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USB & eSATA combo RAID Enclosure Storage Appliance AES-S3504UE User’s Manual October 15, 2009

It is also possible to create a LARGE volume using only a single hard disk drive connected to Port 1. However, it is not possible to expand an exist

2.1.4 R0 MODE The R0 MODE storage policy distributes access across all hard disks. R0 MODE presents the best data speed but no data redundancy. R0

access takes precedence over the rebuild process. If you continue to use the R1 volume during the rebuild, the rebuild process will take a longer tim

drive. There are at least 3 members to a virtual R3 volume. The following example illustrates how the parity is rotated from drive to drive. The R3

The R5 MODE uses less capacity for protection and is the preferred method to reduce the cost per megabyte for larger installations. In exchange for

3 INSTALLATION 3.1 BEFORE INSTALLATION Please unplug the power cable, and switch the VAC to the correct position (For example, 115 for Japan, and 23

• Open the front door and install the HDDs in order from the top to the bottom. Please refer to the diagram. • Twist the tool-less screw shut to sea

3.4 POWER ON / OFF • Push power switch to “ - “ position to power on. • Push power switch to “ O “ position to power off. 3.5 INSTALLING SATA TO

3.6 INSTALLING HOST BUS ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) 3.6.1 WINDOWS XP (32/64-bit) 1. Select No, not this time, than click Next. 2. Select Install the softwa

3. Click Finish to complete installation. 3.6.2 WINDOWS VISTA (32/64-bit) 1. Click Locate and install driver software (recommended). AES-S3

Table of Contents 1 WELCOME...

2. Click Next for next step. 3. Click Close to complete installation. Ver. 091015 AES-S3504UE User’s Manual 20

3.6.3 WINDOWS 7 RC2 (32-bit) 1. Go to the Device Manager. 2. Right click on the Mass Storage Controller, than Select Update Driver Software.

3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 4. Browse to select the 32bits folder from the Repository CD to begin the installation (Located at:

5. Click Finish to complete installation. 3.6.4 WINDOWS 7 RC2 (64-bit) 1. Go to the Device Manager. AES-S3504UE User’s Manual Ver. 09101

2. Right click on the Mass Storage Controller, than Select Update Driver Software. 3. Click Browse my computer for driver software. Ver. 091

4. Browse to select the 64bits folder from the Repository CD to begin the installation (Located at: E:\Driver\SiI3132\Windows\64bits PS: "E:&quo

3.6.5 MACINTOSH OS TIGER 10.4.X / LEOPARD 10.5.X / SNOW LEOPARD 10.6.X 1. Insert the Setup and Installation Repository Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive

4. Once started, the following dialog screens will appear, Click Continue. 5. Read the Read Me file, than click Continue. AES-S3504UE User’s Ma

6. Read the Software License Agreement, than click Continue. 7. Click Agree to continue the installation. Ver. 091015 AES-S3504UE User’s Man

8. Select a destination volume to install the software, than click Continue. 9. Click Install to begin the installation. AES-S3504UE User’s Man

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10. Enter the Administrative Password for your system, than click OK. 11. Click Close to complete the installation. Ver. 091015 AES-

4 CONFIGURATION 4.1 CONFIGURATION PREREQUISITES 4.1.1 SATA HOST CONNECTIONS This guide assumes that you have already attached the AES-S3504UE to

2. A message will appear listing all of the devices that the Eject icon controls. Click on the “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device” item. 3. The f

4.5.1 POWER LED The AES-S3504UE has one Amber color Power LED. The table shows Power LED function and operation. DESCRIPTION GREEN LED Power On On

4.6 MODE SETTING The AES-S3504UE with the device’s LEDs to indicate status. To select a storage policy in this mode the first time that a new factory

4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.2 LARGE MODE The LARGE MODE storage policy requires a minimum of 2

4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.3 CLONE MODE The CLONE MODE storage policy requires a minimum of 2

4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.4 CLONE MODE WITH HOT SPARE The CLONE MODE storage policy with hot

4. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 5. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON. 6. Turn off the power. 7. Insert the hotspare dri

8. Turn on the power to complete mode setting. 4.6.5 R0 MODE The R0 MODE storage policy requires a minimum of 2 drives to implement. 1. Turn off th

1 WELCOME 1.1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing AES-S3504UE storage appliance. It is a low-cost solution for digital home and small office storage

