Oyen Digital DATATALE RC-M4QJ 4-BAY RAID - Manual (Page 7)

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the DataTale SMART 4-bay RAID System. The
DataTale SMART 4-bay RAID System with LCM panel and RAID MASTER
(Graphic User Interface) provides massive storage capacity and advanced RAID
configuration options in a desktop storage device. The LCM and RAID MASTER
allow easy configuration of RAID Modes: JBOD (None RAID), RAID 0 (Striping),
RAID 1 (Mirroring), Span, Clone, RAID 5, RAID 1+0, and optional HotSpare.
The installation instructions in this manual apply to the following models:
RC-M4SP (SATA-USB 2.0/3.0)
RC-M4DJ (SATA-eSATA/USB 2.0 combo)
RC-M4QJ (SATA-eSATA/USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800 combo)
Please thoroughly read and follow the instructions provided in this manual.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the RAID System, and any or all of the
connected devices.
FEATURES
Supports current SATA II compliant hard drives, fully backward compatible
with SATA 1.0 and SATA 1.0a compliant hard drives
Connects flexibly via USB 2.0/3.0, eSATA, IEEE 1394a, and IEEE 1394b
ports (depends upon model)
Provides JBOD (None RAID), RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), Span,
Clone, RAID 5, RAID 1+0, and optional HotSpare for effective storage
management
Supports Automatic Rebuild in Raid 1+HotSpare, Clone+HotSpare, and RAID
5+HotSpare.
Configures RAID modes easily using LCM or RAID MASTER, no IT expertise
required
Monitors system status via LED indicators, LCM, or RAID MASTER
Prevents over-tightened hard drives with auto-limiting segmented screws
Features a trayless function with the SmartGuider*
and user-friendly design
enables effortless hard drive hot-swapping
Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing
Maximizes airflow with silent fans and mechanical designs
Supports hot-plug and hard drive hot-swap
Supports both online and offline rebuild
SmartGuider* is a trayless device that utilizes the simplicity of a handle and
screws. The integrated handle is attached to the hard drive with auto-limiting
segmented screws. Then, the entire setup can be slide into the unit by aligning
the screws with the specially designed guides. This enables flexibility in removal
and insertion of the hard drives with ease.