Raidon iR2777-S3 User manual

iR2777-S3
User Manual
InTANK

iR2777-S3 User Manual
v0.1
» InTANK iR2777-S3 User Manual..............................................................1
1. Environmental Requirements ............................................1
2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content ...................1
3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions ........................2
4. RAID Mode Setting............................................................3
5. Hardware Installation Procedure .......................................3
6. Computer Set Up...............................................................5
7. GUI Monitoring Software and Firmware Update ...............6
8. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................9
» InTANK iR2777-S3 產品使用說明 ................................................10
1. 環境需求 ............................................................................10
2. 產品外觀及包裝內容 ..........................................................10
3. 硬體需求與注意事項 ..........................................................11
4. 設定 RAID 層級..................................................................11
5. 硬體安裝 ............................................................................12
6. 電腦設定 ............................................................................14
7. GUI 功能說明與韌體更新...................................................15
8. 常見問題 ............................................................................18

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2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing RAIDON products. This manual will introduce the InTANK iR2777-S3
Series. Before using your InTANK iR2777-S3, please read this manual thoroughly. Although all
information contained in this user manual has been carefully veried before publishing, however, the
actual product specication will be based on the time of delivery from RAIDON. Any updates to the
product specifications or relevant information may be found on www.raidon.com.tw. Products are
subject to change without prior notications.
If you have any questions regarding the products of RAIDON, or you would like to know the latest
product information, user manual update, or rmware update, please contact your local supplier or
visit www.raidon.com.tw for further information.
Copyright © RAIDON TECHNOLOGY, INC. All rights reserved.
Open the package and you should nd the following:
iR2777-S3
iR2777-S3 Device x 1 ( with removable drive tray enclosed x 2)
Quick Installation 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 o󰀩cial website (www.raidon.com.tw) to download drivers and other related resources.
1. Environmental Requirements
Operating Temperature : 0 ~ 40 °C (32 ~ 104 °F)
Storage Temperature : -20 ~ 47 °C (-4 ~ 116 °F)
Line Voltage : 5V DC
Product View
F G H
AC
E
B
D
Front View Rear View
A. LED Indicator
B. Removable drive tray
C. HDD Tray Ejection
D. HDD tray key lock
E. Mute Button
F. 15 PIN Power Connector
G. SATA Port
H. RAID Switch

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LED Indicators :
3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions
1. Computers or servers with SATA I & SATA II & SATA III.
2. Hard drive with SATA I & SATA II & SATA III
3. You are strongly advised to set the storage mode (the default is the Independent mode) before
using the iR2777-S3.
4. The product allows the user to simultaneously utilize two hard drives manufactured by di󰀨erent
companies. However, if the user expects better e󰀩ciency, we strongly recommend the users to
use hard drives manufactured by the same manufacturer.
5. Please make sure that the two hard drives are free from bad blocks or defects prior to installation
in order to avoid system crashes or data loss.
6. The actual storage capacity of iR2777-S3 recognized by the system may differ from the total
capacity stated on the hard drives combined once the drives have been formatted.
7. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within theiR2777-S3
unit 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 unit or
the recovery of the data lost.
Note :
Once the drive mode conguration has been completed, re-conguration using the same hard
drives to set the drive mode will result in complete data loss. If you must change the drive
mode, make sure to backup all data prior to the mode change.
Constant HDD Status Light Buzzer
HDD Idle Blue light always on N/A
Data access Purple light flashing N/A
No hard drive /
hard drive failure Red light always on ON
Rebuilding - Source Blue light always on N/A
Rebuilding - Target Red light flashing N/A

