MediaSonic ProRaid HUR3-SU3S3 User manual

Version 1.3
3.5’’ SATA HARD DRIVE
RAID (0/1), Single,
& JBOD functions
Quick Installation Guide
Overview
HDD Handle
LED Indication / Button
5
8 9 10 11
12
16
3
4
6
13
12
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Descriptions
5.
USB link USB port is in use
Power LED Blue Power on
Orange Sleep mode on
4.
12.
13.
14.
3.
Smart fan button auto, manual and fan speed from level 1
to level 3
16.
HDD1 / HDD2
AUTO Smart Fan on
15.
1.
It needs to be pressed and held for 3 seconds
to power off.
This design prevents accidental power off.
Power button
2.
Mode button RAID mode button needs to be pressed and held
for 3 seconds to switch the device’s RAID mode.
This design will prevent accidental execution
of this function.
Rebuild
6.
7.
e-SATA link e-SATA port is in use
8.
Single Mode
9.
JBOD Mode
10.
Raid 0 Mode
11.
Raid 1 Mode
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Rear Panel
1
4
3
2
6
7
FAN 1 FAN speed out level 1 (lowest)
FAN 2 FAN speed out level 2 (middle)
FAN 3 FAN speed out level 3 (highest)
Blue
Purple
Red
HDD connected
HDD access
HDD error
5
Descriptions
Fan
Smart Power SYNC switch
DC jack
1.
2.
1.
3.
USB port
4.
e-SATA port
5.
Security lock
6.
RAID mode confirm button
7.
Smart Power SYNC switch
SYNC switch
When the PC is off,
the device goes to sleep mode.
Synchronization is off.
Reminders
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not place this device near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or the devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the devices.
• Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the devices has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the devices, the devices has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
• Do not drop or shake the device.
• Do not move the device when it is powered on.
• Do not overload wall outlets.
Brief Notes
Operation Environment
Temperature 0 ~ 50 °C Humidity 90 ％RH
Support USB transfer speeds: Low speed (1.5Mbps),
Full speed (12Mbps), High Speed (480Mbps),
Super Speed (5Gbps).
2.
References
Smart fan controlled by the built-in thermal sensor
and it comes with 2 modes (auto / manual)
and 3 levels of speed:
1.
Level 1: below 45 °C
Level 2: 45 °C ~ 54 °C
Level 3: higher than 55 °C
1,200rpm
1,800rpm
2,500rpm
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1,800rpm
2,500rpm
3,500rpm
Operation System
Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
Mac OS 10.8 or later
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Online forum

Quick installation Guide
1.
Please use the provided screws to secure
the handles to the HDDs.
2.
Press down the lock to open the cover.
3. Slide 2 HDDs into the chassis and make sure they are securely
installed in order from left to right.
Make sure the HDD1 is securely installed first at all times.
Otherwise the PC may not recognize the device.
4.
Close and secure the covers.
5.
Plug in power adapter and USB cable.
Blue / Active Blue / Active
7.
There are 4 mode options for HUR3-SU3S3, Single, JBOD (Spanning) , RAID 0 and RAID 1.
The enclosure is not default to any of the above.
So If you just put hard drives in without setting a mode to use,
the enclosure will just turn off after a few seconds of turning it ON.
The confirmation button is hidden in the back, so please find it first before you start.
The setup procedures are as follows,
Make sure the enclosure is connected to a computer that is ON.
Power on the enclosure and press and hold MODE button on the front
until mode option LED flashes. Press it again to select the RAID mode you want
then press the Confirmation button on the back panel until the device shuts down.
Power on the device again and the RAID mode set-up is completed.
Now you just need to partition and format the drives.
Note: User have to make sure the host e-SATA port
supports port-multiplier.
6.
Mak sure the PC is ON and ready to go, then power on the device.
Blue
Defaut Setting is at ”AUTO” mode.
8.
FAN mode setup, users need to press the "FAN" button to change mode.
Blue / Active Blue / Active
Orange / Single Mode
Blue
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2
PC
Front view
Back view
A
B
C

RAID 0 MODE
RAID 0 - Striping: Two HDDs will show up as one large single drive but speed performance will boost up.
The two HDDs will write Data in “column” effect. This form of array splits each piece of Data across both HDDs in segments.
Data are store between first HDD and second HDD. While the HDD is stripe in writing, the next head of next HDD is move to next track to write. The Data is writing
without any form of data-checking. Once one HDD is damaged and all data can be lost.
Same capacity / Brand HDD
4TB 4TB
8TB
Non-RAID: (Single Mode) Computer will show up as two independent drives. This function can be used if RAID is not required, if one HDD is installed
or two different barnds or capacities of HDD are installed.
SINGLE MODE
RAID 1 MIRRORING MODE
RAID 1– Mirroring: Using this mode will require 2 identical HDDs; meaning they must be the same capacity, brand and model number. Under RAID1,
it will create an extra copy (or mirror) set of data to second drive. The backup data are more important for safe keeping and the available data only show up
in one large single drive. This is useful when first HDD fails and it can be replaced by second set of identical data instantly.
4TB
JBOD MODE
RAID 0 - Spanning: Two HDDs will show up as one large single drive. Spanning is an array (not RAID) that is written sequentially across two drives.
4TB
4TB
8TB
About RAID
Same capacity / Brand HDD
Same capacity / Brand HDD
HDD 1 HDD 2
HDD 1 HDD 2
HDD 1 HDD 2
HDD 1 HDD 2

Trouble Shooting
If there is noise with the fan, unscrew and take out the
fan cover, pull out the power cord, clean the fan and assemble
it back.
If the transfer rate is not normal, please check if the SATA
HDD jumper is set up in 1.5 or 3.0Gbps.
1.
If the noise is still present, change the device with another
fan of size 60x60x10mm_2 pins. Otherwise send the
device back to the retail store.
2.
3.
If the fan stops working, do not dismantle it. Please send
back to the retail store immediately.
4.
The heated air would flow out from the fan based on forced
convection process and cool down the chassis' internal
temperature.
5.
To take the HDD out from the device,
slightly press down the handle and pull it out.
6.
USB port of your PC must support power-off function so that the
device would go to sleeping mode. Setting up motherboard's
( power management ) in S3 is strongly recommended. For more
details, please refer to user guide of motherboard BIOS setting.
7.
Before using RAID enclosure
1. Changing RAID modes may cause data lost, backup your data before making changes.
2. Do not cover or block the ventilation hole.
3. Check for visible damage on unit, accessories and cables before using the device.
4. Do not expose the enclosure to water and humid condition.
5. When both HDD are installed at the same time in any RAID mode, all data will be formatted.
6. When using “RAID function”, HDD of the same capacity, model name and brand is strongly recommended.
7. When using e-SATA interface on PC/MAC, the system's e-SATA port must support Port-Multiplier.
HDD format recommended
• Windows 7 NTFS or exFAT
• Mac OS X HFS+ (Mac OS Extended)
• Both Windows and Macintosh OS FAT32 or exFAT
Cautions