HP PRO RX User's Manual
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1. Af Mac Pro or Power Mac Green Tab on top Page 16 CT Page 17 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual PRO RX Installation and Users Manual 4 5 Driver Installation 4 5 2 Mac Driver Installation a g For the latest Mac drivers please visit our web site and download the 4 5 1 Mac Pro Expansion Slot Utility settings K ee This section applies exclusively to the Apple Mac Pro produced in 2006 and 2007 Skip this section for Mac Pros from Early 2008 and Download www dulcesystems com download later as well as all other computers From appropriate driver for your Mac The Mac Pro Intel Xeon based will detect changes in the PCI e slot After download a folder named Dulce MRAID Install will be placed on your configuration it will automatically launch the Expansion Slot Utility desktop Open it and follow the simply steps outlined in the Install Read Me where you can make performance adjustments for the various PCl e slots The document utility can be manually started also it can be found at Under my Mac Pro System Library CoreServices l Dulce MRAID Install v3 lt gt DI mt O LE Q Ensure there is at least a x4 speed assignment for the slot where HBE Card is STEER installed making sure also that your video capture playback card and video FE2. KE Los me Los Lomme mom mom L on Lo EECH Activity blue DOEN Host Bus Extender Card ca 1 KM Key Lock d Creer 2 7 S PCl e Port Link Status Config Cable Installed Switches Power On 4 or 8 Lane Mode Page 10 CT Page 11 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 Installation Please follow these few steps to install the PRO RX This process typically takes about 20 minutes to complete Overview of installation e Rackmount installation Disk Module Installation Host Bus Extender Card Installation PCl express Extender Cable Installation Driver Installation RAID Console Installation 4 The PRO RX ship pre configured in RAID 5 mode and pre formatted Tor Apple Mac OS X After the driver installation step and a reboot the PRO RX icon will appear on the desktop ready for use Windows operation will require a format partition process The PRO RX ship already pre configured in RAID 5 After the driver installation simply run the Windows Disk Management utility to prepare the RAID for Windows usage 4 1 Rackmount Installation The PRO RX can be rackmounted to a standard 19 rack 3u height space is required A set of mounting rails are supplied and can be mounted to various rack depths Mount the left and right rails to the rack ensure sufficient 3u space is available Adjust depth as required Mount the left and right sliders on the PRO RX Insta
3. TNA Raid Console admin J 6 Alarm Conditions Degraded RAID Set La gt e l nee 0 0 0 0 81 SR i f QA Raid Console admin Apple 102 v Amazon eBay Yahoo News 812 v There are two possible sources for alarms one from the enclosure monitors the A i tio other from the RAID Controller inside the PRO RX ee emgoen Dulce Dulce Systems RaidSet Functions SYSTEMS Enclosure Alarms SO System Events Information Audible and red indicators rel Drives System Controls Time Device Event Type Elapse Time Errors System Config 2007 4 24 9 34 56 IDE Channel 4 Device Removed e Temperature enclosure goe SAME Configuration 2007 4 24 9 34 56 Rad Set 00 RaidSet Degraded T detected over heating pi n Generate Test Event h amp 2007 4 24 9 34 56 ARC 1220 VOL 00 Volume Failed i JL condition f To OI SE I Shar lisent uler 20074 24 8 454 _ ARC 1220 VOL OO Create Volume S _ DS eee Modify Password b007 474 RASA SS S Cree Raids e Fan enclosure cooling e rs Le Teena 2007 4 24 8 45 4 Raid Set 00 Create RaidSet f t ti d IOE EE EE EE JO 2007 4 24 8 44 37 Proxy Or Inband HTTP Log In Il an not operational cou See Sesdeessersesg ct ing ncn 2007 4 24 8 30 46 _ H W Monitor Raid Powered On lead to over heating A Tess meter sews 2007 4 23 19 29 45 Raid Set 00 Delete RaidSet il Hardware Monitor 2007 4 23 19 23 57 ARC 1220 VOL 00 Create Volume Mut
4. Dulce SYS TEMS Designed for Video Editing and Content Creation Professionals PRO RX Installation and User s Manual CT Document 900 0009 0 vi PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Table of Content BM Weeer EE 3 NNEN 4 1 1 1 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONG GEET 4 1 1 2 CONSIDERATIONS DE S CURIT nuire 5 1 1 3 SAFTY BERUCKSICHTIGUNGEN cccccccscccssscsscessessscessscessessesssceusecessessenesenes 6 1 1 4 CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD ins 7 1 2 System e ENT En EE 8 E GN nl e EE Tel ell 8 251 RACIAL EE E 9 Zils PACKAGING PR EE G 9 2125 e IS EST Sn ET us uae Ties al ates nt Ta 9 ga e EE 10 Gide NO BOZElR E nn nn et ks alee Mata et a ate a see eth a te nt adatet sees 10 3 2 Disk Modules Indicators Controls Connections issues 10 Ar MA SUA ATOM NEE 12 Al FrACKMOUATIMS LAN AUON E 12 425 DISK MOGUIG IM STAN AION BEE 13 43 Host BUS Extender Can WE 14 GN ER te BE ln Te E 14 432 ABE Gard instalation EE 15 4 4 Making the COMMeCHOMS send nina teens 16 441 PGFeEriend r Cable sn ne M le here 16 4 42 Mac CONN CIOM wass RER eee rer ent ee nue 16 4 4 3 Windows PC EIERE eegener mime 17 AS EIERE 18 4 5 1 Mac Pro Expansion Slot Utility settings VV 18 AS 2 Mac Driver TASCA ATION esx testers ch Sete Son eects ares ssn tee Banaras E 19 4 5 3 Windows XP 2000 Driver Installation 20 4 5 4 Windows Vista Driver Installation 20 4 6 RA
