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ARCTICROC 4T
User Manual
4-Bay RAID System
eSATA, 2xFireWire 800, FireWire 400 & USB
Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 5, Raid 5+ ot-Spare and Raid 0+1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ............................................................................................................ 4
SAFETY NOTICES .............................................................................................................................. 4
GENERAL NOTICES ............................................................................................................................ 4
CAPACITY DISCLAIMER ...................................................................................................................... 4
CARE AND ANDLING ........................................................................................................................ 4
FCC-B RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ........................................................... 5
PRECAUTIONS FOR T E RAID SYSTEM………………………………………………………………………..5
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 6
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 6
BOX CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 6
SPECIAL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................ 7
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 8
CONNECTORS ........................................................................................................................ 8
SYSTEM VIEWS ...................................................................................................................... 9
INSERTING/REPLACING T E ARD DRIVES IN T E RAID SYSTEM .......................................... 11
CONNECTING T E RAID SYSTEM TO A COMPUTER ............................................................... 17
CONNECTING MULTIPLE DEVICES ...................................................................................................... 19
RAID MODES ....................................................................................................................... 20
RAID MODE COMPARISON LIST ....................................................................................................... 20
RAID 0 (STRIPING) ........................................................................................................................ 21
RAID 1 (MIRRORING) .................................................................................................................... 22
RAID 5 ........................................................................................................................................ 23
RAID 5 + OTSPARE ...................................................................................................................... 24
RAID 0+1 .................................................................................................................................... 25
SETTING/C ANGING T E RAID MODE & NUMBER OF DDS (MANUALLY) ............................ 26
RAID SWITC ............................................................................................................................... 28
D SWITC .................................................................................................................................. 28
NUMBER OF DISKS SUPPORTING EAC RAID MODE ............................................................................. 29
DD SLOT NUMBER ....................................................................................................................... 29
LED INDICATORS .................................................................................................................. 30
SAFE REMOVAL OF T E RAID SYSTEM .................................................................................. 31
EXTERNAL BOOTUP ............................................................................................................. 32
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eSATA PCI EXPRESS CARD INSTALLATION ............................................................................. 33
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 33
ARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 33
DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 33
VERIFY DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 34
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS CONCERNING RAID SYSTEMS ........................................................ 36
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 38
PARTITIONING AND FORMATTING T E ARCTICROC 4-BAY DRIVE ON A MAC OS ................... 39
PARTITIONING AND FORMATTING T E ARCTICROC 4-BAY DRIVE ON A WINDOWS OS .......... 48
KNOWLEDGE BASE .............................................................................................................. 62
INTRODUCTION TO FORMATTING ........................................................................................ 66
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................... 68
TEC NICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................... 72
TRADEMARKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................................. 73
COPYRIG TS ........................................................................................................................ 73
CONTACT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 74
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Safety Notices
•The warranty is void if an unauthorized person attempts and/or repairs the hard disk drive.
•Read all Manuals and instructions carefully before using the device.
•Do not spill any liquid or insert any object into the device.
•Use the device within the specifications indicated, including but not limited to: power
requirements, temperature, humidity, sunlight and magnetism from other devices such as
computers and televisions.
•Please visit the Rocstor website, www.rocstor.com for further information concerning
specifications and use of the device.
General Notices
•Consistently make multiple backup copies of your data for your protection. ard disk drives
are subject to failure at any time.
•Rocstorage, Inc. shall not be held liable for loss of data or the restoration or recovery of
data on the device. Please view complete Limited Warranty Information in this manual or
on the Rocstor website (www.rocstor.com) for further details.
Capacity Disclaimer
Actual accessible hard drive capacity will indicate up to 10% lower than stated under different
Operating Systems and formatting.
The storage volume is measured in total bytes before formatting. References to round
numbers of gigabytes or terabytes are an approximation only. For example, a disk drive labeled
as having 500GB (gigabytes) has space for approximately 500,000,000,000 bytes before
formatting. After formatting, the drive capacity is reduced by about 5% to 10% depending on
the operating system and formatting used.
Care and andling
The following instructions concern the proper care and handling of the Arcticroc 4-Bay RAID.
Please take a moment to review these instructions.
•As with any storage solution, it is recommended that all data be backed up regularly.
•Ensure that you follow the proper removal procedure to disconnect the RAID.
•Do not move or disconnect this device from your computer while it is reading or writing
data. This may cause damage to the RAID.
•Do not place this device near a heat source or expose it to direct flame.
•Do not place the device near any equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields.
Exposure to strong electromagnetic fields may cause the device to malfunction or data to be
corrupted.
•Do not drop or cause shock to your RAID.
•Do not spill any liquid or insert any object into the device.
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•Do not attempt to disassemble and service the Rocpro drive during the warranty period.
•Please read the Safety Notices and Limited Warranty information in this Manual and on the
Rocstor website (www.rocstor.com) for further details.
