Yottamaster PS500C3 5-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure User Manual

pengenalan

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Yottamaster PS500C3 5-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper functionality and longevity.

Image: The Yottamaster 5-Bay External Hard Drive Enclosure, highlighting its large storage capacity and role as a data storage solution.

Kandungan Pakej

Sahkan bahawa semua item terdapat dalam pakej:

• PS500C3 DAS x 1 (5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure)
• Kotak Pembungkusan
• Manual Pengguna x 1
• Skru & Pemutar Skru x 1
• Penyesuai Kuasa (DC 12V/6.5A) x 1
• Data Cable x 1 (USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C)

Image: A visual representation of the items included in the Yottamaster PS500C3 product package.

Persediaan dan Pemasangan

1. Pemasangan Cakera Keras

The Yottamaster PS500C3 supports both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs. The enclosure features removable trays for easy installation.

1. Press the cabinet door to release it, then pull out an empty drive bracket.
2. For a 3.5-inch HDD: Align the hard drive with the bracket and secure it using the provided screws.
3. For a 2.5-inch HDD/SSD: Place the 2.5-inch drive into the bracket and secure it with the provided screws.
4. Slide the loaded bracket back into an empty bay in the hard disk cabinet until it clicks into place.
5. Repeat for additional drives.
6. Close the front door of the enclosure.

Image: Visual instructions for installing hard drives into the enclosure's trays.

2. Connecting the Enclosure

1. Connect the power adapter (DC 12V/6.5A) to the enclosure's DC input port and then to a power outlet.
2. Connect the provided USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C data cable from the enclosure's Type-C port to a compatible USB Type-C port on your computer (Desktop, Laptop, MacBook, MacBook Pro).
3. Press the power button on the back of the enclosure to turn it on.

3. Initial Drive Preparation

If you are using brand new hard drives, they may need to be formatted and partitioned before they can be recognized and used by your computer. Please refer to your operating system's disk management tools for instructions on how to format and partition drives. Always back up your data before formatting.

Arahan Operasi

Operasi Asas

The Yottamaster PS500C3 is a plug-and-play device, requiring no additional drivers for basic operation. It supports simultaneous read/write operations across multiple disks.

Kelajuan Pemindahan Data

This enclosure utilizes the USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gbps) Type-C interface, offering data transfer rates up to 260MB/s for SSDs. Actual speeds may vary based on your system configuration and drive performance.

Image: The enclosure connected to a computer, demonstrating its high-speed data transfer capability.

Keserasian

The PS500C3 is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. The USB Type-C interface allows connection to any computer or laptop equipped with a Type-C port.

Image: Illustration of the enclosure's broad compatibility with different operating systems and devices.

Fungsi Tidur Auto

The enclosure features an auto-sleep function that automatically powers down drives during periods of inactivity. This helps reduce energy consumption and prolongs the lifespan of your hard drives.

Image: The enclosure in a desktop setup, highlighting its auto-sleep feature.

Penyelenggaraan

Sistem Penyejukan

The PS500C3 features a durable aluminum shell designed for effective heat dissipation. It includes cooling holes at the front and back, along with a low-noise 80mm fan inside to ensure efficient air circulation and rapid cooling, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for your drives.

Imej: Satu dalaman view of the enclosure highlighting its cooling fan and airflow design.

Penggunaan Kuasa

The PS500C3 supports the normal operation of five hard drives, provided that the total power consumption of all installed hard drives does not exceed 78W. For users with high-power hard drives, it is recommended to provide additional external power sources for those specific hard drives if the total exceeds 78W.

Menyelesaikan masalah

Pemacu Tidak Dikenali

• Pastikan semua kabel (kuasa dan data) disambungkan dengan selamat.
• Sahkan bahawa penutup telah dihidupkan.
• If using a new hard drive, ensure it has been formatted and partitioned through your operating system's disk management utility.
• Uji dengan port atau kabel USB yang berbeza.
• Test with a different computer to rule out system-specific issues.

RAID Functionality

The Yottamaster PS500C3 model is a non-RAID version and does not support hardware RAID. If you intend to set up a RAID configuration, you must use software RAID tools available within your operating system. For example, macOS users can utilize the RAID Assistant in Disk Utility. Yottamaster RAID Manager software is compatible only with RAID version enclosures.

Spesifikasi

Waranti dan Sokongan

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Yottamaster webtapak atau hubungi perkhidmatan pelanggan mereka secara langsung. Simpan resit pembelian anda untuk tuntutan waranti.