Acard ARS-2212 User manual

ARS-2212 User Manual
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ARS-2212 User Manual
Index
Chapter 1 Overview…………………………………………………………………3
1.1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………3
1.2 Features …………………………………………………………………………3
1.3 Specification………………………………………………………………………4
1.4 Packaging…………………………………………………………………………4
1.5 Quick setup ………………………………………………………………………5
1.6 Hard Disk Compatibility ………………………………………………………5
Chapter 2 Installation …………………………………………………………… 6
2.1 Hard Disk Installation ……………………………………………………………7
2.2 Connecting the ARS-2212 to the Computer …………………………………9
Chapter 3 Setup & Operation …………………………………………………11
3.1 External Appearance …………………………………………………………11
3.2 RAID Mode Instructions ………………………………………………………12
3.3 LED Indicator ……………………………………………………………………20
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………21
Chapter 5 Precautions …………………………………………………………27
Appendix 1 ARS-2212 Application ……………………………………………28
Appendix 2 About RAID …………………………………………………………40
Appendix 3 Concerns the installation of the Windows system recovery
and backup assembly ……………………………………………………………41

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ARS-2212 Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The ARS-2212 is the world’s first ultra-thin data mirror backup product using
2.5” SATA hard disk based storage equipment. It can be connected to a
computer for use through the user-friendly USB interface without requiring
rebooting of the computer. The ARS-2212 is suitable for general consumers
such as individual users, students or office workers and can be used at home,
at the office or on the move. These make it the perfect storage solution for
notebook users. The ARS-2212 can be connected externally to store important
user data and in Mirror Mode a complete backup is retained even if one of the
hard disks fails. Excellent product compatibility ensures that the ARS-2212 can
be used with most 2.5" SATA hard disks on the market. The ARS-2212 Mirror
Smart Mini (MSM) comes with a streamlined design that suits all notebook
styles currently on the market. The fashionable styling will not only make you
the envy of other users but also emphasize your expertise in storage solutions.
1.2 Features
● Built-in ACARD ARC286 system engine chip
● Support for RAID 1 and Normal configuration modes
● Support for 2.5” SATA hard disks
● Supports automatic hard disk rebuilding
● Supports hot-swapping on USB enabled server systems
● Dual-color LED status display for hard disk and RAID functionality
● OTB (One Touch Backup) button design*
● Alarm sounds when system is damaged
● Built-in Flash ROM for faster firmware updates
* OTB is only available when used with eSBR software (easy storage, easy backup,
easy recovery)

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1.3 Specifications
● ACARD ARC286 USB to SATA control chip
● RAID Modes: RAID 1 and Normal
● Supports automatic hard disk rebuilding
● System Interface:
◆ Support for USB 2.0 B-Type with data transfer rates of up to 480Mb/Sec
● Hard Disk Interface:
◆ Support for two 2.5” SATA interfaces with data transfer rates of up to
1.5Gbps
● Error Notification: Built-in buzzer and LED indicator
● Built-in 64KB Flash ROM
● Supported Operating Systems: Windows ME/2000/NT/XP/Server 2003/
Vista, Linux, Mac OS etc.
● Dimensions: 163mm (W) x 16mm (H) x 163mm (D)
● Power Supply: Input: 100V~220V/2A; Output: 5V/2A
● Temperature:
◆ Operating: 5°C~40°C (No condensation)
◆ Non-Operating: 5°C~50°C
1.4 Packaging
● ARS-2212 x 1
● HDD Rack x 2
● Screwdriver x 1
● Packet of Screws x 1
● Support CD-ROM (eSBR, Mirror Utility, Ha! DVD) x 1
● User Manual x 1
● USB 2.0 Cable x 1
● Power Supply x 1

