Netstor NA622TB3 User manual

First edition, May. 2019
User Manual
NA622TB3
Thunderbolt™ 3 Four-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Storage

1. Unpack the NA622TB3
2. Install M.2 NVMe SSD and the Stand
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5. Internal Fan Speed Adjustment 21
6. Thunderbolt 3 Board LEDs Status 22
4. Power off the System 20
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2.2 Install M.2 SSD Module
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2.3 Install the Stand
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2.1 Configuration Options
3. Operation 7
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3.1 macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
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3.1.1 Procedure for setting up a RAID 0 volume
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3.1.2 Procedure for setting up a RAID 1 volume
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3.2 Thunderbolt 3 Windows PC/laptop
(Windows 10 / 8.1)
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3.2.1 Procedure for setting up a RAID 0 volume
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3.2.2 Procedure for setting up a RAID 1 volume

1. Unpack the NA622TB3
The box contains the following items:
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10. Thunderbolt 3 port
9. Internal Fan Speed Adjustment
8. Broadcom PEX 8714 PCIe Switch LED
。No light - PCIe switch normal
Red - PCIe switch error
7. Power Receptacle
6. SSD 4 Status
。Flashing white - NVMe access
5. SSD 3 Status
。Flashing white - NVMe access
4. SSD 2 Status
。Flashing white - NVMe access
3. SSD 1 Status
。Flashing white - NVMe access
2. Power Status LED
。Orange - Standby mode
Blue - Power on
1. Power Button
。Netstor NA622TB3 enclosure × 1
。Thunderbolt 3 cable (0.5 m) × 1
。Power cord × 1

2. Install M.2 NVMe SSD and the Stand
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2.2 Install M.2 SSD Module
1. Loosen the two thumbscrews at rear of storage. Pull out the aluminum plate
with backplane completely.
2.1 Configuration Options
There are three configuration choices for M.2 SSD in the unit; the available
configurations are as below:
※ If you intend to set a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume over the M.2 SSDs within storage,
it’s recommended the M.2 SSDs are with the same capacity.
A Each single NVMe SSD can be configured as individual volume
B Each dual NVMe SSD can be configured as a group volume (as RAID 0 / 1 by O.S.)
C Four NVMe SSDs can be configured as a group volume (as RAID 0 by O.S.)
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2. Loosen SSD1 location’s screw. Insert M.2 NVMe SSD module into the M.2 socket.
Tighten SSD1’s screw.
3. When installing subsequent M.2 SSD module, repeat the above point 2
for installation.
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SSD 1
SSD 2
SSD 3
SSD 4

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2.3 Install the Stand
The NA622TB3 unit can be put horizontally or vertically for work.
4. After the completion of the M.2 SSD modules installation on the backplane,
insert the backplane plate back into the NA622TB3 storage, and tighten the
two thumbscrews at rear side.
1. Horizontal use:
Place the NA622TB3 enclosure horizontally on a level surface for application. It needs
to be noted that the side with the ventilation holes must be facing upwards for the
fine airflow dissipation. (see Image 1 below)
2. Vertical use:
Put the included stand at the rear bottom part of the NA622TB3 enclosure, and then
tighten the stand’s two thumbscrews to fasten the stand to the enclosure. After the
stand is fastened to the Netstor unit, you can then place the NA622TB3 enclosure
vertically on a level surface for work. (see Image 2 below)
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2. 2.
Image 1 Image 2
facing upwards

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power
3. Operation
3.1 macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later
1. Connect the Thunderbolt 3 four-slot M.2 NVMe SSD storage with power source by power cord.
And then connect storage and Mac computer via Thunderbolt 3 cable.
2. Press the front power button to switch on the storage. Power LED turns orange indicating
standby mode.
When at standby mode, the Thunderbolt 3 port can provide 15W @ 5V / 3A power charging.
standby mode

