MediaSonic HF2-SU2S2 ProBox User Manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Quick Installation Guide
STEP
Use the enclosed handles to secure
the 4 HDDs with screws in the given
direction indicators.
Press the circular depression to open the cover.
Slide 4 HDDs into the chassis and make sure they are securely
installed in order from up to down,
Adjust the metal frame that was removed back to the chassis and
close the cover (based on how it was opened in Step C).
Connect the power supply to the device, plug in USB or eSATA
cable in the rear panel and power on the device.
If the HDD is unformatted, you may have to initialize it by doing
steps as followed: Start, Execute and key in diskmgmt.msc
Take the paper board out of the device.
Press down the rib to detach the metal frame and remove it.
Make sure the HDD1 is securely installed first at all times. Otherwise the
PC may not recognize the device.
Version 1.1
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Mediasonic
HF2-SU2S2
ProBox Manual
Mediasonic Enterprises Inc
www.mediasonicinc.com

MediaSonic HF2-SU2S2 ProBox Specifications

General

Brand	MediaSonic
Model	HF2-SU2S2 ProBox
Category	Enclosure
Language	English

Summary

Quick Installation Guide

Secure HDDs with Handles

Use enclosed handles and screws to secure 4 HDDs in the enclosure as indicated.

Open and Detach Cover

Press the circular depression to open the cover and the rib to detach the metal frame.

Install and Connect Device

Slide HDDs into chassis, re-attach metal frame, connect power/data, and initialize HDD if unformatted.

Device Diagram and Components

Front Panel Overview

Details front panel indicators, power, fan speed, interface switch, and synchronization mode.

Rear Panel Connections

Identifies e-SATA port, USB port, and DC jack on the rear of the device.

Side Panel and Accessories

Describes the right side panel, HDD handle, safety cover, and metal frame.

HDD Initialization Procedures

Windows 2000/XP Formatting

Guide to initializing and formatting hard drives using Disk Management in Windows 2000/XP.

Windows Vista Formatting

Steps for initializing and formatting new disks via Disk Management in Windows Vista.

Macintosh 10.X OS Partitioning

Instructions for erasing or partitioning disks using Disk Utility in Macintosh OS X.

Troubleshooting and Notes

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses connection problems, slow initialization, abnormal transfer rates, and fan noise.

Important Notes and Specifications

Covers USB power-off function, smart fan modes, interface selection, and capacity limits.