Accordance Systems araid 3500 - User Manual

Ensure both primary and secondary drives are set to SATA II (3G) mode before installation.

Recommend using two identical drives (brand, model, capacity) for optimal performance and convenience.

Advise purchasing spare identical drives in advance for long-term use and full functionality.

Brand new drives do not need FDISK or FORMAT; use the Auto-Rebuild feature.

The device is equipped with a fan for effective heat dissipation.

Enables HDD security feature; data cannot be read by other PCs or ARAID models.

Explains Dual drive mode (mirroring) and Single drive mode (power off secondary).

Explains Dual drive mode (striping) and warns against Single mode for RAID 0.

Manual operation to duplicate primary drive to secondary drive by switching modes.

Lists items included in the package: mobile racks, keys, screws, manual, cables, and software CD.

Details the included software: ARAID SMART, Araid Eye, Araid Manager, SNMP Agent.

Lists features like RAID levels, plug-and-play, hot-swap, user interfaces, and security.

Provides dimensions, weight, and operating/storage temperatures.

Lists PC and host interface requirements and supported operating systems.

Details the LCD display, mode switch, HD LEDs, and buzzer switch.

Identifies fan, ports (RS-232, SATA), power socket, and jumper configuration.

Step-by-step guide on using ARF and how progress is displayed.

Instructions on how to find compatible hard drives on the Accordance website.

Recommendations for WD drives and warnings against certain series.

How the system boots with one or two drives in Dual mode.

Describes the auto-rebuild process when a new drive is inserted.

Caution against switching from Dual to Single while drives are operating.

How the system operates with one or two drives in Single mode.

Switching from Single to Dual mode to manually trigger disk rebuild.

Interpreting LCD messages 'F' for fan issues and 'T' for temperature warnings.

Using ARAID SMART software for drive health, fan speed, and temperature monitoring.

Using SNMP Agent for network-wide management of ARAID arrays.

Details the IDE bridge for connecting older IDE drives.

Overview of external RAID models and their specifications.

Connecting the external model using a SATA interface cable.

Connecting using either USB 3.0 or e-SATA interface.

Connecting the external model using a USB 2.0 interface cable.

Connecting the external model using an IDE interface cable.

Interpreting LCD displays for normal operation and single/double drive failures.

Guidance on replacing failed drives in various failure states.

Troubleshooting issues during rebuild when source drive has bad sectors.

Procedure to follow if power fails during an auto-rebuild process.

How to disable HDD security feature for use in other systems.

Using Mirror-On-Demand for virus prevention and recovery strategies.

Recommendations for spare drives and minimizing data loss risk.

Steps for upgrading drive capacity and case studies.

Contacting Accordance for assistance with compatibility issues.

Form for reporting product issues and requesting support.