1. Pengenalan
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Cenmate 5-Bay Hybrid Hard Drive Enclosure. This enclosure is designed to expand your storage capacity by combining 2.5/3.5 inch SATA HDDs/SSDs and M.2 NVMe SSDs, offering versatile storage solutions with high-speed data transfer.
Image 1.1: Cenmate 5-Bay Hybrid Enclosure
2. Ciri-ciri Produk
- Hybrid Storage Design: Supports 2 x 2.5/3.5 inch SATA HDDs/SSDs and 3 x M.2 NVMe SSDs (2230/42/60/80/110).
- Kapasiti Tinggi: Maximum total capacity of 68TB (2x22TB HDDs + 3x8TB M.2 SSDs).
- RAID Modes: Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Normal modes for SATA drives. Nota: RAID configuration may result in data loss. Always back up data before configuring RAID.
- Kesambungan Berkelajuan Tinggi: USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface provides data transfer rates up to 10Gbps.
- Penyejukan yang cekap: Built-in aluminum alloy housing and a 2.7-inch silent fan ensure optimal heat dissipation.
- Pemasangan Tanpa Alat: Features a tool-free hard drive tray design for easy installation and removal of 3.5-inch SATA drives.
- Keserasian Luas: Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Mac OS 9.1 and above, and Linux. USB Type-C interface supports USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 4.
Image 2.1: Product Features Overview
3. Kandungan Pakej
Sila sahkan bahawa semua item terdapat dalam pakej:
- Cenmate Hybrid Hard Drive RAID Enclosure
- USB A/C 3.2 Cable
- Penyesuai Kuasa
- Manual Pengguna (dokumen ini)
4. Persediaan dan Pemasangan
Pemasangan SSD 4.1 M.2
- Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot until it clicks into place.
- Pasang palam getah ke dalam separuh bulatan logam SSD M.2.
- Press the rubber plug with the M.2 SSD down into the bayonet until it is secure.
Image 4.1: M.2 SSD Installation Steps
4.2 3.5 inch HDD Installation
- Pull up the blue clasps on both sides of the bracket.
- Put the hard drive gently into the tray, then snap the carabiner pins into the 3.5 inch HDD side screw holes.
Image 4.2: 3.5 inch HDD Installation Steps
4.3 2.5 inch HDD/SSD Installation
- Tanggalkan pengapit biru di sisi menggunakan pemutar skru.
- Use screws to secure the 2.5 inch HDD/SSD in the corresponding holes on the tray.
Image 4.3: 2.5 inch HDD/SSD Installation Steps
5. Konfigurasi RAID
The Cenmate enclosure supports four RAID modes for SATA drives: Normal, RAID 1, RAID 0, and JBOD. M.2 NVMe SSDs are always treated as independent drives.
Important Note: Press and hold the "Reset" button for 5 seconds after resetting the RAID array. Designing or changing RAID modes may result in data loss. Always back up your data before performing RAID configuration.
Image 5.1: RAID Mode Configuration
- Biasa: Each drive operates independently. (Switch 1 & 2 are down)
- RAID 1 (Pencerminan): Data is duplicated across two drives for redundancy. Requires two drives. Capacity equals the smallest drive. (Switch 1 & 2 are up)
- RAID 0 (Jalur): Data is split across two drives for increased speed. Requires two drives. Total capacity is the sum of both drives. (Switch 1 up & Switch 2 down)
- JBOD (Hanya Sekumpulan Cakera): Drives are concatenated to form a single large volume. Requires two drives. Total capacity is the sum of both drives. (Switch 1 down & Switch 2 up)
6. Arahan Operasi
After installing your drives and configuring RAID (if desired), connect the enclosure to your computer using the provided USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 cable and power adapter. Power on the device using the switch on the rear panel. Your operating system should detect the drives. For new drives, you may need to initialize and format them through Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) before use.
6.1 Pemindahan Data
The enclosure supports up to 10Gbps data transfer speeds. Actual speeds may vary based on your drives, computer's USB port, and operating system.
Video 6.1: Selesaiview of the Cenmate Hybrid Storage Enclosure and its features.