FCC-B RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates radio frequency energy, and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
PRECAUTIONS FOR T E RAID SYSTEM
The main circuit board of the RAID System is susceptible to static electricity. Proper
grounding is required to prevent electrical damage to the RAID System unit or other connected
devices, including the host computer. Always place the RAID System unit on a smooth surface
and avoid all dramatic movement, vibration and percussion.
•Do NOT allow water to enter the RAID System unit.
•Installation of additional equipment in the host computer may be required. Visit our
website to download the latest product information updates.
•Do NOT attempt to service this unit yourself. Disassembling the RAID System’s inner parts
will expose you to dangerous voltages or other hazards.
•Do NOT block the ventilation. Proper airflow is required to ensure reliable operation and to
prevent overheating.
•Do unplug the RAID System unit from the electrical outlet when not in use to provide an
ecological friendly environment.
•Use only the power supply cable provided with the RAID System unit.
Please thoroughly read and follow the instructions provided in this manual. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the RAID System, and any or all of the connected
devices.
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GENERAL
Introduction
Arcticroc 4T
4-Bay RAID – 2x FireWire 800 FireWire 400, eSATA and USA
(1.1/2.0)
The new Arcticroc 4-Bay RAID system provides massive storage
capacity and advanced RAID configuration in a compact storage
device. The Arcticroc delivers extraordinary performance and
reliability for both Mac and PC users. Specifically designed for
demanding audio/video professionals, the new Arcticroc
contains fast SATA high capacity 3.5” drives in heat dissipating
aluminum case. Silent fans assure quiet operation while
providing maximum airflow for cooling purposes. The trayless
function with SmartGuider ensures swift and simple hot-swapping.
The RAID Mode Switch permits easy configuration options of RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1
(Mirroring) RAID 5, RAID 5+ otSpare and RAID+1.
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BOX CONTENTS
•4-Bay RAID System
•4 andles
•USB cable, Type B to A
•6-pin to6-pin FireWire 400 (1394a) cable
•9-pin to 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) cable - one of these
•eSATA cable
•External Power Supply
•Quick Start Guide
•4 Spare DD Screws on back of cover lid
•DD Screws x 16
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USB Type B to
A cable eSATA cable
FireWire 400 cable FireWire 800 cable
External power supply
4 handles
4 spare HDD screws
provided on back part of
cover lid
HDD screws x 16
Quick Start Guide
4-bay RAID
Special Features
•Supports current SATA II compliant DDs, fully backward compatible with SATA 1.0 and
SATA 1.0a compliant DDs
•Connects flexibly via an eSATA, USB 2.0, 1394a or 1394b port
•Provides RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), RAID 5, RAID 5+ otSpare, and RAID 0+1 for
effective storage management
•Supports automatic rebuild in RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 5+ otSpare, and RAID 0+1
•Configures RAID modes easily using switches, no IT expertise required
•Simplifies RAID management, no software installation required
•Monitors system status via LED indicators
•Prevents over-tightened DDs with auto-limiting segmented screws
•Features a trayless function with the SmartGuiderTM and user-friendly design enables
effortless DD hot-swapping
•Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing
•Maximizes airflow with silent fans and mechanical designs
•Supports hot-plug and DD hot-swap
•Supports both online and offline rebuild
Any loss, corruption, or destruction of data is the sole responsibility of the user of the
RAID System. Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be held liable for the
recovery or restoration of any data.
SmartGuiderTM is a trayless device that utilizes the simplicity of a handle and screws.
The integrated handle is attached to the DD with auto-limiting segmented screws.
Then, the entire setup can be slid into the unit by aligning the screws with the specially
designed guides. This results in flexibility and easy removal and insertion of the DDs.
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Mac Users: Window Users:
3.5” SATA compatible hard drive is required for the RAID System unit. Once the DDs
are formatted, the actual available storage capacity can vary depending on the
selected operating environment (normally 5-10 % less).
* Many computers do not come with factory installed FireWire 800 or eSATA ports. Therefore,
you may need to purchase a PCI, PCI-X or PCI-Express card to use these ports. Rocstor offers a
variety of accessories to work with PC Windows or Mac based Computers. Please visit us at
www.ROCSTOR.com
CONNECTORS
•FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port x2
•FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port x1
•USB 2.0 Type B port x1
•eSATA port x1
•DC Power Input
•ON/OFF Power Switch
•RAID Mode Switch
•D Switch
•Lock Port/Slot
ardware: eSATA* or FireWire* (400 or
800) or USB (1.1 or 2.0) port(s.)
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows
2000, XP, 2003, or Vista
CPU: 266 M z (Vista 800 M z)
RAM: 64 MB (Vista 512 MB)
ardware: eSATA* or FireWire* (400 or
800) or USB (1.1 or 2.0) port(s.)
Mac: PowerPC or Intel Core Duo
processor
RAM: 64 MB Mac OS X, 256 RAM OS 10.4
OS: 10.2 or higher (PowerPC)
10.4 or higher (Intel)
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1
Power HDD 4 HDD 3 HDD 2 HDD 1 RAID Alert
LED Indicators
SYSTEM VIEWS
Front View
The status indication of each LED indicator is listed under the LED INDICATORS section below.