5. gt M hup 0 0 0 0 81 SD Go QA Apple 36 v Amazon eBay Yahoo News 71 Quick Function i RaidSet Functions Dulce Dulce Systems SYSTEMS VolumeSet Functions Physical Drives Raid Set Hierarchy System Controls Information Raid Set IDE Channels Volume Set Ch Id Lun Volume State Capacity Raid Set 00 Ch01 ARC 1220 VOL 00 0 0 0 Normal 12000 0GB Channel Usage Capacity Model Chol RaidSet 00 500 1GB Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Ch02 Raid Set 00 500 1GB__ Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Kc JRaidSet 00 500 1GB Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Ch04 Raid Set 00 500 1GB Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Cho NA NA INA Ch06 NA NA NA Cho NA INA NA Ch08 NA NA NA CF Page 23 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 1 2 Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI a e Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login aw Start the RAID Console from Start gt All Programs gt Areca Technology Ge by gt ArcHttoSrvGUI gt Areca HTTP Proxy Server GUI O O NBO ke lo RES 3 Address http 192 168 0 144 81 e The ARCHTTP service will start sii Dulce Dulce Systems e Double click on the Controller 01 to start the RAID Console HEES Default login name is a
6. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA GEFAHR DES STROMSCHLAGS NICHT OFFNEN AGUA Y HUMEDAD Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electrochoque no exponga la unidad para llover o humedad No haga funcionar la unidad cerca del agua como banera lavatorio fregadero o tina de lavanderia sotano mojado o cerca de una piscina ESTABILIDAD No coloque esta unidad en un carro inestable soporte soporte o mesa La unidad puede caerse causando la herida seria VENTILACION No bloquee delantero y crie la ventilacion El corriente de aire apropiado es requerido asegurar la operacion confiable y previene la unidad de sobre la calefacci n La unidad no puede colocado en un espacio incluido donde ninguna ventilaci n o en suficiente esta disponible ELECTRICO No derrote el objetivo de seguridad del enchufe de poder que da buenos conocimientos La cuerda de poder deberia ser derrotada de modo que ellos probablemente no sean andados en o pellizcados por art culos colocados sobre o contra ellos REVISION No intente atender esta unidad usted mismo Abri ndose o quitar la cumbre el lado y las tapas traseras le expondran a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos ooo Page 7 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 2 System Requirements Operating Systems e Windows XP Vista 2003 2000 32 amp 64 bit e Mac OS X 10 4 or higher a A al e e Apple Power Mac G5 with one available PCI e x8 slot e A
7. 2 The drive will appear on the desktop after successful completion of the Partition Page 33 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 2 Windows XP Vista Formatting Start Disk Management can be found at Control Panel gt System and EI Maintenance gt Administrative Tools gt Computer Management Under py Storage If the RAID shows up as Unknown Not Initialized right click on the disk and Initialize it lf the drive is larger than 2TB if using Vista right click over the disk and Convert to GPT Disk Windows XP 32 bit does not support larger than 2TB capacity Configure with multiple capacities of 2TB or less z Action View Help 19 2010an Computer Management Local Volu Layout Type File System Status Capacity Free Space Free Fault Toleran amp C Simple Basic NTFS Healthy System Boot Page File Ac 232 88 GB 213 38 GB 91 No a System Tools gt Task Scheduler b ff Event Viewer gt Ga Shared Folders gt Local Users and Groups gt Reliability and Performz am Device Manager 4 ES Storage Li Disk Management Disk 0 ee Tr Basic C Services and Applications e ge 232 88 GB 232 88 GB NTFS 9 MB Online Healthy System Boot Page File Active Crash Dump Primary Partition Unallocate d J Basic i 3725 16 GB 13725 16 GB Online Unallocated New Simple Volume ri N
8. 255 255 255 0 Ether Net MAC Address 00 04 D9 79 31 05 Confirm The Operation Submit Reset 4 8 E mail notification Setting up an e mail event notification is easy using the built in SMTP mail configuration option For the latest up to day procedure please check the Tech Notes section of the Dulce support web site www dulcesystems com gt Support gt Tech Notes Page 22 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 RAID Console Operations 5 1 Start RAID Console GUI The RAID Console is where all of the management and maintenance of the storage unit is accomplished After the installation process the RAID Console is executed from your computer s Web Browser A N 5 1 1 Start Apple Mac RAID Console GUI Double click on the Dulce RAID Console icon in the Dulce MRAID Install folder to launch the RAID Console For quicker access you may move the Dulce RAID Console icon to the dock e A Web Browser will open and the RAID Console starts e Default login name is admin e Default password is 0000 four zeros http 0 0 0 0 81 fa To view this page you need to log in to area Amazon eBay Yahg Raid Console on 0 0 0 0 81 Your password will be sent in the clear Name admin Password Remember this password in my keychain Cancel Login e Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login NOT Raid Console admin
