ORICO 5-Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure

1. Sarrera

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your ORICO 5-Bay RAID External Hard Drive Enclosure (Model 9958RU3). This device is designed to accommodate up to five 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs, supporting a total capacity of up to 110TB (22TB per disk). It features a USB 3.0 Type-A interface for data transfer and supports various RAID modes including RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD, Clone, and ClearMode.

The enclosure is built with an all-aluminum alloy housing and an integrated cooling fan to ensure efficient heat dissipation and stable performance. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper setup and operation.

2. Produktua amaitu daview

2.1 Paketearen edukia

Egiaztatu elementu guztiak paketean daudela:

• 1 x ORICO 5-Bay DAS Enclosure
• 1 x bihurkin
• 1 x Elikatze-kablea
• 1 x Data Cable (USB 3.0 Type-A)
• 1 x Torloju paketea
• 1 x Erabiltzailearen eskuliburua

Image: Contents of the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure package, showing the enclosure, cables, screwdriver, screw pack, and user manual.

2.2 Gailuaren Ezaugarriak

• Biltegiratze masiboa: Supports up to 5 x 22TB drives for a total of 110TB capacity.
• Abiadura handiko datuen transferentzia: USB 3.0 interface provides transfer speeds up to 5Gbps (235MB/s).
• RAID modu anitz: Supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD, Clone, and ClearMode for flexible data management.
• Bero xahutze eraginkorra: All-aluminum alloy housing with an 80mm silent cooling fan and strategically placed vents.
• Segurtasun babesa: Independent safety locking mechanism for drive bays and built-in 150W power supply with overcurrent, short circuit, static, and overheat protection.
• Lo modu adimenduna: Automatically enters hibernation after 10 minutes of data-free interaction to reduce wear and power consumption.

Irudia: Aurrealdea eta atzealdea view of the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure, highlighting its massive storage capacity and rear panel features.

3. Konfigurazioa

3.1 Disko gogorraren instalazioa

Follow these steps to install 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs into the enclosure:

1. Press the door button located on the left side of the drive bay to open and release the drive tray.
2. Pull out the hard drive bracket (tray) from the enclosure.
3. Place your 2.5-inch SSD/HDD or 3.5-inch HDD into the bracket. Align the screw holes on the drive with the fixing holes on the bracket.
4. Use the provided screwdriver and screws to secure the hard drive firmly into the bracket.
5. Slide the loaded bracket back into the empty drive bay until it clicks into place. Ensure the safety locking mechanism engages.

Irudia: Xehetasun handikoa view of installing a hard drive into the ORICO enclosure's tray, showing the screw fixing points and LED indicator.

Image: Step-by-step visual guide for installing hard drives into the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure.

3.2 Ordenagailu batera konektatzea

1. Connect the provided USB 3.0 data cable from the enclosure's USB port to an available USB 3.0 (or higher) port on your computer.
2. Connect the power cable to the enclosure's power input and then to a power outlet.
3. Press the power button on the rear of the enclosure to turn it on. The LED indicators on the front panel will illuminate.

The enclosure is universally compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, and can be connected to desktops, laptops, and tablets.

Image: Illustrates the universal compatibility of the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure with various devices and operating systems.

4. Funtzionamendua

4.1 RAID Moduaren Konfigurazioa

The ORICO 9958RU3 supports various RAID modes configured via DIP switches on the rear panel. WARNING: Always back up all data before changing the RAID mode, as this process will erase all data on the drives.

To configure RAID:

1. Ziurtatu kaxa itzalita eta ordenagailutik deskonektatuta dagoela.
2. Locate the DIP switches on the rear panel.
3. Set the DIP switches according to the desired RAID mode as shown in the diagram below.
4. Konektatu kaxa ordenagailura eta piztu ezazu.
5. Initialize and format the new RAID volume through your operating system's disk management utility.

