User`s Manual
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1. 7 SYSTEM UNIT 8 ATEM aaa 8 REAR 8 ASSEMBLING THE 3 5 SATA HDD ENCLOSURE 9 PUTTING ON amp SWITCHING POWER PLUG ON AC DC ADAPTER 13 CONNECTING THE ENCLOSURE TO A COMPUTER enn nnns 15 CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES 16 PORTABILITY WITH EASE amp CONVENIENCE 17 SAFE REMOVAL OF THE 18 EX TERNAL BOO GIP wcscisesestssacectassesavacvindesasesacdsossacssaiecddeasvecadsiadesadvauessatseedocbisdeusaadeausiedussceaucsscacsain 18 na ee ee a 18 18 ESATA PCI EXPRESS CARD INSTALLAATIO2. 19 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 19 HARDWARE ENS TAL IGA TION scccvscesnsseSexceasantvaawesavacidecuteuasdelvngasanutyaande 19 PRIVEE RUNS WALA DOIN 20 VERIFY DRIVER 5 20 20 ATES CON 20 Windows 2003 and XP sissssssssssssessssessssssssssesssssssesssssssnssssssssessessassssensssssssnsessnssssssssssssssssssssssssessnsensassasenss 21 Windows 2000 ETE 21 ORAS a TEPER TNT Ty Treen rrr re 22 HDD CAPACITY 22 DISCREPANCY IN REPORTED amp ACTUAL SIZE 22 APPENDIX SPECIFIGA TIONS iiestisisecivusentenascdsicncsstussansitedddeasssastiewtutensasanscabeutededearidutasddesineeusawinss 23 GENERAL INFORMATION COPYRIGHT Copyright 2009 ONNTO Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of ONNTO Corporation amp Q The product informatio
3. WinXP Capacity Vista Windows 32GB 4GB Limitation 16384TB Mac 2TB XP 2TB Discrepancy in Reported amp Actual Size Capacity Q If have a 750GB HDD why does the RAID System only recognizes the HDD available space as to be less than 750GB A Many customers are confused by their host systems when it reports a discrepancy between reported capacity and actual capacity Several factors can come into play when your host system views and reports the capacity of a hard drive There are actually two different numbering systems used to express units of storage capacity Binary which says that a kilobyte is equal to 1024 bytes and Decimal which says that a kilobyte is equal to 1000 bytes Most commonly used to display storage capacity is in Decimal The surprising fact is that even though it seems like you will have more bytes under Binary the Decimal calculation system actually presents a greater storage capacity More information on capacity issues can be found at the Seagate website under FAQs http www seagate com ww v index jsp locale en US amp name Storage Capacity Measurement Standards oeagate Technology amp vgnextoid 9493781e 73d5d010VgnVCM100000dd040 90aRCRD 22 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS ___ModelName TQ M12H TD Mi1H 1394a x 1 1394b x 2 HDD Support eSATA up to 3Gbit sec eSATA up to 3Gbit sec USB 2 0 up to 480Mbit sec USB 2 0 up to 480Mbit sec 1394a up to 400Mbit sec
4. 1394b up to 800Mbit sec System Material Aluminum case with plastic parts Status Indicator Power Button Power Supply Input AC 100 240 V Output DC 12V 1 5A 183 L x 127 W x 40 H mm Weight without 430 G 415 G HDD Certification CE FCC CE FCC Data Transfer Speed The DataTale Portable Enclosure is good partner for the DataTale 2 amp 4 bay RAID Systems When you have your DataTale RAID System under JBOD or Mirror mode 15 good idea to use Portable Enclosure to access data from the individual drives while on travel The SmartGuider makes HDD installation as easy as 1 2 3 23
5. in this manual Failure to do so may result in damage to the Enclosure and any or all of the connected devices Features Supports current SATA compliant HDDs fully backward compatible with SATA 1 0 and SATA 1 0a compliant HDDs 4 Supports Hi Speed USB USB2 0 connection IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 connection IEEE 1394b FireWire 800 connection or eSATA SATA eSATA connection Combines Enclosure and 1394 repeater functionality TQ M12H only Connects to host by plug n play not requiring any IT expertise or software installation Reduces power consumption with HDD spin down support Prevents damages from over tightened HDDs with auto limiting segmented screws Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing and open back mechanism Prevents sliding with TPU Thermoplastic Polyurethane edges Simplifies HDD installation by using the SmartGuider mechanism and enables effortless HDD access with portability Features Twist Locks for hard drive portable security E CR FF S omartGuider is a tray less device that utilizes the simplicity of a handle and screws The integrated handle is attached to the HDD with auto limiting segmented screws Then the entire setup can be slide into the unit by aligning the screws with the specially designed guides This enables flexibility in removal and insertion of the HDD with ease Any loss corruption or destruction of data is the sole responsibility of the user Under no circ
