MAIWO 4 Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure User Manual

Introduction

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your MAIWO 4 Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device to ensure proper functionality and data safety.

Figure 1: MAIWO 4 Bay Hard Drive RAID Enclosure

Package Contents

Verify that all items are present in the package:

• 1x Hard Drive RAID Enclosure
• USB-C to USB-A Cable
• USB-C to USB-C Cable
• Power Adapter
• Power Adapter Cable
• Screwdriver and Screws

Setup and Installation

1. Hard Drive Installation

1. Remove the screws from the enclosure and slide out the middle frame for HDD1/2.
2. Insert the 3.5-inch SATA HDD into the middle frame and secure it with screws.
3. Repeat for HDD3/4 if applicable.
4. Slide the loaded middle frame back into the enclosure.
5. Secure the shell and central frame from the bottom with screws.

Figure 2: Hard Drive Installation Steps

This diagram illustrates the six steps for installing 3.5-inch SATA HDDs into the MAIWO 4 Bay RAID Enclosure, showing how to remove the frame, insert drives, screw them in, and reassemble the unit.

2. Connecting to Your Device

1. Connect the appropriate USB-C data cable (USB-C to USB-A or USB-C to USB-C) from the enclosure's Type-C port to your computer or compatible device.
2. Connect the power adapter to the DC 12V port on the enclosure and plug it into a power outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch on the enclosure.

Operating Instructions

1. Initializing Disks

After connecting the enclosure, you may need to initialize and format the disks for use with your operating system.

1. Right-click "This PC" (or "My Computer") and select "Manage".
2. In the Computer Management window, navigate to "Disk Management" under "Storage".
3. Locate the newly connected disk(s) (often marked as "Unknown" or "Not Initialized"). Right-click the disk and select "Initialize Disk". Choose MBR for disks smaller than 2TB or GPT for disks larger than 2TB.
4. After initialization, right-click the unallocated space on the disk and select "New Simple Volume".
5. Follow the New Simple Volume Wizard, clicking "Next" through the prompts to assign a drive letter and format the volume (NTFS is recommended for Windows).
6. Once formatted, your disk will be ready for use.

2. RAID Mode Setting

Important: Changing RAID mode will erase all data on the drives. Please back up your data before proceeding.

The enclosure supports multiple RAID modes: Normal, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, CLONE, and JBOD. To change the RAID mode:

1. Shut off the power to the enclosure using the power switch.
2. Use a small tool (like the provided screwdriver) to change the DIP switches on the back of the enclosure to the desired RAID configuration. Refer to the diagram below for switch settings.
3. Press and hold the "RESET" button. While holding "RESET", turn the power switch ON.
4. Release the "RESET" button when you hear a "Di" sound, indicating successful setting.
5. Initialize and partition the disks in Disk Management as described in the "Initializing Disks" section.

Note: Before changing to a different RAID mode, first change the mode to "Normal".

Figure 3: Back Diagram and RAID Mode Switches

This image shows the rear panel of the MAIWO 4 Bay RAID Enclosure, highlighting the Reset button, Type-C port, HDTV port, Fan Switch, Power Switch, DC Power In, and the RAID Mode Switches (DIP switches) with their corresponding labels.

Figure 4: RAID Mode Settings

This diagram illustrates the switch configurations for the 7 supported RAID modes: Normal, RAID 5, Clone, RAID 3, LARGE, RAID 1/10, and RAID 0. It also includes notes on the procedure for setting RAID modes.

3. HDTV Screen Expansion

The enclosure features an HDTV port for 4K Ultra HD video output, allowing connection to TVs, computers, and tablets.

1. Connect a compatible USB-C to HDTV cable from the enclosure's HDTV port to your display device (e.g., TV, monitor).
2. Ensure your device is powered on and the correct input source is selected.
3. The screen from your connected device (e.g., smartphone) should now be mirrored or extended to the HDTV.

Maintenance

Cooling System

The enclosure is equipped with dual ball-bearing fans and honeycomb vents for efficient heat dissipation. The fans are manually controlled.

1. To activate the fans, use the fan switch on the back panel.
2. The switch has three settings: High, Low, and OFF. Select the appropriate setting based on your cooling needs.

Figure 5: Excellent Cooling System

This image highlights the cooling features of the enclosure, including dual cooling fans, an aluminum alloy shell, and honeycomb holes for improved airflow.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Warranty and Support

For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the official MAIWO website or contact their customer service directly. You can also find additional resources and FAQs on the MAIWO Store on Amazon.

An official Instructions for Use (IFU) PDF document is also available for download: Download IFU (PDF).