Image: Diagram illustrating the DIP switch settings for various RAID modes (0, 1, 3, 5, 10, JBOD, Clone, ClearMode) on the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure.

4.2 Datuen transferentzia

Once the enclosure is connected and the drives are formatted, you can transfer files to and from the enclosure like any other external storage device. The USB 3.0 interface supports data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, facilitating efficient backup and management of large files eta bideoak.

Image: Depicts the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure connected to a computer, highlighting its 5Gbps transmission speed for data transfer.

4.3 Lo modu adimenduna

The enclosure features a Smart Sleep Mode. If there is no data interaction for 10 minutes, the device will automatically enter hibernation. This feature helps to reduce hard drive wear and power consumption, extending the lifespan of your drives.

Image: The ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure on a desk, with an icon indicating its Smart Sleep Mode functionality.

5. Mantentzea

5.1 Arreta orokorra

• Keep the enclosure in a clean, dry environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
• Avoid exposing the device to liquids or excessive dust.
• Garbitu kanpoaldea zapi leun eta lehor batekin. Ez erabili produktu kimiko gogorrik edo garbitzaile urratzailerik.

5.2 Beroaren xahupena

The enclosure is designed with an all-aluminum alloy housing and an 80mm silent cooling fan to ensure optimal thermal performance. To maintain efficient heat dissipation:

• Ensure the front and rear ventilation vents are not obstructed.
• Allow adequate space around the enclosure for airflow.

Irudia: Atzealdea view of the ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure, highlighting the 80mm silent fan and heat dissipation vents.

6. Arazoak

If you encounter issues with your ORICO 5-Bay RAID Enclosure, please refer to the following common solutions:

• Gailua ez da detektatu:
  • Ziurtatu kablea ondo konektatuta dagoela eta kaxa piztuta dagoela.
  • Egiaztatu USB datu-kablea behar bezala konektatuta dagoela bai kaxarekin bai ordenagailuarekin.
  • Saiatu ordenagailuko beste USB ataka batera konektatzen.
  • Begiratu zure ordenagailuaren Diskoen Kudeaketa (Windows) edo Diskoen Utilitatea (macOS) unitateak ezagutzen diren baina hasieratu/formatu gabe dauden ikusteko.
• Datuen transferentzia abiadura motela:
  • Ensure you are using a USB 3.0 port on your computer. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port will result in slower speeds.
  • Egiaztatu zure disko gogorren osasuna. Disko hondatuek errendimenduan eragina izan dezakete.
  • Verify that your computer's drivers are up to date.
• RAID konfigurazio arazoak:
  • Double-check the DIP switch settings against the manual for your desired RAID mode.
  • Remember that changing RAID modes will erase data. If you changed modes without backing up, data recovery may not be possible.
  • For RAID rebuilds (e.g., in RAID 5), replace the faulty disk with a new disk of equal or larger capacity while the device is powered off. Then power on and use the RAID management software (downloadable from ORICO's official website) to monitor the rebuild process. Hot-swapping is not supported for RAID rebuilds.
• Drives Not Appearing After Installation:
  • Ensure drives are securely seated in their trays and the trays are fully inserted into the bays.
  • Check the drive's health. A faulty drive may not be recognized.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, please contact ORICO customer support.

7. Zehaztapenak

8. Bermea eta Laguntza

8.1 Bermearen informazioa

ORICO products typically come with a limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. Please refer to the warranty card included in your package or visit the official ORICO webZure eskualdeko berme-baldintza espezifikoak ikusteko, bisitatu webgunea. Gorde erosketa-agiria berme-erreklamazioetarako erosketaren frogagiri gisa.

8.2 Bezeroarentzako laguntza

For technical assistance, troubleshooting, or any product-related inquiries, please contact ORICO customer support:

• Posta elektronikoa: support@orico.com.cn
• Ofiziala Webgunea: Visit the ORICO official webMaiz egiten diren galderen, gidarien deskargaren eta laguntza-baliabide gehigarrien gunea.