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Yottamaster PS100U3 - User Manual

Yottamaster PS100U3
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Quick Installation Guide
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First, stop the read and write operations of the hard drive, then click the small USB icon
on the task-bar, and select the drive drive which you want to eject.
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First, stop the read and write operations of the hard drive, and then drag the drive drive
to the Recycle Bin to complete drive ejection.
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If you want to replace one of the drives in the enclosure with a new one, or one of the
drives is damaged (the corresponding indicator will turn red and the enclosure will beep
to warn. ), here are tips for replacing a hard drive.
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1. Find the bad drive. Eject and power off the enclosure in order.
2. Pull out the bad drive. Format the new drive on another device first. Then insert the
new drive ( the same capacity or bigger ) to the original position and turn on the enclosure.
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How to rebuild RAID
(1) Find the bad drive. Eject and power off the enclosure in order.
(2) Pull out the bad drive. Format the new drive on another device first. Then insert the
new drive ( the same capacity or bigger ) to the original position and turn on the
enclosure.
(3) Restart the enclosure and the enclosure will start rebuilding automatically. The light
will flash red and blue. If you downloaded our RAID Manager software, you could see
the RAID is rebuilding from the notes or logs on the RAID Manager software. The
rebuilding time depends on the capacity of all drives, please wait patiently while
rebuilding.
(4) When the rebuilding is finished, the light will turn solid blue. And the RAID Manager
will indicate the status.
Note: The RAID Manager software is only suitable for PS400RU3, PS400RC3, PS500RU3,
PS500RC3.
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Situation A: The enclosure is in PM(Normal) mode, please follow 2 to 3.
Situation B: If it is in RAID Mode, please follow 1 to 5.
(1) Backup all your important data in your drives in advance.
(2) Safely eject the enclosure from your computer and then turn off the enclosure.
(3) If the drive you want to add is a brand new drive, please format it on another device.
Then insert it into the enclosure. Do not change the drive order.
(4) Toggle the RAID switch to the PM(Normal) mode. Press and hold the Set button.
While holding the Set button then press and release the Power button to turn it on.
(Ensure the enclosure is back to PM mode.) Please refer to the content of 5.5.1.
(5) Turn off the enclosure. Toggle the RAID switch to the RAID mode you want. Please
refer to the content of 5.5.2.
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(1) If there is no data processing within ten minutes, the device will enter into sleep
mode automatically. The hard drive will stop running while in sleep mode.
(2) Please go to https://www.yottamaster.com/?route=common/driver and select
"Sleep Time Setting Firmware update for 4/5 Bay HDD Enclosure" to download the
firmware. And follow the steps in the attached document. Please note that the
firmware update does not support Mac OS system.
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Note: New hard drive needs to be initialized and formatted before operation, or it won't
be recognized. To mount a new hard drive, please follow the step below.
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(1) Please make sure that the Yottamaster hard drive enclosure is installed correctly and
connected to the computer.
(2) Right click on "Computer". Select "Manage". Select "Drive Management". A pop-up
will come up, suggesting a new hard drive needs to be initialized. Select "MBR" or
"GPT" partition type and click "OK".
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Summary

Appearance Overview

Y-Pioneer Series-1 Bay Appearance

Details the components and ports of the Y-Pioneer 1-Bay enclosure.

Y-Pioneer Series-2 Bay Appearance

Details the components and ports of the Y-Pioneer 2-Bay enclosure.

Y-Pioneer Series-4 Bay Appearance

Details the components and ports of the Y-Pioneer 4-Bay enclosure.

Y-Pioneer Series-5 Bay Appearance

Details the components and ports of the Y-Pioneer 5-Bay enclosure.

Hard Drive Installation Process

Opening the Enclosure Door

Step-by-step guide on how to open the enclosure door to access the drive bays.

Removing the Disk Tray

Instruction on how to pull out the internal disk tray for drive insertion.

Mounting Hard Drives

Guidance on inserting and securing 2.5" and 3.5" SATA hard disks into the tray.

Completing the Installation

Steps to install the loaded tray and close the enclosure to finish.

Connection and Initialization

Connecting the Device

Explains connecting power adapter and data cable to the enclosure and computer.

Formatting New Hard Drives

Notes the necessity of formatting new drives and refers to section 9.

Setting Up RAID Modes

Provides instructions and critical notices for setting up RAID configurations.

RAID Configuration and Modes

RAID Mode Setting and Description

Details different RAID types (0, 1, 3, 5) and their configuration via DIP switches.

Changing RAID Modes

Explains the procedure to switch between RAID modes or return to Normal mode.

RAID 10 and Other Modes

Describes RAID 10, PM/Normal/Clear-RAID, and SPAN/JBOD/Combine modes.

Drive Removal and FAQs

Removing Hard Drives

Instructions for safely ejecting hard drives from Windows and Mac OS.

Replacing a Hard Drive

Guidance on replacing drives in PM(Normal) and RAID modes, including rebuilding.

Adding a New Hard Drive

Steps for adding a new drive, whether the enclosure is in PM(Normal) or RAID mode.

Adjusting Auto-sleep Time

Instructions to download firmware for setting or canceling the auto-sleep feature.

Initialize and Format New Drives

Formatting in Windows

Detailed steps for initializing and formatting new drives using Windows Disk Management.

Formatting in Mac OS

Instructions for erasing and partitioning new drives using Mac OS Disk Utility.

Yottamaster PS100U3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
PortsUSB 3.0
Data Transfer RateUp to 5Gbps
CompatibilityWindows, Mac OS, Linux
MaterialAluminum
ColorBlack
Data CableUSB 3.0 Type-A to Micro-B
Supported HDD Size2.5 inch
InstallationTool-free
Hot-swappingSupported
LED IndicatorYes
Power SupplyUSB powered
Supported HDD Thickness7mm/9.5mm

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