9. Click each volume represented in the scheme and specify a volume name format and size Click Partition E Split Delet Options y evert f Partition A E Disk Description Dulce ARC 1220 VOL 00 Media Total Capacity 2 3 TB 2 559 999 737 856 Bytes Connection Bus SCSI Write Status Read Write SE Connection Type External SMART Status Not Supported Connection ID SCSI Target ID 0 Logical Unit Partition Scheme Apple Partition Map Page 32 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 1 2 Create a new partition Select Dulce on the left side drive list click on Partition tab change Volume Scheme to 1 Partition change Name as desired click on Partition on lower right Dulce ARC 1220 VOL 00 Media j d wem z EN en First Aid Erase ee Restore i 232 9 GB ST3250824AS et E Macintosh HD a Volume Scheme Volume Information El 1 8 TB Dulce ARC 1220 amt t Partition Name Dulce RAID Format M Size 1 82 TB Dulce RAID Select the disk you want to partition and choose a volume scheme Click each volume represented in the scheme and specify a volume name format and size Click Partition Disk Description Dulce ARC 1220 VOL 00 Media Total Capacity 1 8 TB 1 999 999 336 448 Bytes 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 O Partition Scheme Unformatted
10. Console GUI On the left side menu bar click on e Click on Quick Function gt Quick Create e Change the Select Raid Level as desire e Change Greater Two TB Volume Support Set to 64bit LBA Windows XP 32 bit Set to No e Volume Initialization Mode Change to No Init e Check Confirm the Operation e Click Submit nnn Raid Console admin 7 lt gt el Mbttp localhost 81 OO Google QA Apple 95 Amazon eBay Yahoo News 605 Quick Funch Quick Create Dulce Dulce Systems P SYSTEMS RaidSet Functions z VolumeSet Functions Quick Create Raid Volume Set Physical Drives TEE Total Number Of Disks 8 e SERGE Select Raid Level asaz 7 19 information 3500 GB Maximum Capacity Allowed Select Capacity 3500 GB e Greater Two TB Volume Support 64bit LBA Volume Initialization Mode 1 No Init To Rescue Volume Select Stripe Size N A KBytes onfirm The Operation No Init allows for immediate RAID Set availability The RAID is ready for the OS format and partition a Page 27 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual PRO RX Installation and User s Manual To view and confirm the Volume settings select Information gt RaidSet Hierarchy 5 2 3 Create gt 2TB RAID Set for Windows XP 32bit If RAID is larger than 2TB configure using multiple 2TB Volumes and then use r DOR Wind
11. of the computer PCl express slot PRO RX amp HBE same I I settings Switch position ii 1 I J I I d ON opt Wi Page 14 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Switches 1 to 7 are preset at the default configuration they should be PCl express Lanes Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set to match the slot speed of the computer If you are unsure the 4 8 9J the lane setting is a good place to start 4 3 2 HBE Card Installation The PCl e HBE Card requires a x8 slot or larger Computers with PCI e slots less than x8 will not physically accommodate the HBE PCl e slots x8 or larger will work Apple Mac Pro Intel and newer versions of Power Mac G5 support PCI e as well as the HP xw series workstations Typical Apple Mac Pro Windows PC and Power Mac j 2 Zones Page 15 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 4 Making the Connections 4 4 1 PCl e Extender Cable The PRO RX is supplied with a PCl e Extender Cable This cable carries 8 lanes of the PCl e interface The green tab is up in this orientation To remove pull the tab to unlock the latches and then pull the metal body to remove the connector Switches to left green Tab on top 4 4 2 Mac Connection PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 4 3 Windows PC Connection
12. 24 LI Page 25 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 2 Change RAID Mode Deleting Creating This procedure will erase all data on the PRO RX Changing the RAID mode requires the current RAID Set to be deleted first then create a new RAID Set with the new RAID mode 5 2 1 Delete the RAID Set From the RAID Console GUI On the left side menu bar click on e RaidSet Functions gt Delete Raid Set e Select the Raid Set and check the Confirm box e Click Submit to delete the RAID Set DEENEN Raid Console admin QA Raid Console admin Apple 84 Amazon eBay Yahoo News 821 Quick Function RaidSet Functions Create Raid Set Delete Raid set a Expand Raid Set Activate Raid Set Create Hot Spare Delete Hot Spare Rescue Raid Set Select The Raid Set To Delete Select Raid Set Name Member Disks Capacity Raid Set 00 s 2560 0GB M Confirm The Operation VolumeSet In This RaidSet Will Also Be Deleted Submit f Reset VolumeSet Functions Physical Drives System Controls Information da ri G EN http 0 0 0 0 81 EQ Google gt Page 26 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 5 2 2 Create a RAID Set d No need to wait for hours of format simply select the No Init option in the Volume Initialization Mode field EE For Windows XP 32 bit with larger than 2TB RAID read next section From the RAID
13. Desktop E display card also get a sufficient x value Ai santas om ro A Applications Dulce Raid Console webloc Dulce_Icons Install Read Me Example below is a good balance it shows the RAID Controller in slot 4 a ee Nr popular video capture card in slot 3 a eSATA adapter in slot 2 and the standard x x graphic card in slot 1 mare SN i i L Today powermac_install_mraid macpro_install_mraid Yesterday A TARA Expansion Slot Utility 3 Past Week 5 items 169 19 GB available Installed PCI Express Cards Current PCI Express Profile Name Status O Eege After driver installation reboot the computer and the PRO RX icon will appear on mmm Ri Unknown RAID Controller Card Running below maximum speed mae intel PCI to PCI Bridge Card Running below maximum speed the desktop Your new storage is now ready to go to work O am 3132 Running at maximum speed SUN NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT Running at maximum speed O mG Alternate PCI Express Profiles Mon 10 50 AM Q Q mere Oo x16 Lane Graphics Slot One x8 Lane and Two x1 Lane Slots 3 mem o fei This configuration provides maximum bandwidth x16 lanes for graphics EN plus an x8 lane slot for one additional high bandwidth card and two x1 OO E lane slots e i 1 e j Om x16 Lane Graphics Slot Two x4 Lane and One x1 Lane Slots ed Ce nt D This configuration provides maximum bandwidth x16 lanes for graphics Macint
14. HAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER The warranty does not cover equipment which has been damaged due to accident misuse abuse fire flood Acts of God or other contingencies beyond our control use of incorrect line voltages improper or insufficient ventilation failure to follow operating instructions or improper or unauthorized repair improperly packaged for shipping packaged in non approved shipping container shipping damage The warranty is voided by removal or alteration of the product or parts identification labels Dulce has no liability for general consequential incidental or special damages These include loss of recorded data the cost of recovery of lost data lost profits and the cost of the installation or removal of any Products the installation of replacement Products and any inspection testing or redesign caused by any defect or by the repair or replacement of Products arising from a defect in any Product WHAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS Dulce Systems warrants your PRO RX product for 36 months and if the product is registered with Dulce within 30 days of purchase we will extend the warranty for another 6 months totaling 42 months We warrant the Duo for 36 months The warranty period begins at the date of shipment to the original end user company or organization Our warranty applies to repaired or replaced Products for the balance of the applicable period of the original warranty or ninety days from the date of shipment
15. ID Console Installation sis 21 4 6 1 Apple Mac RAID Console Installation nnnnsneeneneeeeennnnnnnnennnnrneerenssrrrnnrnnrrrnneeeee 21 4 6 2 Windows PC RAID Console Installation 00 0 0 cece eeeeeeeceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 21 4 7 Built in Ethernet Configuration sisi 22 AB Gerbe rer ALON E 22 S RAID Console e Lee 23 Ole Star AAD CONSO Gl Essen nn SE EE 23 5 1 1 Start Apple Mac RAID Console QUI asa geg egeee geed aR a 23 5 1 2 Start Windows PC RAID Console GU 24 5 1 3 PO GMNTS ILE TNC eege Eege 25 5 2 Change RAID Mode Deleting Creating AAA 26 5 2 1 Delete the RAID E EE 26 E E RR EE 27 5 2 3 Create gt 2TB RAID Set for Windows XP O32b renn 28 6 Alarm Conditions Degraded RAID Set is 30 6T Replacng ERR ee EE EN T ele Edi le Ee WE adr ln e EE ER Zan APEC OS en ln Le WEE 32 ENEE SE Elie Read en EEN ER Toiles e E a New et le EE 33 V Z gt WINGOWS AP Vista FOrNATINOEE meien n e aE cece went E AREE 34 Sz RAID LEVel Red e EE 36 9 Product RegS AIO EE 38 Page 2 WE PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 Introduction We appreciate your purchase of this product from Dulce Systems You have everything you need to quickly and easily connect the storage unit to your editing computer You are a short time way from your next blockbuster creation This Installation and User s Manual is intended to streamline the process of getting your RAID storage system up and ru
16. ait d enlever le haut le c t et les couvertures arri re vous exposeront aux voltages dangereux ou d autres hasards ooo Page 5 PRO RX Installation and Users Manual 1 1 3 SAFTY BERUCKSICHTIGUNGEN WARNUNG ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR NICHT OFFNEN WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT Um eine Brand oder Elektroschockgefahr weitgehend auszuschlieBen Gerat nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen Ger t nicht in der Nahe von Bade oder Waschwannen Wasch oder Spulbecken feuchten Kellern oder Schwimmbecken betreiben STABILITAT Das Gerat nicht auf wacklige Karren Stander Halterungen oder Tische stellen da es herunterfallen und Verletzungen verursachen k nnte BELUFTUNG Vordere und hintere Bel ftungs ffnungen nicht versperren Das Gerat muss ausreichend be und entl ftet werden k nnen damit es sich nicht w hrend des Betriebs Uberhitzt Daher darf das Ger t nicht in geschlossenen R umen aufgestellt werden in denen keine ausreichende Be und Entl ftung gewahrleistet ist STROMVERSORGUNG Nicht den Schukostecker modifizieren Das Stromkabel sollte so verlegt werden dass es nicht durch Auftreten oder durch spitze oder scharfe Gegenstande beschadigt werden kann WARTUNG Das Gerat nicht eigenmachtig warten Durch das Offnen des Gerats Abziehen der oberen seitlichen und hinteren Abdeckung setzen Sie sich lebensgefahrlichen Spannungen aus Page 6 LI PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 4
17. dmin OVolumeSet Functions Raid Set Hierarchy ine Se Raid Set E Channels Volume Set ChId Lun Jolume State Capacity Default password IS 0000 four zeros DE Ze a ee TET OInformation SE ARCHTTP Fie Tools Service HTTP Port Controller 01 PCI Mail Cfg Assistant 82 Running IDE Channels Channel Usage Capacity Model Ch01 Raid Set 00 500 1GB Hitachi HDT725050VLA4 360 Ch02 Raid Set 00 500 1GB Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Ch03 Raid Set 00 500 1GB Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Ch04 Raid Set 00 Hitachi HDT725050VLA360 Ch05 Ch06 Ch07 Ch08 3 Microsoft Internet Explorer e gt EN a A pe Search Se Favorites Enter Network Password g http 192 168 0 144 81 ide3 htm Internet This secure Web Site at 192 168 0 144 requires you to log on Please type the User Name and Password that you use for Raid Console User Name admin D 5 1 3 Built in Ethernet Password YO If the PRO RX s Ethernet port is connected to the network and you know the IP address of the PRO RX you can use any computer on the network via any web browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO RX Save this password in your password list Cancel You can discover the PRO RX IP address by using the local computer that is connected to the PRO RX launch the appropriate RAID Console The Ethernet Configuration page is at System Controls gt EtherNet Config Page
