Dulce systems PRO DQ User manual

Document 900-0020-0 v1.1
Designed for Video Editing
and
Content Creation Professionals
PRO DQ
generation 2
Installation and User’s Manual
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able of Content
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1. Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1. SAFE Y CONSIDERA IONS .................................................................................. 4
1.1.2. CONSIDÉRA IONS DE SÉCURI É ........................................................................ 5
1.1.3. SAF Y BERÜCKSICH IGUNGEN .......................................................................... 6
1.1.4. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD.................................................................. 7
1.2. System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 8
1.3. echnical Support ............................................................................................................ 8
2. Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.1. Packaging ......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Check List ......................................................................................................................... 9
3. Overview ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1. Removing the Bezel ....................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Disk Module.................................................................................................................... 10
3.3. Front, back and adapters ............................................................................................... 11
4. Installation ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.1. Disk Module Installation ................................................................................................. 12
4.2. Host Bus Extender Card (desktop) ................................................................................ 13
4.2.1. Switch Settings (HBE usage only) ......................................................................... 14
4.2.2. HBE Card Installation ............................................................................................. 14
4.2.3. HBE Cable Connection .......................................................................................... 16
4.2.4. Mac Connection ..................................................................................................... 16
4.2.5. Windows PC Connection ....................................................................................... 17
4.3. ExpressCard Adapter (laptop) ........................................................................................ 17
4.4. Driver Installation ........................................................................................................... 17
4.4.1. Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility settings .............................................................. 18
4.4.2. Mac Driver Installation ............................................................................................ 19
4.4.3. Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation ..................................................................... 20
4.4.4. Windows Vista Driver Installation ........................................................................... 20
4.5. RAID Console Installation .............................................................................................. 21
4.5.1. Apple Mac RAID Console Installation .................................................................... 21
4.5.2. Windows PC RAID Console Installation ................................................................ 21
4.6. E-mail notification ........................................................................................................... 21
5. RAID Console Operations ..................................................................................................... 22
5.1. Start RAID Console GUI ................................................................................................ 22
5.1.1. Start Apple Mac RAID Console GUI ...................................................................... 22
5.1.2. Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI ................................................................... 24
5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet ...................................................................................................... 25
5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating ..................................................................... 26
5.2.1. Delete the RAID Set ............................................................................................... 26
5.2.2. Create a RAID Set.................................................................................................. 27
5.2.3. Create >2 B RAID Set for Windows XP (32bit): .................................................... 28
6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set ................................................................................ 30
6.1. Replacing a Disk Module ............................................................................................... 31
7. Formatting and Partitioning ................................................................................................... 32
7.1. Apple OS X Formatting .................................................................................................. 32
7.1.1. Erase an existing partition ...................................................................................... 32
7.1.2. Create a new partition ............................................................................................ 33
7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting ...................................................................................... 34
8. RAID Level Descriptions ....................................................................................................... 36
9. Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................... 37
10. Product Registration ........................................................................................................... 38