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5. Hardware Installation Procedure
Please install iR2777-S3 as the following instruction.
Choose the RAID mode with RAID switch on the back panel. The default value is RAID 1.
Install the product unit into the computer chassis and make the necessary connections
and mount the product unit properly and securely to the bay position desired.
Step 1
Step 2
RAID 1 ModeRAID 0 Mode
4. RAID Mode Setting
RAID 1 ModeRAID 0 Mode
Please set the RAID level through the jumper on the back of the machine. The factory default is
RAID 1. There are four pin feet on the back of the machine to set the RAID level. To set the RAID 0
mode, please select the center side; if you want to set the RAID 1 mode, please use the right two.
1. RAID 1 Mode
1). Place two new hard drives into iR2777-S3 and strongly suggest you to use two
identical hard drives to get the equal capacity. If the capacity is di󰀨erent, iR2777-S3 is
downward to the small hard drive capacity.
2). Under RAID 1 mode, two hard drives has the identical information as one to mirror to the other
one, therefore each of the hard drive failed is still able to function normally. When you replace
the failed hard disk to the new one the system automatically rebuilding the data to the newly
place hard disk.
2. RAID 0 Mode
1). Place two new hard drives into iR2777-S3 and strongly suggest you to use two identical hard
drives to get the equal capacity. If the capacity is di󰀨erent, iR2777-S3 is downward to the small
hard drive capacity.
2). Under RAID 0 mode, capacity is add up to a one big volume, also with the feature of faster
read / write performance e󰀩cient.

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※ Note :
1. We do not recommend users to disassemble the device without proper instructions and authorization. The manufacture warranty
will not cover the damages caused by unauthorized disassembling.
2. To prevent the device from malfunction, please make sure the device is connected with a direct and dedicated power connection of
a stable power input.
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
For 2.5" HDD/SSD, please secure it by use four the smaller screws included in the
accessory kit.
Re-insert the removable tray when completed and make sure the tray is securely inserted
into the appropriate position.
When hardware installation is completed, you can turn on the power of the main unit to
proceed with relevant settings and applications.
Installation completed. Your operating system should automatically detect the hard drives
within. Please proceed to format the drives. Once formatting is completed, you may then
start to operate the device.
Lock Unlock
Screw positions to
mount like a 3.5"
hard drive
Screw positions to mount like
a floppy drive
Mounting Positions

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6. Computer Set Up
When the hardware setup for iR2777-S3 is complete, you are now ready to turn the machine on.
After the hardware installation is complete, the iR2777-S3 will be treated as one single hard drive.
Set the hard drive to AUTO in the computer’s BIOS. When the computer is turned on, the system will
retrieve the following information:
1. In iR2777-S3, the installed hard drive can be detected by the Device Manager of Computer
Management for Windows.
2. Customers can choose to format the hard drive by using the Disk Management tool of the
operating system before using the iR2777-S3.
At this point, the installation process is completely nished. The user can freely retrieve and save
data to iR2777-S3 just like retrieving and saving data to a regular hard drive. If the user experiences
any abnormality during the operation, please refer to the trouble shooting Q&A section in Appendix.

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You can install GUI software to monitor the status of iR2777-S3. This can be done by installing
software from CD.
※ The HDD1 equals to Pri HDD and HDD2 equals to Sec HDD.
1. System Status
This GUI will auto detects the connected iR2777-S3 and reveals relative information accordingly.
7. GUI Monitoring Software and Firmware Update
2. Firmware Upgrade
You may update the Firmware via this GUI, simply click on “Load” button to locate the rmware
le to proceed. After update is nished, you may restart the power properly to operate with newly
updated rmware.
※ Caution : Any random rmware updates may cause device in malfunction, it is strongly suggested not to update device rmware if
device is operating properly.

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3. E-Mail Notify
Conguring an e-mail address for notication of drive malfunctioning or being removed.
3-1 Options - Settings: Set the mail server.
1). Insert “Outgoing” SMTP and e-mail name and address.
2). If it is passwords required, select the option “SMTP Login Authentication” and insert the
passwords.
3). When the conguration completed, click on the “OK” button to save.
※ Device must be connected in operational states during congurations to take e󰀨ects.
3-2 Options - Hard Disk Damage / Device Removal: Sets the e-mail to be notied when the hard
drive is damaged or the device is removed.
1). Insert the e-mail address of the receiver for notication and click on “+” to add the inserted
e-mail address onto the notifying list. (Maximum up to 10 e-mail addresses)
2). Insert the error message and descriptions from the columns of “Subject” and “Contents”.
3). When the conguration completed, click on the “OK” button to save.
※ Device must be connected in operational states during congurations to take e󰀨ects.

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5. About Indicates GUI Management Software version
4. S.M.A.R.T.