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1. RAX 410 NJ USER MANUAL Revised May 20 2010 Features e Front two bays feature TrayFree technology for easy drive swapping Just slide in a SATA drive and shut the door no need to install it into a sled or tray first e Superior cooling with dual 40mm exhaust fans e Fast Infiniband host connection makes it easy to connect four drives with a single cable e Each SATA hard drive has its own data channel for maximum speed Up to 3Gb s e Rugged all metal construction for superior durability e LED indicators for Drive Activity Power and Fan Failure CRU WiebeTech Table of Contents 1 Pre Installation Steps 1 1 RAX410 NJ Accessories 1 2 Identifying Parts 2 Installation Steps 2 1 Installing a Host Bus Adapter HBA 2 2 Installing Hard Drives 2 2 1 Front Bay HDD Installation 2 2 2 Internal HDD Installation 3 Connecting your RAX410 NJ 3 1 RAX410 NJ Host Connections 3 2 Connecting RAX410 NJ to your Computer 4 Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 4 1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 4 1 1 Compatibility 4 1 2 Using Volumes 4 2 Usage with Windows Operating System 4 2 1 Compatibility 4 2 2 Using Volumes 5 Frequently Asked Questions 1 Pre installation Steps 1 1 RAX410 NJ Accessories S Ode 1 2 Identifying Pars o 2 Installation Steps A 21 Installing a Host Bus Adapter HBA 2 2 Installing Hard Drives 224 Front Bay s 2 22 Intema HDD aa 3 Connecting your RAX410 NJ 0 8 3 1 RAX410 N2. you can find the volume by right clicking the My Computer icon and going to Manage When Computer Management appears you can select Disk Management to begin formatting your volume as NTFS Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar then selecting Safely remove Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the dock Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the Windows XP volume can result in data loss try 1 02 PM 5 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Q What kind of host bus adapter HBA will need for this product A Just about any HBA will work with this product so long as there is a converter cable that will convert the Infiniband connection SFF 8470 to the target HBA For instance Infiniband converter cables can often be found that convert Infiniband to four separate SATA or eSATA connectors WiebeTech s TeraCard PCIE 2XR PN 30310 1100 0101 is an HBA that supports different RAID types as well as JBOD It has two mini SAS SFF 8088 connections and a converter cable PN 7366 701 01 that will make RAX410 NJ and TeraCard PCIE 2XR compatible can also be purchased from WiebeTech Q What hard drives work with RAX410 NJ A RAX410 NJ accepts 3 5 inch SATA hard drives If you need a 3 5 inch SATA hard drive they are available at www wiebetech com RAX410 NJ can also be bought with hard drives and WiebeTech will format
3. 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
4. them for you Q Does RAX410 NJ have a fan failure notification A RAX410 NJ will visually alert you of a fan failure by blinking the green power LED on the front bezel Disk 3 power LED will blink if the fan on the left fails from a front view and Disk 4 power LED will blink if the fan on the right fails Q How big is RAX410 NJ A RAX410 NJ is a standard 1U rack The exact measurements in millimeters are 429W x 413D x 44H Front mounting brackets are supplied with the purchase of the RAX410 NJ and our sales team can help direct you to a rail or side brackets Q Does the RAX410 NJ support RAID A The unit itself has only JBOD functionality However RAX410 NJ can be attached to a RAID HBA such as the TeraCard PCIE 2XR for RAID functionality Q Who would use this product A Anyone who needs massive storage and speed in a 1U form factor Some examples would include HD video editors audio processors or any other digital media professionals CRU WiebeTech 6 Technical Specifications Product name part number RAX410 NJ OGB US Part Number 35450 0630 0000 Host Interfaces One SFF 8470 Infiniband Drive Types Supported 3 5 inch SATA Serial ATA hard drives TrayFree Technology Yes for front two drives Rear drives are not TrayFree _ Windows XP Vista Windows 7 Operating System Requirements Mac OS X Operating Temperature 50 85 Fahrenheit 10 30 Celsius Operating Humidity
5. 5 to 95 noncondensing Power Switch 2 position On Off i Input 100 240VAC Tower Supp IY Output 125 Watts Cooling Fan Dual 4cm exhaust fans External Material Electro galvanized cold rolled steel RAX410 NJ Weight 15lbs a i 17lbs without drives SPEME w Aei 23lbs with drives Dimensions 429mm W x 413mm D x 44mm H 2 year limited warranty See warranty statement for details and limitations 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 RAX and TrayFree are trademarks of CRU DataPort InfiniBand is a trademark of the InfiniBand Trade Association Other marks are the property of their respective owners Warranty 2009 2010 CRU DataPort 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 the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded either to the UltraDock case or to an Earth ground 2 Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites
