Icy Box IB-RD3741-C31 User manual

Manual IB-RD3741-C31
Type-C™USB 3.1 (Gen 2) 2x2 RAID enclosure
for 4x 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives
Handbuch IB-RD3741-C31
Type-C™USB 3.1 (Gen 2) 2x2 RAID Gehäuse
für 4x 2,5" oder 3,5" SATA Laufwerke

Please read carefully the following information to prevent injuries, damage to material and device as
well as data loss:
Warning levels
Signal words and safety codes indicate the warning level and provide immediate information in terms of the probability
of occurrence as well as the type and severity of the consequences if the measures to prevent hazards are not complied
with.
Warns of a directly hazardous situation causing death or serious injury.
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause death or serious injury.
Warns of a potentially hazardous situation that may cause minor injury.
Warns of a potential situation that may cause material or environmental damage and disrupt
operative processes.
1. Risk of electrical shock
Contact with parts conducting electricity
Risk of death by electrical shock
• Read the operating instructions prior to use
• Make sure the device has been de-energised prior to working on it
• Do not remove contact protection panels
• Avoid contact with conducting parts
• Do not bring plug contacts in contact with pointed and metal objects
• Use in intended environments only
• Operate the device using a power unit meeting the specifications of the type plate only!
• Keep the device/power unit away from humidity, liquid, vapour and dust
• Do not modify the device
• Do not connect the device during thunderstorms
• Approach specialist retailers if you require repairs
2. Hazards during assembly (if intended)
Sharp components
Potential injuries to fingers or hands during assembly (if intended)
• Read the operating instructions prior to assembly
• Avoid coming into contact with sharp edges or pointed components
• Do not force components together
• Use suitable tools
• Use potentially enclosed accessories and tools only
3. Hazards caused by a development of heat
Insufficient device/power unit ventilation
Overheating and failure of the device/power unit
• Prevent externally heating up components and ensure an exchange of air
• Do not cover the fan outlet and passive cooling elements
• Avoid direct sunlight on the device/power unit
• Guarantee sufficient ambient air for the device/power unit
• Do not place objects on the device/power unit
4. Hazards caused by very small parts and packaging
Risk of suffocation
Risk of death by suffocation or swallowing
• Keep small parts and accessories away from children
• Store/dispose of plastic bags and packaging in an area that is inaccessible to children
• Do not hand over small parts and packaging to children
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
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5. Potential data loss
Data lost during commissioning
Potentially irreversible data loss
• Always comply with the information in the operating instructions/quick installation guide
• Exclusively use the product once the specifications have been met
• Back up data prior to commissioning
• Back up data prior to connecting new hardware
• Use accessories enclosed with the product
6. Cleaning the device
Harmful cleaning agents
Scratches, discolouration, damage caused by moisture or short circuit in the device
• Disconnect the device prior to cleaning
• Aggressive or intense cleaning agents and solvents are unsuitable
• Make sure there is no residual moisture after cleaning
• We recommend cleaning devices using a dry, anti-static cloth
7. Disposing of the device
Environmental pollution, unsuitable for recycling
Potential environmental pollution caused by components, recycling circle interrupted
This icon on product and packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of as part
of domestic waste. In compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) this
electrical device and potentially included batteries must not be disposed of in conventional, domestic waste or
recycling waste. If you would like to dispose of this product and potentially included batteries, please return
it to the retailer or your local waste disposal and recycling point.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support at
suppor[email protected] or visit our website at www.raidsonic.de.
