STARDOM MR2-B31BP Hardware RAID Storage User Manual

STARDOM MR2-B31BP Hardware RAID Storage

About this Manual

Thank you for choosing the STARDOM product. This manual will familiarize you with the STARDOM MR2 product. We recommend reading through this manual before using the STARDOM MR2 product. The information provided in this manual was checked before publication, but the actual product specifications may have changed before shipping; Latest product specifications and updates can be found at www.stardom.com.tw. No separate notifications will be provided by our company. If you would like to receive the latest STARDOM product information, manuals, and firmware, or have any questions regarding STARDOM products, please contact your local supplier or visit www.stardom.com.tw for more information.
All product-related content in this manual are copyrighted by RAIDON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Environmental Requirements

• Operating temperature: 0 ～ 40 ℃ (32 ～ 104 ℉ )
• Storage temperature : -20 ～ 47℃ (-4 ～ 116 ℉ )
• Operating voltage: 100 ～ 240V AC

Product Appearance and Packaging Content

MR2-BA31BP product x1

(with removable drive tray enclosed x2)

| MR2-B31BP product x1

(with removable drive tray enclosed x2)

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USB 3.2 C to C cable x1| USB 3.2 C to C cable x1
USB 3.2 C to A cable x1| ― ―
Power cable x1| Power cable x1
AC/DC Adapter x1| AC/DC Adapter x1
Quick setup guide x1| Quick setup guide x1
Ejector pin| Ejector pin

• Please check the product and accessories for any defect or missing parts. If you have any questions, please contact your product supplier.
• Please visit the official website – Download page (http://www.stardom.com.tw/STARDOM2016/download.php) to download other related resources.

Front and rear view

• A HDD access light
• B HDD enclosure pin release
• C HDD enclosure handle
• D Fan
• E RESET hole
• F USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port (10Gbps)
• G RAID switch
• H USB Type-C for DC Input (DC input 5V/3A)
• I Fan speed switch
• J Power select switch

NOTE:
Please make sure that the product is connected to the host (power on status) before turning on the power, otherwise the product will be on the sleep mode.

Hardware Requirements and Precautions

1. After the hard disk is formatted, the actual total capacity of the MR2 detected by the computer operating system will vary from the sum of all hard disk capacities stated by the manufacturer.
2. To prevent data loss, do not remove MR2 while the system is running.
3. Please always connect the USB cable to the computer to ensure the energy saving function operating normally.
4. Once the system has been initialized, do not switch hard disks around during use. Doing so may prevent the RAID from being recognized by the system.
5. Once RAID mode has been set up, the switching of hard drives will lead to the removal of data from the hard disks. Please be sure to backup the data on the hard disk before making any switches.
6. Before switching the RAID mode, you need to switch to JBOD before adjusting to the required mode.
7. The product needs to be restarted after adding or changing the RAID mode, and the update is guaranteed to be the new RAID mode.
8. If the MR2 needs to be shut down or disconnected, please ensure the HDD is safely removed through your operating system before turning off the power.
9. We strongly recommend backing up important data stored on the MR2 to another storage device or a remote site. STARDOM will not be held liable for the damage or loss of data you stored on the MR2.

Hardware Installation

Please follow the steps below to complete the hardware installation process:

1. Place the system on a stable surface. Ensure that the vent is not blocked and that it is installed in a well-ventilated area. (Please keep the product away from moisture and other environment that might be harmful to the product)

2. Use the ejector pin included in the accessory kit to eject the HDD enclosure handle, and then pull tray handle to remove it.

3. Mount the 2.5″ HDD onto the removable tray.
   Note: Please avoid using hard disk drives from different manufacturers or different models from the same manufacturer as this may impact system performance.

4. When the HDD installation has been completed, insert the tray into the system horizontally and secure the latch into place.

5. Use the RAID switch on the back of MR2 to set the RAID mode to be used.

6. Depending on the computer’s USB port type, select the corresponding USB cable in the accessory to connect the computer to the MR2’s USB port.

7. Connect the power cord to the power adapter, connect the connectors at both ends to the MR2 and the power socket, and then start the MR2.

8. After the computer is turned on, your operating system will automatically recognize the storage capacity; after the recognition is successful, format the system according to your desired storage format and follow the instructions of the operating system. After the hard disk is formatted, the MR2 can be used directly.
   If you are using a USB 3.2 C to A cable, the Type-A on the host side needs to be USB 3.2 Gen2 for best access performance.
   If the MR2 cannot be powered after connecting to the host through the USB Type C to Type A cable alone, please use another Type C port to provide additional power before connecting to the host.