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1. Introduction
We appreciate your purchase of this product from Dulce ystems. 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 running so you can get to work quickly.
For most typical video editing storage requirements, we have preconfigured the
PRO DQ for a much more streamlined installation. Refer to the Pre-configuration
heet for the exact pre-configuration of your PRO DQ, the default configured is
for RAID 5 (efficient protection mode) and pre-formatted for Mac O 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.
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1.1. Safety Considerations
1.1.1. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WATER AND MOI TURE
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, washbowl, kitchen
sink or laundry tub, wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
TABILITY
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 or pinched by items
placed upon or against them.
ERVICING
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.
W A R N I N G
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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1.1.2. CONSIDÉRATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
EAU ET HUMIDITÉ
Pour réduire le risque de eu ou de choc électrique, n'exposez pas d'unité pour
pleuvoir ou l'humidité. Ne aites pas marcher d'unité près de l'eau – comme; la
baignoire, la cuvette, l'évier ou la cuve de blanchisserie, la cave mouillée ou près
d'une piscine.
STABILITÉ
Ne placez pas cette unité sur un chariot instable, un éventaire, une parenthèse
ou une table. L'unité peut tomber, en provoquant la blessure sérieuse.
VENTILATION
Ne bloquez pas de devant et élevez la ventilation. L'écoulement d'air nécessaire
est tenu de garantir l'opération sûre et prévient l'unité de sur le chau age. L'unité
ne peut pas placé dans un espace ermé où aucune ventilation ou dans su isant
n'est disponible.
ÉLECTRIQUE
Ne vainquez pas le but de sécurité de la prise de courant de pouvoir de bases.
La corde de pouvoir devrait être mise en déroute pour qu'ils ne seront pas
probablement marchés sur ou pincés par les articles placés sur ou contre eux.
ENTRETIEN
N'essayez pas d'assurer l'entretien de cette unité vous-même. En s'ouvrant ou le
ait d'enlever le haut, le côté et les couvertures arrière vous exposeront aux
voltages dangereux ou à d'autres hasards.
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE DE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE
N'OUVRIR PA
S
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1.1.3. SAFTY BERÜCKSICHTIGUNGEN
WASSER UND FEUCHTIGKEIT
Um eine Brand- oder Elektroschockge ahr weitgehend auszuschließen, Gerät
nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen. Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Bade-
oder Waschwannen, Wasch- oder Spülbecken, euchten Kellern oder
Schwimmbecken betreiben.
STABILITÄT
Das Gerät nicht au wacklige Karren, Ständer, Halterungen oder Tische stellen,
da es herunter allen und Verletzungen verursachen könnte.
BELÜFTUNG
Vordere und hintere Belü tungsö nungen nicht versperren. Das Gerät muss
ausreichend be- und entlü tet werden können, damit es sich nicht während des
Betriebs überhitzt. Daher dar das Gerät nicht in geschlossenen Räumen
au gestellt werden, in denen keine ausreichende Be- und Entlü tung
gewährleistet ist.
STROMVERSORGUNG
Nicht den Schukostecker modi izieren. Das Stromkabel sollte so verlegt werden,
dass es nicht durch Au treten oder durch spitze oder schar e Gegenstände
beschädigt werden kann.
WARTUNG
Das Gerät nicht eigenmächtig warten. Durch das Ö nen des Geräts (Abziehen
der oberen, seitlichen und hinteren Abdeckung) setzen Sie sich
lebensge ährlichen Spannungen aus.
W A R N U N G
ELEKTROSCHOCKGEFAHR
NICHT ÖFFNEN

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1.1.4. CONSIDERACIONES DE SEGURIDAD
AGUA Y HUMEDAD
Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o electroc oque, no exponga la unidad para
llover o umedad. No aga funcionar la unidad cerca del agua – como; bañera,
lavatorio, fregadero o tina de lavandería, sótano 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 erida seria.
VENTILACIÓN
No bloquee delantero y críe la ventilación. El corriente de aire apropiado es
requerido asegurar la operación confiable y previene la unidad de sobre la
calefacción. La unidad no puede colocado en un espacio incluido donde ninguna
ventilación o en suficiente está disponible.
ELÉCTRICO
No derrote el objetivo de seguridad del enc ufe de poder que da buenos
conocimientos. La cuerda de poder debería ser derrotada de modo que ellos
probablemente no sean andados en o pellizcados por artículos colocados sobre
o contra ellos.
REVISIÓN
No intente atender esta unidad usted mismo. Abriéndose o quitar la cumbre, el
lado y las tapas traseras le expondrán a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.
ADVERTENCIA
GEFAHR DES STROMSCHLAGS
NICHT ÖFFNEN
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1.2.
System Requirements
Operating Systems:
•
Windows XP / Vista
32/64
•
Mac OS X 10.4 or ig er.
•
Apple G5 wit one available PCI
•
Apple Mac Pro wit one available PCI
•
Windows compatible PC
•
Internet connection
(to download drivers and utilities).
1.3. Technic
al Support
P one
FAX
E-mail
Web
If t e product requires service, please contact Dulce Systems’ Tec nical Support
and obtain an RMA number. S ip t e product properly packaged to:
9
620
C atswort , CA 91311
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System Requirements
32/64
-bit.
Mac OS X 10.4 or ig er.
Apple G5 wit one available PCI
-e x8 slot.
Apple Mac Pro wit one available PCI
-e x8 slot.
Windows compatible PC
wit one available PCI-e x8 slot.
(to download drivers and utilities).
al Support
818-435-6007
818-576-0324
support@dulcesystems.com
www.dulcesystems.com
If t e product requires service, please contact Dulce Systems’ Tec nical Support
and obtain an RMA number. S ip t e product properly packaged to:
Dulce Systems
Attn: RMA
620
Topanga Canyon Place,
Suite E
C atswort , CA 91311
If t e product requires service, please contact Dulce Systems’ Tec nical Support