6. J Host Connections 3 2 Connecting RAX410 NJ to your Computer J8 4 Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 5 4 1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 4 11 Compay aes ee 4 2 Usage with Windows Operating System B 424 Compatoity o de 4 22 Using Volumes 5 Frequently Asked Questions J6 6 Technical Specifications OOO T 6 Technical Specifications CRU WiebeTech 1 Pre Installation Steps 1 1 RAX410 NJ Accessories Check the accessories with your RAX410 NJ Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or damaged The box should contain the following items Accessories Quantity RAX410 NJ unit 1 Key set Screw kit CD containing user s manual and i warranty information 1 2 Identifying Parts Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the RAX410 NJ This will help you to better understand the remaining instructions Front View i Internal Disk JEHON PANGE Pei Access LED Key Lock MOUNN oie Bay Access LED RAX410 NJ Power Bay Power LED LED Rear View 4cm Exhaust Fan AC Power Inlet Infiniband Port SFF 8470 Power Switch On Off CRU WiebeTech 2 Installation Steps 2 1 Installing a Host Bus Adapter optional Install a host bus adapter HBA with Infiniband SFF 8470 or mini SAS SFF 8088 connections into an empty expansion slot inside your computer Compatible cards are available from WiebeTech http www wiebetech com products pci php The followin
7. drive is the side that slides in first 29TH 2 2 2 Internal HDD Installation Follow these steps for installing or removing a hard drive from the internal ports Disconnect any power or data cables that may be plugged into the RAX unit Remove the RAX unit from any rack mount that it may be installed in Remove the ten cover screws as shown below Remove the drive tray Install the drive in the drive tray and secure it with the four screws on the bottom of the drive tray Slide the drive tray back into place so that the hard drive connects to the SATA port Secure the drive tray with the provided screws To enable the drive activity LEDs and fan failure support change the corresponding drive switch to the drive present position KIKA N CRU WiebeTech 3 Connecting your RAX410 NJ 3 3 RAX410 NJ Host Connections RAX410 NJ has one Infiniband SFF 8470 connection on the rear of the unit It can connect host bus adapters using a wide variety of connectors such as Infiniband eSATA or mini SAS as long as the proper converter cable is used WiebeTech offers several of these types of cables http www wiebetech com products cables php If RAID is desired WiebeTech recommends using the TeraCard PCIE 2XR as your host bus adapter See section 2 1 for HBA installation Infiniband SFF 8470 3 4 Connecting RAX410 NJ to your Computer Connect the data cable to the RAX410 NJ and your computer Plug in the power cord W
8. g general steps will work for most cards Instructions for individual cards may vary so consult your card s user manual a Power down the computer system b Insert the PCI card into an available PCI 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 c Once the card is fully seated in the slot secure it in place with a screw d Turn the computer back on Note If you are intending to use WiebeTech s TeraCard PCIE 2XR RAID HBA we recommend that you read the TeraCard PCIE 2XR User Manual The manual can be found on the product CD but for the most up to date manual we suggest going to WiebeTech s website http www wiebetech com techsupport php You will also need a data cable with a SFF 8470 connector on one end for the RAX unit and an appropriate connector for the HBA on the other end Infiniband and mini SAS cables are available from WiebeTech http www wiebetech com products cables php 2 2 Installing Hard Drives RAX410 NJ is compatible with 3 5 inch SATA hard drives of any brand 2 2 1 Front Bay HDD Installation Follow these steps for installing or removing a hard drive from the front bays Pull on the ejection handle and open the door If there is a hard drive inside remove it or just slide in your SATA hard drive Shut the door behind it The drive slides in with the label up and the SATA connection on the
9. ith hard drives in the unit turn on the power Your RAX410 NJ is ready to use For help setting up a RAID with the TeraCard PCIE 2XR please refer to the TeraCard PCIE 2XR User Manual 4 Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 4 1 Usage with Macintosh Computers 4 1 1 Compatibility The RAX410 NJ is Plug and Play compatible under OS X No drivers are needed 4 1 2 Using Volumes If the hard drives attached to the RAX410 NJ are already formatted an icon representing the drive s volume will appear mount on the desktop You can begin using the volume right away If the drive is unformatted you can use OS X s Disk Utility to easily format the drive Eject the volume 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 4 2 Usage with Windows Operating System 4 2 1 Compatibility The RAX410 NJ is Plug and Play compatible with Windows XP and Vista No drivers are needed on these operating systems Note your host card may require drivers of its own Check with the card s manufacturer for the latest drivers Drivers for WiebeTech host cards are available on the CD that accompanied the card or the RAX unit CRU WiebeTech 4 2 2 Using Volumes If the hard drive attached to the RAX is already formatted you can begin using the volume right away If the drive is unformatted
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