WiebeTech TDKEX2 User manual

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TrayDock Extreme™
USER’S MANUAL
Revised October 3, 2006
Features
•Dual FireWire 800 host interface ports
•FireWire 400 host interface port
•Available with 2 or 4 drive bays
•Hardware RAID for high performance
and simple, plug-and-play configuration
•May be configured as RAID 0 or JBOD
via switch
•Drives are easily removable /
replaceable via the front panel
•Footprint is very small relative to storage volume
•Ideal for audio / video editing
•LED displays power status
•Anodized silver aluminum case. It’s beautiful and durable.
Installation Instructions
1. Check the accessories with your TrayDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing
or damaged. The box should contain:
TrayDock containing 2 or 4 trays 1
Power cable 1
FireWire 400 cable 1
FireWire 800 cable 1
Packet of drive screws and keys 1 or 2
CD with Manual and Warranty information 1
2. Select your RAID configuration. A switch on the back of the unit activates or deactivates the
hardware RAID 0. When set to JBOD, your TrayDock will allow you to access each hard drive as a
separate volume. When set to RAID 0, the TrayDock will set the drives in a “striped” RAID. This will split
your data between the drives, offering faster performance and high capacity with a single volume. After
switching you must reformat your drives. RAID 0 JBOD
Warning: Back up data
before switching RAID types.
You must reformat your
drives afterwards.
Four-bay
Unit
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3. Set the jumpers for your hard drives. If you purchased the unit with drives included, they will
already be pre-configured and installed (skip to step 5).
•For the two-bay unit, set the jumpers on both drives to the Master position.
•For the four-bay unit, set the drives for bays 1 and 3 to Master, and set the
other two drives (for bays 2 and 4) to the Slave position.
HDD-4
HDD-1
HDD-2
HDD-3
4. Install your hard drives into the trays. For each tray, connect the power and data cables from the
tray into the back of the drive. Lay the drive into the tray, making sure it lays flat. Secure the drive with
the included screws by driving them through the bottom of the tray. Slide the tray into the TrayDock then,
if desired, lock it in place with the enclosed key.
Installing IDE drives Secure drive with screws Insert trays and lock in place
5. Plug in the FireWire cable. One end connects to the back of the
unit. Insert the other end into an available FireWire port on the host
computer.
6. Plug in the power cable. One end connects to the back of the unit.
Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Your TrayDock is now ready
to use! Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit. If your drives
are already formatted, you can begin using your TrayDock right away.
New hard drives will need to be formatted before they can be used.
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Usage with Macintosh computers
Compatibility
The TrayDock is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS 9.1, OS 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are needed.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the TrayDock is set to JBOD and the hard drives inside the unit are already formatted,
icons representing the drive volumes will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin
using the volumes right away. If the TrayDock is set to RAID 0 or the drives are
unformatted, a message may appear on the desktop saying that the disk is unreadable.
You must format the drives before use, using a formatting utility such as OS X’s Disk
Utility.
Eject each volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volumes’ icons to the
trash bin, or by selecting each volume then pressing Command-E. You must eject the
volumes and power down the unit before switching trays.
Software RAIDs
If your unit is set to JBOD mode, you can create a software RAID using Disk Utility. This is useful if you
need a RAID Level 1 (mirroring), or if you want to RAID some drives and not others.
Booting from your TrayDock
Some Macs support booting from a FireWire device. To activate this feature, go to System Preferences
ÆStartup Disk. A window will list the available volumes. Select the volume from which you wish to boot.
Another method is to hold down the Option key during boot up. A screen should appear that allows you
to select the volume you wish to use. This is useful if you wish to boot from your TrayDock only some of
the time.
Usage with Windows computers
Compatibility
The TrayDock is fully plug-and-play with Windows 2000 and XP. No drivers are needed.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drives inside the TrayDock are already formatted, you can begin using the unit right away.
When the TrayDock is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the
volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon. In
JBOD mode, each formatted drive partition will have its own volume.
Eject each volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar,
then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the TrayDock. You
must eject the volumes and power down the unit before switching trays.
Booting from your TrayDock
Some PC motherboards support booting from an external device. To activate this feature, you will need
to adjust the motherboard’s BIOS settings. Check with your motherboard’s manufacturer or owner’s
manual for details.
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Technical Specifications
Product name (& code): TrayDock Extreme (TDKEX2 or TDKEX4)
Raid Levels Supported: RAID 0 or JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks)
JBOD may be soft RAIDed for additional configurations.
Bridge Chipset: Initio 2530
Data Speeds: FireWire 800 port: up to 800 Mbps (up to 400 Mbps in FireWire 400
mode; automatically detected).
FireWire 400 port: up to 400Mbps.
Bus interface: FireWire 800 and FireWire 400
Power switch: 2 position: On / Off
AC Power Supply: 100-240VAC, 70 Watts (2-bay) or 200 Watts (4-bay)
Cooling Fan 1 x 6cm (2-bay) or 1 x 8cm (4-bay) Ball Bearing Fan
Operating Temperature: 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Drive types supported:
Any currently manufactured IDE/ATA 3.5” hard drive. SATA drives
not supported.
Operating System: Windows 2K, XP
Macintosh OS 9.1, OS 9.2, OS X
Linux distributions which support FireWire
Shipping Weights (2 bays):
8 pounds, sans drives
10 pounds, with drives
Shipping Weights (4 bays):
13 pounds, sans drives
17 pounds, with drives
Dimensions (2 bays): 4.3 x 5.3 x 10.6 inches (109mm x 135mm x 269mm)
Dimensions (4 bays): 6.5 x 5.3 x 10.6 inches (165mm x 135mm x 269mm)
Warranty: 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-
744-8722). For support by email, contact [e-mail].
TrayDock Extreme is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2005, 2006 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.”
TrayDock Extreme
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 FireWire 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.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [email protected] for technical support. If you are
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [email protected]. We
appreciate being able to serve you!
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