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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