Accordance Systems ARAID M500 User manual

M500 /M500T
A Non-Stop SATA III RAID Subsystem For 2.5” Hard Drives
SATA III RAID 1 Disk Array Subsystem
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User's Manual V1.0
Thank you for purchasing our product.
・Before using, please read this user’s manual carefully in order
to set up correct and safe operation.
・Keep this user’s manual at an accessible location for easy
reference whenever required.
・The specifications and the appearance of this product may
change subject to improvements without prior notice.
Safety and Cautions
Introduction of RAID 1 and RAID 0 2
Directions for Use 2
Product Content and Accessories 3
Introduction of the Product 5
Product Features 5
Product Specifications 5
System Requirements 6
Description of Components 6
ARAID Setup 7
Hardware Installation 7
Starting and Operation (for RAID 1 Mode) 9
Local Monitoring 11
Network Management (Linux version is for optional purchase) 11
Upgrading the Firmware for RAID 1 User 12
Checking for ARAID M500 Compatible Drives 13
ARAID M500T (External model) 14
Description of Components 14
Types (Host Interface) of ARAID M500T 14
ARAID LCD Message Comparison Table (for RAID 1 User) 15
FAQ (for RAID 1 User) 17
Product Warranty and After-Service 19
Contact Us 20

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Safety and Cautions
(1) It is suggested that same type of new hard disk (same brand, same model, same
capacity, same origin and same firmware version) should be used for working
with this product. You may use the ARAID SMART program included on the CD
to examine the quality of the hard disks. However, it is suggested that you should
prepare several of the same and new hard disks for backup. If the same hard disk
is not available, you may use a larger-capacity hard disk of the same brand.
(2) When using the ARAID, you are not required to process the new hard disk (Target
disk) with FDISK and FORMAT steps in advance, and you will be able to execute
the backup of hard disk directly with the automatic rebuilding function.
Fig. 1:
Identifying the Hard Disk
Quality with ARAID SMART
program
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Directions for Use
Introduction of RAID 1 and RAID 0
RAID 1 RAID 0
Purpose Emphasize the safety
of system & data
Emphasize the
enhancement of data
access performance
Available Capacity 2TB 4TB
Safety Better Disregard
Access Performance Normal Enhance
Table 1: RAID 1 vs RAID 0 (2TB as example)
(1) RAID 1: Using two hard disks, the usable capacity is one hard disk with backup
mechanism, which emphasize the safety of system and data. If one of the
hard disks is failed, then the other one immediately takes over operation.
(2) RAID 0: Need to use two hard disks at the same time, the usable capacity is twice
of the single hard disk, which emphasize the enhancement of
performance.

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(3) Before using, be sure to confirm that the power equipment is properly connected
and stabilized to ensure the product will operate smoothly.
(4) If smoke or abnormal odor is emitted from ARAID, disconnect the power
immediately.
(5) Do not place the ARAID on an uneven surface.
(6) If in RAID 0 mode, it is forbidden to remove any hard disk while ARAID is in
operation, as this may lead to a permanent loss of the data stored in the hard disk.
Product Content
and Accessories
Upon receiving, please check the items contained in the box. If any loss or damage is
found, contact your dealer or sales representative immediately.
1ARAID M500 x 1 22.5” Hard Disk Tray x 2
5Key for Tray x 44M3*5mm Screw
(for ARAID) x 8
3 User’s Manual x 1
8RS232 External Cable
(white) x 1
7RS232 to USB Cable
(black) x 1
6RS232 Internal Cable x 1
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Please check
9Management Programs CD x 1:
・Monitoring Program:
ARAID SMART, ARAID Manager
・Network Management:
SNMP Agent for Windows
・Firmware Upgrade Software:
ARAID Utility
・Drivers:
USB to Virtual Serial port (Windows & Linux)

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Tray with 2.5” drive.
Upper Bay
Lower Bay
1. Step 1-1, 2-1 - The lock direction of Tray
When insert the tray into M500, please pay attention where the
cavity position is. For the upper bay, the cavity is towards to
“up” position. When it’s lower bay, the cavity is toward to “down”
position.
2. Step 1-2, 1-3, 2-2, 2-3
When rotating the lock, please aim the bulge of key at the cavity
position of lock. Inserting the key and press it slightly with turning
it clockwise of 90 degree, then the lock is able to be turned and
the tray can be pull out. If turning the key with counterclockwise
position, it may cause the lock damaged and unable to use.
Step 1-1
Step 2-1
Step 1-2
Step 2-2
Step 1-3
Step 2-3
Fig. 2: Tray with 2.5” drive
Caution

