Eagle Electronics consensus external dual-bay storage for 3.5' dual sata to usb 2.0 i User Manual

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing this EAGLE | CONSUS I-SERIES product. Its dual SATA to

USB interface allows you to easily combine any two 3.5” hard drives into a single

large volume by means of JBOD (Spanning) technology. This user manual provides

step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding
your EAGLE | CONSUS product. For the latest EAGLE | CONSUS product

information, reviews, FAQ and other events, visit our Web Site at

www.eagle-techusa.com

Kit Contents

  EAGLE | CONSUS I-SERIES USB 2.0 external storage system
  USB 2.0 certified cable
  Resource CD
  AC power adapter
  User Manual

USB 2.0 host required for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance. USB 2.0 is highly

recommended because of the significant reduction in file transfer time compared
to USB 1.1. To determine if your system supports USB 2.0, refer to your USB

controller card documentation or contact your USB card manufacturer.

System Requirements

Hardware

Pentium

II, 200 MHz equivalent or newer for IBM compatible PC

PowerPC G4, 350 MHz or newer for PowerPC-based Apple Computer
Core

or newer for Intel-based Apple Computer

Available USB and/or OHCI-compliant FireWire port
SATA Hard Drive(s)

Software

Windows

Windows 2000 Pro / Server 2000 / Server 2003 / XP / Vista

Macintosh

Mac

OS X v.10.2+

Note:

For highest performance and reliability, EAGLE | CONSUS recommends that

you install the latest service pack (SP) and updates.

Updating Your Operating System

Windows

Go to the Start menu and select Windows updates. For more information regarding

updating your system, visit

windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Macintosh

Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For more information regarding
updating your system, visit

apple.com/macosx.

Handling Precautions

EAGLE | CONSUS products are precision instruments and must be handled with care

during unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling,

shock, or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking your
Eagle | Consus I-SERIES external storage kit:

Do not unpack the Eagle | Consus I-SERIES until you are ready to install it.

Do not drop or jolt the Eagle | Consus I-SERIES.

Do not move the Eagle | Consus I-SERIES when it is powered up.