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers are
always updating and improving the product, your device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified
functionality than presented in this manual.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
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Sicherheitshinweise IB-RD3741-C31
Zur Vermeidung körperlicher Schäden, sowie von Sach-, Geräteschäden und Datenverlust beachten
Sie bitte folgende Hinweise:
Warnstufen
Signalwort und Sicherheitszeichen kennzeichnen die Warnstufe und geben einen sofortigen Hinweis auf Wahrscheinlich-
keit, Art und Schwere der Folgen, wenn die Maßnahmen zur Vermeidung der Gefahr nicht befolgt werden.
warnt vor einer unmittelbar gefährlichen Situation, die zum Tod oder zu schweren Verletzungen
führen wird.
warnt vor einer möglicherweise gefährlichen Situation, die zum Tod oder zu schweren Verletzun-
gen führen kann.
warnt vor einer möglicherweise gefährlichen Situation, die zu leichten Verletzungen führen
kann.
warnt vor einer möglichen Situation, die zu Sach- und Umweltschäden führen und den Be-
triebsablauf stören kann.
1. Gefahren durch elektrische Spannung
Kontakt mit elektrisch leitenden Teilen
Lebensgefahr durch Stromschlag
• vor Benutzung Betriebsanleitung lesen
• vor Arbeiten am Gerät, Spannungsfreiheit sicherstellen
• Kontaktschutzblenden nicht entfernen
• Kontakt mit Spannungsführenden Komponenten vermeiden.
• Steckkontakte nicht mit spitzen und metallischen Gegenständen berühren
• Verwendung nur in dafür vorgesehenen Umgebungen
• Gerät ausschließlich mit Typenschildkonformen Netzteil betreiben!
• Gerät/Netzteil fern von Feuchtigkeit, Flüssigkeit, Dampf und Staub halten
• Eigenständige Modifikationen sind unzulässig
• Gerät nicht während eines Gewitters anschließen
• Geben Sie Ihr Gerät im Reparaturfall in den Fachhandel
2. Gefahren während Montage (wenn vorgesehen)
Scharfkantige Bauteile
Finger- oder Handverletzungen bei Zusammenbau (wenn vorgesehen) möglich
• vor Montage, Betriebsanleitung lesen
• Kontakt mit scharfen Kanten oder spitzen Bauteilen vermeiden
• Bauteile nicht mit Gewalt zusammensetzen
• geeignetes Werkzeug verwenden
• nur gegebenenfalls mitgeliefertes Zubehör und Werkzeug verwenden
3. Gefahren durch Wärmeentwicklung
Mangelhafte Belüftung des Geräts/Netzteils
Überhitzung und Ausfall des Geräts/Netzteils
• externe Erwärmung vermeiden und Luftaustausch zulassen
• Lüfter-Auslass und passive Kühlkörper freihalten
• direkte Sonneneinstrahlung auf Gerät/Netzteil vermeiden
• ausreichend Umgebungsluft für Gerät/Netzteil sicherstellen
• keine Gegenstände auf dem Gerät/Netzteil abstellen
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4. Gefahren durch Kleinstteile und Verpackung
Erstickungsgefahr
Lebensgefahr durch Ersticken oder Verschlucken
• Kleinteile, Zubehör für Kinder unzugänglich verwahren
• Plastiktüten und Verpackung für Kinder unzugänglich verwahren/entsorgen
• Kleinteile und Verpackungen nicht in Kinderhände geben
5. Möglicher Datenverlust
Datenverlust bei Inbetriebnahme
Unwiederbringlicher Datenverlust möglich
• Unbedingt Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung/Schnellinstallationsanleitung beachten
• Produkt nur verwenden, wenn Spezifikationen erfüllt sind
• Datensicherung vor Inbetriebnahme durchführen
• Datensicherung vor Anschluss neuer Hardware durchführen
• dem Produkt beiliegendes Zubehör verwenden
6. Reinigung des Gerätes
Schädigende Reinigungsmittel
Kratzer, Farbveränderungen, Feuchteschäden oder Kurzschluss am Gerät
• vor Reinigung, das Gerät außer Betrieb nehmen
• aggressive bzw. scharfe Reinigungs- und Lösungsmittel sind ungeeignet
• nach der Reinigung sicherstellen, dass keine Restfeuchtigkeit vorhanden ist
• Reinigung der Geräte am besten mit trockenem Antistatiktuch durchführen
7. Entsorgung des Gerätes
Umweltverschmutzung, Wiederverwertung nicht möglich
Mögliche Umweltbelastung durch Bestandteile, Recyclingkreislauf unterbrochen
Dieses auf dem Produkt und der Verpackung angebrachte Symbol zeigt an, dass dieses Produkt nicht
mit dem Hausmüll entsorgt werden darf. In Übereinstimmung mit der Richtlinie über Elektro- und Elektronik-Alt-
geräte (WEEE) darf dieses Elektrogerät und ggf. enthaltene Batterien nicht im normalen Hausmüll oder dem
Gelben Sack entsorgt werden. Wenn Sie dieses Produkt und ggf. enthaltene Batterien entsorgen möchten,
bringen Sie diese bitte zur Verkaufsstelle zurück oder zum Recycling-Sammelpunkt Ihrer Gemeinde.
