Raidon SafeTANK GR8680-TB3 User manual

User Manual
GR8680-TB3
SafeTANK

» GR8680-TB3 User Manual ............................... 1
1. Operating Information .......................................................1
2. Package Contents and Product Views ..............................1
3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions ........................2
4. Hardware Installation.........................................................3
5. Troubleshooting Fan Errors...............................................4
6. The MSU, and easy RAID configurator ...........................5
7. The Indication of HDD Status............................................11
8. Connect with other devices ...............................................12
9. Common Technical Questions...........................................13
» GR8680-TB3 產品使用說明...............................17
1. 環境需求...................................................................................17
2. 產品外觀及包裝內容 ...............................................................17
3. 硬體需求與注意事項 ...............................................................18
4. 硬體安裝...................................................................................19
5. 風扇故障狀況排除 ...................................................................20
6. MSU 簡易設定.........................................................................20
7. 硬碟狀態指示燈號說明 ...........................................................26
8. 與其他裝置連接說明 ...............................................................26
9. 常見問題...................................................................................27
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1. Operating Information
The Introduction
Thank you for choosing the RAIDON product. This manual will familiarize you with the RAIDON
GR8680-TB3 product. We recommend reading through this manual before using the RAIDON
GR8680-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.
2. Package Contents and Product Views
Open the package and you shall nd the following parts：
GR8680-TB3
GR8680-TB3 Product Unit x1(Removable Tray x8)
Thunderbolt™ Cable x1
Power Cord x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
Screws & Keys
Operating Temperature: 0 ～40 ℃(32 ～104 ℉)
Storage Temperature : -20 ～47℃(-4 ～116 ℉)
Line Voltage : 100 ～240V AC
• 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. Only one interface connection may be used at once per computer system.
2. RAID volume formation utilizes the capacity of whichever hard drive has the smallest and then
multiply that capacity by seven for RAID 5, eight for RAID 0, to form a large volume, therefore,
it is recommended to only install hard drives of the same brand and specification for all drive
position prior to use. Moreover, when you need to replace with a new hard drive, please be sure
to purchase one with the same specication, capacity and brand. If these conditions can't be met,
select one that's at least 20 GB greater in capacity.
3. The actual storage capacity of GR8680-TB3 recognized by the system may di󰀨er from the total
capacity stated on the hard drives once the drives have been formatted.
4. Since GR8680-TB3 will delete all data les in your HDDs/SSDs at its rst-time use, please be
informed that you shall rst save all your personal data les into a safe memory space before
starting setting your new GR8680-TB3 to avoid any data loss during your start-up process.
5. 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.
6. Whenever turning o󰀨 or unplugging your GR8680-TB3 from your computer system, please always
remember to safely remove it from your operating system rst.
A. HDD access light
B. HDD enclosure key lock
C. HDD enclosure button
D. Mute Switch
E. System status light
F. Power switch
G. Power socket
H. Fan speed switch
I. Thunderbolt™ port
J. Mini DisplayPort
K. Anti-theft lock
Drive Position
NOTE： It’s a must for you to insert one disk at “Disk Position 0” bay.
硬碟位置 5
硬碟位置 6
硬碟位置 3
硬碟位置 4
硬碟位置 7
硬碟位置 0
硬碟位置 1
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7. When your GR8680-TB3 connects to the computer system, please do not remove, insert or even
swap any hard drive while data transfer is being performed.
8. It's prohibited to change the positioning of the drives once the initial installation has been
completed as the changes made to the drive positions may destroy the RAID formation.
9. A WARNING to you if you plan to delete or switch your original RAID setting：If you plan to delete
or switch your original RAID setting, please always duplicate your personal data before deleting
or changing it.
10.In RAID 5 mode, the system allows one single hard drive failure. If multiple drive failures occur at
once, it's likely that all data stored in the system have been destroyed or lost. In RAID 0 mode, if
one hard drive failure occurs, then all data maybe destroyed or lost.
11.Whenever turning off or unplugging the GR8680-TB3 from your computer system becomes
necessary, always remember to safely remove it from your operating system rst.
12.While the In-chassis temperature reaches up to 55 degree-C (131 degree-F), in order to get rid of
the heat efficiently, your GR8680-TB3 will turn fan parts to full speed automatically.
And once the In-chassis temperature drops down to 50 degree-C (122 degree-F), you could
then set fan speed at Fan Speed Switch manually to reduce its fan noise for a better green
environment at both of a lower fan noise and the power saving.
13.It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the GR8680-TB3
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.
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

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5. Troubleshooting Fan Errors
If the alarm indicator has lit up red and the audio alarm sounds, this could mean that either a system
fan has stopped operating entirely. When this occurs, you may press the mute button at the rear
of the system to shut off the audio alarm and power off the system immediately if in the allowed
operational state to let the system cool. Check and see if the overall operation environment is well
ventilated and make sure there are no blockages to the enclosed fan and then re-power on the
system to continue use. If the problem persists, please turn o󰀨 the system and contact your supplier
or the RAIDON tech support for further assistance.
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.
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 GR4670-TB3 backplate connection port to the corresponding port on the computer.
Connect the AC Power cable to the GR4670-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
GR4670-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) .
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
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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.
2. Click 【Operation】and 【Create Array】.
6. The MSU, and easy RAID configurator
A. Set up RAID Mode:
Please visit the official website - Download page (http://www.RAIDON.com.tw/RAIDON2016/download.
php) to download Marvell Storage Utility (MSU). After GR8680-TB3 connected to the computer and
install the MSU, multiple RAID modes can be set up through the MSU.