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Introduction of the Product
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Product Features
• Safety：
(1) When using RAID 1 mode, the content of both hard disks will maintain
synchronous status.
(2) A 4cm Japan-made silent and powerful cooling fan.
(3) Safety lock and key for the drive trays
• Convenience：
(1) When setting at RAID 0 Mode, it provides maximum drive performance.
(2) Supports most of the PC operating systems without the need of installing
additional drivers.
(3) Connects with SATA port of PC directly without going through a converter card.
(4) Support AHCI Mode and S.M.A.R.T.
(5) Works with most hard disk brands.
(6) Supports hard disk Hot-Swap and Hot-Plug.
(7) Support GPT format hard disk.
• Man-Machine Interface：
(1) The LCD displays system, hard disk, fan, and temperature status.
(2) The LED displays read/write activity.
(3) Includes an audible alarm (buzzer) to alert of hard disk failure and abnormal
status of the fan and temperature.
• Monitoring Interface：
(1) Provides real-time or simulated RS-232 port and dedicated communication
protocol through a connection with a COM or USB port.
(2) Provides SNMP function for standard network management support.
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Product Specifications
Dimensions 165mm (D) x 146mm (W) x 43mm (H)
Weight (w/o hard drives) Approx. 0.5kg
Temperature Operating temperature: 0°C~65°C
Storage temperature: -20°C~70°C
Power Required +5V, +12V
Power Consumption
(w/o hard disk) Approx. 2.84W
Table 3: ARAID M500 Specifications

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(1) Computer Interface: Connect the ARAID to a SATA III (6Gbps) port for maximum
performance.
(2) Hard Disk Interface: The 2.5” SATA III (6Gbps) hard disk or SSD is suggested to
demonstrate the optimal efficiency.
(3) Supported operating system (requires no additional drivers): Windows, DOS,
Linux, SCO UNIX, FreeBSD, NetWare, Solaris, MAC OS, IBM OS/2, and QNX, etc.
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System Requirements
1.LCD Display:
Displays the information relating to hard
disk, fan and temperature status.
2.Audible alarm (Buzzer On/Off):
Press this switch to temporarily disable
the buzzer, press again to re-enable the
buzzer.
3.HD1 LED Read/Write indicator:
LED flashes when upper hard disk is
reading or writing the information.
4.HD2 LED Read/Write indicator:
LED flashes when lower hard disk is
reading or writing the information.
1. 4m Japan-made silent and powerful cooling fan.
2.Power connector (4-pin power connector):
Connects to computer’s 4-pin power supply.
3.SATA III data connector:
Connects to the SATA port of the computer.
4.SATA power connector
Connects to the computer’s SATA power
supply.
5. R1: RS232 port (for COM Port)
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Description of Components
6. Jumper settings
7. UR1: RS232 port (for USB).
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Fig. 3: Front View of ARAID M500 Fig. 4: Rear View and Jumper Setting of ARAID M500
RAID 1
(Default)
RAID 0

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ARAID Setup
(1) Disconnect the computer power source and take off the cover of computer case.
(2) Setup RAID 1 / RAID 0 mode (Jumper).
(3) Install ARAID M500 into computer case where for 5.25” bay position and fix it with
screws.
(4)＊Connect with COM Port
1. Connect the 3-pin of RS232 Internal Cable to R1 port of ARAID M500’s rear panel,
and connect the 4-pin of RS232 Internal Cable to UR1 port of ARAID M500’s rear
panel.
2. Screw the other head of RS232 Internal Cable at the rear panel of computer case.
3. For the COM Port, which can connect with either physical RS-232 port or USB port.
＊Connect with physical RS-232 Port
Connect the RS232 External Cable (white) with (1) the physical RS232 port of computer
and (2) the RS232 port of RS232 Internal Cable.
(5) Connecting SATA cable, and power cable.
(6) Put the computer case back to its position.
＊Connect the simulated RS-232 through a USB port
Connect the RS232 to USB Cable (black) with (1) the USB port of computer and (2) the
RS232 port of RS232 Internal Cable.
If your computer’s physical COM port is built-in to the motherboard,
please purchase your own COM port cable or use USB port for
simulated RS-232.
Install the driver of Windows/Linux which includes in the CD.
＊Hardware Installation
Caution
Caution
Table 4: Hardware Installation Steps

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Fig. 5: Hardware Installation Steps
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Hardware Installation Steps

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If the hard disk is inserted into
the upper bay, the reading and
writing can be executed on the
first disk only.
Insert 2 brand new HDDs which never been used by ARAID.
ARAID would automatic set two HDDs as synchronized mode, there’s
no need to do rebuilding again. Then user is able to use two HDDs for
installing new O.S. or as data drives (ARAID has to do the disk partition
and formatting before becoming as data drives)
If the two HDDs already have O.S. and data inside, please follow below
instructions to be used with ARAID.
1. Upper Bay for Power-on (Recommend)
(1) Insert the upper bay HDD,
and power-on ARAID.
(2) After power-on process
is completed, then insert
the lower bay HDD
into ARAID.
If the hard disk is inserted into
the lower bay, the reading and
writing can be executed on the
2nd disk only.
Hard Disk(s)
One HDD
Two HDDs
(Brand New)
Two HDDs
(includes
O.S. & Data)
ARAID M500
Only use one disk and insert it either on the upper or
lower bay, which can be power-on. But we strongly
recommend to insert the only one disk on the upper bay
as “Pri” position to use.
Warning
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Starting and Operation (for RAID 1 Mode)