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Fantec QB-35U31R User Manual

Fantec QB-35U31R
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Model QB-35U31R
4-Bay HDD-Enclosure with RAID-Functionality
Manual English
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Fantec QB-35U31R Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAID levels0, 1
Storage drives installedNo
Storage drive sizes supported2.5, 3.5 \
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Total installed storage capacity0 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity- TB
Number of storage drives installed0
Number of storage drives supported4
Supported storage drive interfacesSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
DC output voltage12 V
Number of power supply units1
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity60 W
Mac compatibilityYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Cables includedUSB
Number of adapters included1 pc(s)
Chassis typeTower
Display typeLED
Fan diameter80 mm
Product colorBlack
Number of fans1 fan(s)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
Device classSmall & Medium Business
Country of originTaiwan
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth215 mm
Width126 mm
Height166 mm
Weight3000 g
Package depth160 mm
Package width293 mm
Package height272 mm

Summary

Technical Specifications

Key Product Features

Highlights of the enclosure's capabilities, including RAID modes and USB speeds.

Connectivity Options

Details of the available USB ports and internal SATA connections.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Device Controls and Indicators

Main Switch and RAID Mode Selection

Instructions for operating the main power switch and changing RAID modes.

Hardware Assembly Guide

Hard Drive Installation Part 1

Attaching handles, opening enclosure, removing metal cladding.

Hard Drive Installation Part 2

Device Setup and Configuration

Understanding RAID Modes

Overview of available RAID configurations: Single, RAID 0 Spanning, RAID 0 Striping, RAID 1.

Operating the Enclosure

Initial Device Setup and First Use

First power-on procedures and handling of initial state, including default Single mode.

Configuring RAID Mode Settings

Step-by-step guide to select and confirm the desired RAID mode using buttons and LEDs.

RAID Mode Details and Failure Handling

RAID 0 Failure Behavior and Characteristics

Consequences of a drive failure in RAID 0 and suitability for redundant data.

RAID 1 Operation, Rebuild, and Replacement

How RAID 1 handles drive failures, data rebuild, and managing drive aging.

Data Integrity and Drive Management

Data Loss Causes and Backup Importance

Discusses potential data loss scenarios and emphasizes the necessity of regular backups.

Drive Information and Safe Removal

Reading SMART data, understanding drive status, and safely disconnecting the enclosure.

Initialising, Partitioning, and Formatting Drives

Windows Drive Initialisation (GPT/MBR)

Step-by-step guide using Windows Disk Management to initialize a disk.

Windows and Mac OS Drive Management

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