18. dulcesystems com register A valid proof of purchase might be required to further validate the Products warranty eligibility the valid proof of purchase document must show the product model serial number purchase date and supplier name If the valid proof of purchase is not available the original manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period Page 38 LI PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Page left blank intentionally eee Page 39 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual www dulcesystems com Page 40
19. e Alarm Enclosure audible alarm can be muted by pressing the 2007 4 23 19 23 57 Raid Set 00 Create Raises green mute button above the indicators the red indicator remains on RE eee Delete RaidSet til th dition i tod 2007 4 23 19 7 44 IDE Channel Device Inserted Ii unti e conaltion IS corrected 2007 4 23 19 7 40 lIDE Channel 8 Device Inserted 6 1 Replacing a Disk Module defective Disk Module can be easily replaced Hot swapping is allowed without interruption to your workflow if the RAID is operating in one of the drive redundant RAID mode 1 3 5 6 RAID Controller Alarm Audible Drive Indicators and RAID Console GUI indicator ai Dulce Dulce Systems SYSTE e Degraded RAID Set one or more drives not detected or down In a redundant RAID mode rebuild will start automatically after replacement of a defective module Raid Set Hierarchy Raid Set IDE Channels Volume Set Ch id Lun olume State Capay e Tem erature RAI D Raid Set 00 Eu ARC 1221 VOL 00 00 0 Degraded 7000 0G ans deeg Sg e Pull the lock left to unlock the latch e Pull latch forward and right to move the module out heating Mute Alarm RAID Controller Alarm can be muted by the RAID Console Start the RAID Console GUI go to System Controls gt View Event Mute Beeper The Systems Event Information screen pr
20. ew Spanned Volume CD ROM 0 FANS TS COR DVD D ew Striped Volume Properties No Media Help Page 34 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Right click the Unallocated segment and select New Simple Volume Enter the desired Volume Size assign the desired Drive Letter or Path check Perform a Quick Format at the Format Partition screen RK Action View Help 4 Computer Management Local a System Tools Task Scheduler Ei Event Viewer a Shared Folders gt Local Users and Groups E Reliability and Performe Device Manager a EZ Storage t Disk Management Z Services and Applications amp C Simple Basic NTFS Healthy System Boot Page File Ac 232 88 GB 213 38 GB 91 No Gah Simple Basic NTFS Healthy Primary Partition 3725 16 372496 99 No Lu Disk 0 Basic ICH 232 88 GB 232 88 GB NTFS 19 MB Online Healthy System Boot Page File Active Crash Dump Primary Partition Unallocate a Disk 1 EE Basic New Volume E 3725 16 GB 3725 16 GB NTFS Online Healthy Primary Partition cp ROM 0 DVD D No Media CT Page 35 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 8 RAID Level Descriptions Although the RAID Controller supports a large variety of RAID Levels RAID 0 or RAID 3 are most commonly used for video and content creation purpose fae Ad
21. lation and User s Manual 4 7 Built in Ethernet Configuration The PRO RX has a built in Ethernet Port In addition to managing the RAID Console at the host computer this allows the PRO RX to be managed via any computer on the network By default the PRO RX uses DHCP to acquire and IP Address you may also hardcode the IP address Use RAID Console from the host computer to configure the Built in Ethernet Port The NetherNet Config page is located at System Control gt EtherNet Config e Si hup localhost 81 n Q QQ Apple Yahoo Google Maps YouTube Wikipedia News 135 Popularv Quick Function Dulce Dulce Systems EMS RaidSet Functions SYSTE VolumeSet Functions Physical Drives Ether Net Configurations System Controls DHCP Function Enabled System Config EtherNet Config Local IP Address Used If DHCP Disabled 192 168 0 170 Alert By Mail Config Gateway IP Address Used If DHCP Disabled 192 168 1 1 SNMP Configuration NTP Configuration Subnet Mask Used If DHCP Disabled 255 255 255 0 View Events Mute Beeper HTTP Port Number 7168 8191 Is Reserved 80 Generate Test Event Telnet Port Number 7168 8191 Is Reserved 23 Clear Event Buffer Modify Password SMTP Port Number 7168 8191 Is Reserved 25 Inorade Fir are C Upgrade Firmware Current IP Address 192 168 0 193 Information Current Gateway IP Address 192 168 0 1 Current Subnet Mask
22. ll the PRO RX carefully on the rack by aligning the sliders in the rails Page 12 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Rail mounted to rack 4 2 Disk Module Installation Remove the front bezel Install each marked Disk Module into the slot indicated Pull the lock of the Disk Module left to open the latch Insert into slot until latch begins to close close latch to lock Disk Module into place WEE Page 13 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 3 Host Bus Extender Card Turn off the computer and unplug the power source before proceeding with the Host Bus Extender HBE Card installation A PCl e HBE Card supplied with your PRO RX The HBE Card will require an available PCl e slot in your computer PCl express Host Bus Extender HBE PCl e and PCI x are not compatible or interchangeable with each other A PCl e card can only be installed in a PCl e equipped computer Some computers support both PCl e and PCI x such as the HP xw series but not Apple Macs 4 3 1 Switch Settings Determine the correct switch settings Set both the HBE and PRO RX to same configuration The HBE Card and the PRO RX enclosure can operate at 1 4 or 8 lane speed configurations The maximum speed will be determined by the capability and selection of the computer s PCl e slot The HBE Card and the PRO RX must be configured to match the speed
