ST7610-4S-S2 User Manual Version:2.
Index Check Package Contents and Accessories................................................. 2 Hardware Introduction................................................................................... 2 Precautions prior to Installation.................................................................... 3 Hardware Installation Procedure.................................................................. 4 Hard Disk Drive Format Procedure...............................................................
Check Package Contents and Accessories ST7610 system includes the following: Item Quantity ST7610 1 Removable Carrier 4 eSATA cable 4 Quick Installation Guide 1 Power cable 1 Accessories bag 1 ST7610 (including 24 x 6#-32 screws and Key x 2) Accessories bag SATA SATA Removable Carrier eSATA cable Power cable Please check above parts are included prior to installation.The accessories bag contains screws and a plastic key.
Precautions prior to Installation 1. Before installation, please refer to Check Package Contents and Accessories and ensure necessary parts are fully provided. Contact the original distributor in case of any missing or damaged item. 2. Please use the power cord that comes with the package to connect the power supply. Do not disassemble or modify the device without authorization. Be sure to use 100-240V, 60Hz, power supply.
Hardware Installation Procedure 1. After verifying that the package is complete, proceed to unpack the package. 2. Hardware Installation. A. Insert the supplied plastic key into the lock hole on the removable tray and carefully remove the tray. B. Remove the holder from the removable tray with a screwdriver (be careful not to damage the nuts) C. Mount the hard disk drive and fasten the screws.
Ｄ.Carefully push the removable tray into the slot and push the handle back into place. 3.Connection Wiring Installation. A.Four Individual Hard Disk Drives Mode a. Connect the ends of the four eSATA-to-eSATA cables to the SATA II card (Note) and connect the other ends of the eSATA-to-eSATA cables to the eSATA ports on the ST7610. Make sure the screws on the bracket are fastened and the eSATA 2 ST7610 eSATA Ports SATA 1 SATA eSATA eSATA SATA 3 4 SATA connectors are secured.
B.RAID CARD Mode a. Install the RAID CARD into the PCI slot on the PC (Note). Connect the ends of the four eSATA-to-eSATA cables to the SATA interface on the RAID CARD and connect the other ends of the eSATA-to-eSATA cables to the eSATA ports on the ST7610. Make sure the screws on the bracket are fastened and the eSATA connectors are 2 ST7610 eSATA Ports SATA 1 SATA eSATA eSATA SATA 3 4 SATA secured. eSATA cable RAID Card PCI Slot Computer Case b.
Hard Disk Drive Format Procedure 1. In the four individual Hard Disk Drives modes, the installed devices can be detected by the Device Manager of the operating system. A.Window OS 2. Customers can format the hard disk drive by using the Disk Management tool of the operating system and then using the ST7610 normally. A.
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B. Operating Instructions for Macintosh After the hardware installation for the ST7610 is completed, you can restart the system and connect the device to Macintosh. Hard Disk Drive Format (same as in the Windows format function) a. Move the cursor to the Toolbar on the Desktop, and select the Disk Utility. A disk tool window will pop up with several function tabs, such as First Aid, Erase, Partition, RAID and Reinstall. b. Select the Erase tab.
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C.Partition Select the disk you wish to partition and the Partition tab. Click the volume name displayed in the structure and select a Volume Format and enter a name and size. A dialog will pop up with the following message, “Partitioning a disk will destroy all information on the volume of the disk. Are you sure you wish to partition the disk ‘XXXXXXX’? Cancel or Erase” Please click “Partition”. After the disk is successfully partitioned, you can use the ST7610 normally.
How to Use the Operating System to Set Up the RAID Type 1. Operating Instruction for Windows OS The ST7610 series are purely external storage devices. In order to set up a highly efficient RAID system with the ST7610, please refer to Microsoft related web sites. Information for Microsoft Related Web Sites http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303184/zh-tw http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302969/en-us http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302969/zh-tw http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302969/en-us http://support.
B. Select the RAID tab. If the disk device is ready, the disk information will be displayed on the left window. Please select the Volume Format and the RAID Type you wish to create. Please decide the RAID Type that you create by the amount of external hard drive disks.
C. Drag disks or volumes to the list box to create the hard disk drives according to the definition of RAID. D. Select “Create” to create RAID systems according to the information in the window, as shown in the figure.
E. When the format is completed, you will have a highly efficient RAID system featured with ST7610-4S-S2. You can then access the data through the RAID system, as shown in the figure.
Product Description 1. 4 external eSATAs to 4 SATA II hard disk drives 2. SATA Standard interface. No other driver required. 3. Internal 200 W power supply. No external power adaptor required. 4. A compact case made of aluminum, with two internal silent fans to cool down the heat, allowing the hard disk drive to operate in the optimal condition. 5. Up to 4 hard disk drives can be installed. Data storage capacity of over 2TB with an external data storage system. 6.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Does it need additional drivers to run ST7610 in different operating systems? A: No. Users do not need any additional driver to run in different operating systems. RAIDON systems support a variety of operating systems, e.g. Window XP, Linux, and Macintosh, etc. which are compatible with SATA interface. Q: Is ST7610 compatible with any hard disk drive? A: The product has no problem with hard disk drive compatibility.
Q: What should I do when the Fail LED indicator lights on? A: First determine if the fan is malfunctioned or the system is over heated, when the Fail LED indicator lights on. 1. In case of malfunctioned fan, please check if the fan is jammed with dust. Should any of the situations occur, please shut down the system and clean the fan up or remove the wires that trap the fan. Then restart the system again.
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