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2. Getting Started
T e PRO DQ comes pre-assembled and ready for use, just install t e drives and
t e supplied PCI-e (PCI-express) HBE (Host Bus Extender) for desktop or t e
ExpressCard Adapter if using a laptop, connect t e cables, install t e software
driver and RAID Console. If you are using a Mac, you are good to go, by default
t e unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation. For Windows, a small format
procedure is needed.
2.1. Packaging
Please do not discard t e boxes and packing materials in case you
mig t need to reuse t em later. Always s ip t e product in its original
packaging. Improperly packaged products will be subjected to s ipping
damage, for w ic you will be liable for t e repair.
2.2. Check List
• Installation and User’s Manual
• Power Cord (Nort America user only)
• A 8 Disk Modules generation 2 system enclosure
• 8 generation 2 disk Disk Modules
• A PCI-e x8 Host Bus Extender card or optional ExpressCard Adapter
• A 1-meter PCI-e x8 Extender Cable (3, 7 and 10-meters optional)
or optional 1-meter PCI-e x1 Extender Cable
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3. Overview
3.1. Remo ing the Bezel
T e front bezel can be easily removed to access t e Disk Modules. T e bezel is
eld on by four snap pins located at eac of t e four corners.
Pull from t e slot just below t e andle to remove t e bezel.
3.2. Disk Module
T e disk enclosure as stand alone self-monitoring features. It monitors
temperature and fan continuously. S ould t e temperature exceed a safe
operating range or t e fan spin below a preset minimum, t e alarms will be
triggered. A red indicator lig t will come on plus an audible alarm will sound.
Audible Alarm can be muted by pressing t e green Mute button. T e red
indicator remains on until t e condition is corrected.
Disk Module
Lock Pin
Pull rig t
to unlock
during
insert and
removal.

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3.3. Front, back and adapters
Front and Rear Views
Host Bus Extender Card for desktop
PressCard 34 Adapter for laptop
Uplink Port x1
Config
Switc es
Uplink Port x8
Link Status:
Cable Installed
Power On
4 or 8 Lane
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Mute Button
Config
Switc es
Handle
Handle
Enclosure
Cooling Fan
Temp Alarm
Fan Alarm
Et ernet Port
Power Switc
Power is remotely
controlled by computer
Power Plug
Power Supply Fan
Disk Modules
Disk Modules
Uplink Port x1
Uplink Port x8
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4. Installation
Please follow t ese few steps to install t e
about 20
minutes to complete.
Overview of installation:
•
Disk Module Installation
•
Host Bus Extender or ExpressCard
•
Connections of
Uplink cable
•
Driver Installation
•
RAID Console
Installation
T e PRO DQ
is normally
pre-
formatted for Apple Mac OS X. After t e driver installation step
and a reboot, t e
PRO DQ
use.
Windows operation will require a format/partition process. T e
DQ s ip already pre
-
simply run t e Windows Disk Management ut
for Windows usage.
4.1.
Disk Module Installation
Remove t e front bezel. Install eac marked Disk Module into t e slot indicated.
Pull t e Lock Pin to t e rig t and insert drive tray fully, release Lock Pin to
secure.
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Please follow t ese few steps to install t e
PRO DQ. T
is process typically takes
minutes to complete.
Host Bus Extender or ExpressCard
Adapter installation
Uplink cable
to t e Drive Enclosure
Installation
is normally
s ipped pre-configured in RAID 5
mode and
formatted for Apple Mac OS X. After t e driver installation step
PRO DQ
icon
will appear on t e desktop ready for
Windows operation will require a format/partition process. T e
PRO
-
configured in RAID 5. A
fter t e driver installation,
simply run t e Windows Disk Management ut
ility to prepare t e RAID
Disk Module Installation
Remove t e front bezel. Install eac marked Disk Module into t e slot indicated.
Pull t e Lock Pin to t e rig t and insert drive tray fully, release Lock Pin to
is process typically takes
mode and
formatted for Apple Mac OS X. After t e driver installation step
will appear on t e desktop ready for
PRO
fter t e driver installation,
ility to prepare t e RAID
Remove t e front bezel. Install eac marked Disk Module into t e slot indicated.

