Fantec DB-R35DUE User manual

Brand: Fantec

Model: DB-R35DUE

Category: HDD/SSD enclosures

Type: User manual

Fantec DB-R35DUE is a versatile external enclosure that enables the user to manage up to two internal hard drives. Thanks to the enclosure's multiple functions it can be used in various scenarios:

JBOD (Single Disk Mode): In this mode the enclosure's two bays can house either a single drive or two drives of different capacities and brands. The system will then present them as two separate drives to the operating system.
BIG (Spanning Mode): This mode combines the storage space of both drives into a single logical volume, essentially presenting it as one large drive to the OS.
RAID 0 (Stripping Mode): This mode also presents the storage space of both drives as a single volume to the OS, but with the added benefit of performance gains. Data is distributed across both disks, which can improve read/write speeds.

Fantec DB-R35DUE is a versatile external enclosure that enables the user to manage up to two internal hard drives. Thanks to the enclosure's multiple functions it can be used in various scenarios:

JBOD (Single Disk Mode): In this mode the enclosure's two bays can house either a single drive or two drives of different capacities and brands. The system will then present them as two separate drives to the operating system.
BIG (Spanning Mode): This mode combines the storage space of both drives into a single logical volume, essentially presenting it as one large drive to the OS.
RAID 0 (Stripping Mode): This mode also presents the storage space of both drives as a single volume to the OS, but with the added benefit of performance gains. Data is distributed across both disks, which can improve read/write speeds.

DB-R35DUE

User Manual

English

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Detail View:

Front View:

1. Power indicator

2. Rebuild indicator

3. HDD1 access indicator

4. HDD2 access indicator

5. HDD1e indicator

6. HDD2 error indicator

7. Ventilation

Rare View:

1. Power switch

2. Power receptacle

3. USB 2.0 port

4. Fan for ventilation

5. eSATA port

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RAID Jumper Setting:

USERS SHOULD ONLY SET UP THE RAID-MODE, WHEN THE DEVICE IS POWERED OFF!

1. When both HDD insert at the same time under RAID mode all data will be

formatted.

2. For the first time usage, please install one main source HDD and power “on”

DB-R35DUE. Wait until “error” indicator on the second HDD lights on, system had

set first HDD to Main HDD then power “off” DB-R35DUE. Please install second

HDD and power “on” again. System will automatically “rebuild” data to second

target HDD. (If both HDDs are new with no data, then both HDDs can install at the

same time.)

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3. Both HDDs have to be the same brand and model number when using “RAID

function”.

4. When changing usage mode (Single Mode, RAID0 Mode or RAID1 Mode) will

require re-format the HDDs. Make sure back-up all data before doing so.

System Requirements

PC Requirements

• Minimum Intel Pentium III CPU 500MHz, 128MB RAM

• USB 1.1 equipped PC; Win2000, WinXP, Vista

• USB 2.0 equipped PC; Win2000, WinXP, Vista

Mac Requirements

• Minimum Apple G3 processor, 128MB RAM

• USB 1.1 equipped Mac; Mac OS 9.2, 10.1.5 or above

• USB 2.0 equipped Mac; Mac OS 10.2 or above

Package Contents

• RAID enclosure

• External Power Adapter; Input 100-240V, Output +12V/2A, +5V/2A

• Power Cord

• Interface Cables:

USB2.0

eSATA

• Screw Driver

• Accessories pouch (screws)

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Hard Drive Assembly:

To remove the cover of

DB-R35DUE:

Please unscrew and remove

the screws on the bottom of

unit. Only one side (top) of

screws needs to remove. Top

side is the side where power

switch is. Insert the

screw-driver into the bolt and

push upward to release the

top cover.

Unfasten the screws on HDD

holder case and pull

backward to release the HDD

holder case.

Since using RAID1 (Mirror Mode) if install improperly, the HDD which already

contain DATA will be formatted. To prevent Data lost please follow step 3-1

for installing under RAID 1 (Mirror Mode).

Installing Single or RAID0 Mode:

1. Insert both HDD1 and HDD2 into

both bays of HDD holder and secure

them with screws.

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2. Insert back the HDD holder back to DB-R35DUE

with both HDDs attached.

3. Push forward the HDD holder to secure the

connection and fasten the screws on the holder.

4. Recover the top plate of DB-R35DUE and

fasten the screws prior remove.

Now installation is complete, please attach power core and connect DB-R35DUE

with USB cable to computers. DB-R35DUE is ready to use.

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Installing RAID1 Mode:

Installing this method, if first HDD already contain data.

Note: Second HDD must be identical in brand, size and model number.

3-1. Insert first HDD which contain data.

And fasten with screws.

3-2. Insert back the HDD holder back to DB-R35DUE

with first HDDs attached. Make sure the

connection of HDD holder and DB-R35DUE

is intact.

At this point, please connect DB-R35DUE to power source and turn on the unit. (no

need to connect to computer.) DB-R35DUE will automatically build a RIB table to

First HDD. This way is for DB-R35DUE to recognize the source HDD. After the RIB

table is written on to HDD, the error light indicator of second HDD will light. Power off

and remove the HDD holder to install the second HDD.