Bei Fragen kontaktieren Sie gerne unseren Support unter suppor[email protected] oder besuchen Sie unsere Internet-
seite www.raidsonic.de.
Hinweis: Alle in diesem Handbuch enthaltenen Informationen waren zum Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung korrekt. Da un-
sere Ingenieure das Produkt jedoch ständig aktualisieren und verbessern, kann es sein, dass die Software Ihres Geräts
ein etwas anderes Design oder eine andere Funktionalität aufweist als in diesem Handbuch beschrieben.
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Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers
are always updating and improving the product, your device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or
modified functionality than presented in this manual.
Package content
1x IB-RD3741-C31, 1x power cable, 1x USB Type-C™to Type-C™cable, 1x set of screws, 1x screw driver, 4x handle
for 3.5" drives and 2.5" drive-carrier, 4x 2.5" drive-carrier, 1x metal frame, 1x manual
Front view
Manual IB-RD3741-C31

1. Power button It needs to be pressed to power on.
It needs to be pressed and held for 3 seconds to power off.
Remark! This design prevents accidental power off.
This device is built in two sets of RAID!
2. SET 1 button Select SET 1 RAID mode
3. SET 2 button Select SET 2 RAID mode
4. Smart fan button Select on/off smart fan function (temperature sensor-controlled fan speed).
LED Display Description
5. Smart fan status LED Blue on: The fan is adjusting the fan speed according to the temperature.
Blue off: The fan is running at low speed.
6. Micro SD slot Supports Micro SDXC (UHS-II)
7. SD slot Supports SDXC (UHS-II)
8. USB 3.0 Type-A interface Supports data transfer rates with up to 5 Gbit/s
9. Power LED • Lighting blue, device powered on
• Lighting orange, standby mode
• OFF, device switched off
10. SET 1 RAID LED SINGLE, LARGE, RAID 0, RAID 1
• Lighting orange, active
• OFF, not active
11 . SET 2 RAID LED SINGLE, LARGE, RAID 0, RAID 1
• Lighting green, active
• OFF, not active
12 . SET 1 ERROR LED Lights up red, if:
• Drive not inserted
• Format error
• Reconstruction error
Single mode don‘t display HDD error light!
13. SET 2 ERROR LED Lights up red, if:
• Drive not inserted
• Format error
• Reconstruction error
Single mode don‘t display HDD error light!