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4.2. Host Bus Extender Card (desktop)
The HBE is for installation in a des top computer with an available PCI-e slot.
Turn off the computer and unplug the power source before proceeding with the
Host Bus Extender (HBE) Card installation.
PCI-e and PCI-x are not compatible or interchangeable with each other. A PCI-e
RAID Controller can only be installed in a PCI-e equipped computer and PCI-x
RAID Controller in a PCI-x equipped computer. Some computers support both
PCI-e and PCI-x such as the HP xw series but not Apple Macs.
PCI-express Host Bus Extender (HBE)
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4.2.1. Switch Settings (HBE usage only)
Determine the correct switch settings. Set both the HBE and PRO DQ to same
configuration.
The HBE Card and the PRO DQ 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 PCI-e slot. The HBE Card and the PRO DQ must be
configured to match the speed of the computer PCI-express slot.
PCI-e Lane Setting
Switch 8 and 9 needs to be set to match the slot speed of the
computer. If you are unsure, the 4 lane setting is a good place to
start.
Cable length selection
The PRO Q is pre-configured for cable length of 1 to 7-meters, this step can be
s ipped if the cable is within this range. If a 10-meter cable is to be used,
change the switch setting accordingly.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 to 7-meter cable = (default)
10
-
meter cable =
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Set
both
P O DQ & HBE
8 9
8 Lanes =
4 Lanes =
1 Lane =
Set
both
P O DQ & HBE

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4.2.2. HBE Card Installation
The PCI-e HBE Card requires a x8 slot or larger. Computers with PCI-e slots
less than x8 will not physically accommodate the HBE. PCI-e slots x8 or larger
will wor .
Apple Mac Pro (Intel) and newer versions of Power Mac G5 support PCI-e, as
well as the HP xw series wor stations.
Typical
Windows PC
Apple Mac Pro
and Power Mac
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4.2.3. HBE Cable Connection
The HBE PCI-e x8 cable carries 8 lanes of the PCI-e interface. The green tab is
up in this orientation. To remove, pull the tab to unloc the latches and then pull
the metal body to remove the connector.
4.2.4. Mac Connection
Mac Pro or Power Mac
Green
Tab on
top.
Green
Tab to
left.
Uplin
Port x8
Switches to
left, green
Tab on top.

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4.2.5. Windows PC Connection
4.3. ExpressCard Adapter (laptop)
The ExpressCard Adapter is for installation in a laptop equipped with an available
ExpressCard 34 slot. ExpressCards are rated at PCI-e x1 speed (250MB/sec).
Turn off the laptop and PRO DQ, insert the ExpressCard and connect the x1
cable. No switch setting adjustments are required when using the Uplin Port x1.
Uplin
Port x1
Typical Windows PC
Green
Tab to
left.
Green
Tab on
Bottom.
Uplin
Port x8
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4.4. Dri er Installation
4.4.1. Mac Pro – Expansion Slot Utility settings
This section applies exclusively to the Apple Mac Pro produced in
2006 and 2007. S ip this section for Mac Pros from Early 2008 and
later as well as all other computers.
The Mac Pro (Intel Xeon-based) will detect changes in the PCI-e slot
configuration, it will automatically launch the Expansion Slot Utility
where you can ma e performance adjustments for the various PCI-e slots. The
utility can be manually started also, it can be found at: Under my Mac Pro:
/System/Library/CoreServices.
Ensure there is at least a x4 speed assignment for the slot where the RAID
Controller is installed (x8 is preferred), ma ing sure also that your video
capture/playbac card and video display card also get a sufficient x value.
Example below is a good balance, it shows the RAID Controller in slot 4, a
popular video capture card in slot 3, a eSATA adapter in slot 2, and the standard
graphic card in slot 1.