6. ta Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices d Monitors B Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT de Processors ES SCSI and RAID controllers ITE 1 8211 ATAJ ATAPI Controller Silicon Image 5iI 3132 S47 4Link Controller D Sound video and game controllers W System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers A Device Manager EN Action View E EX 7 2 5 E uu Computer E Lo Disk drives H 5 Display adapters E DYDICD ROM drives H Floppy disk controllers H E Floppy disk drives 1 2 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers zi ag IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers H 9 98 Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices P Monitors 5 88 Network adapters re Other devices E Ports COM amp LPT cdm SCSI and RAID controllers Se ITE 178211 ATAIATAPL Controller ag ET vu puma E uu BH System devices a Universal Serial Bus controllers Q amp As HDD Capacity All my HDDs are at least 1TB or above will the Enclosure be able to support the gigantic storage capacity A Yes the Enclosure will be able to support any HDD over 1TB size capacity Q would like to format my hard drives with the FAT a k a File Allocation Table format which can be read and written by both Mac and PC Is there any limitation on its capacity A Yes please check the table below for reference File System NTFS FAT32 FAT Format by FAT16 Win2000
7. Datalale 3 5 Portable HDD Enclosure Where do you store your value anywhere USB 2 0 eSATA FireWire 400 FireWire 800 User s Manual JFC CE X Rev 02 Table of Contents GENERAL 3 IP E ee ee eee ee 3 NOTICES ANID Clot SSUPUGAT TON cents cease cece ct cece 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR THE ENCLOSURE 4 INTRODUCTION CR Eva 5 IQ VEU P 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT 6 6 6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES sicicizessascevecdacncsncsccevansdagsscocsuaacuvdavecesscasduavedees dasiaadacedlaradansantecuavdacedebecansadeviasedesrataesxes 6 PACKAGE
8. TA controller the host may handle external eSATA HDD devices as internal HDD devices If so safe removal of the Enclosure from the host is unnecessary EXTERNAL BOOTUP External Bootup may be required if the user has two different operating systems set up in both the host computer and the Enclosure PC The External Bootup with different interface MAC The External Bootup varies with different platform and interfaces G4 or Later CoreDuo Or Later k If the computer does not come with eSATA interface and an optional eSATA card is added choosing the card that comes with the built in driver in the operation system is highly recommended 18 eSATA PCI EXPRESS CARD INSTALLATION Complete the steps provided in this section to install the eSATA PCI Express Card to use with the Enclosure The eSATA PCI Express Card provides a host computer with two Windows and Mac compatible eSATA ports System Requirements 4 Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later 4 Windows 2003 with Service Pack 1 or later 4 Mac OS 10 4 x or later An available PCI Express slot CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Hardware Installation 1 Power off and unplug your computer 2 Remove the housing of your computer and locate an available PCI Express slot on your motherboard 3 Insert the card in the available PCI Express slot Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot 4 Replace the h
9. UTIONS FOR THE ENCLOSURE The main circuit board of the Enclosure is susceptible to static electricity Proper grounding is required to prevent electrical damage to the Enclosure or other connected devices including the host computer Always place the Enclosure on a smooth surface and avoid all dramatic movement vibration and percussion Do NOT allow water to enter the Enclosure Installation of additional equipment in the host computer may be required Visit our website to download the latest product information updates Do NOT attempt to service this device yourself Disassembling the Enclosure s inner parts will expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Do NOT block the ventilation Proper airflow is required to ensure reliable operation and to prevent overheating Do unplug the Enclosure from the electrical outlet when not in use to provide an ecological friendly environment Use only the AC DC Adapter provided with the Enclosure INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DataTale Portable 3 5 inch HDD Enclosure The DataTale Portable 3 5 inch HDD Enclosure provides easy access and convenient travel for your hard drive with all four universal interfaces available The installation instructions in this manual apply to the following models TQ M12H SATA eSATA USB 2 0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 combo TD M11H SATA eSATA USB 2 0 combo x Please thoroughly read and follow the instructions provided
