WiebeTech RT5E Installation and operating instructions

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RT5E™
(Addendum to RT5 Manual)
Revised May 18, 2007
With many of the same features as RT5, RT5E
has a new feature to offer. Load up five
750GB IDE drives and access a single logical
volume of 3.75TB over a simple and fast
eSATA connection!
What’s new with RT5E
•RT5E can create and access single volumes greater than 2TB in size, unlike the RT5.
•RT5E offers a single, fast eSATA data connection that allows you to access a single large volume
at maximal speed.
What’s the same with RT5E
•Uses the same processes to set up RAID configurations as the RT5.
•RT5E uses the same reloadable, lockable trays as RT5.
•A password-protected, button-driven menu is located on the front of both RT5 & RT5E.
•RT5E is plug and play under recent operating systems.
•To continue WiebeTech’s tradition of tough, durable products, RT5E is made out of heavy-duty
aluminum and steel construction, with a durable handle for field transport.
Installation
1. Check the accessories with your RT5E. Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or
damaged. The box should contain the following items:
Accessories Quantity
RT5E unit 1
Drive Trays (shipped inside unit) 5
RS232 cable 1
eSATA to eSATA cable 1
Power cord 1
User’s Manual (on CD) 1
Key 2
Drive Screws 25

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2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the RT5E.
Configuring a new RAID
The process for setting up a RAID on the RT5E is nearly the same as on the RT5. The few differences
are listed below. Note: If you purchased the RT5E with drives preinstalled and preconfigured, you can
skip this section.
To access over 2TB of storage with RT5E, a couple of settings will need to be changed.
1. When setting up a RAID, you will be prompted to set up a RAID over 2TB or below 2TB. Select the
option that will allow over 2TB.
2. Under ‘Modify Volume Set Attribute,’ change the IDE Host Channel to Channel 1.
3. Under ‘Modify Volume Set Attribute,’ change Tagged Queuing to Disabled.
(Refer to RT5 Full User Manual, section 5.5.3.3 for more information)
Main Menu > Quick Volume/ Raid Setup IDE Host Channel > Channel 1
Raid Set Functions
Volume Set Functions > Modify Volume Set Attribute
Physical Drive Functions
Raid System Functions Tagged Queuing > Disabled
View System Events
Clear Event Buffer
Hardware Monitor
System Information
The remaining installation steps can be found in the RT5 Quick Start Guide on
page 3, or in the RT5 Full User’s Manual starting with section 2 on page 11.
The remaining RAID set up procedures can be found in the RT5 Quick Start Guide
on page 4, or in the RT5 Full User’s Manual starting with section 5.3 on page 33.

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Warnings and Notices
•The RT5E supports drives of various specifications and different capacities. However,
we recommend using drives of the same brand and type for optimal performance. If
drives of varying capacities are used, the RT5E will consider all drives to have the same
capacity as the smallest drive.
•If replacing a failed drive in a redundant RAID, the new drive must have equal or greater
capacity than the drive being replaced. Hard drives from different manufacturers may
have slightly different capacities, even if the stated capacity is the same.
•Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever
developed bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure
or loss of data.
•To connect RT5E to your computer, your system must support eSATA connections. Few
computers come equipped with external SATA connectivity, so in many cases you will
need to add an eSATA host adapter to your system before connecting this way.
•You should carefully consider and select your RAID type before using this device. Once
you have put data onto the hard drives, changing the RAID type will corrupt or delete that
data. You must reformat the volume after changing the RAID.
•RAID level 0 will allow you to use the full capacity of all drives, and offers the best data
transfer speeds. However, RAID 0 offers no protection for the data. If one drive fails in a
RAID 0, the data on all drives is irretrievably lost.

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Technical Specifications
Product name/code: RT5E
Raid Levels Supported: 0, 1(0+1), 3, 5, (+Spare)
Host Interfaces / Speeds: eSATA – 1.5GHz (up to 150MB/sec)
Drive Types Supported: 3.5” IDE/PATA hard drives up to 750GB
Single Capacity Limitations: None
Hot-Swappable Trays: Yes (except when using RAID 0)
Automatic Data Reconstruction: Yes
Monitoring Software: RAIDGuide GUI software (Windows only)
System Detection:
•Hard Disk failure sensors
•Temperature alert
•Cooling fan failure sensor
Controller Display: LCD screen with yellow backlight/control panel
Operating System
Requirements:
•Windows 2K, XP, Server 2003, Vista
•Mac OS 10.2.6 or later
•Linux distributions that support eSATA
Operating Temperature: 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Power Switch: 2 position: On / Off
Power Supply: 100-240V, 200 Watts
Cooling Fan: 8cm Ball Bearing Fan
Certification: CE/FCC
External Material: Aluminum case
Shipping Weights: 17lbs, sans drives
22lbs, with drives
Dimensions: (162mm x 270mm x 228 mm)
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase. After 90
days, email support is available at [email protected].
RT5E is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2007 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.”
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that your unit is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.
2) Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
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