User Manual DriveStation HD
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1. BAID1 Mode Mirror same data on both drives High Reliability f RAIDS Mode Use one large and reliable drive Maximum Reliability Next 1 3 Using the RAID Utility Disk Structure Setup x Select file system NTFS Format Recommended FAT32 Format CT x N All data in the disk is removed after changing disk structure Do you continue A ee N Please confirm the contents of target disk Do you continue w After rebuilding the disk structure the disk will be formatted with FAT32 or NTFS Select the format that you prefer FAT32 is compatible with most Windows PCs Macs and Linux NTFS offers the best performance with Windows 2000 and XP machines but isn t compatible with other operating systems NTFS is recommended for use with backup video editing and other programs that may need filesizes larger than 4GB Click Yes and Yes again Understand that this will erase any data on the drive 14 Support Tray Installation If your equipment rack supports equipment from the front only use the mounting tray to provide the support your DriveStation needs Screw the tray into into the rack with the four screws provided and a 2 phillips head screwdriver Slide the DriveStation into the tray Secure it with the two thumbscrews one on each side You may use a flathead screwdriver to snug down the thumbscrews but do not overtighten Your DriveStation is now sec2. DriveStation LAayDUl ss se RE AE AE SE EE DEE RE EE RE ee 4 Installation uses T Tiochle HOLTE secessit Enss een 17 Replacing a Hard DTIVE oos een east ee are seien 19 Technical SpecilicatiOnS sies ie ei Ee 24 Technical SUP POU ie ee EE RE ER EE RE ER ee Re 25 Front Panel lock Turn counter clockwise to release Hard Drives Squeeze tabs to release Auto On Off Manual On Off Power Cable ma M mm m EE EE ae e eee0e00 0000000080000 oo Power Switch Installation Congratulations on your new DriveStation With four separate hard drives inside the DriveStation gives you many options for large economical capacity and easy to use redundancy To begin insert the DriveNavigator CD in your PC The setup program will run Follow the steps to connect your DriveStation If the setup program doesn t run automatically click Start then Run E m ee ee and then type d drivenavi exe in the Open window Click OK Click Begin Installation to begin Begin e Installation i amp View User Manual Options DriveStation 1 00 Select setup type DriveStation Drive Station Ver 1 00 Installation Click Setup The wizard will step you through setting up your DriveStation configuring your RAID settings and reformatting if desired The DriveStation may be connected to your computer with either a USB connection or an eSATA connection The eSATA connection will usua
3. 22 0 Ibs 10 0 kgs 41 95 F 5 35 C 20 80 humidity non condensing Windows 2000 XP Vista Mac OS X Contact Information North America Buffalo Technology USA Inc 11100 Metric Blvd Suite 750 Austin TX 78758 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8 30am 5 30pm CST Direct 512 794 8533 Toll free 800 456 9799 Fax 512 794 8520 Email sales buffalotech com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week USA and Canada Toll free 866 752 6210 Email info buffalotech com 25 Contact Information Europe Buffalo Technology UK Ltd 2 Bracknell Beeches Old Bracknell Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BW United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email sales buffalo technology com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Buffalo Technology provides technical support in English German French Italian and Spanish For opening hours and relevant telephone numbers please go to www buffalo technology com contact 26 BUFFALU www buffalotech com 2005 2008 Buffalo Technology Inc
4. DriveStation HD RQSSU2 R5 EE mae www buffalotech com Introduction Congratulations on your new DriveStation The DriveStation uses four separate hard drives for greater reliability and security In RAID 1 mode redundancy protects your data from drive failure while RAID 5 offers a good balance between storage capacity and security Those who need a maximum of storage can choose RAID 0 The DriveStation also includes simple Plug n Play connectivity using USB 2 0 and eSATA Connections With the latest eSATA hard drive technology this DriveStation supports high transfer rates up to 100 MB s DriveStation lets you store backup or easily transport large files that you never thought you could store on an external storage device It supports RAID technology ensuring that your data stays safe This guide will help you configure it Because we re constantly updating our product the images and text in this manual may vary slightly from the images and text displayed by your DriveStation These changes are minor and should not affect the ease of setup adversely As time passes future user interfaces updated software and later versions of this manual may be available for download at our web site www buffalotech com If you run into difficulties or need additional help feel free to contact our technical support Contact information for Buffalo Technology and our technical support is available on pages 25 and 26 Table of Contents
