Akitio Thunder3 Duo Pro User Manual

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Setup guide - Setup-Anleitung - Guía de conguración - Guide d'installation
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RAID Settings
Make sure to backup all existing data rst!
The drives must be formatted after changing the RAID mode.
[ ] RAID 0
Disk striping for optimal performance.
[ ] RAID 1
Disk mirroring for redundancy and backup.
[ ] SPAN
Disk spanning for large storage capacities.
[ ] Non-RAID /
Non-RAID (JBOD) for independent volumes.
DisplayPort (on rear view)
DisplayPort
DisplayPort port (requires Thunderbolt™ 3 connection).
DisplayPort-Anschluss (erfordert Thunderbolt™ 3 Verbindung).
Puerto DisplayPort(requiere conexión Thunderbolt™ 3).
Port DisplayPort(nécessite une connexion Thunderbolt™ 3).
DisplayPort 連接埠（需要先連接Thunderbolt™ 3）。
DisplayPort 连接端口（需要先连接Thunderbolt™ 3）。
DisplayPort 포트(Thunderbolt™ 3 연결 필요).
DisplayPortポート（Thunderbolt™ 3接続が必要です）。
Display cable Thunderbolt cable

Akitio Thunder3 Duo Pro Specifications

General

Brand	Akitio
Model	Thunder3 Duo Pro
Category	Enclosure
Language	English

Summary

Product Overview and Configuration

RAID Mode Settings

Explains different RAID configurations for performance and redundancy.

DisplayPort Interface

Details the DisplayPort port and its connection requirements.

Hardware Features and Indicators

Front View LED Indicators

Describes LED colors and patterns for power and drive status.

Rear Panel Ports

Details the various ports and their functions on the rear of the device.

Drive Bay Status LEDs

Explains LED status for individual drive bays, indicating errors or activity.

Setup Procedures

Step 1: Initial Assembly

Shows how to insert components into the device as the first setup step.

Step 2: Drive Installation

Step-by-step visual guide for installing drives into the device.

Step 3: RAID Mode Selection

Details the process of setting and confirming the desired RAID mode for the drives.

Step 5: Connecting Interfaces

Illustrates connecting the device to a computer using Thunderbolt 3 or USB.

Step 6: Final Setup and Formatting

Outlines the final steps to complete setup, including drive formatting and driver installation.

Troubleshooting Faulty Drives

Identifying a Faulty Drive

Explains how to identify a faulty drive using LED indicators.

Replacing Drives in RAID 1

Details the procedure for replacing a faulty drive in RAID 1 mode.

Replacing Drives in Other RAID Modes

Describes how to replace drives in RAID 0, SPAN, or Non-RAID modes.