4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.6 R1 MODE The R1 MODE storage policy requires 2 drives to implemen

4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.7 R1 MODE WITH HOT SPARE 1. Turn off the power. 2. Insert 3 drive

4. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 5. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.8 R10 MODE The R10 M

3. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.9 R3 MODE The R3 MOD

3. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.10 R3 MODE WITH HOT S

3. Set the MODE SWITCH position to R3. 4. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 5. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON. 6. Turn of

7. Insert the hotspare drive into the 4th HDD bay. 8. Turn on the power to complete mode setting. 4.6.11 R5 MODE The R5 MODE storage policy require

3. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 4. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON to complete mode setting. 4.6.12 R5 MODE WITH HOT S

3. Set the MODE SWITCH position to R5. 4. Press and hold the recessed SETUP BUTTON. 5. Turn on the power than release the SETUP BUTTON. 6. Turn of

7. Insert the hotspare drive into the 4th HDD bay. 8. Turn on the power to complete mode setting. 4.7 REBUILDING A REDUNDANCY OR HOT SPARE DRIVE T

1.2 PRECAUTION Please read the safe precautions carefully before you using AES-S3504UE storage appliance. Ensure that you use the product correctly a

2. Turn off the power. 3. Replace a same or larger size of hard disk drive. 4. Turn on the power. 5. The AES-S3504UE storage appliance will rebuil

4.7.2 REBUILDING A HOT SPARE DRIVE 1. If the there is a hot spare drive on drive 4, and the drive 2 has breakdown, the hot spare drive on drive 4 wi

5 PARTITIONING VOLUMES 5.1 PARTITION A VOLUME 5.1.1 WINDOWS SYSTEMS Note: Before repartition a volume, back up your data and delete previously defi

opens with the selected disk (all Unknown disks may appear in this window). Make sure the box next to each disk is checked and click OK. The disk sho

4. Click Next to start the Partition Wizard. 5. Select the Primary or Extended option and click Next. Ver. 091015 AES-S3504UE User’s Manua

6. Specify the partition size. By default, the partition occupies the entire volume. Click Next. 7. Assign a drive letter or mount path and click N

8. Name and format the partition and click Next. 9. Review the file system settings and click Finish to create the logical partition. Ver. 09

10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 to partition any remaining disks. 5.1.2 MACINTOSH SYSTEMS Note: Before reconfiguring a volume, back up your data and d

2. Select a configured disk and click the Partition tab. This procedure illustrates the LARGE Storage Policy configuration, which concatenates the ca

Disk Utility mounts the created partition and represents it with an icon on the desktop. The icon is labeled with the partition name. 9. Repeat ste

1 host port (eSATA or USB) to 4 Serial ATA hard disk drives. Compatible with SATA Gen1 and Gen2 host controllers. Compatible USB 2.0 specificat

6 APPENDIX 6.1 FAQ If you need some help for troubleshooting, please check the frequently asked question below, it may help you problem solved quickl

Manufacturer Capacity Family Part Number Firmware Hitachi 250GB Deskstar™ 7K250 HTS54252K9SA00 BBFOC31P Hitachi 160GB Deskstar™ 7K80 HDS72180PLA3

Manufacturer Capacity Family Part Number Firmware Seagate 160GB Barracuda® 7200.7 Serial ATA ST3160827AS 3.42 Seagate 160GB SV35 ST3160812SV 3

6.3 MOTHERBOARD COMPATIBILITY LIST The AES-S3504UE Storage Appliance has been tested compatibility with a range of motherboard manufacturer. The tab

Manufacturer Product North Bridge South Bridge BIOS GIGABYTE GA-73PVM-S2H NVIDIA GEFORCE 7100 MCP73 F7A GIGABYTE GA-M78SM-S2H NVIDIA GEFORCE

265 (L) x 135 (W) x 186 (H) mm, NW: 2.4 Kgs, GW: 3.5Kgs. 150 watts power supply, 100 to 132Vac or 200 to 264Vac select switch / 47~63Hz with CE/

• Mac OS Snow Leopard 10.6.x • CD-ROM drive • Mouse or compatible pointing device • SATA connection: Optional Host Bus Adapter card (controller num

2 STORAGE POLICIES You can configure the AES-S3504UE storage appliance to use any of the following storage policies to map the appliance’s physical