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Quick Start Installation: RDX User's Guide

• Installing the RDX Internal Drive

• Installing the RDX External Drive

• Installing Unit Software for Windows

RDX Internal Drive (Customer Kit)

This section describes how a user can install the RDX Internal drive.

Before You Begin

The RDX unit ships ready to install in a standard 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch half-high drive bay depending on the configuration you order.

Depending on your computer you may need a standard (flat-blade) or Philips screwdriver to remove the computer cover and install the drive in your computer.

Important Information on Electro-Static Damage

To protect your computer and drive from electro-static damage (ESD), follow these guidelines:

• Before you open your computer or remove the RDX unit from its antistatic bag, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of your computer or some other grounded object.  For optimal protection, use an electrostatic grounding strap.

NOTE: Your computer must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet to be properly grounded.

• Do not touch any printed circuit boards or electronic chips on your RDX device or in your computer.
• Turn your computer and any peripheral devices off before installing the RDX unit.

Installation Instructions

1. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. 
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Open the computer cover, using a screwdriver if necessary.
4. Mount the unit. Slide the RDX unit into an unused drive bay until the bezel is flush with the front of the computer. Secure the unit using mounting screws, being careful not to over-tighten the screws (see Figure 1 below).
5. Attach the power cable to the power connector (see Figure 1 below).
6. Connect the SATA data cable to the SATA data connector (see Figure 1 below).
7. Check all cables in your computer system. Before you reinstall your computer cover ensure that all cables are correctly routed so that they will not bind or become crimped.  Also, make sure that no cables have loosened during the installation.
8. Replace your computer cover.
9. Turn on the computer.
10. During power-up press F2 key, or other hot key, to enter BIOS set up mode. Enable the SATA port connected to your RDX unit. Save changes and exit from BIOS.
11. If running Windows install the RDX software (see "Installing Unit Software for Windows").

12. If you are using the Linux operating system see the appendix "Using the Linux Operating System".

NOTE: If you choose to install a new operating system on your computer with an RDX unit attached, make sure the cartridge is removed. This prevents the operating system from confusing the removable drive with the system drive.

Figure 1. RDX Internal SATA Connectors

3.5-inch Internal SATA Drive			5.25-inch Internal SATA Drive
1	Mounting Screws
2	Power Adapter Cable
3	Mounting Holes
4	SATA Data Cable

Installing the RDX External Drive

1. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. 
2. Attach the USB cable to USB port on the back of the RDX unit and connect it to an available USB 2.0 port on the computer (see Figure 2 below).
3. Attach the power cable to the power connector (see Figure 2 below) and plug it into an outlet.
4. Select a convenient location for the PowerVault RDX External drive that is flat, sturdy, level and close to the host server. The drive can be oriented horizontally or vertically.
5. If running Windows install the RDX software (see "Installing Unit Software for Windows").

6. If you are using the Linux operating system see appendix "Using the Linux Operating System".

Figure 2. RDX External USB Connectors

A	AC Power Adapter
B	USB Cable

Installing Unit Software for Windows

The RDX User's Guide and Utilities CD provides essential Windows® software for use with the RDX unit.  The RDX unit software for Windows installs:

• A removable disk utility that provides basic diagnostic tests capabilities
• An application update that enables the eject button to operate correctly under the Windows operating system
• An application that allows the right-click eject to operate in user-mode under the Windows operating system
• An application that automatically sets the SATA connection to DMA mode for improved performance

The software included on this CD will start automatically when a user inserts the CD and will not interfere with any other applications running on your computer.

NOTE: If the RDX software is not installed the eject button and right-click eject method may not work properly.

To install the software (Microsoft® Windows XP/Server 2003/Windows 2000):

NOTE: You must be logged in as the Administrator or have administrator privileges to install the software.

1. Insert the RDX User's Guide and Utilities CD into the CD-ROM drive on the computer.
2. The CD will automatically start the installation process.
3. Re-start the computer.

NOTE: If the CD does not autorun, then perform the following steps.

1. Windows Explorer to browse to the CD-ROM drive (i.e. D:).
2. Double click on InstallRDX.exe to install the program. This installer will copy files into C:/Program Files/RDX.
3. Re-start the computer.

Your new RDX is ready for use. See your backup software manual for instructions on backing up data.

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