2-BAY RAX™ QR USER MANUAL Covers models RAX210-QR, RAX211-QR, RAX212-QR, RAX215-QR, and 219-QR (Revised August 1, 2011) Features • Multiple connection options for wide compatibility • Hardware RAID 1 protects against data loss due to drive failure by mirroring the drives in real time • Variety of bay types available. TrayFree models (RAX210) allow easy insertion and removal of hard drives.
CRU Table of Contents 1. Pre-Installation Steps 3 1.1 RAX QR Accessories 3 1.2 Identifying Parts 3 1.3 Consider your RAID Configuration 4 2. Hardware Setup 4 2.1 Installing Hard Drives 4 2.2 Tips for Rack Mounting RAX QR 5 2.3 Connecting and Powering RAX QR 5 3. LED Behavior 6 4. LCD Screens 6 5. Setting up the RAID 6 5.1 Creating a New RAID 7 5.2 Changing the RAID Type 7 6. Adding a New Disk 7 6.1 RAID 1 7 6.2 RAID 0 7 6.3 Single Disk Mode 7 7.
CRU 1. Pre-Installation Steps 1.1 RAX QR Accessories Check the accessories with your RAX QR. Please contact CRU if any parts are missing or damaged. The box should contain the following items: Accessories RAX QR unit Quantity 1 Power cord Key set Screw kit Quick Start Guide and warranty information 1 1 1 1 1.2 Identifying Parts Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of RAX QR. This will help you to better understand the remaining instructions.
CRU 1.3 Consider your RAID Configuration If you purchased RAX QR with drives pre-installed and pre-configured, skip to Hardware Setup. RAX QR supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and a single drive. Consider which configuration best suits your needs. All hard drives must be initialized prior to use in RAX QR. It is not possible to add a drive to RAX QR and access existing data on that drive. Before it can be readable, the hard drive must be initialized by RAX QR which will cause the loss of all data on the drive.
CRU 2.1.2 HDD installation for RAX211-QR and RAX212-QR a) Slide the drive carrier out of the RAX. b) The carrier’s cover is held in place by a screw on the rear of the carrier. Remove the screw then remove the cover. c) Slide the drive in from the front of the carrier. d) Mate the connection on the drive with the connection on the drive carrier circuit board. e) Flip the drive/carrier assembly over, and secure the drive in place with the provided screws.
CRU Your RAX is now ready to use! If the hard drives are already formatted, RAX can be used right away. If the hard drives are brand new, or the formats are not compatible with your computer, the drives will need to be formatted before being used. See section 9, “Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems” for information on formatting. 3. LED Behavior (see section 1.
CRU 5.1 Creating a New RAID (use the LCD and front interface buttons to complete this step) (Follow these steps for setting up a new RAID if you did not purchase your unit pre-configured.) a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Upon insertion of new disks, the LCD will read “RAID Error: not a RAID set.” Press “Enter” (right arrow) on the front interface twice. The LCD screen will display “MAKE A NEW RAID?” Select “YES.” Select your RAID type (RAID 0 or 1) The LCD screen will read “Will erase all data OK?” Select “YES.
CRU 7. Buzzer and Temperature Configuration If you would like to set a password for security, enable or disable audible alarms, or change the temperature thresholds for heat warnings and alarms, you may do so using a free software utility known as Configurator. To download the Configurator software and user manual, please visit http://www.wiebetech.com/software/configurator.php. WiebeTech is a brand of CRU. 7.1 Configuration PIN This feature allows you to set a PIN to prevent unauthorized configuration.
CRU 8. Encryption information (RAX212-QR only) RAX212 includes an internal encryption key preinstalled in each bay. After inserting any drive and formatting it, that drive will only be readable in the RAX212 and will be fully encrypted—including the boot sector, operating system and all files—without performance degradation. The internal key can be overridden by inserting a different key in the front of the bay. 9. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems 8.1 Usage with Mac OS X 9.1.
CRU 9.1.3 Mounting and unmounting volumes If the hard drives installed in RAX are already formatted, an icon representing the drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away. If the drive is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is unreadable. You can use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format the drive (see section above).
CRU g) Click “Next” and then “Finish” to start the format process. When the format is complete, the Drive Properties Box will update to show the new volume name. The new volume can now be found in My Computer Device Properties Box Drive Properties Box 9.2.3 Mounting and ejecting volumes If the hard drives attached to RAX are already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away. When the unit is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the volume.
CRU 10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: Why won’t the computer let me eject or unmount my drive? A: There may be a software application running in the background with an active link to the drive. Sometimes, you may see a message such as “The disk is in use and could not be ejected. Try quitting applications and try again.” It could be a background application like Sherlock or the Finder. This is not a defect or issue caused by the device.
CRU 11. Technical Specifications Product name Drive Types Supported: RAX210-QR, RAX211-QR, RAX212-QR, RAX215-QR, RAX219-QR ● eSATA ● Dual FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) ● Dual FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) if converter cables are used ● USB 3.
