Raidon GT8670-TB3 User manual

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GT8670-TB3

» GT8670-TB3 User Manual................................ 1
1. Environmental Requirements ............................................1
2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content ...................1
3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions ........................2
4. Hardware Installation.........................................................3
5. Troubleshooting Fan Errors...............................................4
6. The MSU, and easy RAID congurator .............................4
7. Description of HDD Indicators ...........................................11
8. Connect with other devices ...............................................11
9. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................12
» GT8670-TB3 產品使用說明 ...............................16
1. 環境需求...................................................................................16
2. 產品外觀及包裝內容 ...............................................................16
3. 硬體需求與注意事項 ...............................................................17
4. 硬體安裝...................................................................................18
5. 風扇故障狀況排除 ...................................................................19
6. MSU 簡易設定.........................................................................19
7. 硬碟狀態指示燈號說明 ...........................................................25
8. 與其他裝置連接說明 ...............................................................25
9. 常見問題...................................................................................26
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1. Environmental Requirements
About this Manual
Thank you for choosing the RAIDON product. This manual will familiarize you with the RAIDON
GT8670-TB3 product. We recommend reading through this manual before using the RAIDON
GT8670-TB3 product. The information provided in this manual was checked before publication, but
the actual product specications may have changed before shipping; Latest product specications
and updates can be found at www.RAIDON.com.tw. No separate notications will be provided by our
company. If you would like to receive the latest RAIDON product information, manuals, and rmware,
or have any questions regarding RAIDON products, please contact your local supplier or visit www.
RAIDON.com.tw for more information.
All product-related content in this manual are copyrighted by RAIDON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Operating Temperature: 0 ～40 ℃(32 ～104 ℉)
Storage Temperature : -20 ～47℃(-4 ～116 ℉)
Line Voltage : 100 ～240V AC
2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content
The following items should be inside the package upon opening:
GT8670-TB3
GT8670-TB3 product x 1 (containing HDD enclosure x 8)
Thunderbolt™ cable x 1
Power cable x 1
Quick Setup Guide x 1
Screws and key
• Please check the product and accessories for any defect or missing parts. If you have any questions,
please contact your product supplier.
• Please visit the official website - Download page (http://www.RAIDON.com.tw/RAIDON2016/
download.php) to download drivers and other related resources.

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Front and Rear Views
3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions
1. This system can only transfer data to one computer through one interface at a time.
2. Please make sure that the hard drives are free from bad blocks or defects prior to installation in
order to avoid system crashes or data loss.
3. Whenever turning off or unplugging the GT8670-TB3 from your computer system becomes
necessary, always remember to safely remove it from your operating system rst.
4. When the GT8670-TB3 is connected to the computer system, it's prohibited to remove, insert or
swap the hard drive while data transfer is being performed.
5. If you will be incorporating either software or hardware RAID functionality to operate with
the GT8670-TB3, it is important to understand the RAID level and its component that will be
incorporated and the precautions to take as each RAID level and component may function
di󰀨erently and contains various limitations.
6. The product needs to be restarted after adding or changing the RAID mode, and the update is
guaranteed to be the new RAID mode.
7. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drives of the
GT8670-TB3 on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate
storage device. RAIDON will not be responsible for any lost of data caused during the use of the
GT8670-TB3 or the recovery of the data lost.
A. HDD access light
B. HDD enclosure key lock
C. HDD enclosure button
D. Power status light
E. System status light
F. Thunderbolt™ port
G. Mini DisplayPort
H. Power socket
I. Fan
J. Fan speed switch
K. Mute switch
L. Power switch
M. Anti-theft lock
Note:
If you do not have 8 HDDs, please follow the above HDD number sequence to
load all your in hand HDDs.
Hard Disk Location 0
Hard Disk Location 4
Hard Disk Location 2
Hard Disk Location 6
Hard Disk Location 1
Hard Disk Location 5
Hard Disk Location 3
Hard Disk Location 7
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4. Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps below to complete the hardware installation process:
When you open the package, please immediately check the product and included parts for
any damage or missing parts. If there is a problem with the product or included parts please
contact your supplier immediately.
Place the device on a flat, even surface. Make sure that the cooling fan is not blocked
and there is sufficient surrounding space for cooling. (Keep away from water or other
environments that may cause product damage)
Please insert the key included with the parts pack into the keyhole to release the HDD
enclosure handle and remove the HDD enclosure.
Place the hard disk in the HDD enclosure and secure it in place with the included screws;
this will prevent damage to the hard disk from external vibration.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Once the hard disk is installed, slide the enclosure into the system and close the handle.
Select the appropriate cable from the accessories pack depending on the interface. Connect
the GT8670-TB3 backplate connection port to the corresponding port on the computer.
Connect the AC Power cable to the GT8670-TB3. Plug the connector into the power socket
then start the system.
Your operating system will automatically detect available capacity once the device nishes
booting. Once the device has been detected, please follow instructions given by the
operating system and format the system. Once the hard disk has been formatted, the
GT8670-TB3 system can be used.
If the computer is unable to detect the system, please install the drivers fromofficial website -
Download page (http://www.RAIDON.com.tw/RAIDON2016/download.php) .
Note: Please avoid using hard disk drives from di󰀨erent manufacturers or di󰀨erent
models from the same manufacturer as this may impact system performance.

