3.5" Form Factor Mirror Drive SATA Model User's Manual
Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................i
To ensure the safe use of this product:................................................................................................ii
Warning .........................................................................................................................................iii
Caution..........................................................................................................................................iv
Important .........................................................................................................................................v
Handling Static-Sensitive Device.........................................................................................................vi
SATA Mirror Drive Installation Important Points................................................................................vii
Contents...............................................................................................................................................viii
1. 3.5” Form Factor SATA Mirror Drive Functions............................................................................1
1.1 Features....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Mirroring ...................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Cache Buffer Function.............................................................................................................2
1.4 Data Rebuilding........................................................................................................................2
1.5 Revival Reconstruction ...........................................................................................................2
2. Outline..............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Part Names ...............................................................................................................................3
2.2 Dimensions...............................................................................................................................4
2.2.1 SATA Mirror Drive..............................................................................................................4
2.2.2 5-inch Bay Mirror Drive Installation Attachment ............................................................5
3. Installation .......................................................................................................................................6
3.1 DIP Switch Settings .................................................................................................................6
3.2 Mounting in the Host Computer..............................................................................................6
3.3 Cable Connection.....................................................................................................................7
3.4 Turning on The Main Power ....................................................................................................7
4. Settings............................................................................................................................................8
4.1 DIP Switch.................................................................................................................................8
4.1.1 Operating Mode (Do not change) ....................................................................................9
4.1.2 Write Cache Mode.............................................................................................................9
4.1.3 Revival Reconstruction....................................................................................................9
4.1.4 Buzzer................................................................................................................................9
5. Status Display................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Indicator..................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1 Access Indicator .............................................................................................................10
5.1.2 Drive Status Indicator.....................................................................................................10
5.1.3 Buzzer..............................................................................................................................11
5.2 External Output Signal ..........................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Status Signal ...................................................................................................................12
5.2.2 External LED Connector.................................................................................................14
5.2.3 Buzzer Stop Connector ..................................................................................................15
6. Trouble shooting...........................................................................................................................16
6.1 Trouble indication ..................................................................................................................16
6.2 Replacing Drive Unit..............................................................................................................17
6.2.1 Replacement of 1 Drive Unit ..........................................................................................17
6.2.2 Replacement of Both Drive Units ..................................................................................18
6.3 Controller Unit Replacement.................................................................................................19
6.3.1 When both drive units are functioning normally..........................................................20
6.3.2 When one drive unit has failed:.....................................................................................20
6.4 Other problems ......................................................................................................................21
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