Icy Box IB-RD3680SU3 User Manual

STEP
Brief Notes
Operation Environment
Temperature 0 ~ 50 °C Humidity 90 ％ RH
Under Windows Vista / 7, users can enable GPT when initializing
HDD with a total capacity of more than 2 TB.
7.
Support USB transfer speeds up to Super Speed (5 Gbit/s),
eSATA transfer speed (1.5~3.0 Gbit/s)
2.
Please refer to the instructions when switching the RAID mode,
otherwise the execution might fail.
4.
Changing the RAID mode will cause data lost.
3.
Interface of USB / eSATA can not be used at the same time.
5.
When using RAID function, HDDs with the same brand, model and
capacity is strongly recommended.
6.
References
Smart fan controlled by the built-in thermal sensor
and it comes with 2 modes (auto
/ manual) and 3 levels of speed:
1.
Level 1: higher than 55 °C
Level 2: 45 °C ~ 54 °C
Level 3: below 45 °C
2,500rpm
1,800rpm
1,200rpm
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~
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3,500rpm
2,500rpm
1,800rpm
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not place this device near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or the devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
• Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon them or against them.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the devices has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the devices, the devices has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Carefully read and follow the Quick Install Guide and User Manual.
• Do not drop or shake the device.
• Do not move the device when it is powered on.
• Do not overload wall outlets.
Reminders
Front Panel Overview
LED Indication / Button
Descriptions
2.
eSATA in use / access
3. Rebuild
4. Blue
Orange
Power on
Sleep mode
5.
HDD error When any of HDD1~HDD8 has error, HDD error is on.
6. in use / accessUSB
7.
2 x Spanning Mode (BIG)
8.
Spanning Mode (BIG)
9.
2 x RAID 0 Striping Mode
10.
RAID 0 Striping Mode
11.
2 x RAID 5
13.
2 x RAID 10
12.
RAID 50
15.
Smart Fan manual mode
16.
Fan speed
level 1
17.
Fan speed
level 2
18.
Fan speed
level 3
19.
Mode RAID mode button needs to be pressed and held
for 3 seconds to switch the device's RAID mode.
This design will prevent accidental execution of this function.
21.
Blue
Purple
Red
active
access
rebuild
HDD1 / HDD2 / HDD3 / HDD4 / HDD5 / HDD6 / HDD7 / HDD8
20. Controls auto & manual modes and fan speed from
level 1 to level 3.
Fan button
22.
Key slot
14.
Smart Fan automatic mode
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Power button
1.
It needs to be pressed and held for 3 seconds
to power off.
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STEP
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STEP
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RAID mode setup
First install the HDD from up to down in the enclosure. Power on the device, press and hold RAID button for 3 seconds until LED flashes.
Press it again, select the RAID mode you want to use and press the Confirmation Button on the rear panel till the device shuts down.
Power the device on again and the RAID mode setup is completed.
Set-up
Layer 1 Layer 2
HDD 1
HDD 2
HDD 3
HDD 4
HDD 5
HDD 6
HDD 7
HDD 8
Figure-6
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
HDD No. 4 HDDs 4 HDDs 8 HDDs
2 X Spanning (BIG) 2 X RAID 0 (Striping)
Figure-3
RAID MODE
or
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
HDD No. 2 HDDs
6 HDDs
7 HDDs 8 HDDs5 HDDs4 HDDs3 HDDs
: Installed : Empty
: Installed : Empty
: Installed : Empty: Installed : Empty
: Installed : Empty
Spanning Mode (BIG)
(Layer 1 and layer 2 combined and shown as 1 HDD capacity icon)
(layer 1 and layer 2 shown individually
as 1 or 2 HDD capacity icons)
(layer 1 and layer 2 shown individually
as 1 or 2 HDD capacity icons)
Figure-1
2 X RAID 5
(layer 1 and layer 2 shown individually
as 1 or 2 HDD capacity icons)
(layer 1 and layer 2 combined
and shown as 1 HDD capacity icon)
2 X RAID 10
(layer 1 and layer 2 shown individually
as 1 or 2 HDD capacity icons)
: Installed : Empty
Figure-4
RAID MODE
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
HDD No.
3 HDDs 7 HDDs 8 HDDs6 HDDs4 HDDs
RAID MODE
shown as 2 HDD capacity icons
shown as 1 HDD capacity icon
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
HDD No. 4 HDDs 8 HDDs7 HDDs6 HDDs5 HDDs
RAID 50
Figure-5
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
HDD No. 6 HDDs 8 HDDs
shown as 1 HDD capacity icon
Figure-2
(layer 1 and layer 2 combined and shown
as 1 HDD capacity icon)
RAID 0 (Striping Mode)
4 HDDs
6 HDDs 8 HDDs
RAID MODE
shown as 1 HDD capacity iconshown as 1 HDD capacity icon
shown as 1 HDD capacity icon shown as 2 HDD capacity icons
RAID MODE RAID MODE
shown as 2 HDD capacity icons
This design prevents accidental power off.
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Operation System
Windows Vista (32bit/64bit) / Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Windows 8 (for PC version only)
(under MBR partition, supports total capacity up to 2 TB only)
Windows Vista (32bit/64bit) / Windows 7 (32bit/64bit)
Windows 8 (for PC version only)
(with GPT partition enabled, supports total capacity of more than 2TB)
Mac OS X 10.8 or later
3.5’’ SATA I/II/III HDD
8-bay external RAID enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
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Icy Box IB-RD3680SU3 Specifications