4.4.2. Mac Driver
Installation
For the latest Mac drive
appropriate driver for your Mac.
Download
From:
www.dulcesystems.com/download
After download,
a folder named Dulce MRAID Install will be placed on your
des top. Open it and follow the simply steps outlin
document.
After driver installation, reboot
the
the des top.
Your new storage is now ready to go to wor .
You may proceed to the RAID
Console
configuration or just to learn about the
Pre-
configured
for Mac OS X
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Installation
For the latest Mac drive
rs, please visit our web site and download the
appropriate driver for your Mac.
www.dulcesystems.com/download
a folder named Dulce MRAID Install will be placed on your
des top. Open it and follow the simply steps outlin
ed in the Install Read Me
the
computer and the PRO DQ icon
will appear on
Your new storage is now ready to go to wor .
Console
section if you wish to change the
configuration or just to learn about the
RAID Console.
configured
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rs, please visit our web site and download the
ed in the Install Read Me
will appear on
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4.4.3. Windows XP
/2000
After boot
Windows will
“Found New Hardware Wizard
Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of
Windows.
Download
From:
www.dulcesystems.com/download
Unzip the downloaded folders and place the content on the des top.
Launch the Hardware Update Wizard (can
Panel > System > Hardware < Device manager).
Expand Other Devices, right clic RAID Controller, clic Update Driver….,
clic Yes then Next.
Select “Install from a list….(Advanced)”, clic Next.
Browse to the unzip folder a
4.4.4.
Windows Vista Driver Installation
For the latest Windows Vista driver, please visit our web site and
download the most up
-
Download
From:
www.dulcesystems.com/download
Unzip the downloaded
folder and p
Launch Device Manager (
and Maintenance > System)
Expand Storage Controllers
Controller. Select Update Driver Software…
Browse to the un
zipped download folder to install the driver.
installation will show
(SCSIPORT)
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/2000
Driver Installation
Windows will
detect
the RAID Controller and launch the
“Found New Hardware Wizard
.”, clic Cancel to
dismiss the wizard.
Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of
www.dulcesystems.com/download
Unzip the downloaded folders and place the content on the des top.
Launch the Hardware Update Wizard (can
be found at Start > Control
Panel > System > Hardware < Device manager).
Expand Other Devices, right clic RAID Controller, clic Update Driver….,
Select “Install from a list….(Advanced)”, clic Next.
Browse to the unzip folder a
nd follow the instructions on screen.
Windows Vista Driver Installation
For the latest Windows Vista driver, please visit our web site and
-
today driver.
www.dulcesystems.com/download
folder and p
lace the content on the des top.
Launch Device Manager (
can be found at Start >
Control Panel > Systems
and Maintenance > System)
.
Expand Storage Controllers
from the list, p
oint to and right clic on RAID
Controller. Select Update Driver Software…
zipped download folder to install the driver.
Successful
(SCSIPORT)
SATA RAID Host Adapter.
the RAID Controller and launch the
dismiss the wizard.
Download the latest driver and utility appropriate for your version of
be found at Start > Control
Expand Other Devices, right clic RAID Controller, clic Update Driver….,
Control Panel > Systems
oint to and right clic on RAID
Successful

4.5. RAID
Console
4.5.1. Apple
Mac RAID
The RAID Console is automatically installed during the drive
process. No additional steps are required to install the RAID Console.
You may proceed directly to the RAID Console Operation section.
4.5.2.
Windows PC RAID
Download the latest RAID Console utility.
Download
From:
www.dul
Unzip and run the setup.exe to install the RAID Console utility.
4.6. E-
mail notification
Setting up an e-
mail event notification is easy using the built
configuration option.
For the latest up-to-
day procedure, please c
Dulce support web site:
www.dulcesystems.com
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Console
Installation
Mac RAID
Console Installation
The RAID Console is automatically installed during the drive
r installation
process. No additional steps are required to install the RAID Console.
You may proceed directly to the RAID Console Operation section.
Windows PC RAID
Console Installation
Download the latest RAID Console utility.
www.dul
cesystems.com/download
Unzip and run the setup.exe to install the RAID Console utility.
mail notification
mail event notification is easy using the built
-in SMTP mail
day procedure, please c
hec the Tech Notes section of the
www.dulcesystems.com
> Support > Tech Notes
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r installation
process. No additional steps are required to install the RAID Console.
hec the Tech Notes section of the
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5. RAID Console
Operations
5.1. Start RAID
Console
The RAID Console
is where all of the management and maintenance of the
storage unit is accomplished.
Af
executed from your computer’
s Web Browser.
5.1.1. Start
Apple
For optimum results use FireFox web browser instead of Safari.
Double clic on the Dulce RAID Console icon in the Dulce MRAI
folder to launch the RAID Console. For quic er access, you may move the Dulce
RAID Console icon to the doc .
Or manually enter
127.0.0.1 81
Console.
Welcome screen of
Installation and User’s Manual
Operations
Console
GUI
is where all of the management and maintenance of the
Af
ter the installation process, the RAID
Console
s Web Browser.
Apple
Mac RAID Console GUI
For optimum results use FireFox web browser instead of Safari.
Double clic on the Dulce RAID Console icon in the Dulce MRAI
D Install
folder to launch the RAID Console. For quic er access, you may move the Dulce
RAID Console icon to the doc .
127.0.0.1 81
on the browser address line to start RAID
•
Default login name is: admin
•
Default password is: 0000
(four zeros)
Welcome screen of
RAID Console after successful login:
Console
is
D Install
folder to launch the RAID Console. For quic er access, you may move the Dulce
Default login name is: admin

