Dyconn Quartz 5 User manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................... 1
• Package Contents................................................................................ 1
• Product Features.................................................................................. 1
• Specications ....................................................................................... 1
Product Schematic ................................................................................... 2
HDD Installation........................................................................................ 3
Connecting to your Computer................................................................... 6
Connecting to Mac.................................................................................... 7
Connecting to PC ..................................................................................... 8
RAID Mode Operation ............................................................................10
RAID Mode Set Up.................................................................................10
Quartz RAID Software Manager.............................................................12
Software Operation.................................................................................14
• Creating a RAID Mode .......................................................................14
• Deleting RAID ....................................................................................16
RAID Mode Introduction .........................................................................18
RAID Usage Recommendations.............................................................22
Rebuilding Damaged HDDs ...................................................................22
Sleep Mode ............................................................................................25
Dyconn Limited Warranty .......................................................................26
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Introduction
The Dyconn Quartz 5 3.5” HDD 5-bay RAID Enclosure is the perfect data management
companion with its sleek aluminum alloy nish and ability to read 5 HDDs at the same time.
The Dyconn Quartz 5 RAID enclosure provides superior heat dissipation due to its innovative
contemporary design, aluminum alloy body and interior cooling system. The unique tray
design provides both easy HDD accessibility and limits vibration and shock to the drives
while in use. The Dyconn Quartz 5 impressively supports RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3,
RAID 5, RAID 10 (1+0), Combine) and provides the fast data transfer rate of USB 3.0 (up to
5Gbps). Convenient eSata, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 ports are provided for greater
functionality. In addition, it has an intelligent sleep function, which is an economical and
efcient data storage tool.
Package Contents:
• Dyconn Quartz 5
• USB 3.0 Cable
• eSata Cable
• FireWire 400 Cable
• FireWire 800 Cable
• 12V Power Adapter
• Instruction Guide
Product Features:
• Supports 5 Bay 3.5” Sata HDDs
• Aluminum External Enclosure
• Vibration/Shock Proof Tray Design
• Capable of simultaneously reading 5 HDDs
• Supports HDD Mirror Functionality
• Supports Hot Swap Functionality
• Intelligent Sleep Mode
• USB 3.0 interface (supports up to 5Gbps)
• RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10 (1+0), Combine
• 1 (110mm) Silent Cooling Fan (for temperature control and heat dissipation)
• Supports eSata, USB 3.0, Compatible with USB 2.0/1.1, FireWire 800, FireWire 400
Specications:
Support HDD: 5 x 3.5” Sata HDD
Compatible OS: Windows XP, Vista 7, Windows 8,
Mac OS 10.4 or above
Approval Safety: CE and FCC Approval
Dimensions (W*H*D*): 6.1” x 8.5” x 10.4” (155 x 218 x 266mm)
Weight: 7.4lbs (3.4kg)
Operation Environment: Operation Temperature 5˚C/40˚C
Storage Temperature -20˚C/70˚C
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Product Schematic
Front View
Rear View
1. Power Button
2. Dissipation Holes
3. HDD LED Indicators
4. Tray Lock
5. Fan Cooling Holes
6. FireWire 800 Ports
7. FireWire 400 Port
8. USB 3.0 Port
9. eSata Interface
10. RAID Mode Switch
11. Set Button
12. Power Port
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HDD Installation
1. Remove the HDD tray by pinching the snap springs inward on the front bezel, as the
arrows indicates, then pull the tray outward from the enclosure.
Please install the HDD into the tray. The hard drive interface should face opposite of
the bezel.
Rear of HDD
Remove the HDD trays by pinching
the buttons on the front of the Quartz.
Lock State
Open State
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HDD Installation
2. Retract the HDD pin hole brackets by pulling the ends of the plastic tabs outward,
as shown by the arrows. Push the HDD to the front of the tray and release the HDD
pin hole brackets once the HDD screw holes align with the four protruding plastic pins.
Bezel
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HDD Installation
4. After completing the installation of the HDD inside bay 1, repeat the aforementioned
steps to install the following HDDs into the 4 bays.
3. Carefully slide the tray into the enclosure as shown by the arrow. Make sure the tray’s
locking mechanism engages the enclosure’s locking bracket.
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Connecting to your Computer
Cable Connection
To connect the Dyconn Quartz 5 to a computer, connect USB-B of the USB 3.0 cable to
the Quartz 5 USB 3.0 port. Next, connect USB-A to the computer’s USB port. You can also
connect using eSata and FireWire 400/800. Connect the eSata cable from the Quartz 5 to
the computer’s eSata interface port. Follow the same process for either FireWire 400 and
FireWire 800 connectivity.
FireWire 800
FireWire 400
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Connecting to MAC
Viewing Quartz 5 on Apple Macintosh
1. Open Disk Utility within the Application folder. The mounted drives will appear within the
left panel that displays all mounted drives.