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1.5 Quick Setup
1. Prepare two identical 2.5” SATA hard disks.
2. Fit both hard disks with the HDD Rack Handle and screw securely into
place.
3. Open and remove the ARS-2212 front panel.
4. Take the hard disks by the Rack Handle and then insert them into the ARS
-2212 system with the SATA interface facing inwards. Check that the
SATA hard disks’ data and power connectors are securely affixed to the
data and power connectors in the ARS-2212 system.
5. Replace the ARS-2212 front panel and screw securely in place.
6. Connect the power supply to the ARS-2212 and start device.
7. Connect the USB 2.0 B-type cable to the ARS-2212.
8. Connect USB 2.0 A-type connector at the other end of the cable to the
computer’s USB interface.
9. Once the computer boots up the system will detect a hard disk named
Mirror USB Device. Partition and format the Mirror USB device if necessary.
1.6 Hard Disk Compatibility
The ARS-2212 is designed for use with 2,5” SATA hard disk*s. The latest list
of compatible hard disks is available online from: http://www.acard.com
If your hard disk is not included in the ACARD compatibility list, please contact
us or your distributor.

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Chapter 2 Installation
ARS-2212 Main Device
Status Panel (from left to the right):
：RAID Mode Configuration Switch (factory default is RAID 1)
：Back up Control Button (Available when online)
：Three-colored indicators showing the hard disks' power supply,
failure anddata rebuilding status.
：The two hard drives’ data access indicators
：RAID 1 status indicator
：Normal status indicator

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2.1 ARS-2212 Hard Disk Installation
1. First secure the hard disk handles included in the packaging to the hard
disks with the screws provided as shown in the picture below:
I. II.
III.
2. Unscrew and remove the ARS-2212 front panel as shown in the picture
below:
I. II.
3. Now insert the SATA hard disks fitted with the hard disk handles into the
ARS-2212 along the guide rails with the front side facing upwards. Push
the hard disks until the contacts are securely attached as shown in the
picture below:
I. II.
Note:
To fit along guide rack
HDD 1
HDD 2

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4. After checking that the hard disks have been properly installed into the
ARS-2212, replace and screw the front panel securely back into place as
shown in the picture below:
I. II.
5. Finally attach the anti-skid pads included with the accessories at the
indicated locations as shown in the picture below:
I. II.
**The above steps complete the hardware installation of the ARS-2212

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2.2 Connecting the ARS-2212 to the Computer
1. Connect the power cable and check that the power indicator on the front
panel of the ARS-2212 lights up.
2. Connect one end of the UBS 2.0 B-type cable to the ARS-2212 and the
other to the USB interface of the computer system.

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3. The Mirror USB Device representing ARS-2212 is found in the “Drive”
under “Computer Management.”
◆ Figure I and II show the Mirror and Normal state in the “Device Manager.”
I. In the Mirror state, only one hard drive is visible.
II. In the Normal state, two hard drives are visible.

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Chapter 3 Setup and Operation
3.1 External Appearance
LED Indicator:
①②are the power supply/malfunction/data rebuilding and data access
indicators for hard disk 2
③is the Mirror mode indicator
④is the Normal mode indicator
⑤⑥are the power supply/malfunction/data rebuilding and data access
indicators for hard disk 2
NOTE：
◆ The hard disk near the RAID control switch is Hard Disk 2.
◆ The hard disk near the USB interface is Hard Disk 1.
1234 5 6
RAID mode
configuration
switchLED Indicator
OTB Backup
button
USB 2.0 B-type
connector
Transformer
input
Buzzer mute &
OK button

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3.2 RAID ModeInstructions
1. ARS-2212 Normal Mode Setup (If originally set to Mirror Mode by default)
◆ First, connect the ARS-2212 to the power supply then set the RAID Mode
switch to “Clear” as shown in the picture below:
◆ Next press “ ” button to make sure it is in “Clear” mode. Meanwhile,
the 4Normal indicator flashes blue every second, and 1and 6
indicators continuously light orange with one long beep and three short
beeps.
◆ Finally set the array mode switch to “Normal Mode” and press the “ ”
button to make sure it is in “Normal” mode. Meanwhile, the 4LED
continuously lights up blue, and the 1as well as 6indicators
continuously light up green after flashing red for six times, as shown
below:
◆ After setting the Normal mode, two USB devices are visible in the Device
Manager. For more information about how to use the hard drives, refer to
the hard drive management section in the troubleshooting chapter.

