SMART 4-Bay FireWire RAID System

This new SMART RAID System comes with quad interfaces -- 1394a, 1394b, USB 2.0, and eSATA. It is tailored and intelligent GUI, RAID Master which allows easy management of multiple RAID tasks. Multicolored LED indicators and a front panel LCD keeps users informed of the progress of each operation.

The 4-Bay SMART RAID System provides robust storage management functions under JBOD, RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), Span, Clone, RAID 5, and RAID 1 + 0; additional options include HotSpare and Automatic Rebuild under RAID 1+ HotSpare, Clone + HotSpare and RAID 5 + HotSpare. With the help of RAID Master, users can configure multiple RAID tasks, track all configuration events, as well as customize various storage activities. The 4-Bay SMART RAID System is very user-friendly, even for entry-level users: just by pressing a few buttons on the front panel, the users can set up basic RAID modes as well as monitor the system via LCM display without a host connection.

The SmartGuider* design makes HDDs installation, removal and insertion an absolute breeze, featuring effortless Hot-Plug and Hot-Swap supports. The unique auto-limiting segmented screws prevent HDDs damaged from over-tightening when the HDDs installed. The upright structure of vertical placement of HDDs within the aluminum case maximizes internal airflow for excellent heat dissipation; and the low-dB fan makes the product a pleasant company.
*Taiwan New Design Patent: M354309

This new DataTale 4-Bay SMART RAID System supports more than 2TB HDDs of storage capacity and its high-speed performance in data transfer tops most customers' expectations.

By providing quad interfaces, versatile RAID modes, RAID Master GUI, LCD panel, LED Indicators, as well as SmartGuider mechanism, the 4-Bay SMART RAID System makes storage management as easy as 1-2-3!

Supports current SATA II compliant HDDs, fully backward compatible with SATA 1.0 and SATA 1.0a compliant HDDs*

*The "Desktop" editions of WD hard disks are not recommended. See Are there any limitations for SATA hard disks in RAID Systems in the "DataTale RAID System" section under Troubleshooting page

Appreciates Hot Plug support and effortless drive swapping

Features a trayless function with the SmartGuider

Makes the entire Unit an efficient channel for heat dissipation and maximizes airflow with low-dB fans, aluminum housing, and upright mechanical design

Prevents over-tightened HDDs with auto-limiting segmented screws

Monitors system status via LED Indicators (power, connection, health, access, rebuild, and RAID Alert), LCM or RAID MASTER

Configures RAID modes easily using LCM or RAID MASTER, no IT expertise required

Provides robust storage management under JBOD (Non RAID), RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), Span, Clone, RAID 5, and RAID 1+0, and optional HotSpare

Supports both on-line & off-line rebuild

Extends connection flexibility to host with plug-n-play via FireWire 400, FireWire 800, USB 2.0 and eSATA ports

Connector	eSATA x 1, USB 2.0 x 1, 1394a x 1, 1394b x 2
HDD Support	3.5" SATA HDD* *Identical HDD recommended with same manufacturer, capacity and RPM
RAID Level	JBOD, RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), Span, Clone, RAID 5, RAID 10 (1+0), and optional HotSpare
Data Transfer Speed	eSATA: up to 3Gbit/sec USB 2.0: up to 480Mbit/sec 1394a: up to 400Mbit/sec 1394b: up to 800Mbit/sec
System Material	Aluminum case with plastic parts
LED Indicators	Power / Connection / Health / Access / Rebuild / RAID Alert
Power Supply	External power supply
FAN	Dimension: 80 x 80 x 10 mm x 2 Speed: 1900 R.P.M +-10% Noise: 17.13 dB(A) max.
Dimension	210 (L) x 138 (W) x 213 (H) mm
Weight (without HDD)	2.3 KGS
Package Contents	RAID Unit USB Cable eSATA Cable FireWire 400 Cable FireWire 800 Cable 4 HDD SmartGuider Kit w/16 HDD Screws External Power Supply RAID MASTER CD Quick Start Guide

Firmware

File Name	Sized	Ver.	Date	Downloads
RCM4QJ_ONNTO_Firmware_Update_20120516.zip	0.66MB	Win	2013/5/7

Manual/Guide

File Name	Sized	Ver.	Date	Downloads
DataTale4Bay_smart_UM.pdf	7.94 MB	EN	2012/8/30
DataTale4Bay_smart_UM_de.pdf	7.46 MB	DE	2012/8/30
DataTale4Bay_smart_UM_fr.pdf	8.52 MB	FR	2012/8/30
RCM4DJ_RCM4QJ_QSG_TC.pdf	0.81 MB	TC	2011/10/26
DataTale4Bay_smart_UM_SC.pdf	3.68 MB	SC	2012/8/30
DataTale4Bay_smart_UM_JP.pdf	7.64 MB	JP	2012/8/30

DataSheet

File Name	Sized	Ver.	Date	Downloads
RCM4DJ_RCM4QJ.pdf	0.32 MB	EN	2015/4/24
RCM4QJ_RCM4DJ_TC.pdf	0.54 MB	TC	2015/4/24

Application

File Name	Sized	Ver.	Date	Downloads
RAID MASTER MAC_v0.09.68.zip	11.22 MB	Mac	2010/12/7
RAID MASTER Windows_v0.09.67.zip	7.26 MB	Win	2010/10/13