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3-3. Please insert second HDD and

secure it with screws.

3-4. Push forward the HDD holder to secure the

connection and fasten the screws on the holder.

3-5. Recover the top plate of DB-R35DUE and

fasten the screws prior remove.

Now installation is complete, please attach power core. After turn on the unit,

DB-R35DUE will perform “REBUILT” function. This copies an identical data from

HDD1 to HDD2. Rebuilt can be done off-line. After Rebuilt indicator LED goes off and

DB-R35DUE is ready to use. Rebuilding data might take several hours depend on

the capacities of HDDs.

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System Setup:

Connection to your computer:

Few cautions before using RAID enclosure

1. Do not cover or block the ventilation holes on the enclosure.

2. Check for visible damage on unit, accessories and cables before

tuning on the power.

3. Do not expose the enclosure to water and humid conditions.

Setting Mode:

JBOD - Single Mode: Computer will show up as two independent drives. This

function can be use if only one HDD is installed. Or, two different brands or capacities

of HDDs are installed.

BIG – Spanning Mode: Two HDDs will show up as one large single drive. Spanning

is an array (not RAID) that is written sequentially across two drives.

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RAID 0 - Stripping: Two HDDs will show up as one large single drive but speed

performance will boost up. The two HDDs will write Data in “column” effect. This form

of array splits each piece of Data across both HDDs in segments. Data are store

between first HDD and second HDD. While the HDD is stripe in writing, the next head

of next HDD is move to next track to write. The Data is writing without any form of

data-checking. Once one HDD is damage and all Data can be lost.

RAID 1 – Mirroring: Using this mode will require 2 identical HDDs; meaning they

must be the same capacity, brand and model number. Under RAID1, it will create an

extra copy (or mirror) set of data to second drive. The backup data are more

important for safe keeping and the available data only show up in one large single

drive. This is useful when first HDD fail and it can be replaced by second set of

identical data instantly.

The LED panel in the front indicates accessing of HDD1, HDD2 and also when

rebuilding the data. Error LED lights up when HDD1 or HDD2 fail, rebuilding

incorrectly and HDD not present..

For installation of the DB-R35DUE, please refer to Hard Drive Assembly.

Note: For each time changing the “Mode” of DB-R35DUE, Please use RIB-Cleaner

program in our CD-ROM to clean the RIB table of the HDD.

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Installation:

PC:

Before connecting to the PC please refer to our Hard Drive Assembly procedures for

RAID set-up.

If HDD is pre-installed by our vendor, user can plug directly to PC and start using the

unit. If wish to change the setting, please refer to Hard Drive Assembly for correctly

way of setting.

1. Turn on PC and start Windows.

2. Connect (USB or eSATA) DB-R35DUE and turn on the power.

3. Windows will search and install drive automatically.

4. Open “My Computer” and “external hard drive” will appear.

Remove the “external hard drive” from PC.

For safe removal of external hard drive, this is to prevent any data lost. Please

always follow the correct removal procedure.

1. Click the icon for external hardware in task bar.

2. Choose the hard drive wish to remove and confirm it.

Macintosh:

Before connecting to the Macintosh please refer to our Hard Drive Assembly

procedures for RAID set-up.

If HDD is pre-installed by our vendor, user can plug directly to Macintosh and start

using the unit. If wish to change the setting please refer to Hard Drive Assembly for

correctly way of setting.

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1. Turn on Macintosh and start Mac OS.

2. Connect (USB or eSATA) DB-R35DUE and turn on the power.

3. Mac OS will search and install drive automatically.

4. External drive will appear on Desk top.

Remove the “external hard drive” from Macintosh

1. Drag the external hard drive to trash bin.

2. Turn off the power.

Note: If user wishes to use DB-R35DUE on both Windows and Mac OS system, we

recommend that HDD to be formatted at FAT32. Also, please do the formatting under

Windows OS. If formatting is done by Mac OS, Windows might not recognize the

drive.

Our recommendation of file systems to be formatted on HDD:

1. Win2000, Win XP, Vista Æ NTFS

2. Mac OS X Æ HFS+ (Mac OS Extended)

3. Both Windows and Mac OS Æ FAT32

Fantec DB-R35DUE User manual

Brand: Fantec

Model: DB-R35DUE

Category: HDD/SSD enclosures

Type: User manual

Fantec DB-R35DUE is a versatile external enclosure that enables the user to manage up to two internal hard drives. Thanks to the enclosure's multiple functions it can be used in various scenarios:

JBOD (Single Disk Mode): In this mode the enclosure's two bays can house either a single drive or two drives of different capacities and brands. The system will then present them as two separate drives to the operating system.
BIG (Spanning Mode): This mode combines the storage space of both drives into a single logical volume, essentially presenting it as one large drive to the OS.
RAID 0 (Stripping Mode): This mode also presents the storage space of both drives as a single volume to the OS, but with the added benefit of performance gains. Data is distributed across both disks, which can improve read/write speeds.

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