23. nning so you can get to work quickly For most typical video editing storage requirements we have preconfigured the PRO RX for a much more streamlined installation Refer to the Pre configuration Sheet for the exact pre configuration of your PRO RX the default configured is for RAID 5 efficient protection mode and pre formatted for Mac OS X Just simply follow the installation steps outlined in this manual and you will up and running in no time For Windows operation a short format process will be required oS Page 3 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 Safety Considerations 1 1 1 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS AE A _ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 3 x x WATER AND MOISTURE To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose unit to rain or moisture Do not operate unit near water such as bathtub washbowIl kitchen sink or laundry tub wet basement or near a swimming pool STABILITY Do not place this unit on an unstable cart stand bracket or table Unit may fall Causing serious injury VENTILATION Do not block front and rear ventilation Proper airflow is required to ensure reliable operation and prevents unit from over heating Do not place unit in an enclosed space where no or insufficient ventilation is available ELECTRICAL Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding power plug The power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on o
24. of a repaired or replaced Product whichever is longer WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM We may elect which remedy or combination of remedies to provide at our sole discretion We shall have a reasonable time after determining that a defective Product exists to repair or replace a defective Product Our replacement Product under its limited warranty will be manufactured from new or reconditioned parts Your exclusive remedy for any defective Product is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective Product We will return the repaired or replacement Product to you prepaid using the same method of shipping ex overnight ground 2nd day aS was shipped to us If a more expedited return shipping method is required extra charges might apply at our discretion HOW YOU CAN GET SERVICE Contact our Technical Support to obtain a RMA Return Materials Authorization number The model number serial number and description of the problem will be required A valid proof of purchase might be required to further validate the Products warranty eligibility the valid proof of purchase document must show the product model serial number purchase date and supplier name If the valid proof of purchase is not available the original manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period No returns will be accepted without a RMA number We reserve the right to refuse the delivery of the return You shall bear all shi
25. osh HD e ca 0 Fer o plus two x4 lane slots for medium bandwidth cards and a x1 lane slot Ca O ssi O m Three x8 Lane One x1 Lane Slots Pre configured E gt evil ry a j a sas 4 mt le This configuration provides three x8 lane slots for graphics or high bandwidth cards and a x1 lane slot This is a recommended profile for for Mac OS X CH S three graphics cards O Fern PRO RX O emm mi Two x8 Lane Two x4 Lane Slots emm Wir ef O This configuration provides two x8 lane slots for graphics or high EN 2 kg a bandwidth cards and two x4 lane slots for two medium bandwidth cards p O a You may proceed to the RAID Console section if you wish to change the e ee configuration or just to learn about the RAID Console Running below maximum supported speed Don t show this utility again Quit ve Restart Page 18 CT FT Page 19 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 5 3 Windows XP 2000 Driver Installation After boot Windows will detect the RAID Controller and launch the My Found New Hardware Wizard click Cancel to dismiss the wizard Dr Windows Download Fro www dulcesystems com download Unzip the downloaded folders and place the content on the desktop Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of Launch the Hardware Update Wizard can be found at Start gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware lt Device manage
26. ovides a log of events which triggered the alarm The example below shows the RAID Set is degraded because IDE Channel 4 drive 4 was removed Page 30 CT Page 31 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 7 Formatting and Partitioning 7 1 Apple OS X Formatting The PRO RX are shipped pre configured for Mac OS X the RAID will 2 appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboot U Sg Should it be necessary to re format and partition the RAID use the Apple Disk Utility To start Disk Utility move pointer to upper left corner of screen click on Go then click on Utilities Locate and launch Disk Utility 7 1 1 Erase an existing partition Select the RAID on left click on Partition tab select Free Space Click on Partition on lower right eee Dulce ARC 1220 VOL 00 Media D aa aa M First Aid Erase r ID Restore i 232 9 GB ST3250824AS ns Sj Macintosh HD S aad Volume Information Volume Scheme E 2 3 TB Dulce ARC 1220 X Current E Name Dulce RAID E Dulce RAID Formal Mac OS Extended Journaled Mac OS Extended Size Mac OS Extended Case sensitive Journaled Mac OS Extended Case sensitive UNIX File System a LA U MAC OS TDIR Dyer nn To create a volume that can serve as a Mac OS 9 Dulce RAID start up disk select Mac OS 9 Drivers installed Select the disk you want to partition and choose a volume scheme
