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1. other end into an Infiniband port on the computer Cables that convert InfiniBand to four eSATA connectors can also be found Your RTX400 NJ is now ready to use Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit If your drives are already formatted you can begin using them right away New hard drives will need to be formatted before they can be used Initially each drive is seen as a separate drive by the computer If you wish you may format each drive into a separate volume and use them individually If you have software for creating a RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks you may combine the drives into a single volume for faster performance and or data redundancy Some operating systems such as OS X have this software built in WiebeTech LLC Usage with Macintosh computers Mounting and Ejecting Volumes When you connect the unit to the Mac for the first time and turn on the power you ll probably see a message saying that the disk is unreadable This is because you must format the volume before using it The easiest way to do this is to use Mac OS X s Disk Utility If you plan to use the unit on both Macs and PCs select MS DOS File System as the format type If you only plan to use the unit on Macs then select Mac OS Extended After the volume is formatted an icon representing the drive volume will appear mount on the desktop You can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive Eject the vol2. RNING Do not block the ventilation fan during operation Overheating may damage the device or hard drives All RTX TrayFree Bays accept 1TB SATA drives have power and access LEDs and connect to the host via a SATA connection WiebeTech LLC Hardware Setup Install an Infiniband host bus adapter HBA into an empty expansion slot inside your computer optional The following general steps will work for most cards Instructions for individual cards may vary so consult your host card s user manual a Power down the computer system b Insert the card into a compatible expansion slot Do not force it but it will take firm pressure to fully seat the interface It may help to gently rock the card back and forth as you apply pressure Once the card is fully seated in the slot secure it in place with a screw d Turn the computer back on Install the appropriate drivers for the card These files are usually found on a CD accompanying the card or on the manufacturer s website 2 Install your hard drive by pulling on the ejection handle and opening the door Then just slide in your SATA drive and shut the door behind it For extra security for your hard drive you can lock the bay but make sure to unlock it before pulling on the ejection handle again 3 Plug in the InfiniBand cable and power cord The RTX400 NJ connects to your computer through InfiniBand One end of the cable connects to the back of the unit Insert the
3. RTX400 NJ supports drives of various specifications and different capacities However we recommend using drives of the same brand and type for optimal performance If drives of different Capacities are used the unit will consider both drives to have the same capacity as the smaller drive e Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition Avoid using drives that have ever developed bad sectors during previous usage This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data WiebeTech LLC Technical Specifications TrayFree Technology Power LED Access LED Windows XP Vista Mac OS X 10 2 6 or later Linux distributions using Kernel version 2 4 or above USB only Operating System Requirements Operating Temperature 50 85 Fahrenheit 10 30 Celsius Operating Humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Power Switch 2 position On Off Input 100 240VAC POTE Ss aN Output 200 Watts Cooling Fan 8cm Ball Bearing Fan Safety Certification CE FCC External Material Aluminum alloy case T i 14 25 sans drives SWE wA 20 25 with drives Dimensions 177mm W x 270mm D x 231mm H 1 year limited warranty See warranty statement for details and limitations Warranty WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase 1 866 744 8722 After 90 days email support is available at support wiebetech com RTX400 NJ and TrayFree are trademarks of WiebeTech LLC Other marks are the property of their respective o
4. mi RTX400 NJ USER S MANUAL Revised January 24 2008 Features e TrayFree technology RTX400 NJ can be used without the use of trays Simply slip in a SATA drive and shut the door Each bay features a lock for added security and shock protection for longer drive life e RITX400H NJ now comes with all metal bays and 2 LEDs for power and access e Fast Infiniband host connection e Each SATA hard drive has its own data channel for maximum speed e ts attractive design takes up little desktop space occupying a tiny footprint for so much storage capability up to 4 Terabytes e Sturdy aluminum case provides excellent heat dissipation and rugged durability e Heavy duty handle allowing for easy transport Table of Contents Technical Specifications WiebeTech LLC Before Installation 1 Check the accessories with your product Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or damaged The box should contain the following items Accessories Quantity RTX400 NJ unit Infiniband cable Packet of screws and keys Manual and Warranty Information on CD 2 Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the RTX400 NJ This will help you to better understand the remaining instructions Hardened Bay Rear Panel Key lock PowerLED Access LED Ejection handle Rey leek Standard Bay osmeee Power Supply Fan E g Power Switch Power LED Access LED Ejection handle WA
5. ume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume s icon to the trash bin or by selecting the volume then pressing Command E Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the volume can result in data loss Booting to the RTX400 NJ Your ability to boot to the RTX400 NJ depends upon whether or not the eSATA host to which it is connected supports this feature Many eSATA hosts do not support booting fe Usage with Windows computers Formatting Volumes Before you can use your RTX400 NJ you must first format the drives into a volume Use Disk Management which you can find by right clicking on My Computer then selecting Manage Select NTFS for the format type If you wish to format FAT 32 for cross platform compatibility you will need to use a third party utility to do so Windows XP will not create FAT 32 volumes larger than 32GB After the volume is formatted an icon representing the drive volume will appear in My Computer You can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive Ejecting Volumes Unlike external storage devices that connect via FireWire or USB eSATA devices cannot usually be ejected It is possible to disable the device using Device Manager Whether or not you choose to disable the device in this way always make sure the drives are not being accessed before shuiting off theRTX400 NJ If the unit is turned off in the middle of a data input output process data loss may result Warnings and Notices e The
6. wners 2008 WiebeTech LLC All rights reserved FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Tested to comply C with FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference you should take the following steps to resolve the problem 1 Ensure that your unit is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet 2 Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end 3 Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug If you have any questions or problems please contact support wiebetech com for technical support If you are interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products check our website or contact sales wiebetech com We appreciate being able to serve you
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