5. ease contact technical support for further assistance My backup program can t save files to the DriveStation Reformat your DriveStation with NTFS FAT32 is limited to 4GB filesizes 18 Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the front panel Dosen Ee gt O d re FFAD E 1 it BUFFALO 19 Squeeze the tabs gently and swing the tray latch upward Slide out the drive tray 20 Replacing a Hard Drive Lower the drive carefully to the work surface Pull the plug straight out 21 Replacing a Hard Drive II To remove the hard drive from its cage set the assembly on a soft ll i surface and remove these four screws 22 Replacing a Hard Drive Install a new hard drive by doing the same steps in reverse order Begin by screwing the new hard drive into the cage im m ly if Plug the power data connector into the hard drive Slide the hard drive cage back into the DriveStation Press the latch down to lock the hard drive cage in place Reattach the front cover to the DriveStation 23 Standard Compliance Seek Time Transmission Speed Power Consumption Power Supply Dimensions Weight Operating Environment PC OS Compatibility Technical Specifications USB 2 0 eSATA Max 11 milliseconds Max 1 5 Gbps eSATA Max 480 Mbps USB 2 0 Max 86W AC100 240V 50 60Hz 16 9 x 3 3 x 16 7 430 x 85 x 423 mm
6. ird and fourth drives keep an exact copy of the first and second drives for redundancy RAID 5 Mode Appears to your computer as a single drive Approximately 3 4 of your total space is usable yet you still have full redundancy Note that changing the mode of the drives in your DriveStation will erase all data on them Back up any important data before using the RAID utility You should be connected to the DriveStation with a USB cable while running the RAID utility You may switch to an eSATA connection for normal use after the utility has run 10 Using the RAID Utility You may launch the RAID Utility by clicking on RAID Setup Utility in the DriveStation program group C Documents and Settings robn Mal Ed EN EIIENENENENENE 11 Using the RAID Utility Once launched the RAID Utility will briefly scan for your DriveStation This may take a few seconds HD QSSU2 R5 Series RAID Setting Utility File Configuration Help The initial screen will show your current configuration To change the RAID mode click Configuration and choose Change Disk Structure 12 Using the RAID Utility Disk Structure Setup x Select the drive structure that you d like to use m Select Disk Structure Normal Mode Use Four drives independently f Spanning JBOD Mode Use one combined drive Maximum Capacity RAIDO Made Use one large capacity and high speed drive
7. lly give higher performance If you you will be changing RAID modes or reformating the drives during setup use the USB cable to connect the DriveStation to your PC at least until setup is complete You may switch to the eSATA connection after setup is complete Use either the eSATA cable or the USB cable to connect the DriveStation to your computer at any given time Do not connect both at once Installation After completing the setup wizard your DriveStation is installed and ready to use Select setup type By default your DriveStation is configured in RAID 5 Mode aar If you would prefer a different RAID configuration you may use the RAID Utility to change your DriveStation s RAID settings Turn to the next page for instructions on using the RAID Utility Out of the box the DriveStation is formatted with FAT32 allowing it to be used with most common operating systems If you re going to use it with programs that generate filesizes larger than 4GB such as backup software reformat the DriveStation as an NTFS drive Using the RAID Utility The RAID Utility allows you to configure your DriveStation in several modes Normal Mode Appears to your computer as four separate hard drives Spanning Mode Appears to your computer as one large hard drive RAID 0 Mode Appears to your computer as a single drive Higher performance than Spanning Mode RAID 1 Mode Appears to your computer as a single drive The th
8. ure and stable in the rack 16 Troubleshooting FAQ The following is a list of common issues with the DriveStation Following each issue are possible resolutions see the DriveStation in My Computer but cannot access it The drive requires formatting Try using the Disk Formatter Utility on the DriveNavigator CD ROM Consult the manual for the Disk Formatter Utility for more help The manual can also be found on the DriveNavigator CD ROM cannot see the DriveStation in My Computer Verify that the POWER light is on If it is not then ensure that the power switch is in the ON position Try toggling the POWER MODE switch right below the power switch The POWER MODE switch toggles whether the device is powered up via a USB signal Auto or purely based on the power switch s position Manual If you have installed the Power Save Utility then verify that the DriveStation was not put into power saving mode Consult the manual for the Power Save Utility for additional help The manual can be found on the DriveNavigator CD ROM 2 17 Troubleshooting Verify that the hard drive inside the DriveStation is spinning This can be verified by placing your hand on the sides of the case and feeling for a slight vibration Also after the DriveStation has been powered on for fifteen minutes or more it will begin to get warm If neither of the proceeding tests verified that the hard drive is spinning then pl
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