14. DRIVE-LED HDD1 / HDD2 / HDD3 / HDD4
- Lighting blue: drive inserted
- Lighting purple: Data transfer
- Glowing purple: under rebuilding (in RAID 1 mode)
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Rear view
1. USB 3.0 Type-A interface for data transfer
rates up to 5 Gbit/s
2. USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C™interface
for data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s
3. Confirmation button for RAID mode confirmation
4. HDMI®video interface (4K / 30 Hz)
5. USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C™interface to host compu-
ter (supports Power Delivery 3.0 with up to 60 W)
6. Fan 80x80x20 mm
7. AC input power interface 100~240 V
8. Kensington Lock support
9. AC Power switch
15. Front door
16. Drive status HDD1 / HDD2 / HDD3 / HDD4
• Lighting red, under rebuilding (in RAID 1 mode)
Blinking red, if:
• Drive not inserted
• Format error
Interior Accessories
Metal frame 4x HDD handle
4x 2.5" drive carrier
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Product overview
2x2 RAID system with docking features as follows:
Key features
• For 4x 3.5" SATA drives, including four 2.5" SSD/HDD trays
• Built in two sets of RAID, each RAID is constructed by two drives
• 2x2 RAID function: 0, 1, SINGLE, LARGE
• Host interface: USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C™up to 10 Gbit/s, supports 60 W Power Delivery 3.0*
• 4K HDMI™extender expand workspace to a second monitor*
• USB hub with 1x USB Type-C™(10 Gbit/s) and 2x Type-A (5 Gbit/s) interfaces
• Micro SD 4.0 (UHS-II) and SD 4.0 (UHS-II) card reader with up to 300 MB/s
• Silent operation by thermal controlled fan
• Energy saving by supporting sleep modus
• Plug & Play, Hot Swap
*Requirements
• Host PC with an available USB Type-C™port (to ensure full dock functionality, the host USB
• Type-C™port must support USB Power Delivery and DisplayPort™Alt Mode or Thunderbolt™3).
Note: The DockingStation can still connect to a host PC with a USB Type-C™port that does not support Power Delivery
(but must still support DisplayPort™Alt Mode). In this configuration, the device will not provide power to your host PC.
• HDMI®enabled display with cable as needed (if an additional external display is desired)
• 4K-capable display is required to achieve up to 3840x2160@30 Hz resolution.
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Usage of memory card slots
SD card
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot with the bevelled corner in front of it.
The golden PIN’s of the card must be directed downwards.
microSD card
Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot with the bevelled corner in front of it.
The golden PIN’s of the card must be directed upwards.
Note:
• Multi-LUN - allows the simultaneous use of two cards
• SD 4.0 and microSD 4.0 cards required to reach data transfer rate with up to 300 MB/s.
Drive installation
Note! Before installing the hard drive, please disconnect the power plug from the outlet. It may cause
electric shock accident or malfunction.
When connecting the hard drive, please note the electrostatic! Body‘s static electricity may
cause malfunction of the device. Please touch a metal object to discharge or wear antistatic
gloves before the operation.
Attention!
PCB of this device and HDDs are precision machinery, please be careful do not collision and
please notice the direction of HDD
Be careful the cutting edge inside may cut hand!
If hard disk already contains data, please backup data before installation to prevent data loss
Open the front door.
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Press down the two tabs to detach the metal frame and remove it.
Take the transport cardboard out of the device (if available).
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mount
mount SATA connector pins
facing up
Preparing the drives
Please use the provided screws to secure the handles to the 3.5" drives or the 2.5’’ drive-carriers.
3.5" HDD
2.5" HDD
Slide the the 3.5" drives or the 2.5" drive-carriers into the guide rails and push them downwards until
it locks into the connector in order from up to down.
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To take the drive or carrier out from the device, slightly press down the handle and pull it out.
Reinstall the metal frame that has been removed bevor. Please make sure the bottom of the frame stays inside the track
before closing the front door.
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First connect the power cord and turn on the power switch to stabilize the current in the device, then connect the USB
Type-C™cable to your computer and power on the device.
Then activate the power switch on the front panel and verify that the computer is turned on
Now you can set the preferred RAID settings as follows:
• When using RAID function, drives with the same brand, model and capacity is strongly recommended.
• Setting or changing the RAID mode requires you to re-format the drives. This will erase all data on the hard drives
that are being formatted. Make sure to backup all existing data first!
• Be careful! When using the confirmation button in any RAID mode, all data will be erased.
• Never use the confirmation button when all settings have been completed and the drives contains your data!!!
