MediaSonic H82-SU31C User Manual

8-BAY ENCLOSURE
greater performance & reliability
Brief Notes │ Contents │ Understanding Sync Button
Understanding Interface │ Quick Installation Guide
Initialization │ Troubleshooting
Front View
Understanding Interface
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13
10
11
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
2
USB Status
Link interface use
4
Smart Fan automatic mode
Fan speed / level 1
6
Fan speed / level 2
7
Fan speed / level 3
8
3
Power Indicator Status
Blue light
Orange light
Power on
Sleep mode
Synchronization comes in 2 modes
Orange light
Off
When the PC is off,
the device goes to sleep mode.
Synchronization is off.
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13
Key slot
12
HDD1 / HDD2 / HDD3 / HDD4
HDD5 / HDD6 / HDD7 / HDD8 Status
Blue Flashing light Read
1
Power button
It needs to be pressed and held for 3 seconds to power off.
This design prevents accidental power off.
10
Synchronization mode button
Switch power Sync mode (no power Sync / Hibernate)
It needs to be pressed and held for 3 seconds to power off.
This design prevents accidental power off.
11
Smart Fan button
Controls auto & manual modes and fan speed
from level 1 to level 3.
5
Smart Fan manual mode
For 3.5'' SATA HDD
HDD Enclosure
USB 3.1 Gen-II / Type-C
with single mode functions
USER’S MANUAL
Office website
www.mediasonicusa.com http://forum.mediasonic.ca/
Online forum
H82-SU31C / Rev.01
Brief Notes
Contents
Main Device x 1
User Manual x 1
Screws for 3.5" HDD x 16
Screw Driver x 1
USB 3.1 Gen-ll type C to C Cable x 1
Power Cord x 1
HDD Handle x 8
Key x 2
Understanding Sync Button
Make sure enclosure is connected to a computer that is ON,
by USB. If not enclosure will just turn off.
1
Set the power Sync mode to your preference.
*These are the Power Sync modes:
2
Smart Fan
Smart fan controlled by the built-in thermal sensor and it
comes with 2 modes (auto / manual) and 3 levels of speed:
Low
Medium
High
below 45℃
45℃ ~ 54℃
higher than 55℃
1000rpm~1400rpm
1500rpm~1900rpm
2400rpm~2800rpm
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Operation System
Windows 10 / Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.12 or later
Operation Environment
Temperature 0 ~ 40 °C Humidity 90 ％ RH
Hot-plug for USB-C interface
Supports USB 3.1 Gen-II 10Gbps transfer speed
SYNC Button
When PC is turned off, the enclosure will go
into sleeping mode
When you turn on the PC, the enclosure will
turn on automatically
Orange LED
No Power sync, Enclosure stays on
when you turn PC off
OFF(No LED)
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greater performance & reliability
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Additional cable required, cable converter adapters
not recommended

MediaSonic H82-SU31C Specifications

General

Brand	MediaSonic
Model	H82-SU31C
Category	Enclosure
Language	English

Summary

Product Overview and Interface

Front View Components

Details the front panel layout and labeled components of the enclosure.

Power and Status Indicators

Explains the power button function and status light meanings.

Smart Fan Control

Describes automatic and manual fan modes with speed levels.

Synchronization Modes

Explains the two power synchronization modes and button.

HDD Status Indicators

Details the meaning of the blue flashing light for HDD read status.

General Specifications and Features

System Compatibility

Lists compatible operating systems for the enclosure.

Operation Environment

Specifies the recommended temperature and humidity ranges.

Hot-plug and Data Transfer

Details hot-plug capability and USB 3.1 Gen-II speed support.

Smart Fan Functionality

Explains the smart fan's thermal control, modes, and speed levels.

Package Contents

Itemizes the components included in the product package.

Understanding Sync Button Functionality

Power Sync Mode Setup

Details requirements and options for power sync modes.

Rear and Interior Views

Rear Panel Ports

Identifies the fan, security lock, USB-C, and AC input ports.

Interior Accessories

Lists included HDD handles and keys.

Quick Installation Guide

HDDs Installation

Instructions for securing HDDs with handles and screws.

Enclosure Assembly

Steps for opening, releasing inner covers, and closing the enclosure.

Final Connections

Guide for connecting power cord and USB-C cable.

Disk Initialization and Formatting

Windows Initialization

Steps to initialize and format HDDs in Windows.

Mac OS X Initialization

Steps to initialize and format HDDs using Disk Utility on Mac.

Partition Scheme Selection

Guidance on selecting GPT or MBR based on HDD capacity.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

HDD Detection Issues

Checks for secure HDD installation if detection is slow.

Fan Noise and Malfunction

Steps for cleaning or replacing the fan.

Operation Environment Guidelines

Reinforces temperature and humidity operating limits.

HDD Removal Procedure

Instructions on how to safely remove HDDs from the device.