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5.1.2. Start Windows PC RAID Console GUI
tart the RAID Console from tart > All Programs > Areca Technology
> ArcHttp rvGUI > Areca HTTP Proxy erver GUI.
• The ARCHTTP service will start
• Double click on the Controller #01 to start the RAID Console
• Default login name is: admin
• Default password is: 0000 (four zeros)

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• Welcome screen of RAID Console after successful login:
5.1.3. Built-in Ethernet
If the PRO DQ’s Ethernet port is connected to the network, and you know the IP
address of the PRO DQ, you can use any computer on the network via any web
browser to connect to the RAID Console and manage the PRO DQ.
You can discover and manage the PRO DQ’s IP address by using the local
computer that is connected to the PRO DQ, launch the appropriate RAID
Console. The Ethernet Configuration page is at ystem Controls > EtherNet
Config.
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5.2. Change RAID Mode – Deleting / Creating
This procedure will erase all data on the PRO DQ.
Changing the RAID mode requires the current RAID et to be deleted
first, then create a new RAID et 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
• Raid et Functions > Delete Raid et
• elect the Raid et and check the Confirm box
• Click ubmit to delete the RAID et

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5.2.2. Create a RAID Set
No need to wait for hours of format, simpl select the No Init option in the
Volume Initialization Mode field.
For Windows XP (32 bit) with larger than 2TB RAID, read next section.
From the RAID Console GUI. On the left side menu bar click on
• Click on Quick Function > Quick Create
• Change the Select Raid Level as desire
• Change Greater Two TB Volume Support: Set to 64 it LBA
Windows XP (32 bit): Set to No.
• Volume Initialization Mode: Change to No Init.
• Check Confirm the Operation
• Click Su mit
No Init allows for immediate RAID Set availabilit . The RAID is read for the OS
format and partition.
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5.2.3. Create >2TB RAID Set for Windows XP (32 it):
If RAID is larger than 2TB, configure using multiple 2TB Volumes and then use
Windows to Span them together. This will end up with one drive letter of the full
capacit of the RAID.
1)
Create the RAID Set under RaidSet Functions b selecting all of the drives.
Create multiple Volume Sets under the VolumeSet Functions
Select the desired Volume Raid Level
Set the Select Volume Capacit to 2199GB
Set Greater Two TB Volume Support to No
Set Volume Initialization Mode to No Init (if applicable)*
Check the Confirm the Operation box
Click Submit
Repeat this step until all of the space are assigned.
* B setting the Volume Initialization Mode to No Init will result in immediate
availabilit of the RAID set, no need to wait for long initialization time.

