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RackFire™

USER’S MANUAL

Revised May 2, 2007

Features

•With RackFire, not only can you pack

2 Terabytes of storage in a slim 1U

rack mount enclosure, you can

access the four drives through two

removable trays. And, most

importantly, each tray is a hardware-

based FireWire RAID!

•Each tray is a RAID 0 for on-the-fly

data striping between the two drives

in the tray. RackFire also features individual power supplies, so that the failure of either RAID will

not affect the function of the other RAID.

•System administrators and users can configure RackFire as a Hardware 0 + Software 1 RAID for

highest performance and on-the-fly data redundancy. RackFire is based on the latest generation

of FireWire 800 bridges, the Oxford Semiconductor OXUF912, and each tray’s performance

easily exceeds 70MB/s.

•Windows, Linux and Macintosh users will all find

RackFire perfect for their environments. Those who use

Apple’s Xserve will find it a perfect companion. Because

of its extremely high performance, it is also a valuable

tool.

Installation Instructions

1. Check the accessories with your RackFire. Please contact WiebeTech if any parts are missing or

damaged. The box should contain the following items:

Accessories Quantity

Rack Fire Trays 2

FireWire 800-800 cables 2

Rack mount brackets and ears 2

AC cables 2

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2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of the RackFire. This will help you to better

understand the remaining instructions.

Front view

Rear view

Setting up the RackFire

To begin using the RackFire, simply install drives into the Trays and inset them. Attach the FireWire

cables from the host computer to the RackFire. Plug in the power cords and switch the unit on.

For RackFire acquired without drives installed. If your RackFire already has drives installed proceed to

step 2.

1) Set the jumpers for the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) one as MASTER and one as SLAVE. There

should be a jumper setting legend on the drive to follow. If not, consult the HDD manufacturer’s

web site for assistance. Remove the Trays from the RackFire and install the drives into the trays

as shown, starting with the SLAVE drive first.

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2) Insert the Trays into the RackFire. Using the keys provided, lock the Trays into position.

3) Connect both power cords included with the RackFire into the outlet.

4) Connect the FireWire 800 cables into the 800 ports on the RackFire and into a computer.

Usage with Macintosh computers

Compatibility

The RackFire is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS 10.2.6 or later. No additional drivers are needed. .

Mounting and Ejecting Volumes

When you connect the unit to the Mac for the first time and turn on the power,

you’ll probably see a message saying that the disk is unreadable. This is

because you must format the volume before using it. The easiest way to do

this is to use Mac OS X’s Disk Utility. If you plan to use the unit on both Macs

and PCs, select “MS DOS File System” as the format type. If you only plan to

use the unit on Macs, then select “Mac OS Extended”. After the volume is

formatted, an icon representing the drive volume will appear (“mount”) on the

desktop. You can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.

Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon

to the trash bin, or by selecting the volume then pressing Command-E. Shutting down the unit without

first ejecting the volume can result in data loss.

Usage with Windows computers

Compatibility

The RackFire is fully plug-and-play with Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003. No additional drivers are

needed. RackFire may work with Vista though no testing has yet been done so there is no guarantee of

Vista compatibility.

Formatting Volumes

Before you can use your RackFire, you must first format the drives into a volume. Use Disk Management,

which you can find by right-clicking on My Computer then selecting Manage. Select NTFS for the format

WARNING: Always back up data

before switching RAID types. You

must reformat your drives afterwards.

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type. If you wish to format FAT-32 for cross-platform compatibility, you will need to use a third-party utility

to do so. Windows XP will not create FAT-32 volumes larger than 32GB.

After the volume is formatted, an icon representing the drive volume will appear in My Computer. You

can now use the volume just like an internal hard drive.

Ejecting Volumes

Unlike external storage devices that connect via FireWire or USB, eSATA devices cannot usually be

ejected. It is possible to disable the device using Device Manager. Whether or not you choose to disable

the device in this way, always make sure the drives are not being accessed before shutting off

theRackFire. If the unit is turned off in the middle of a data input/output process, data loss may result.

Warnings and Notices

•The RackFire supports drives of various specifications and different capacities. However, we

recommend using drives of the same brand and type for optimal performance. If drives of different

capacities are used, the unit will consider both drives to have the same capacity as the smaller

drive.

•Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever developed

bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data.

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Technical Specifications

Product name/code:

RackFire

Raid

Leve

ls Supported:

Automatic RAID striping, each individual tray, RAID 0

Host Interfaces:

FireWire 800 (400 compatible)

Data

Interface

Speeds:

800 Mbps per tray

70+MB/sec per tray sustained transfer rates have been measured

Drive Types Supported:

ATA5 / ATA6 / ATA7 IDE drive

Hot

Swappable Trays

Yes, 2 hot-swappable trays with 2 x 1" height IDE drives per tray for a

total of 4 drives within one enclosure

Operating System

Requirements:

Windows 2K, XP, Server 2003

Mac OS 10.2.6 or later

Linux distributions that support FireWire

Operating Temperature:

50 – 85°Fahrenheit (10 – 30°Celsius)

Operating Humidity:

5% to 95%, noncondensing

Power Switch:

2 position: On / Off

Power Supply:

2 x 90-240V 70 watts each, world compatible

Cooling

Fan:

6 cm ball-bearing fan

Safety Certification:

CE/FCC

External Material:

Aluminum case

Shipping Weights:

16 - 20 lbs, configuration dependent

Dimensions:

15" x 17" x 1.75" (380mm x 430mm x 44mm) measured without

rack mount brackets or ears

Warranty:

1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.

WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase. After 90

days, email support is available at [email protected].

RackFire is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.”

In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:

1) Ensure that your unit is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.

2) Use a data cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.

3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact [email protected] for technical support. If you are

interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [email protected]. We

appreciate being able to serve you!

RackFire

Tested to comply

with FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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