Cavalry Storage CADT-U32A manual

User's Manual CADT -U32A Series[...]

Preface Copyright Please respect copyrighted content. Duplication or modification of this publication in whole or in part is prohibited without express or written authorization. Usage Strong impacts or dropping the product may cause damage. Only allow qualified personnel to repair this product. Disassembling or opening this product will void your w[...]

Thank you for choosing Cavalry . We at Cavalry extend our sincere gratitude for your purchase of this product. We hope our dedication to delivering high quality products with excellent customer service will ensure your continued interest in our products. This manual will assist in the operation of the product. T o optimize your experience with this[...]

T able o f Contents Preface ........................................... .......................... ....... ... .. ... ................ 2 List of Accessories ............................................................................. 5 Product Illustrations ........................................................................... 6 Features ....[...]

List of Accessories 1. External power adapter / power cord (may vary with product) 2. USB 2.0 cable 3. Resources CD 5 5 1 2 3[...]

Front 1 1. LED status indicators 6 6[...]

Back 3 4 2. Power switch 3. 5-pin power jack 4. USB 2.0 port 5. V entilation fan 7 7 2 5[...]

8 Features Plug-and-play for Mac OS v9.x and newer USB 2.0 interface Pre-formatted in Mac OS X Extended RAID 1 capability provides data protection Exceptional heat dissipating ability LED light indicators Nearly silent operation Designed for use with a Mac 8[...]

Setup Instructions Follow the steps below to successfully set up your Cavalry External Hard Drive with your computer . Step 1. Start your computer and wait for the Mac OS to load completely . Step 2. Connect the power adapter to the drive. Then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. NOTE: Make sure the flat end of the plug is facing towa[...]

Step 3. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the hard drive. Then connect the flat end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer . Step 4. T urn the power switch on. NOTE: Connect the USB cable to the drive before connecting the cable to the computer . T o disconnect, remove the cable from the computer first. 1 1 10 USB Cable Plug USB[...]

Step 5. Installing drivers for the Cavalry External Hard Drive. Mac OS This drive is preformatted to be plug-and-play for Mac OS 9.x and above. No formatting or drivers should be needed. Windows 2000/XP/Vista Requires reformatting to NTFS: go to the "Contents" folder of the Resources CD and follow the "Formatting Instructions" G[...]

Windows 98/Me 1. Make sure Windows 98/Me is fully updated. Follow the "Formatting Instructions" PDF in the "Contents" folder of the CD. 2. Download drivers from www .cavalrystorage.com/su_download.htm Click on "Windows 98 Driver" to download file. Extract the file. 3. Navigate the device manager . 4. Right-click on the[...]

12 RAID Y our product is already set up as RAID 1 (mirrored). "Mirrored" means that each of the two drives in your disk array store the same data, providing protection against the failure of one drive; however , when the drive appears on your computer , it will be recognized as a single hard drive. NOTE: Although the box indicates two har[...]

14 15 NOTE: Though your product is preconfigured to RAID 1, it is also capabl e of being configured to RAID 0 (striped). In RAID 0 mode, the read/writ e speed of your unit will be increased, and the total capacity will be equal to t he sum of the two hard drives inside. However , your data will not be mirrored as in RAID 1. T otal data loss can occ[...]

T roubleshooting LED light indicator does not turn on Make sure the power adapter is securely connected to a working electrical outlet. Secondly , make sure the USB cable is inserted correctly into the hard drive and the computer . T urn on the power switch (page 7). Computer does not detect hard drive Make sure the USB cable is securely connected.[...]

Loud noises coming from external hard drive In most cases, loud noises coming from the drive suggest a defective drive or a loose part. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact customer service for assistance. "HDD1 ERROR" or "HDD2 ERROR" lights appear This indicates one of the drives may need replacing.[...]

Hard drive will not work with my PC Reformat to NTFS by following the instructions in the "Formatti ng Guide" found in the Resources CD and online at www .cavalrystorage.com/su_download.htm. I reformatted with Mac OS 10.5 and the drive does n ot work If you have Mac OS 10.5 and reformatted for use with a Mac, your drive will not work; Mac[...]

W arranty This product comes with a one year warranty from the date of purchase. Please register your product at www .cavalryst orage.com/prodreg.htm to activate the warranty . Please have your Serial Number and Model Number ready . We are not responsible for any loss of data. Please back up your data often to avoid unexpected losses. 19 18[...]

Contact Cavalry Storage, Inc. 555 E. Easy St. Simi V alley , CA 93065 Email: customersupport@cavalrystorage.com Website: www .cavalrystorage.com 19 18[...]

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