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2. ARS-2212 Mirror Mode Setup (If originally set to Normal Mode)
◆ First, connect the ARS-2212 to the power supply then set the RAID Mode
switch to “Clear” as shown in the picture below:
◆ Next press the “ ” button to enable “Clear” mode. The and LEDs will
now blink every second. and 1and 6indicators continuously light
orange with one long beep and three short beeps.
◆ Finally, set the array mode switch to “RAID1” mode and press the “ ”
button to make sure it is in “RAID1” mode. Meanwhile, the 3LED
continuously lights up green, and the 1as well as 6indicators
continuously light green after flashing red for six times. If the 1indicator
flashes orange while online, it means that the data reconstruction is
running on the second hard drive, as show below:
◆ After setting the Normal mode, one USB devices are visible in the Device
Manager. For more information about how to use the hard drives, refer to
the hard drive management section in the troubleshooting chapter.
Attention:
The Clear operation must be performed before changing the RAID mode each time.
Make sure that your data is kept in a safe place.

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ARS-2212 Backup Setup
Before using the ARS-2212 Backup Control Button, you must install the eSBR
software utility from the support CD-ROM included in your product packaging.
Once the utility has been successfully installed a small smiley face icon will
appear in the system tray at the bottom right corner of the screen. “OTB
Manager” will be added to the System’s Startup folder as well so it will
automatically loaded on system startup as shown in the picture below:
If we now connect the ARS-2212 to the power supply and link it to the computer
through the USB cable, pressing the “Backup Data” button will activate the
device as shown below:
Once the button is pressed it will launch XP’s system backup or recovery wizard.
The backup prompt window shown below will appear on the connected
computer. Use the mouse to click “Next”:
eSBR Utility工具圖

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To backup data for the first time, follow the prompt and select “Backup Files and
Configuration”. Use the mouse to click “Next”.
Choose “Next”:
Choose the data you wish to backup to the ARS-2212. These can be one of the
data backup options listed below. For example, we can choose “Let me choose
the data to backup” then click “Next” as shown below:

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After selecting the data files and folders on the computer to backup, continue by
clicking “Next”:
Choose the destination for the data on the ARS-2212 and give the backup file a
file name. The ARS-2212 destination can be changed by clicking on “Browse”:

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If you click on “Browse” a "Save as…” window will appear. Select the drive letter
for the ARS-2212 and click on “Open” as shown below:
At the ARS-2212 hard disk, check that the name of the backup file is correct
then click on “Save” as shown below:

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After confirming the location to save to, click on “Next” to configure the backup
options as shown below:
Finally, click on “Finish" to end the backup & recovery wizard and begin backing
up your files:

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During data backup the following backup progress window will appear on
screen:
When done, click on “Close” to finish the backup process or click on “Report” to
check the backup information as shown below:

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3.3 LED Indicator
a. RAID Mode Status Display
b. Hard Disk Status Display (Tri-Color LED1and 6)
LED Indicator Status Description
Blue, Steady Normal Mode ( LED 4)
Blue, Blinking Normal Mode, but RAID Mode switch in wrong posi-
tion
Green, Steady Mirror Mode (LED3)
Green, Blinking Mirror Mode, but RAID Mode switch in wrong posi-
tion
Blue/Green,
Blinking
Clear Mode (LED3&4), waiting for user to set
mode
LED
Indicator
Status Description
Green, Steady Hard disk normal
Orange/Green,
BlinkingRebuilding data(destination hard disk for data)
Orange/Green,
Blinking
Comparing data (destination hard disk for data)
Red, Steady Hard disk failure or no hard disk installed
Red/Green,
BlinkingHard disk has bad sectors (2 flashes every 8 sec-
onds)
Red, Steady Hard disk not properly connected (accompanied by
5 long beeps)
Red, Blinking RAID damaged (accompanied by short beeps)
Orange, Steady Offline (in Clear mode)