2. From the Desktop, you will also see all mounted drives.
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Connecting to PC
Viewing Quartz 5 on the Computer
1. Open with My Computer. The mounted drives will appear within the local HDD and
outside “Added Volume.”
2. From the Desktop, right-click on ‘My Computer” and select Management. The
below-indicated window will pop up.
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Connecting to PC
3. Open with My Computer. The mounted drives will appear within the local HDD and
outside “Added Volume.”
4. Right-click the additional and select New Partition. Once complete, you can begin to
store data.
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Connecting to PC
LED Indicator
Blue LED indicates power, ashing blue LED indicates HDD R/W status, and red LED
indicates Intelligent Sleep Mode.
Fan Control
USB 3.0 Interface: The internal cooling fan will not initiate if the HDD temperature does not
reach 113° F (45° C). The cooling fan will operate at half-speed rotation when temperature
reaches between 113° F (45° C) and 122° F (50° C). The fan will operate at full rotation
speed when temperatures exceed 122° F (50° C).
Operation Notes
USB 3.0 is downward compatible with USB 2.0. Please note that USB 3.0 and eSATA
cannot be used simultaneously. Should an eSATA connection be initiated concurrent with a
USB connection, the USB connection will be terminated.
Also, please understand your computer must support PM (Port Multiplier) functionality in
order for the Dyconn Quartz RAID enclosure to be recognized. By default, most computer
motherboards and notebooks with an eSATA interface cannot support PM. Professional
eSATA express cards support PM (Port Multiplier).
RAID Mode Operation
The Dyconn Quartz 5 RAID enclosure not only supports read and write of 5 hard drives at
the same time, but also supports multiple RAID functions, including RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Combine/BIG (LARGE). RAID 0 employs striping that
increases HDD performance. RAID 1 uses mirroring which securely enhances data security
and HDD stability. RAID 3, RAID 5 and RAID 10 (1+0) employ both striping and mirroring
for enhanced HDD performance and stability but allocate data and redundancy differently.
Combine/BIG (LARGE) combines storage space of two HDDS for greater capacity and
disk utilization.
RAID Mode Setup
To access the multiple RAID modes, utilize the RAID switch located on the rear of the
enclosure.
Important Note:
Any changes to any other RAID mode must be rst set back to clear RAID mode. After this
step is completed, you can proceed to set the Dyconn Quartz 5 to any other RAID mode. If
the aforementioned step is not completed, any subsequent selected RAID mode will not
be accessed.
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RAID Mode Setup
Set clear RAID mode:
Change the RAID switch to and hold down the Set button while turning on the power
by pressing the Power button. The Quartz 5 will beep indicating the operation is complete.
Please note that clearing/switching RAID modes will delete all data currently on your
HDDs. Be sure to backup all data before clearing/switching RAID modes.
Set RAID mode:
Congure the RAID switch to your desired RAID mode. Next, hold down the Set button
while turning on the power to the Quartz 5. Upon success, a beep will sound indicating
proper RAID set up, followed by detection of the Quartz 5 by the computer.
RAID Switch
Power ButtonSet Button
UP
DOWN
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Quartz RAID Software Manager
Using the Quartz RAID Manager Software
Please download the Quartz RAID Software on the Quartz 5 product page on
www.dyconn.com.
1. To install the Dyconn RAID Manager software, download the software at the above link.
Unzip the le folder, open it and double-click on the “Setup” icon.
Apple Mac Users: Double-click on the RAID Manager icon and type the OS administrator
password to launch the application.
2. Begin software installation by clicking the “Installation” button.
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Quartz RAID Software Manager
Using the Quartz RAID Manager Software
3. The software installation should take no longer than 1 or 2 minutes.
4. When installation is completed, you will see the following screen. Check the box if
you desire to launch the application and click on the “Finish” button.
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Quartz RAID Software Manager
Using the Quartz RAID Manager Software
5. Upon opening the RAID software, you will see the drives installed inside the Quartz
enclosure.
Software Operation
Creating a RAID Mode
1. Click on the “Basic RAID Conguration” button to create a RAID array and select the
type of RAID you wish to create. Within the right panel, the RAID conguration will
display the amount of space each HDD will use in RED.
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Software Operation
2. Click on “Apply” to create the RAID array. A pop up dialogue box will appear, warning that
all volumes and data will be deleted. Click “Yes” to continue.
3. A pop up progress bar will display the progress of the RAID setup, followed by an
informational message stating the RAID conguration successfully completed.
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Software Operation
Deleting RAID
1. To delete a RAID setup, click on the “Basic RAID Conguration” button and select
“DELETE ALL RAID”.
2. Click on “Apply” to DELETE the RAID array. A pop up dialogue box will appear, warning
that all volumes and data will be deleted. Click “Yes” to continue.
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Deleting RAID
3. A pop up progress bar will display the progress of deleting the RAID array, followed
by an informational message stating the RAID conguration successfully completed
and that all data has been deleted.
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