27. ows to Span them together This will end up with one drive letter of the full CIE wiesen Bled ae capacity of the RAID Google Gr Go E YY Bookmarks So blocked I Check 4 Autolink sutoFill Le Send tow Settings 1 Create the RAID Set under RaidSet Functions by selecting all of the drives e amp Raid Console admin du De Page iC Tools a CQuick Function Dulce Duice Systems CRaidSet Functions SYSTEMS Create multiple Volume Sets under the VolumeSet Functions DVolameSet Functions ee Select the desired Volume Raid Level OPhysical Drives Set the Select Volume Capacity to 2199GB emie Raid Set IDE Channels Volume Set ChldLun Volume State REECH Get Greater Two TB Volume Su ort to No Raid Set 00 Ch01 ARC 1220 VOL 00 0 0 0 Normal cease ae 8 Pp se e CInformation CZ ARC 1220 VOL 01 0 0 1 Normal ee ae Set Volume Initialization Mode to No Init if applicable RaidSet Hierarchy Ch03 ARC 1220 VOL 02 0 02 Normal 2199068 we Check the Confirm the Operation box oe Chos 0 03 Normal 403 0GB Ch05 Click Submit Repeat this step until all of the space are assigned ChO7 Ch08 Functions Enter Volume Attribute On Ra d Set 00 CVolumeSet 2 mm rss Ra ARC 1220 VOL 00 In Windows Disk Management make these volumes as Dynamic Disks and span reate vo E pe EE E i Sela Velen Sex Member Disks e them together to make one large disk Spanning is recommend as op
28. pose to Modify Volume Set Volume Raid Level Raas E striping Striping in this configuration requires more system overhead and will Check Volume Set j arrn Mur Cipadity Allowed mn GD actually reduce performance Use Spanning Check Select Volume Capacity 2199 GB x PE Greater Two TB Volume Support Ne Volume Initialization Mode No Init To Rescue Volume v C System Controls e Volume Stripe Size KBytes NTFS Healthy System 115 03 GB C Information Volume Cache Mode WriteBack ei Dynamic NTFS Healthy Tagged Command Queuing Enabled M New Volume Wizard SCSI Channet SCSI ID SCSI Lun 0 v 0 0 M Select Volume Type There are five types of volume C 115 03 GB NTFS Confirm The Operation Snine Healthy System e Select the volume you wantte Boisk 1 a I Reset O Simple se S047 OF GENTS Online Healthy EBDisk 2 O Striped Dynamic New Volume E ee ae 2047 97 GB 2047 97 GB NTFS By setting the Volume Initialization Mode to No Init will result in immediate Online Healthy availability of the RAID set no need to wait for long initialization time Fe eme 2047 97 GE 2047 37 GB NTFS nline Healthy SDisk 4 Dynamic New Volume E 375 32 GB 375 32 GB NTFS Online Healthy Sirn RoM N Page 28 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual PRO RX Installation and User s Manual
29. pping packing and insurance costs and all other costs excluding parts and labor necessary to effectuate repair or replacement under this warranty All products returned to us must be shipped in the original packaging or Dulce approved packaging If you do not have the original packaging call us to request packaging A nominal fee will be charged for the requested packaging and for shipment Ship the RMA to us pre paid Products that are improperly packaged for shipping packaged in a non approved shipping container or incur shipping damages are not covered under warranty HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO WARRANTY In the United States some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the limitations above may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state LH Page 37 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 9 Product Registration AN REGISTER NOW 2 ADDS 6 MONTHS Register your product within 30 days of purchase and extend your warranty by another 6 months 1 minute 6 months lt will take only one minute to register and you ll get 6 months in return By registering your PRO RX the standard 36 months warranty will be extended for another 6 months That s a total of 42 months 3 years and 6 months warranty The longest warranty in the industry Please visit our web site and register online www
30. pple Mac Pro with one available PCl e x8 slot e Windows compatible PC with one available PCl e x8 slot e Internet connection to download drivers and utilities 1 3 Technical Support Phone 818 435 6007 818 576 0324 E mail support dulcesystems com www dulcesystems com lf the product requires service please contact Dulce Systems Technical Support and obtain an RMA number Ship the product properly packaged to Dulce Systems Attn RMA 9620 Topanga Canyon Place Suite E Chatsworth CA 91311 Page 8 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 2 Getting Started The PRO RX comes pre assembled and almost ready for use just install the Disk Modules the PCl e PCl express Host Bus Extender HBE connect the cables install the software driver and RAID Console If you are using a Mac you are good to go by default the unit is pre formatted for Mac OS X operation For Windows a small format procedure is needed ys Packaging Please do not discard the boxes and packing materials in case you might need to reuse them later Always ship the product in its original An packaging Improperly packaged products will be subjected to shipping damage for which you will be liable for the repair 2 2 Check List Installation and User s Manual Power Cord North America user only Set of keys A 12 or 16 disk bay system enclosure 8 12 or 16 Disk Modules A PCl e x8 Host Bus Extender card A PCl e x8 Extende
