Raidon GT8670-TB3 User manual

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User Manual

GT8670-TB3

» GT8670-TB3 User Manual................................ 1

1. Environmental Requirements ............................................1

2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content ...................1

3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions ........................2

4. Hardware Installation.........................................................3

5. Troubleshooting Fan Errors...............................................4

6. The MSU, and easy RAID congurator .............................4

7. Description of HDD Indicators ...........................................11

8. Connect with other devices ...............................................11

9. Frequently Asked Questions .............................................12

» GT8670-TB3 產品使用說明 ...............................16

1. 環境需求...................................................................................16

2. 產品外觀及包裝內容 ...............................................................16

3. 硬體需求與注意事項 ...............................................................17

4. 硬體安裝...................................................................................18

5. 風扇故障狀況排除 ...................................................................19

6. MSU 簡易設定.........................................................................19

7. 硬碟狀態指示燈號說明 ...........................................................25

8. 與其他裝置連接說明 ...............................................................25

9. 常見問題...................................................................................26

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1. Environmental Requirements

About this Manual

Thank you for choosing the RAIDON product. This manual will familiarize you with the RAIDON

GT8670-TB3 product. We recommend reading through this manual before using the RAIDON

GT8670-TB3 product. The information provided in this manual was checked before publication, but

the actual product specications may have changed before shipping; Latest product specications

and updates can be found at www.RAIDON.com.tw. No separate notications will be provided by our

company. If you would like to receive the latest RAIDON product information, manuals, and rmware,

or have any questions regarding RAIDON products, please contact your local supplier or visit www.

RAIDON.com.tw for more information.

All product-related content in this manual are copyrighted by RAIDON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Operating Temperature: 0 ～40 ℃(32 ～104 ℉)

Storage Temperature : -20 ～47℃(-4 ～116 ℉)

Line Voltage : 100 ～240V AC

2. Product Appearance and Packaging Content

The following items should be inside the package upon opening:

GT8670-TB3

GT8670-TB3 product x 1 (containing HDD enclosure x 8)

Thunderbolt™ cable x 1

Power cable x 1

Quick Setup Guide x 1

Screws and key

• Please check the product and accessories for any defect or missing parts. If you have any questions,

please contact your product supplier.

• Please visit the oﬃcial website - Download page (http://www.RAIDON.com.tw/RAIDON2016/

download.php) to download drivers and other related resources.

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3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions

1. This system can only transfer data to one computer through one interface at a time.

2. Please make sure that the hard drives are free from bad blocks or defects prior to installation in

order to avoid system crashes or data loss.

3. Whenever turning off or unplugging the GT8670-TB3 from your computer system becomes

necessary, always remember to safely remove it from your operating system rst.

4. When the GT8670-TB3 is connected to the computer system, it's prohibited to remove, insert or

swap the hard drive while data transfer is being performed.

5. If you will be incorporating either software or hardware RAID functionality to operate with

the GT8670-TB3, it is important to understand the RAID level and its component that will be

incorporated and the precautions to take as each RAID level and component may function

di󰀨erently and contains various limitations.

6. The product needs to be restarted after adding or changing the RAID mode, and the update is

guaranteed to be the new RAID mode.

7. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drives of the

GT8670-TB3 on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate

storage device. RAIDON will not be responsible for any lost of data caused during the use of the

GT8670-TB3 or the recovery of the data lost.

A. HDD access light

B. HDD enclosure key lock

C. HDD enclosure button

D. Power status light

E. System status light

F. Thunderbolt™ port

G. Mini DisplayPort

H. Power socket

I. Fan

J. Fan speed switch

K. Mute switch

L. Power switch

M. Anti-theft lock

Note:

If you do not have 8 HDDs, please follow the above HDD number sequence to

load all your in hand HDDs.

Hard Disk Location 0

Hard Disk Location 4

Hard Disk Location 2

Hard Disk Location 6

Hard Disk Location 1

Hard Disk Location 5

Hard Disk Location 3

Hard Disk Location 7

Front View Rear View

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4. Hardware Installation

Please follow the steps below to complete the hardware installation process:

When you open the package, please immediately check the product and included parts for

any damage or missing parts. If there is a problem with the product or included parts please

contact your supplier immediately.

Place the device on a flat, even surface. Make sure that the cooling fan is not blocked

and there is sufficient surrounding space for cooling. (Keep away from water or other

environments that may cause product damage)

Please insert the key included with the parts pack into the keyhole to release the HDD

enclosure handle and remove the HDD enclosure.

Place the hard disk in the HDD enclosure and secure it in place with the included screws;

this will prevent damage to the hard disk from external vibration.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Once the hard disk is installed, slide the enclosure into the system and close the handle.

Select the appropriate cable from the accessories pack depending on the interface. Connect

the GT8670-TB3 backplate connection port to the corresponding port on the computer.

Connect the AC Power cable to the GT8670-TB3. Plug the connector into the power socket

then start the system.

Your operating system will automatically detect available capacity once the device nishes

booting. Once the device has been detected, please follow instructions given by the

operating system and format the system. Once the hard disk has been formatted, the

GT8670-TB3 system can be used.

If the computer is unable to detect the system, please install the drivers fromoﬃcial website -

Download page (http://www.RAIDON.com.tw/RAIDON2016/download.php) .

Note: Please avoid using hard disk drives from di󰀨erent manufacturers or di󰀨erent

models from the same manufacturer as this may impact system performance.

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5. Troubleshooting Fan Errors

The GT8670-TB3 includes a fan failure warning function. When the fan of the GT8670-TB3 fails, the

built-in buzzer will sound. The red warning light on the front plate will also light up; If this happens,

press the mute switch at the back of the system to turn o󰀨 the buzzer. Next, turn o󰀨 power to the

GT8670-TB3 as soon as possible to let the machine cool down. Check to make sure that the

machine is placed in a well-ventilated location with nothing obstructing the fan, also check to see if

the GT8670-TB3's fan has stopped turning. Once the above checks have been completed, turn the

power back on to continue using this system. If this doesn't solve the problem, please contact the

product supplier or RAIDON for further technical assistance.

1. Use your Windows username and password to log into the MSU. If you have a username but no

password, then leave the password eld blank.

6. The MSU, and easy RAID conﬁgurator

A. Set up RAID Mode:

• GT8670-TB3 and computer connection can refer to P11 - 8. Connect with other devices.

• Download page (http://www.raidon.com.tw/RAIDON2016/download.php) to download Marvell

Storage Utility (MSU).

• Install the MSU in the operating system:

(A) Windows OS: After decompressing the *.zip archive, execute MSUSetup.exe and follow the

program to install it.

(B) mac OS: Please refer to the FAQ point 5 - How to install software on macOS.

• Set the RAID mode by MSU.

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2. Click 【Operation】and 【Create Array】.

3. Click at the selected HDDs.

4. Select【RAID 5】（or other RAID）.

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6. Type Storage Name and Submit RAID setting.

7. After submitting RAID setting:

• The more Stripe Sizes helps a better data transfer for large data les which is

good for video and audio editing works.

• The less Stripe Sizes helps a better eﬃciency at randon les which is good for

daily word processing, frequent read-&-write works.

5. Setup Stripe Size.

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8. Click 【Create VD】, 【Initialize】option is set to 【No Initialization】; 【Gigabyte Rounding】

options set to 【10G】, then click 【Submit】.

10.To initiate and format HDD/SSD at OS level.

9. After submit, you get a New_VD.

P.S. VD is the abbreviation of Virture Disk.

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11. After completing the format, you couyld start using your GT8670-TB3.

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