benchmark V 1 8 24 CalDigit 15 You can go to the Device list to check status of RAID 5 CalDrgtt ER Drive Utility 5i 2 2n ses MHIL Drive information Description COE 2 GUID 003D000700000040 RAID i Type RAID 5 i Volume Size 15 00 TB Status Online i Disks A0 A1 A2 k Eine Slot AO Information i Disk Status Healthy Disk Benchmark i Serial Number 5QEORCAD 4 Rebulid RAID V 1 8 24 Once the RAID has been created open OS X Disk Utility Finder Applications Utilities Disk Utility and highlight the T3 RAID HGST HUS724020ALA640 Media E 500 28 GB APPLE SSD SMO esse Erase Partition RAID Restore Cj Macintosh HD If Repair Disk is unavailable click Verify Disk If the disk needs repairs you ll be given s T3RAID instructions for repairing the disk from the Recovery HD EG disk1s2 If you have a permissions problem with a file installed by the OS X installer click Repair Disk Permissions v Show details Clear History Verify Disk Permissions Verify Disk Repair Disk Permissions Repair Disk Disk Description CalDigit RAID Media Total Capacity 9 TB 9 001 370 648 576 Bytes Connection Bus SCSI Write Status Read Write S M A R T Status Not Supported SCSI Target ID 0 Logical Unit 1 Partition Map Scheme GUID Partition Table Connection Type
14. ss CalDigit 4 The T3 unit comes with a standard 5 year limited warranty The HDDs come with a 3 year limited warranty Burst transfer rates will vary from one computer to another Depending on the host configuration average speeds are usually lower Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process A IMPORTANT The use of this product is subject to acceptance of the software license agreements included This product contains electronic documentation 1TB Terabyte 1000GB Gigabyte 1 000 000 000 bytes Total accessible capacity var ies depending on operating environment typically 5 10 less CalDigit 5 Package Contents 1 1xT3 RAID 3 x CalDigit universal drive modules 1 x Drive module pin release key 4 1x Drive module lock key 5 1 x Power supply 6 1 x AC cord CalDigit 6 T3 Diagram Drive Module Lock PIN Release Removable Drive Module S nint LED Status Lights Front Side Power Button Power LED Smart Fan Kensington Lock AC Power In Dual Thunderbolt 2 Ports CalDigit 7 2 Using the T3 Installing the Software Install the CalDigit Drive Utility Software from the CD that was included with the T3 The installer can also be downloaded from www caldigit com support asp This installation package will also install the drivers necessary to operate the T3 Welcome to the CalDigit RAID Driver for MAC OS 10 9 Installer Introduction License Yo
15. thorization number IIl your name address and telephone number IV a copy of the bill of sale bearing the appropriate CalDigit serial numbers as proof of date of original retail purchase and V a description of the problem The customer must pay all transportation costs for a returned product This warranty does not apply if the product has been misused or has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication if it has been modified without permission of CalDigit or if any CalDigit serial number has been removed or defaced Warranty Exclusions and Limitations This Limited Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for CaDigit that can be identified by the CalDigit trademark trade name or logo affixed to them The Limited Warranty does not apply to any non CalDigit hardware products or any software even if packaged or sold with CalDigit hardware Manufacturers suppliers or publishers other than CalDigit may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser but CalDigit in so far as permitted by law provides their products as is CalDigit does not warrant that the operation of the product will be uninterrupted or error free CalDigit is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the product s use This warranty does not apply I to consumable parts unless damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship II to cosmetic damage including but
16. u will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Destination Select Installation Type 9 Installation Summary CalDigit Continue CalDigit 8 Connecting the T3 Turn on the computer make sure you have logged into the OS Connect a Thunderbolt cable from your computer to the T3 Connect the power supply to the T3 9 Press the T3 s power button and it will boot You will see it mount and it will be ready for use PC users will need to format the T3 for Windows OS before the device mounts Thunderbolt cable sold separately CalDigit 9 Create a RAID Striped RAID Set RAID 0 distributes data evenly across all drives in RAID 0 Use this mode for increased performance RAID 0 provides no protection against drive failure It is highly recommended to have a backup when using the T3 in RAID O Mirrored RAID Set RAID 1 creates identical copies of data across all drives in the RAID 1 volume RAID 1 is ideal for back up and archiving This is the most secure form of RAID but does not offer any performance increase Parity Striped RAID Set RAID 5 creates identical copies of data across all drives in the RAID 5 volume Users that require a combination of performance and protection will opt for RAID 5 RAID 5 offers single drive redundancy along with the performance of a striped set In the unlikely event of a single drive failure the data will remain intact and accessible
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