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3. Click at the selected HDDs.
4. Select【RAID 5】（or other RAID）.
5. Setup Stripe Size.
• 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.

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6. Type Storage Name and Submit RAID setting.
7. After submitting RAID setting:
8. Click 【Create VD】to set the 【Initialize】option. The options are 【No Initialization】, 【Fast
Initialization】, 【Foreground Initialization】and 【Background Initialization】;【Gigabyte
Rounding】set to 【none】, then click 【Submit】.
6. Type Storage Name and Submit RAID setting.
7. After submitting RAID setting:
8. Click 【Create VD】to set the 【Initialize】option. The options are 【No Initialization】, 【Fast
Initialization】, 【Foreground Initialization】and 【Background Initialization】;【Gigabyte
Rounding】set to 【none】, then click 【Submit】.
• No Initialization:
No initialization is performed
on the virtual disk.
• Fast Initialization:
Quickly initialize the virtual
disk.
• Foreground Initialization:
The application performs
virtual disk initialization in the
foreground.
• Background Initialization:
The application performs
virtual disk initialization in the
background.
Note 1:
No Initialization
Fast Initialization
Foreground Initialization
Background Initialization
None
1G
10G
Note 2: • In the event of a single physical disk failure in a RAID 1 virtual disk, Gigabyte Rounding allows the replacement physical
disk to be of a size slightly smaller than the existing physical disk. The capacity of the rebuilt virtual disk equals to the
size of the smaller physical disk included in the RAID 1 array. The conguration options represent the tolerance value of
drive capacity di󰀨erence.
The default user hard disk capacity is the same in the simple settings.

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10.To initiate and format HDD/SSD at OS level.
11. After completing the format, you couyld start using your GR8680-TB3.
9. After submit, you get a New_VD.
P.S. VD is the abbreviation of Virture Disk.

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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. The Indication of HDD Status
Status System indicator Light HDD Status Light Buzzer
No HDD detected Blue light always on Red light always on ——
RAID Failed Purole light flashing Red light always on YES
HDD failure Purole light flashing Red light always on YES
Data access Blue light always on Blue light flashing ——
HDD idle Blue light always on Blue light always on ——
Rebuilding data -
Source HDD Blue light always on Blue light flashing ——
Rebuilding data -
Target HDD Blue light always on Purole light flashing ——
Fan failure Purole light flashing Blue light always on YES
Overheat Purole light flashing Blue light always on YES

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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.
Two System Connections:
A. GR8680-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.
B. GR8680-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.

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9. Common Technical Questions
1. GR8680-TB3 will always stay SLEEP Mode if (a) it doesn't connect it to Mac Computer, and (b) your
Mac Computer is Power-O󰀨.
2. GR8680-TB3 will also stay SLEEP Mode if your Mac Computer gets into SLEEP or IDLE Mode
too.
3. In case if you use old HDDs which already have other RAID setting, we would strongly suggest
you to rst reset them with JBOD mode at your GR8680-TB3 before setting them to the RAID
mode you will use GR8680-TB3.
4. If the GR8680-TB3 is installed on the Windows OS but can not be connected, refer to the
following steps:
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., GR8680-TB3
A
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B
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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
1. 環境需求
關於這份手冊
感謝您使用 RAIDON 的產品。本手冊將介紹 RAIDON GR8680-TB3 產品。在您開始使用 RAIDON
GR8680-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：
工作溫度 : 0 ～40 ℃(32 ～104 ℉)
儲存溫度 : -20 ～47℃(-4 ～116 ℉)
工作電壓 : 100 ～240V AC
GR8680-TB3
GR8680-TB3 產品本體 x1( 內含抽取盒 x8)
Thunderbolt™ 連接線 x1
電源線 x1
快速安裝手冊 x1
螺絲及鑰匙
» GR8680-TB3 產品使用說明
• 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. 靜音按鈕
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. RAID5 的容量形成是將硬碟中最小容量乘上 7倍後，RAID0 乘上 8倍,之後會被視為一個大儲存容量；
因此，用本系統前必須每顆硬碟裝置槽都已完成硬碟安裝，並建議全部使用相同品牌與同規格之全
新硬碟。同時，如果需要更換新的硬碟時，也請您務必購買規格、容量、廠牌相同的硬碟，若您無
法購買到符合上述條件的硬碟時，請選購容量大於另一硬碟最少 20GB。
3. 硬碟格式化後，由電腦主機作業系統所辨識 GR8680-TB3 的實際總容量會與硬碟廠所標示的容量加
總後，將有所差異。
4. 第一次使用本產品進行設定時，資料會被全數清除。請於硬碟置入前，確認硬碟已備份，避免資料
遺失。
5. 在安裝新硬碟到 GR8680-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。
6. 當您需要關閉或移除 GR8680-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。
7. 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。
8. 完成系統初始化安裝後，在使用上請勿任意變更硬碟位置；此動作將可能導致系統無法形成 RAID。
9. RAID 模式一旦設定完成，若要進行切換，因切換過程中將會清除硬碟中的資料，請務必先將硬碟中
的資料另行備份後再行切換。
E. 系統指示燈
F. 電源開關
G. 電源插座
H. 風扇轉速切換按鈕
I. Thunderbolt™ 連接埠
J. Mini DisplayPort 連接埠
K. 防竊鎖孔
硬碟位置
注意：硬碟位置 0 一定要安裝硬碟。
硬碟位置 5
硬碟位置 6
硬碟位置 3
硬碟位置 4
硬碟位置 7
硬碟位置 0
硬碟位置 1
硬碟位置 2