RAID Mode Setting

• RAID 0：Provide a big storage capacity and the data transfer efficiency, but no data porotection feature.
• RAID 1：Because of this Mirroring feature, your two HDDs/SSDs will keep an identical data after your wtiting works. In case one of the two HDDs/SSDs is defect, MR2 would still work fine with only one of them. And once inserting a good HDD/SSD as the defect replacement, it will do the rebuilding work by itself.
• JBOD ：With JBOD mode, you could actually use the two HDDs/SSDs as the normal two storages for your large memory capacity requirement, but no data porotection feature.
• BIG ：You could enjoy a double memory capacity from this BIG feature, but no data porotection feature.

The Standard Procedure to Switch RAID Setting

1. Please first connect MR2 to your computer.
2. When the blue light of the HDD access light is always on, please set RAID switch to JBOD.
3. Please use the key to press the RESET hole, wait for the Blue-Purple LED on the HDD access light to finish blinking, and turn it into a solid blue light, then release the key.
4. When the blue light of the HDD access light is always on, please set RAID switch to the position you demand.
5. Please use the key to press the RESET hole, wait for the Blue-Purple LED on the HDD access light to finish blinking, and turn it into a solid blue light, then release the key.
6. Please turn off your MR2, and turn it back on again. You now have reset MR2 with a new RAID mode successfully.

Description of HDD Indicators

Status

| HDD Status Light
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RAID 0, BIG| RAID 1| JBOD
HDD idle| Blue light always on| Blue light always on| Blue light always on
No HDD detected| Red light always on| Red light always on| Red light always on
Data access| Blue light flashing| Blue light flashing| Blue light flashing
Rebuilding data – Source HDD| N/A| Breathing Blue Light| N/A
Rebuilding data – Target HDD| N/A| Breathing Purple Light| N/A

Hard Drive Replacement and Data Rebuild Instructions

1.  During the use of MR2, if you are required to replace a malfunctioning drive, refer to chapter 4“Hardware Installation”. Once drive replacement is completed and it is turned on, MR2 will perform data rebuilding procedure automatically.
2. If, during the rebuilding process, a drive malfunctions and is unable to continue the rebuilding process, please restart MR2 to check and see that whether the drive is in fact malfunctioning. If it is, please refer to chapter 4 “Hardware Installation” to replace the malfunctioning drive
   Note:
   MR2 allows the data reconstruction process to be interrupted. If you turn off the power during the data reconstruction process, the data reconstruction will continue until the next time you turn it on. Do not change the position and order of the hard disks at will.

Install The Operation System Into This Device

Install macOS (Use macOS Mojave 10.14 for example)

1. Need to have network online capabilities. If a wireless network is available, you can choose it from the Wi-Fi menu in the menu bar. This menu is also available in macOS Recovery.
2. Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command ( ⌘ )-R. Continue holding until you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe. Startup is complete when you see the utilities window:
3. If you need to erase your disk before installing macOS, select Disk Utility from the Utilities window, then click Continue. You probably don’t need to erase, unless you’re selling or giving away your Mac or have an issue that requires you to erase.
4. Install macOS. Choose Reinstall macOS from the Utilities window, and click continue.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions, select agree to the software license agreement, and then select the disk to start the installation.
6. Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. During installation, your Mac might restart and show a progress bar several times, and the screen might be empty for minutes at a time.

Install Windows
(Use Windows 10 Home Edition for example)

1. The following content is an example of using the software “WinToUSB Free Edition”. For related specifications and copyrights, please refer to the software official website for details.

2. After the software is installed, press the shortcut icon of the desktop twice to open Hasleo WinToUSB.

3. On the left side of the interface, select “Mirror to USB” and click the right folder icon to select the ISO file for Windows 10.

4. Select the version of Windows you want to install and go to the next step.
   Note: WinToUSB Free Edition does not support Windows Professional and Enterprise editions.

5. Select the USB external drive to install.

6. Select the version of the disk partition configuration according to your personal hardware specifications, then execute “Yes” to proceed to the next step.

7. Follow the default and follow the next step.

8. Windows 10 is installed to an external hard drive. After the installation is complete, click the “End” button, and then confirm to leave.

9. Confirm that the external hard disk is inserted in the USB slot of the computer. After rebooting,enter the BIOS or UEFI adjusts to the USB external hard disk box as the first boot sequence, and saves the settings and leaves.
   Note: The screenshot is for illustration only, and the actual situation varies depending on each motherboard.

10. Then start the installation process for Windows 10, and follow the system instructions and personal requirements to complete the setup.

References

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