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5. Troubleshooting Fan Errors
The GT8670-TB3 includes a fan failure warning function. When the fan of the GT8670-TB3 fails, the
built-in buzzer will sound. The red warning light on the front plate will also light up; If this happens,
press the mute switch at the back of the system to turn o󰀨 the buzzer. Next, turn o󰀨 power to the
GT8670-TB3 as soon as possible to let the machine cool down. Check to make sure that the
machine is placed in a well-ventilated location with nothing obstructing the fan, also check to see if
the GT8670-TB3's fan has stopped turning. Once the above checks have been completed, turn the
power back on to continue using this system. If this doesn't solve the problem, please contact the
product supplier or RAIDON for further technical assistance.
1. Use your Windows username and password to log into the MSU. If you have a username but no
password, then leave the password eld blank.
6. The MSU, and easy RAID configurator
A. Set up RAID Mode:
• GT8670-TB3 and computer connection can refer to P11 - 8. Connect with other devices.
• Download page (http://www.raidon.com.tw/RAIDON2016/download.php) to download Marvell
Storage Utility (MSU).
• Install the MSU in the operating system:
(A) Windows OS: After decompressing the *.zip archive, execute MSUSetup.exe and follow the
program to install it.
(B) mac OS: Please refer to the FAQ point 5 - How to install software on macOS.
• Set the RAID mode by MSU.

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2. Click 【Operation】and 【Create Array】.
3. Click at the selected HDDs.
4. Select【RAID 5】（or other RAID）.

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6. Type Storage Name and Submit RAID setting.
7. After submitting RAID setting:
• The more Stripe Sizes helps a better data transfer for large data les which is
good for video and audio editing works.
• The less Stripe Sizes helps a better efficiency at randon les which is good for
daily word processing, frequent read-&-write works.
5. Setup Stripe Size.

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8. Click 【Create VD】, 【Initialize】option is set to 【No Initialization】; 【Gigabyte Rounding】
options set to 【10G】, then click 【Submit】.
10.To initiate and format HDD/SSD at OS level.
9. After submit, you get a New_VD.
P.S. VD is the abbreviation of Virture Disk.

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11. After completing the format, you couyld start using your GT8670-TB3.

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1. Click 【Operation】and 【Delete VD】.
2. Click 【OK】 at rst warning message.
3. Click 【OK】at the second warning message.
B. Delete a RAID for a new RAID setting

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4. Click 【Operation】, 【Delete Array】and 【Submit】.
5. Click 【OK】at warning message.
6. It returns to JBOD mode, you just have to format every individual HDD or just to set up another
RAID.
Please refer to “RAIDON All TB2&TB3 RAID 5 Storage MSU User Manual.pdf” for the RAID setting.