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3. Power on Mac computer and NA622TB3 powers on automatically. Power LED
turns blue meaning storage is at the powered on status.
4. When at macOS’s desktop, click Apple icon at the top menu bar. Select About
This Mac, and click System Report. Click Thunderbolt in the left column. As
NA622TB3 appears within the information section, the Thunderbolt 3 storage
is recognized by Mac computer.
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※ RAID 0 has no backup feature; it is without fault tolerance.
1. Go to macOS’s Disk Utility. The M.2 SSDs in NA622TB3 will appear in the
left-hand column.
2. Click File at the top menu bar, and select RAID Assistant.
3. Select Striped (RAID 0), and click Next.
3.1.1 Procedure for setting up a RAID 0 volume

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4. Put the checks to the M.2 SSDs, and click Next.
5. Confirm the Properties, and click Next.
6. The confirmation pane for creating RAID 0 volume will pop up; click Create to proceed.

8. You will see RAID 0 volume is created successfully, and the RAID 0 volume is ready for use.
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7. When the process is complete, click Done to finish.

1. Go to macOS’s Disk Utility. The M.2 SSDs in NA622TB3 will appear in the left-hand column.
2. Click File at the top menu bar, and select RAID Assistant.
3. Select Mirrored (RAID 1), and click Next.
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3.1.2 Procedure for setting up a RAID 1 volume
※ The M.2 SSDs in Netstor unit must be even numbers (2 or 4)

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4. Put the checks to the M.2 SSDs, and click Next.
5. Confirm the Properties, and click Next.
6. The confirmation pane for creating RAID 1 volume will pop up; click Create to proceed.

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7. When the process is complete, click Done to finish.
8. You will see RAID 1 volume is created successfully, and the RAID 1 volume is ready for use.

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1. Connect the Thunderbolt 3 four-slot M.2 NVMe SSD storage with power source by
power cord, and then connect storage and Windows PC/laptop via Thunderbolt 3 cable.
3.2 Thunderbolt 3 Windows PC/laptop (Windows 10 / 8.1)
2. Press the front power button to switch on the storage. Power LED turns orange indicating
standby mode.
3. Power on computer and NA622TB3 powers on automatically. Power LED turns blue
meaning storage is at the powered on status.
When at standby mode, the Thunderbolt 3 port can provide 15W @ 5V / 3A power charging.
power
standby mode
powered mode

※ RAID 0 has no backup feature; it is without fault tolerance.
3.2.1 Procedure for setting up a RAID 0 volume
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1. Go to Windows’ Disk Management: the M.2 SSDs in storage will appear
in information section.
2. Right click first M.2 SSD, and select New Striped Volume.
3. Select the subsequent M.2 SSD [Disk 2] in the Available section.

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4. Click Add button to add Disk 2 to the Selected section, and then click Next to proceed.
5. Click Finish button to complete setting up RAID 0 volume.
6. The RAID 0 volume of NA622TB3 will appear at This PC, and it’s ready for use.

3.2.2 Procedure for setting up a RAID 1 volume
2. Right click first M.2 SSD, and select New Mirrored Volume.
3. Select the subsequent M.2 SSD [Disk 2] in the Available section.
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1. Go to Windows’ Disk Management: the M.2 SSDs in storage will appear in information section.
※ The M.2 SSDs in Netstor unit must be even numbers (2 or 4)

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4. Click Add button to add Disk 2 to the Selected section, and then click Next to proceed.
5. Click Finish button to complete setting up RAID 1 volume.
6. The RAID 1 volume of NA622TB3 will appear at This PC, and it’s ready for use.

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4. Power off the System
To power off the system: shut down the computer first; as the computer is powered off,
the NA622TB3 will power off automatically. At this time, the unit’s front power LED will
turn orange to indicate the storage is at the standby mode (the Thunderbolt 3 port’s
15W power charging still works and is still effective during the standby status). To
completely power off NA622TB3, press the front power button to turn off the unit.
Turn off
standby mode