Rear View
eSATA
DC IN
RAID
HD
2
FireWire 800
(2 ports)
6
RAID Mode Switch
3 FireWire 400
4
USB 2.0 Type B
5
eSATA Port
7
HD Switch
8
Power Switch
9
DC IN
10
Lock Port / Slot
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Top & Cover View (Exposed)
FRONT Indicator
4 Spare HDD Screws
11
12
HDD Slots
(indicate HDD 1 through HDD 4)
13
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INSERTING/REPLACING T E ARD DRIVES IN T E RAID SYSTEM
Place the RAID System with its front view facing you. Position one: hand on the front edge and
one on the back edge of the top lid. Simultaneously, push the lid in the direction away from
you, front to back, using your thumbs.
A “click” sound would indicate the release of the top lid security clasp.
Lift the top lid up to remove and expose the top view (or DD slots). Take out the handles from
the enclosure itself and locate the DD screws in the packaging box.
(Fasten the andles onto the DDs)
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Place the DD with the metal cover side facing up and ensure that the interface connectors are
oriented toward your left side.
Connectors
Position the handle to the end, which is facing away from the interface connectors, and align it
with the screw hole openings.
Connectors
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Fasten the handle onto the DD by inserting and tightening the screws, the left one first, then
the right one.
Left
Right
Now, flip the DD so it is facing you with the PCBA (Printed Circuit Board) on top and the
unfasten handle side facing you.
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Insert and fasten the screws, the left one first, then the right one.
Left
Right
Finally, conduct a test by sliding the handle to ensure the holes glide smoothly on the screw
guides. Repeat the same procedures for the rest of DDs.
The auto-limiting segmented screws are designed to prevent the DDs and/or the
handles from damage due to over-tightening. Furthermore, this design makes the
handle slide easily.
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To insert the DD, hold the handle when it is in the upward position.
When inserting the DD on its reverse side, the SmartGuiderTM System won’t be able to
align and the DD cannot be inserted.
Align the handle with the guide rails and slide the DD into the indicated slot. Firmly push
downward until a “thump” sound is heard. Repeat the same procedures for the rest of DDs.
In most cases, you would need to firmly push the trays to close until a “thump” sound is
heard.
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Place RAID System with its front view facing you and the top lid on. Position one hand on the
front edge and one on the back edge of the top lid. Simultaneously push the lid firmly
downward and toward you, back to front.
A “click” sound indicates the top lid is securely attached.
Now, the RAID System is ready for connection to a computer!
Installing
HDDs OK!
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CONNECTING T E RAID SYSTEM TO A COMPUTER
Complete the following steps to connect the RAID System to a host computer.
The RAID System should only be connected to a host computer via one interface.
Connection of the system to a computer via two or more interfaces simultaneously is
not recommended.
Connect the AC/DC power adapter.
eSATA
DC IN
RAID
HD
Insert both ends of the USB 2.0, eSATA, FireWire 400, or Fire Wire 800 cable(s) into the
corresponding port of the RAID System and the host. Use only ONE connection cable.
It is highly recommended to select only one interface to do data transfer.
eSATA
DC IN
RAID
HD
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Turn the power switch to the “ON” position.
eSATA
DC IN
RAID
HD
ON
When connected, the Power LED light will be steady green, and the DD LED lights will become
white and blink about 15 seconds. If the DDs are inside the RAID System, the DD LED lights
will remain steadily white. If there are no DDs inside the RAID System, the DD LED lights will
turn OFF after blinking.
You are now ready to begin using your RAID System!
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Ready
to go!
Due to compatibility issues, if you use the eSATA interface to do the data transfer, the
Silicon Image eSATA host controller is highly recommended.
Connecting Multiple Devices
Using FireWire 400 or 800, you can connect other computer hardware or digital devices to your
RAID System. This connection is called “Daisy chain.” Items which may be connected might be
such as digital video camera, another D or DVD writer. owever, you must use the same
interface in order for Daisy Chain to work. The computer will not recognize the different
interfaces if they are all used at the same time. In addition, if a mix of connections is used, the
resulting speed will be limited to the lowest one available.
When only one of the FireWire connectors is plugged in, the other FireWire connector
will be viewed as a “daisy chain” port. When only one of the USB or eSATA connectors
is plugged in, the connector will be viewed as its originate port, either USB or eSATA
respectively.
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RAID MODES
A Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks (RAID) is a system that utilizes
multiple hard drives to share or replicate data among the disks. The benefit, depending on the
selected RAID Mode (combinations of disks), is one or more of the following: increased data
integrity, fault-tolerance, and throughput or capacity when compared to single drives.
Deleting the current partition prior to changing RAID modes is highly recommended.
Using identical DDs with the same capacity and RPM, and from the same
manufacturer is highly recommended for best capacity utilization.
RAID Mode Comparison List
RAID mode
RAID 0 (Striping)
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
RAID 5
RAID 5 + HotSpare
RAID 0+1
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