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7. Description of HDD Indicators
8. Connect with other devices
1. TB port: Thunderbolt™ 3 ports can be connected to TB3, USB3.1 and Display port device. It is
downward to support USB3.0 / USB2.0. This product can connect with di󰀨erent USB devices by USB
Type C to Type A/B cable. It supports TB port power delivery (PD) function, which can provide 15W
(5V / 3A) power output to support 5V / 3A rechargeable notebook computer use. There is no additional
power supply need.
2. Mini Display port: congured with Mini Display Port connection port to provide additional screen output.
Status Power status light System indicator
Light
HDD Status
Light Buzzer
No HDD detected Blue light always on N/A Red light always on N/A
HDD failed Blue light always on Red light
flashing Red light always on YES
Data access Blue light always on N/A Blue light flashing N/A
HDD idle Blue light always on N/A Blue light always on N/A
Rebuilding data -
Source HDD Blue light always on N/A Blue light flashing N/A
Rebuilding data -
Target HDD Blue light always on N/A Purple light flashing N/A
Fan failure Blue light always on Red light
flashing Blue light always on YES
Overheat Blue light always on Red light
flashing Blue light always on YES
Two System Connections:
A. GT8670-TB3: Let its TB A port connect to Host (PC/Workstation/Server), TB B port to other
Device (USB or TB), and mDP (Mini Display) port to monitor.

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9. Frequently Asked Questions
1. If the GT8670-TB3 is turned on, but the Thunderbolt™ cable is not connected, the fan and power
status lights will both be in Sleep mode. The fan and power status light will not come on until the
Thunderbolt™ cable is connected to the computer.
2. When the computer enters into Sleep mode, the fan and power status lights will both be in Sleep
s mode too. The fan and power status light will not come on until the computer is awaken.
3. If a hard disk already contains data from another RAID product or RAID mode has already been set, we
recommend reverting back to JBOD mode before the drive is used with the GT8670-TB3 again to avoid
problems accessing the hard drive.
4. If the GT8670-TB3 is installed on the Windows OS but can not be connected, refer to the following
steps:
B. GT8670-TB3: Let its TB A port connect to Host (PC/Workstation/Server), TB B port to a
monitor, and mDP port to the second monitor.
A. Open the Windows Taskbar.
B. right-click the Thunderbolt™™ icon.
C. Select "Approve Attached Devices".
D. Select the port to which the device is connected.
E. Wait for the dialog box "Approve Thunderbolt™™ ™ Devices" to appear.
F. Select "Always Connect"
G. Press "OK"。
D
RAIDON tech., GT8670-TB3
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5. How to install software on macOS:
A. Unzip the downloaded tarball and execute msu.dmg.
B. Get the installation program MSUSetup.pkg, execute the program, and enter the installation
process.
C. Follow the flow instructions and actual conditions to complete the installation.

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6. There are three ways to start the program:
A. Find MarvellTray in the folder "Applications", hit the point and execute the program.
B. Hit the Launchpad on the Dock and hit the MarvellTray icon to execute the program.
C. Using Spotlight's search function, type MarvellTray to nd the program and press Enter to
execute the program.

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A. Execute
MarvellMvumi.pkg.
B. Appear from an unidentied developer warning, click on the lower right corner of the "OK."
C. Open
System Preferences, and go to Security & Privacy.
D. Click on the "Allow" button.
B
Note: If you can not click the allow button, click the lower left corner of the lock icon, and enter
the administrator password.
7. The new macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) requires user approval before loading new, third-party kernel
extensions:

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2. 產品外觀及包裝內容
關於這份手冊
感謝您使用 RAIDON 的產品。本手冊將介紹 RAIDON GT8670-TB3 產品。在您開始使用 RAIDON
GT8670-TB3 產品前，建議您先閱讀過本手冊。手冊裡的資訊在出版前雖已被詳細確認，實際產品規
格仍將以出貨時為準；任何產品規格或相關資訊更新請您直接到 www.RAIDON.com.tw 網站查詢，本
公司將不另行通知。若您想獲得 RAIDON 最新產品訊息、使用手冊、韌體 ,或對 RAIDON 產品有任何
疑問，請您聯絡當地供應商或到 www.RAIDON.com.tw 取得相關訊息。
本手冊相關產品內容歸銳銨科技股份有限公司版權所有
打開包裝外盒後，包裝內容應包含下列組件：
GT8670-TB3
GT8670-TB3 產品本體 x1( 內含抽取盒 x8)
Thunderbolt™ 連接線 x1
電源線 x1
螺絲及鑰匙
快速安裝手冊 x 1
1. 環境需求
工作溫度 : 0 ～40 ℃(32 ～104 ℉)
儲存溫度 : -20 ～47℃(-4 ～116 ℉)
工作電壓 : 100 ～240V AC
• 請確認相關配件與產品本身是否有受損或配件缺少，若有任何疑問請與本產品供應商聯絡。
• 請前往官網 -產品資料下載頁面 (http://www.raidon.com.tw/RAIDON2016/download.php) 下載驅動
程式以及其餘相關資源。

