Avtech AVC950 User manual

User
User’ ’s Manual s Manual
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Independent Disk Array
Independent Disk Array
950_951_V1.4
Huge Extended Storage Capacity
Huge Extended Storage Capacity
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CAUTION:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Only operate this apparatus from the type of power source indicated on the label.
The company shall not be liable for any damages arising out of any improper use, even if we have
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
CE Mark
This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference
requirements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.3 SPECIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.4 FRONT PANEL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5 REAR PANEL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
2.1 PHYSICAL CONNECTION -----------------------------------------------------------------------
2.2 SECURE IDA -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
Independent Disk Array (IDA) Features
Independent Disk Array (IDA) Features
Huge Extended Storage Capacity
Support Hub Function (Hub Disk Array)
Automatic Detection when Connected to DVR
Easy Set-up and Use
System Alarm LED Light Notification
High Expandability and Reliability
Support all types of 3.5” / vendor Hard Disk Drive
Accommodates 3 IDE Hard Disk Drives
1.1 FEATURES
1.1 FEATURES
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
NOTE :
Please check the package contents to make sure that you receive all accessories shown above.
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Independent Disk Array adapter SCSI cable
rack bracket * 2 key * 1
screw * 8 screw * 4 screw * 12 manual

1.3 SPECIFICATION
1.3 SPECIFICATION
3 x IDE interfaceNoDevice Port Interface
YesNo
HUB Function
7.5kg
60 (H) x 432 (W) x 304.4 (D) mm
5℃~ 45℃(41℉~ 113℉)
19 V
Ultra DMA/100/66/33
3 (Support all type 3.5” / vendor hard disk drive)
ATA-6 (T13/1410D REV3) DMA100
JBOD (Just A Bundle of Disks) alike
1 x IDE interface ( with SCSI cable )
Disk Array
Disk Array Hub Disk Array Hub Disk Array
Item
Item
HDD File Transfer Speed
2.3 A
Current Consumption
Gross Weight
Dimension(in)
Operation Temperature
Power Supply
Number of HDD Bases
HDD Interface
Operation Modes
Host Port Interface
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*The specification is subject to change without notice.

1.4 FRONT PANEL
1.4 FRONT PANEL
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1) POWER:
When the power is on, the POWER LED light will be shown as green.
2) STATUS:
In the events of hard disk failure or other malfunctions, the STATUS LED light will be
shown as red.
3) HDD1_ ACTIVE / STATUS:
* When the HDD is working,
the ACTIVE LED light will be flashing in red.
* When the HDD is detected,
the STATUS LED light will be shown in green.
4) HDD2_ ACTIVE / STATUS:
* When the HDD is working,
the ACTIVE LED light will be flashing in red.
* When the HDD is detected,
the STATUS LED light will be shown in green.
5) HDD3_ACTIVE / STATUS:
* When the HDD is working,
the ACTIVE LED light will be flashing in red.
* When the HDD is detected,
the STATUS LED light will be shown in green.
6) INTERNAL_1, 2, 3 / EXTERNAL_1, 2, 3:
* When the HDD is working,
the LED light will be flashing in red.
* When the HDD is detected,
the LED light will be shown in green.
[ Hub Disk Array ]
[ Disk Array ]

1) HOST PORT:
Connect to DVR with a SCSI cable (IDE interface).
2) POWER:
Connect to the provided adapter.
3) DEVICE PORT (Hub Disk Array Only):
Connect to a disk array with a SCSI cable (IDE interface). Each hub disk array
can connect up to 3 disk arrays. For connection details, please refer to P6.
1.5 REAR PANEL
1.5 REAR PANEL
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[ Disk Array ]
[ Hub Disk Array ]
NOTE: The maximum number of HDD that the disk array system can manage is 39.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
2.1 PHYSICAL CONNECTION
2.1 PHYSICAL CONNECTION
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Close and lock the HDD tray
NOTE: Please set the HDD as “Master” or “Single” mode (Do not use “Slave” mode).
It’s NOT recommended to use “Cable Select” mode for the HDD detection might get wrong.
1) Install HDDs:
Follow the steps below to install HDDs.
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1
Unlock the HDD tray
2
2
Pull out the HDD tray
Unlock
Unlock
Lock
Lock
Screw the HDD into the HDD bracket
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3
4
4
Connect the HDD to the
power bus and data bus
and secure the connection
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5
Secure the HDD
bracket to the IDA
Thermal
Thermal
conductive
conductive
silicone
silicone
rubber
rubber
Be sure to let the HDD contact with
the silicone rubber.
The normal height of HDD is 10.85
or 19.55 mm. Base on the height of
HDD, please screw the HDD onto
different height screw holes.
HDD bracket
HDD bracket

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2) Connect all disk arrays with SCSI cables and turn the power on
(hub disk array only):
Connect all disk arrays to the provided adapters.
Connect all disk arrays with SCSI cables:
Connect from one of the three device ports at one IDA rear panel to the
host port of another disk array.
One disk array (as the master layer) can connect up to 3 disk arrays as
the second layer, and each disk array in the second layer can
respectively connect up to 3 disk arrays as the third layer.
For details, please refer to the illustration below.
Note:
The maximum layer number is 3, totally 13 IDA.
In order to accurately detect all the connected disk arrays, please make
sure to turn on the power of all the disk arrays after the connection is
completed.
2) Connect to DVR with a SCSI cable :
Connect the host port of the master disk array to the “DISK ARRAY” port
of your DVR. Please refer to the illustration below.

2.2 SECURE IDA
2.2 SECURE IDA
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1) Use the “L” shaped rack bracket to fasten the IDA to the shelf.
2) Use the “L” shaped rack bracket to fasten the IDA to the desk.