SimpleTech fv-u35 User Guide
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Duo Pro Drive User Guide
eSATA Cables and Interface Cards
eSATA Cables and Interface Cards
In order to use your Duo Pro Drive with eSATA it may be necessary to install a
SATA II PCI, PCI X or PCI Express card. Most computers do not ship with
external SATA ports so a PCI card must be installed to use this feature. For
more info on expansion cards, visit www.simpletech.com/support.
SATA II PCI, PCI X or PCI Express card. Most computers do not ship with
external SATA ports so a PCI card must be installed to use this feature. For
more info on expansion cards, visit www.simpletech.com/support.
Connecting and Starting Your Duo Pro Drive
Setting up your Duo Pro Drive is quick and easy.
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To set up your drive:
1
Plug the AC power into the appropriate AC outlet, connect the power
cable to the power port on the back of the drive (see illustration) and turn
on the Duo Pro Drive using the power button (see illustration)
cable to the power port on the back of the drive (see illustration) and turn
on the Duo Pro Drive using the power button (see illustration)
2
Connect a data cable (only one) between the drive and your computer.
a. eSATA connections: Make sure you have an available eSATA port on
your PC and connect an eSATA cable (not provided) between your
drive and the computer. For more information about eSATA, refer to
drive and the computer. For more information about eSATA, refer to
a. USB connections: Connect the USB cable (provided) between your
drive and a USB port on your computer.
Your Duo Pro Drive should be ready to access in My Computer (Windows) or
on your Mac desktop as a new disk drive volume.
on your Mac desktop as a new disk drive volume.
Understanding and Changing RAID Policies
Your Duo Pro Drive comes pre-configured with RAID 0 as the default RAID
policy in order to achieve full capacity and deliver the best performance. You
have the option of switching your RAID policy to RAID 1 for extra data
protection, also known as “mirroring”. If you change to RAID 1 your
computer will only see half the total capacity of the drive, but will keep two
copies of any file placed on the Duo Pro Drive.
policy in order to achieve full capacity and deliver the best performance. You
have the option of switching your RAID policy to RAID 1 for extra data
protection, also known as “mirroring”. If you change to RAID 1 your
computer will only see half the total capacity of the drive, but will keep two
copies of any file placed on the Duo Pro Drive.
RAID Basics
RAID 0 provides improved performance over standard single drive
configurations. A second disk within the enclosure allows for higher
bandwidth and greater throughput.
configurations. A second disk within the enclosure allows for higher
bandwidth and greater throughput.