Stardom SOHORAID ST4-TB3 User manual

SOHORAID
User Manual
ST4-TB3

» ST4-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. The MSU, and easy RAID congurator .............................4
6. Description of HDD Indicators ...........................................10
7. Connect with other devices ...............................................10
8. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................11
» ST4-TB3 產品使用說明.............................................12
1. 環境需求 ............................................................................12
2. 產品外觀及包裝內容 ..........................................................12
3. 硬體需求與注意事項 ..........................................................13
4. 硬體安裝 ............................................................................14
5. MSU 簡易設定 ...................................................................15
6. 硬碟狀態指示燈號說明 ......................................................21
7. 與其他裝置連接說明 ..........................................................21
8. 常見問題 ............................................................................22
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1. Environmental Requirements
About this Manual
Thank you for choosing the STARDOM product. This manual will familiarize you with the STARDOM
ST4-TB3 product. We recommend reading through this manual before using the STARDOM ST4-
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.STARDOM.com.tw. No separate notications will be provided by our company. If
you would like to receive the latest STARDOM product information, manuals, and rmware, or have any
questions regarding STARDOM products, please contact your local supplier or visit www.STARDOM.
com.tw for more information.
All product-related content in this manual are copyrighted by RAIDON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Operating Temperature: 5 ～35 ℃(41 ～95 ℉)
Storage Temperature : -20 ～47℃(-4 ～116 ℉)
Line Voltage : 100 ～240V AC
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2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content
The following items should be inside the package upon opening:
ST4-TB3
ST4-TB3 product x1 (containing HDD enclosure x4)
Thunderbolt cable x1
Power cable x1
Handle x1
Screws and key x5
Quick Setup Guide x1
• 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 (www.stardom.com.tw) to download drivers and other related
resources.

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Front and rear view
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 o󰀨 or unplugging the ST4-TB3 from your computer system becomes necessary,
always remember to safely remove it from your operating system rst.
4. When the ST4 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 ST4-
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. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drives of the
ST4-TB3 on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate
storage device. STARDOM will not be responsible for any lost of data caused during the use of
the ST4-TB3 or the recovery of the data lost.
A. HDD access light
B. HDD enclosure handle
C. HDD enclosure keyhole
D. Power status light
E. System status light
F. Thunderbolt port
G. Mini DisplayPort
H. Anti-theft lock
I. Fan
J. Fan speed switch (set to "High" by default)
Front View
Hard Disk
Location 0
Hard Disk
Location 1
Hard Disk
Location 2
Hard Disk
Location 3
Note: A hard disk must be installed at HDD location 0
Rear View
K. Mute switch
L. Power switch
M. Power socket

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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 pin 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 ST4-TB3 backplate connection port to the corresponding port on the computer.
Connect the AC Power cable to the ST4-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 ST4-
TB3 can be used.
If the computer is unable to detect the system, please install the drivers from official website
(www.STARDOM.com.tw)
Note: Please avoid using hard disk drives from di󰀨erent manufacturers or di󰀨erent
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• JBOD: To use individual capacity of each installed HDD.
• RAID-0: Only enhances the performance of data accessing, it does not provide backup/fail-safe
for stored data.
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】.
5. The MSU, and easy RAID configurator
A. Set up RAID Mode:

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3. Click at the selected HDDs.
4. Select【RAID 0】.
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】, 【Initialize】option is set to 【No Initialization】; 【Gigabyte Rounding】
options set to 【10G】, then click 【Submit】.

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10.To initiate and format HDD/SSD at OS level.
11. After completing the format, you couyld start using your ST4-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 “STARDOM All TB2&TB3 RAID 5 Storage MSU User Manual.pdf” for the RAID setting.

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6. Description of HDD Indicators
Status System indicator Light HDD Status Light
No HDD Blue light always on N/A
HDD failed Blue light always on N/A
Data access Blue light always on Blue light flashing
HDD idle Blue light always on Blue light always on
7. 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. ST4-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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8. Frequently Asked Questions
1. If the ST4-TB3 is turned on, but the Thunderbolt cable is not connected, the fan and power status lights
will both be in stopped/hibernation 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 hibernation mode, the fan and power status lights will both be in stopped/
hibernation mode. The fan and power status light will not come on until the computer is awake.
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 ST4-TB3 again to avoid
problems accessing the hard drive.
4. If the ST4-TB3 is installed on the Windows OS but can not be connected, refer to the following
steps:
B. ST4-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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RAIDON tech., ST4-TB3
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"。
A
C
B
E
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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 STARDOM 的產品。本手冊將介紹 STARDOM ST4-TB3 產品。在您開始使用 STARDOM
ST4-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.stardom.com.tw 網站查詢，本公司
將不另行通知。若您想獲得 STARDOM 最新產品訊息、使用手冊、韌體 ,或對 STARDOM 產品有任何
疑問，請您聯絡當地供應商或到 www.stardom.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 : 5 ～35 ℃(41 ～95 ℉)
儲存溫度 : -20 ～47 ℃(-4 ～116 ℉)
工作電壓 : 100 ～240V AC
ST4-TB3
ST4-TB3 產品本體 x1( 內含抽取盒 x4)
Thunderbolt 連接線 x1
電源線 x1
把手 x1
螺絲及鑰匙 x5
快速安裝手冊 x1
• 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 (www.stardom.com.tw) 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. 硬碟狀態指示燈
B. 硬碟抽取盒把手
C. 硬碟抽取盒鑰匙孔
D. 電源指示燈
前視圖 背視圖
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 ST4-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 ST4-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 ST4-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. 強烈建議除了使用 ST4-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 ST4-TB3 的資料損毀或遺失，STARDOM 將不負任何
的責任。
E. 電源開關
F. 電源插座
G. Mini DisplayPort
H. Thunderbolt 連接埠
I. 防竊鎖孔
J. 風扇

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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頂針插入鑰匙孔，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 ST4-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 ST4-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 ST4-TB3。
如電腦無法辨識此一系統 , 請前往官網 (www.STARDOM.com.tw) 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。

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• JBOD：各別使用用置⼊入的硬碟存取空間。
• RAID-0：僅加速資料存取速度，對於資料備份不作任何保障。
5. MSU 簡易設定
1. 開啟 MSU 程式進入登錄頁面，使用 Windows 或Mac 帳戶及密碼登錄進入 MSU。若有帳戶卻無密碼，
請將 MSU 登錄密碼處維持空白。
2. 點擊【Operation】與【Create Array】。
ㄧ、建立 RAID 模式：

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3. 點擊選擇硬碟。
4. 選擇【RAID 0】
5. 設定 Stripe Size
數值越大，大量傳輸資料的效能越好（如圖像編修、影音編輯等）；
數值越小，隨機讀寫越快（如程式啟動、文書處理、系統頻繁讀寫等）。

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6. 輸入存儲名稱，再點擊【Submit】，提交 RAID 設置。
7. 提交 RAID 設置後的回饋如下：
8. 點擊【Create VD】，將【Initialize】的選項設定為【No Initialization】；將【Gigabyte Rounding】
的選項設定為【10G】，再點擊【Submit】。

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9. 提交後，您將獲得一個 New_VD。
P.S. VD 為虛擬磁碟 virtual disk 的簡稱
10.於作業系統進行初始化硬碟的設定。
11. 格式化之後，即可開始使用。