Dulce systems PRO DQ G2 Installation And User Manual - Page 5

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2. Getting Started

The PRO DQ comes pre-assembled and ready for use, just install the drives and
the supplied PCI-e (PCI-express) HBE (Host Bus Extender) for desktop or the
ExpressCard Adapter if using a laptop, connect the cables, install the software
driver and RAID Console. If you are using a Mac, you are good to go, by default
the unit is pre-formatted for Mac OS X operation. For Windows, a small format
procedure is needed.
2.1.
Packaging
Please do not discard the boxes and packing materials in case you
might need to reuse them later. Always ship the product in its original
packaging. Improperly packaged products will be subjected to shipping
damage, for which you will be liable for the repair.
2.2.

Check List

• Installation and User's Manual
• Power Cord (North America user only)
• A 8 Disk Modules generation 2 system enclosure
• 8 generation 2 disk Disk Modules
• A PCI-e x8 Host Bus Extender card or optional ExpressCard Adapter
• A 1-meter PCI-e x8 Extender Cable (3, 7 and 10-meters optional)
or optional 1-meter PCI-e x1 Extender Cable

PRO DQ

Installation and User's Manual
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PRO DQ
Installation and User's Manual
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3. Overview

3.1.

Removing the Bezel

The front bezel can be easily removed to access the Disk Modules. The bezel is
held on by four snap pins located at each of the four corners.
Pull from the slot just below the handle to remove the bezel.
3.2.

Disk Module

The disk enclosure has stand alone self-monitoring features. It monitors
temperature and fan continuously. Should the temperature exceed a safe
operating range or the fan spin below a preset minimum, the alarms will be
triggered. A red indicator light will come on plus an audible alarm will sound.
Audible Alarm can be muted by pressing the green Mute button. The red
indicator remains on until the condition is corrected.
Lock Pin
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Disk Module
Pull right
to unlock
during
insert and
removal.