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RAID Mode Description
SINGLE
Like LARGE it is not really a RAID mode. This means that both drives are integrated as separate drives with its own
content, independent from each other.
LARGE
LARGE concatenates multiple hard drives as a single large volume; resulting in a seamless expansion of virtual volumes
beyond the physical limitations of separately connected hard drives. The data are written from HDD1 to HDD2.
RAID 0
RAID 0 is a method of concatenating multiple hard drives into one logical storage unit. It is the automated process of
writing data across multiple drives simultaneously. Striping is used to increase the performance of disk reads. The multip-
le hard drives will write data in “column” effect.
If one drive in a striped set fails, all of the data in the stripe set is lost.
RAID 1
RAID 1 is the automated process of writing data to multiple drives simultaneously. RAID 1 is used to provide redundan-
cy. If one drive fails, the redundant drive(s) will continue to store the data and provide access to it. The failed drive can
then be replaced and the drive set can be rebuilt.
RAID mode setup
The device is built in two sets of RAID, and each RAID is constructed by two drives. There are two sets of RAID mode,
which need to be setup properly before you using this device, finds "SET 1" and "SET 2" in the front panel on this
device.
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RAID Mode Combination
LED display status – RAID configuration
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Configure the RAID mode
There are several mode options for the IB-RD3741-C31, Single, LARGE, RAID 0 and RAID 1.
The enclosure is not set to any of the mode above by default. So, if you just put hard drives in without setting a mode to
use, the enclosure will just turn of after a few seconds after turning it ON.
1. First install the HDD from up to down in the enclosure. Make sure the PC is on and ready to go, power on the
device.
2. The Device is built in 2 sets of RAID, and each RAID is constructed by 2 drives.There are two sets of Raid mode
need to be setup properly before you using this device, finds "SET 1" and "SET 2" in the front panel on this device.
To select the desired RAID mode for the upper two drives.
Press and hold the "SET 1" button until the orange RAID option light starts to flash.
Then release the button and press it briefly several times to select the desired mode.
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Then press and hold the "RAID mode confirmation button" in the back of the device until enclosure shuts down.
To avoid accidental touch and result in data loss, you can’t press the button directly with your finger. During setting the
RAID mode, use the supplied screwdriver to press the RAID confirmation button on the back of the unit.
Power on the device again and the RAID mode set-up is completed.
You just need to initialize, create a partition and format the drives accordingly to your operation system.
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Follow the description above for SET 2 but start as follows:
To select the desired RAID mode for the lower two drives.
Press and hold the "SET 2" button until the green RAID option light starts to flash.
Then release the button and press it briefly several times to select the desired mode.
RAID 1 rebuild settings
Situation: The red ERROR LED indicator of the related RAID set at the front panel turns red and the red LED of the slot
within the defective drive blinks red.
1. Remove the failed drive out of the slot which LED indicator turned red before.
2. Install the new drive in the position of the removed drive (the volume of the new drive should be equal to the
removed one).
3. The rebuilding will start automatically. The HDD LEDs at the front panel display breathing purple lights. This indica-
tes that it is now rebuilding the RAID array.
4. Rebuilding of the RAID 1 array will take several hours, depending on the drive capacity. When the data has been
restored, the HDD LEDs at the front panel will turn a steady blue.
Note: We recommend not turning off the power during the rebuild process but if the process is interrupted, it will conti-
nue rebuilding the data as soon as the power is turned back on.
Note: If necessary, check the device manager and disc manager if the HDDs of the RAID1 array are working.
Note: If necessary, you need to assign a drive letter to the HDDs of the RAID1 array.
About data security
To protect your files and help prevent the loss of your data, we strongly recommend that you keep two copies of your
data, one copy on your IB-RD3741-C31 and a second copy either on your internal drive or another storage media
such as CD, DVD, Tape or an additional external drive.
Any loss or corruption of data while using the IB-RD3741-C31 is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circum-
stances will the manufacturer be held liable for compensation or the recovery of this data.
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