Hardware Requirements And Precautions; Hardware Installation - Stardom DECK DT8-U5 Manual Del Usuario

3. Hardware Requirements and Precautions

1. The DT8-U5 allow you to install up to 8 hard drives of different models and capacities. They are not
required to simultaneously have all 8 hard drives installed in order for the system unit to operate. You
may use one first and add more drives later accordingly to your preference.
2. Although DT8-U5 allows you to install either SAS or SATA drives, it is recommended to check whether
the mini-SAS host adapter you're using is downward compatible with SATA drives. Also note that the
throughput performance may vary if SAS and SATA drive are installed.
3. Please make sure that the hard drives are free from bad blocks or defects prior to installation in order
to avoid system crashes or data loss.
4. Whenever turning off or unplugging the DT8-U5 from your computer system becomes necessary,
always remember to safely remove it from your operating system first.
5. If you require the hot swap functionality, it is important to know whether the host adapter you'll be
using supports the hot swap functionality.
6. When connected to the computer system, it's prohibited to remove, insert or swap the hard drive
while data transfer is being performed.
7. If you will be incorporating either software or hardware RAID functionality to operate with the DT8-U5
system, it is important to understand the RAID level and its component that will be incorporated and
the precautions to take as each RAID level and component may function differently and contains
various limitations.
8. It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drive of the DT8-U5
unit on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a separate storage
device. STARDOM will not be responsible for any lost of data caused during the use of the DT8-U5
unit or the recovery of the data lost.

4. Hardware Installation

Please follow the instructions below to complete the hardware installation.
Step 1 Open the package and take out the product making sure that all the enclosed contents are not
damaged or missing. Should you find damages or missing contents, please contact your supplier
immediately.
Step 2 If you want to install a DT8 system in the rackmount, please fasten the handle to the two panels of
the DT8. Then, use the screws from the component bag to screw the DT8 system to the slot inside
of the rackmount. Finally, make sure the DT8 is securely fastened.
Step 3 If you choose to place the system on a desktop, please fasten the foot pads to the bottom of the
system and place the system on a stable, level surface. Also, make sure that the heat sink fans
are not blocked and that the sides of the system have ample space to displace heat. (Please
select dry spaces and environments that are not harmful to the system.)
Step 4 Use the key included in the accessory kit and inserted into the key access opening to eject the
removable drive tray latch and extract the removable drive tray.
Step 5 Mount your hard drives onto the removable drive tray and secure it with the screws included in the
accessory kit to avoid any damage to the hard drive due to accidental movements.
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