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2-Bay Raid Box: Manual

This document provides instructions for a 2-bay RAID box that allows users to configure two 3.5" hard drives in standard RAID modes like RAID 0, 1, and JBOD. The box connects to a computer via USB 3.0 and has LED indicators to show power, hard drive activity, and RAID mode. Setup involves installing drives, connecting the box, selecting a RAID mode, and rebuilding an array if a drive fails. Proper disposal instructions are provided at the end.

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2-Bay Raid Box: Manual

This document provides instructions for a 2-bay RAID box that allows users to configure two 3.5" hard drives in standard RAID modes like RAID 0, 1, and JBOD. The box connects to a computer via USB 3.0 and has LED indicators to show power, hard drive activity, and RAID mode. Setup involves installing drives, connecting the box, selecting a RAID mode, and rebuilding an array if a drive fails. Proper disposal instructions are provided at the end.

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2-BAY RAID BOX

Manual

2-BAY RAID BOX


1. Features
• External RAID case with two mounting bays for
3.5" SATA HDDs
• RAID modes: Standard, 0, 1 and Combined
(JBOD)

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• Easy RAID mode selection
• No additional software required
• Fast Swap mechanism for easy HDD handling
• Premium quality craftsmanship
• On/off button
• LED indications for power, HDD activity and
RAID mode
• Pre-installed 70 mm fan
• Supported operating systems: Win XP/Vista/7
(32-bit and 64-bit)

2. Specifications
• External interface: USB3.0
(downward compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.x)
• Internal interfaces: SATA
(compatible with SATA I and II)
• Dimensions: 215 x 130 x 120 mm (L x W x H)
• Weight (empty): 1926 g

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3. The device at a glance

1 – Door lock
2 – Status LED for HDDs
3 – Power LED
4 – On/off button
5 – RAID mode LED
6 – RAID mode switch
7 – HDD mounting bays
8 – Mode button
9 – Mode LED
10 – USB3.0 connector
11 – Power connector

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4. Getting started

4.1 HDD installation

A B

C D

1. Open the door lock (A).


2. Open the front lid (B).
3. Slide a 3.5" SATA HDD (label facing upwards)
into the respective mounting bay (C).
4. Close and lock the mounting bay (D).

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4.2 Connecting to a PC

5. Set RAID mode


1. Toggle the RAID switch to the desired RAID mode.
2. Switch on the device.
3. Press “Mode”. The desired RAID mode will be
activated. During this procedure the status LEDs
will be flashing. As soon as the LEDs for HDDs
light up blue, the procedure is completed and the
device may be accessed.

6. Remove defective RAID HDD


In case a HDD inside a RAID array gets defective,
the according status LED will permanently light-up
in red.

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In a RAID 1 the data can be restored by rebuilding the
array (see 7.).
Data from an existing RAID 0, Standard or Combined
mode are lost. Change the defective HDD.

7. Rebuild
Note:
1. The new HDD must provide at least the same
capacity as the replaced one.
2. Do not change the RAID mode prior to the
rebuilding.
3. Do not change the HDD order before commencing
the rebuild process.
4. The rebuild procedure may take very long for
bigger HDDs (> 1 TB), but the RAID Box may be
used meanwhile.

1. Switch off the device.


2. Change the defective HDD.
3. Power on the device, the rebuild procedure
will start automatically even when the device
is disconnected from your PC. During this
procedure the status LEDs will be flashing. As
soon as the LEDs for HDDs lights up blue, the
procedure is completed and the device may be
accessed.

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8. Important notes
After 5 minutes of inactivity the device will switch to
sleep mode. During sleep mode all HDDs and the
built-in fans will be switched off; the status LEDs
will be flashing slowly.
Sleep mode ends as soon as the device is accessed.

Legal disclaimer:
For potential loss of data, especially due to inappropriate handling,
SHARKOON assumes no liability.
All named products and descriptions are trademarks and/or regis-
tered trademarks of the respective manufacturers and are accepted
as protected.
As a continuing policy of product improvement at SHARKOON, the
design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
National product specifications may vary.

Disposal of your old product



Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality mate-
rials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product,


it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/
EC.
Please be informed about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of
your old products with your normal household waste. The correct
disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences to the environment and human health.

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