10. de eSATA Cable R Please keep all package contents and packaging material in the event that the product must be returned SYSTEM UNIT VIEWS Front View TQ M12H SATA eSATA USB 2 0 FireWire 400 FireWire 800 Power Button eSATA Port FireWire 400 Lock Slot 9 DC IN USB Mini B Port FireWire 800 2 ports TD M11H SATA eSATA USB 2 0 Power Button Lock Slot DC IN DC IN eSATA Port USB Type B Port The Power Button will indicate the current operating status Rear View Twist Lock in Lock position Twist Lock Handle ASSEMBLING THE 3 5 SATA HDD ENCLOSURE To begin using the 3 5 SATA HDD Enclosure simply install a 3 5 SATA hard drive into the Enclosure by completing the following assembly steps It is normal for the SATA hard drive and FireWire 800 chipset to consume more power In this Enclosure s design the open back aluminum case serves as a kind of heat sink and dissipates heat inside the enclosure more efficiently by emitting into the environment To prevent touching the high CAUTION temperature hard drive surfaces directly it is highly recommended to place the Thermal Shield Pad on the hard drive before the hard drive is installed Fasten the Handle on the Hard Drive 1 Place the hard drive with the metal cover side facing up and ensure that the interface connectors are oriented toward your left side 2 Position the handle to the hard drive end the end without i
11. hard drive are properly attached to its receptacle inside the housing 8 For typical sized hard drive turn the Twist Locks inward 90 degrees see option A For smaller footprint hard drive turn the Twist Locks inward around 140 degrees see option B Make sure the Twist Locks are in the lock position and securely hold the hard drive in place Now the Enclosure is ready for connection to a computer 12 PUTTING ON amp SWITCHING POWER PLUG ON AC DC ADAPTER eke tre ee nclude different types of plug heads vary by regio 2 Press the click release and slide the existing Power Plug from the AC DC Adapter 3 Slide the selected Power Plug onto the AC DC adapter Now it is ready to be used 14 CONNECTING THE ENCLOSURE TOA COMPUTER Complete the following steps to connect the Enclosure to a host computer x The Enclosure should only be connected to a computer via one interface at a time Connection of the Enclosure to a computer via two or more interfaces simultaneously is not recommended 1 Connect the AC DC adapter to the Enclosure Then press ON the Power Button to ensure that the LED Indicator Color BLUE is active 2 Insert the USB 2 0 eSATA or FireWire 400 800 connector into the corresponding port of the Enclosure and connect the cable to the host computer E Due to compatibility issues if you use the eSATA interface to do the data transfer the Silicon Image eSATA hos
12. n provided in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does not represent a commitment on behalf of the vendor The vendor assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual NOTICES AND CLASSIFICATIONS FCC B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules 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 D 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 protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications CONTACT US We are committed to offer economical high quality connectivity and storage enclosure solutions to the market Your questions inquiries or comments are welcomed For Technical Support please go to our website at www onnto com tw ONNTO Corporation 3F No 60 Lane 321 Yang Guang St Nei Hu Taipei 114 Taiwan Tel 886 2 8797 8868 Fax 886 2 8797 4801 Email question onnto com tw NPRECA
13. nterface connectors and align it with the screw hole openings Connectors Locate the auto limiting segmented screws included inside the package Insert the first screw and fasten the handle onto the hard drive Tighten the first screw securely to ensure that proper alignment is maintained Repeat the same for the remaining 3 screws After the auto limiting segmented screws are tightened test slides the handle to make sure that the handle glide smoothly S The SmartGuider Package includes one hard drive handle and four auto limiting segmented screws The auto limiting segmented screws are designed to prevent the hard drive and or the handle from damages due to over tightening Furthermore the SmartGuider design makes the handle slide easily without any tightness 10 Inserting the Hard Drive into the Enclosure 5 Place the Enclosure with its open back side with the Twist Locks facing you Make sure the Twist Locks are in the unlock position lined up with the edges of the casing 6 Hold the hard drive Align the SmartGuider with the hard drive into the guide rails v The Thermal Shield Pad must be placed on the hard drive before installation When the hard drive is inserted on its reverse side it won t be able to align and the hard drive cannot be inserted 11 7 Slide the hard drive into the Enclosure and firmly push forward until a thump sound is heard Ensure that the connectors of the