General

RAID levels	0, 5, 10, 50, BIG
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
Hot-swap drive bays	Yes
Storage drives installed	No
Installed storage drive type	HDD
Storage drive sizes supported	3.5 \
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD
Total installed storage capacity	0 TB
Maximum supported storage capacity	- TB
Number of storage drives installed	0
Number of storage drives supported	8
Supported storage drive interfaces	Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Chassis type	Tower
Fan diameter	80 mm
Product color	Black
Number of fans	2 fan(s)
Housing material	Aluminium, Plastic
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Device class	Home & Home Office
Country of origin	Taiwan
AC input voltage	100-240 V
DC output voltage	12 V
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Cables included	eSATA, USB
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B ports quantity	1
Harmonized System (HS) code	84717020

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	253 mm
Width	155 mm
Height	352 mm
Weight	5000 g
Package depth	234 mm
Package width	98 mm
Package height	240 mm
Package weight	6200 g

Summary

RAID Mode Setup

RAID Setup Procedure

Instructions for setting up RAID modes, including powering on and selecting modes via buttons.

Spanning Mode Configurations

Diagrams and descriptions for various RAID spanning modes (BIG) and their configurations.

RAID 0 Striping Configurations

Diagrams and descriptions for RAID 0 (Striping) modes and their configurations.

RAID 5 Configurations

Diagrams and descriptions for RAID 5 configurations, including 2x RAID 5.

RAID 10 Configurations

Diagrams and descriptions for RAID 10 configurations, including 2x RAID 10.

RAID 50 Configurations

Diagrams and descriptions for RAID 50 configurations.

Quick Installation Guide Notes and Reminders

Brief Notes

Details on supported operating systems, environments, and technical references.

Important Reminders

Key advice and warnings for safe and proper use of the device.

Front Panel Overview

LED Indicators and Buttons

Explanation of LED status lights and the function of front panel buttons.

Front Panel Component Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of each component on the front panel and their functions.

Rear and Internal Panel Overview

Rear Panel Components

Identification and description of ports and features on the rear panel.

Internal Panel Components

Identification and description of features and indicators on the internal panel.

Installation and Configuration Steps

HDD Installation and Cover Securing

Steps for physically installing HDDs and securing the device covers.

RAID Mode Selection and Confirmation

Procedure for selecting and confirming the desired RAID mode after installation.

Operating System Initialization

Guide to initializing HDDs according to the connected operating system.

Rebuild Time and Process

Information on the duration and completion of the HDD rebuild process.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Disk Initialization Errors

Troubleshooting steps for 'cluster count higher than expected' errors during formatting.

Partition Creation and Formatting

Guidance on creating new partitions and formatting disks, including cluster size recommendations.