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To view and confirm the Volume settings, select Information > RaidSet Hierarch .
2)
In Windows Disk Management, make these volumes as D namic Disks and span
them together to make one large disk. Spanning is recommend as oppose to
striping. Striping in this configuration requires more s stem overhead and will
actuall reduce performance. Use Spanning.
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6. Alarm Conditions / Degraded RAID Set
There are two possible sources for alarms: one from the front of the drive
enclosure, the other from the RAID Controller installed inside the PRO DQ.
Enclosure Alarms (front left)
(Audible and red indicators):
• Temperature (enclosure detected over heating
condition)
• Fan (enclosure cooling fan not operational, could lead
to over heating)
Mute Alarm: Enclosure audible alarm can be muted
b pressing the green mute button above the
indicators, the red indicator remains on until the
condition is corrected.
RAID Controller Alarm
(Audible and RAID Console GUI indicator):
• Degraded RAID Set (one or more drives not detected or
down)
• Temperature (RAID Controller detected over heating)
Mute Alarm: RAID Controller Alarm can be muted b
the RAID Console. Start the RAID Console GUI, go
to S stem Controls > View Event / Mute Beeper.
The S stems Event Information screen provides a log of events which triggered
the alarm. The example below shows the RAID Set is degraded because IDE
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6.1. Replacing a Disk Module
A defective Disk Module can be easil replaced. Hot swapping is allowed without
interruption to our workflow if the RAID is operating in one of the drive
redundant RAID mode (1,3,5,6).
In a redundant RAID mode, rebuild will start automaticall after replacement of a
defective module.
• Pull lock pin right to unlock during insert and removal.
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7.
Formatting and Partitioning
7.1. Apple OS X
Formatting
The PRO DQ
are shipped pre
appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboo
Should it be necessar to re
Apple Disk Utilit .
To start Disk Utilit , move pointer to upper left corner of screen, click on Go then
click on Utilities. L
ocate and launch Disk Utilit .
7.1.1. Erase an
existing parti
Select the RAID on left, click on Partition tab, select Free Space. Click on
Partition on lower right.
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Formatting and Partitioning
Formatting
are shipped pre
-
configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will
appear on the desktop after driver installation and reboo
t.
Should it be necessar to re
-format and partition the RAID, use the
To start Disk Utilit , move pointer to upper left corner of screen, click on Go then
ocate and launch Disk Utilit .
existing parti
tion
Select the RAID on left, click on Partition tab, select Free Space. Click on
configured for Mac OS X, the RAID will
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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.
The drive will appear on the desktop after successful completion of the Partition.
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7.2. Windows XP / Vista Formatting
Start Disk Management (can be found at Control Panel > S stem and
Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Under
Storage.)
If the RAID shows up as Unknown / Not Initialized, right click on the disk and
Initialize it.
If 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 capacit .
Configure with multiple capacities of 2TB or less.

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Right click the Unallocated segment and select New imple Volume. Enter the
desired Volume ize, assign the desired Drive Letter or Path, check Perform a
Quick Format at the Format Partition screen.
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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.
RAID
Level Description Advantage Disadvantage Ideal for
0 triping. Highest
performance.
No disk
redundancy, one
drive failure will
lose all data.
Highest
resolution
HD, 2K, and
maximum
multiple
streams.
1 Mirroring. Highest
redundancy.
Less cost efficient
for redundancy,
loses ½ disk
capacity.
Data
protection is
paramount,
maximum
disk failure
protection.
3
triping with a
dedicated
parity drive.
Efficient drive
redundancy, 1
drive used for
parity.
Loses 1 disk drive
capacity.
Well
balanced for
video
requiring
performance
and
redundancy.
5
triping the
parity across
all drives.
Efficient drive
redundancy,
parity distributed
to all drives.
Loses 1 disk drive
capacity.
Well
balanced for
file server
requiring
performance
and
redundancy.
6
triping with
two
dedicated
parity drives.
Double drive
redundancy, 2
drives used for
parity.
Loses 2 disk drive
capacity.
Mission
critical.
JBOD Just a Bunch
of disks.
Each drive can
be accessed
individually from
operating system.
No redundancy. Audio
applications.
RAID
+
pare
A drive is set
aside as an
online hot
spare.
Automatic rebuild
of a failed drive.
Loses another
drive capacity. (In
addition to the
drive(s) needed for
the RAID level
selected.)
Minimizes
degraded
RAID level
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9. Limited Warranty
WHAT THE WARRANT COVERS
Dulce Systems warrants your product against any defect in material and workmanship and conforms to Dulce published
specifications under normal use.
WHAT THE WARRANT 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 WARRANT PERIOD IS
Dulce Systems warrants your PRO DQ 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 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.
our 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 OU 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.
ou shall bear all shipping, 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 WARRANT
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.
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10. Product Registration
R E G I S T E R N O W
ADDS 6 MONTHS
Register your product within 30 days of purchase
and extend your arranty by another 6 months.
1 minute = 6 months
It will take only one minute to register and you’ll get 6 months in return!
By registering your PRO DQ, 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.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.

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