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正面與背面示意圖
A. 硬碟讀取燈
B. 硬碟抽取盒鎖
C. 硬碟卡榫退出鍵
D. 電源指示燈
E. 系統指示燈
F. Thunderbolt™ 連接埠
G. Mini DisplayPort 連接埠
H. 電源插座
I. 風扇
J. 風扇轉速切換按鈕
K. 靜音開關
L. 電源開關
M. 防竊鎖孔
3. 硬體需求與注意事項
1. 本系統同一時間只可透過一組介面與一台電腦執行資料傳輸。
2. 在安裝新硬碟到 GT8670-TB3 之前，請先確認硬碟是沒有壞軌而且是沒有故障的，以避免資料受
損。
3. 當您需要關閉或移除 GT8670-TB3 時，務必透過您所操作的作業系統中執行硬碟安全移除後，方
可進行電源關閉的動作。
4. 當系統運作時，請勿任意移除任何一顆硬碟，以免導致資料遺失。
5. 如你希望將 GT8670-TB3 搭配軟體或硬體 RAID 功能使用時，請先瞭解並注意你所要使用 RAID 層
次及配件的特性與限制。
6. 在新增或變更 RAID 模式後需重新啟動產品，以確保完成更新為新的 RAID 模式。
7. 強烈建議除了使用 GT8670-TB3 的資料儲存功能外，請針對重要資料備份到另一個儲存裝置上或遠
端備份，雙重備份您重要的資料。若您儲存在 GT8670-TB3 的資料損毀或遺失，RAIDON 將不負
任何的責任。
注意：請依硬碟位置順序由上而下安裝硬碟。
硬碟位置 0
硬碟位置 4
硬碟位置 2
硬碟位置 6
硬碟位置 1
硬碟位置 5
硬碟位置 3
硬碟位置 7
前視圖 背視圖

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4. 硬體安裝4. 硬體安裝
請參照以下步驟完成硬體安裝
當你打開包裝後，首先請先檢查產品主體以及附件是不是有毀損或是短缺情形，如果發生產品
主體及附件短缺，請立刻與您的供應商聯絡。
將主機置放於平穩空間上，並確認散熱風扇沒有被擋住，且四周有適當的散熱空間。 ( 請避免
接近水源或是其他容易造成產品損傷的環境 )
請使用零件包中所附的鑰匙插入鑰匙孔，開啟硬碟抽取盒把手便將抽取盒取出。
將硬碟安裝到抽取盒上，並以零件包內附的螺絲加以固定 ,以避免不必要的移動對硬碟造成傷
害。
步驟 1
步驟 2
步驟 3
步驟 4
硬碟安裝完成後，請將抽取盒平移放入主機內，並關上把手。
請依據您欲使用的介面，從附件包中選擇相對應的連接線，將 GT8670-TB3 背面連接埠與電
腦主機相對應介面埠連接。
AC Power 電源線與 GT8670-TB3 連接好，並將接頭接上電源插座後開機。
開機後，您的作業系統將會自動辨識到儲存容量；待辨識成功後，請依據您所需的儲存格式，
將系統依照作業系統的指示完成格式化。待硬盤格式化完成後，便可直接使用 GT8670-TB3
系統。
如電腦無法辨識此系統 , 請前往 -產品資料下載頁面 (http://www.raidon.com.tw/RAIDON2016/
download.php) 下載驅動程式並安裝。
步驟 5
步驟 6
步驟 7
步驟 8
步驟 9
注意：不建議使用不同廠牌，或是同廠牌不同型號的硬碟，避免影響效能。
5. 風扇故障狀況排除
GT8670-TB3 內建風扇故障警示功能，若 GT8670-TB3 風扇發生故障時，內建的蜂鳴器會發出警告聲
響，前面板的紅色警示燈號也會亮起；此時你可選按系統後面的靜音開關，先將警示聲關閉，並在允
許的狀況下關閉 GT8670-TB3 電源讓機器降溫；同時，請先確認機體擺放環境是否通風良好，沒有任
何物體擋住風扇孔，一併檢查 GT8670-TB3 的風扇是否停止運轉；待上述檢查確認後，再將電源開啟
繼續使用本系統。若問題還是無法獲得解決，請與此產品供應商或 RAIDON 連絡，以便取得進一步的
支援。