7. Petunjuk LED
The enclosure features LED indicators for each drive bay to provide status information:
Image 7.1: LED Indicator Guide
- M.2-1 (Purple LED): Always blue when connected, flashes when reading/writing.
- M.2-2 (Red LED): Always red when connected, flashes when reading/writing.
- M.2-3 (Red LED): Always red when connected, flashes when reading/writing.
- HDD1 (Blue LED): Always blue when connected. If incompatibility or damage occurs, the blue light will show red. Flashes red when reading/writing.
- HDD2 (Blue LED): Always blue when connected. If incompatibility or damage occurs, the blue light will show red. Flashes red when reading/writing.
8. Keserasian
The Cenmate 5-Bay Hybrid Enclosure offers broad compatibility with various operating systems and devices.
8.1 Supported M.2 NVMe SSDs
The enclosure supports M.2 NVMe SSDs with M Key and M&B Key (NVMe/PCIe) in sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110.
Image 8.1: M.2 NVMe SSD Compatibility
8.2 Supported Operating Systems and Devices
The enclosure is compatible with:
- Sistem Operasi: Windows 7 and above, macOS 9.1 and above, Linux, Chrome OS.
- Peranti: Desktops, Laptops.
- Antaramuka USB: USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4.
Image 8.2: System and Device Compatibility
9. Penyelesaian masalah
Rujuk isu-isu lazim berikut dan penyelesaiannya:
9.1 Hard Drive Not Found / RAW Format
Image 9.1: Troubleshooting Q1 & Q2
- Q1: After connecting a new hard drive, why can't I find it or see its disc letter?
A1: New hard drives must be formatted before use. Right-click 'Computer' (or 'This PC'), then 'Manage', open 'Disk Management'. Find the new hard drive, right-click 'Initialize Disk' (select 'MBR' for drives ≤ 2TB, 'GPT' for drives > 2TB). Then, 'New Simple Volume' and follow the prompts to format the partition. - S2: Pemacu keras muncul dalam format RAW dalam Pengurusan Cakera kerana pengekstrakan yang tidak betul atau kegagalan kuasa. Apa yang patut saya buat?
A2: You can attempt recovery using thechkdskcommand. Run Command Prompt as administrator, then inputchkdsk D:/f(replace 'D' with the actual drive letter). Scanning and repair will complete, and a reboot may be required.
9.2 Isu Lazim Lain
Image 9.2: Troubleshooting Q3-Q5
- Q3: The hard drive is dynamically invalid in Disk Management because it was previously removed from an old computer.
A3: This is a system-related issue. Reinstall the hard drive into the original computer motherboard and back up the data. If the old computer is unavailable, you can use dynamic disk conversion software to convert it to a basic disk. - Q4: Hard drive shows up but has no disc letter.
A4: In Disk Management, right-click on the Disk Partition section and select 'Change Drive Letter and Paths' to add a drive letter for use. - Q5: The enclosure automatically disconnects during transmission and then reconnects after a while.
A5: This could indicate issues with the computer's USB interface, the USB cable, computer USB drivers, the hard drive itself, or the hard drive enclosure. Contact technical support for assistance in diagnosing the problem.
10. Spesifikasi
| Spesifikasi | Perincian |
|---|---|
| Jenama | cenmate |
| Nombor Model | 5 Teluk |
| Berat Barang | 2.49 paun (1.13 Kilogram) |
| Dimensi Produk | 7.95 x 5.2 x 4.41 inci |
| Kapasiti Penyimpanan Memori | 68 TB (Maximum) |
| Peranti Serasi | Desktop, Komputer riba |
| Faktor Bentuk Cakera Keras | 2.5 Inci, 3.5 Inci |
| Bilangan Maks Peranti yang Disokong | 5 (2 SATA, 3 M.2 NVMe) |
| Kadar Pemindahan Data | 10 Gigabit Sesaat (USB 3.2 Gen 2) |
| Antara Muka Perkakasan | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Platform Perkakasan | Windows, MAC, Linux |
| bahan | aluminium |
11. Waranti dan Sokongan
Cenmate provides lifetime technical support for this product. If you have any questions or encounter issues, please do not hesitate to contact us. We aim to reply and resolve your problem within 24 hours.