31. r Expand Other Devices right click RAID Controller click Update Driver click Yes then Next Select Install from a list Advanced click Next Browse to the unzip folder and follow the instructions on screen 4 5 4 Windows Vista Driver Installation For the latest Windows Vista driver please visit our web site and download the most up today driver Download Era www dulcesystems com download Unzip the downloaded folder and place the content on the desktop Launch Device Manager can be found at Start gt Control Panel gt Systems and Maintenance gt System Expand Storage Controllers from the list point to and right click on RAID Controller Select Update Driver Software Browse to the unzipped download folder to install the driver Successful installation will show SCSIPORT SATA RAID Host Adapter Page 20 CT PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 4 6 RAID Console Installation 4 6 1 Apple Mac RAID Console Installation The RAID Console is automatically installed during the driver installation CA process No additional steps are required to install the RAID Console _ You may proceed directly to the RAID Console Operation section 4 6 2 Windows PC RAID Console Installation ing Download the latest RAID Console utility A z Download on www dulcesystems com download Unzip and run the setup exe to install the RAID Console utility oF Page 21 PRO RX Instal
32. r Cable Rackmount rails LI Page 9 PRO RX Installation and User s Manual PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Front view with bezel removed 3 Overview 3 1 The Bezel The front bezel can be easily removed to access the Disk Modules The bezel is held on by four snap pins located at each of the four corners AE Mute Button Fan Alarm Temp Alarm Use both hands push from behind the left and right side of the bezel Access through the rack mount handles Back view Removable Removable Cooling Fans Fans H J O R A 3 2 Disk Modules Indicators Controls Connections The disk enclosure has stand alone self monitoring features It monitors temperature and fan continuously Should the temperature exceed a safe operating range or the fan spin below a preset minimum the alarms will be triggered A red indicator light will come on plus an audible alarm will sound PCl e Port Config Switches Audible Alarm can be muted by pressing the green Mute button The red lt indicator remains on until the condition is corrected Link Status Cable Installed Management RIES Disk Module Power Supply Power Supply ES ES Power On a 4 or 8 Lane Mode Power white eS ae
33. r pinched by items placed upon or against them SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself Opening or removing the top side and rear covers will expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards Page 4 LI PRO RX Installation and User s Manual 1 1 2 CONSIDERATIONS DE SECURITE RISQUE DE D CHARGE LECTRIQUE N OUVRIR PAS EAU ET HUMIDIT Pour r duire le risque de feu ou de choc lectrique n exposez pas d unit pour pleuvoir ou l humidit Ne faites pas marcher d unit pr s de l eau comme la baignoire la cuvette l vier ou la cuve de blanchisserie la cave mouill e ou pr s d une piscine STABILIT Ne placez pas cette unit sur un chariot instable un ventaire une parenth se ou une table L unit peut tomber en provoquant la blessure s rieuse VENTILATION Ne bloquez pas de devant et levez la ventilation L coulement d air n cessaire est tenu de garantir l op ration s re et pr vient l unit de sur le chauffage L unit ne peut pas plac dans un espace ferm ou aucune ventilation ou dans suffisant n est disponible LECTRIQUE Ne vainquez pas le but de s curit de la prise de courant de pouvoir de bases La corde de pouvoir devrait tre mise en d route pour qu ils ne seront pas probablement march s sur ou pinc s par les articles plac s sur ou contre eux ENTRETIEN N essayez pas d assurer l entretien de cette unit vous m me En s ouvrant ou le f
34. vantage Disadvantage Ideal for Highest No disk resolution HD Striping Highest redundancy one 2K and performance drive failure will maximum lose all data multiple streams Less cost efficient a 1 Mirroring Highest for redundancy maximum disk redundancy loses 72 disk faite GE protection Well balanced Efficient drive for video redundancy 1 Loses 1 disk drive requiring drive used for capacity performance parity and redundancy Well balanced for file server Striping with a dedicated parity drive Efficient drive redundancy Loses 1 disk drive requiring parity distributed capacity performance to all drives and redundancy Striping the parity across all drives Striping with Double drive two redundancy 2 Loses 2 disk drive dedicated drives used for Capacity parity drives parity Each drive can be accessed individually from No redundancy operating system Mission critical Audio applications Just a Bunch of disks Loses another drive capacity In Minimizes aside as an addition to the degraded RAID l rebuild of a online hot tailed drive drive s needed for level exposure spare the RAID level time selected A drive is set Automate PRO RX Installation and User s Manual Limited Warranty WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS Dulce Systems warrants your product against any defect in material and workmanship and conforms to Dulce published specifications under normal use W
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