14. ousing of your computer Mountino Bracket 19 Driver Installation Follow the provided prompts to complete the driver installation For the Windows system the Add New Hardware Wizard will open automatically Insert the installation CD included in the package navigate to and open the installation file For Mac OS insert the installation CD and locate the Mac driver installation file Follow the provided instructions to complete the driver installation z Please refer to User s Manual under eSATA Host Card on our website Verify Driver Installation Mac OS Sil 3132 SATALink Controller Power off Card Xx If a driver installation failure error message appears after restarting the computer follow the recommendations provided in the error message Windows OS 1 Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose Manage from the pop up menu 2 Double click Device Manager 3 Double click SCSI and RAID controllers 4 Verify that the Sil 3132 SATALink Controller appears as shown below 20 Windows 2003 and XP Windows 2000 Device Manager File Action View Help Em P5WD2 A Computer H Disk drives i Display adapters HALA DYD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers wd Floppy disk drives IDE ATAJATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers
15. t controller is highly recommended 15 3 The External Hard Drive the Enclosure with hard drive installed should be detected by the host computer When the hard drive is being accessed the Power Button LED Indicator will flash in blue Connecting Multiple Devices Using FireWire 400 or 800 to connect to the host you can connect other computer hardware or digital devices to your Enclosure This connection is called Daisy Chain Items connected to the Enclosure may be such as digital video camera another HDD DVD writer and much more Since TQ M12H has two FireWire 800 ports it is highly recommended to use FireWire 800 to connect to the host and Daisy Chain with another FireWire 800 connector to maximum speed transfer 16 PORTABILITY WITH EASE amp CONVENIENCE 1 Secure the hard drive position well with the Twist Locks to prevent the hard drive from falling out during travel or movement 2 Now the External Hard Drive is ready to be carried around anywhere with ease and comfort SAFE REMOVAL OF THE ENCLOSURE Safe removal of the Enclosure from the host controller is highly recommended especially when switching interfaces In order to safely remove your Enclosure from the host controller you would need to eject the device on your host controller system If using Mac System safe removal of the Enclosure from the host for all interfaces is necessary If using PC System depending the eSA
16. umstances will the manufacturer be held liable for the recovery or restoration of any data System Requirement To use the DataTale Portable 3 5 inch HDD Enclosure the minimum system configuration in the host computer require the following PC 266MHz or faster CPU Windows Vista requires a minimum 800MHz CPU 64MB of RAM Windows Vista requires 512MB of RAM 4 Microsoft Windows 2000 2003 or Vista One available eSATA port USB 2 0 IEEE 1394a or IEEE 1394b port MAC Macintosh PowerPC or Intel Core Duo processor 4 64MB of RAM Mac OS X 10 4 requires 256MB of RAM Mac OS X 10 2 or higher PowerPC or Mac OS X 10 4 Intel or higher 4 One available eSATA port USB 2 0 IEEE 1394a or IEEE 1394b port X 3 5 inch SATA compatible hard drive is required for the Enclosure Once the HDD is formatted the actual available storage capacity can vary depending on the selected operating environment normally 5 10 96 less Optional Accessories eSATA PCI PCI X or PCI Express Card Package Contents To get started please review the package contents for each model TQ M12H oF a Enclosure Unit with Handle eSATA Cable 2 hermal shield Pad USB Type Ato mini B Cable AC DC Adapter Quick Start Guide EEE 1394a Cable 4 HDD Screws IEEE 1394b Cable TD M11H Enclosure Unit with Handle AC DC Adapter Thermal shield Pad USB Type Ato mini B Cable 4 HDD Screws Quick Start Gui
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