Cenmate 5-Bay Hybrid HDD/SSD and M.2 NVMe Enclosure User Manual

1. Introduzione

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. Caratteristiche di u produttu

• 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).
• Alta capacità: Maximum total capacity of 68TB (2x22TB HDDs + 3x8TB M.2 SSDs).
• Modi RAID: 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.
• Connettività à alta velocità: USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface provides data transfer rates up to 10Gbps.
• Raffreddamentu efficiente: Built-in aluminum alloy housing and a 2.7-inch silent fan ensure optimal heat dissipation.
• Installazione senza arnesi: Features a tool-free hard drive tray design for easy installation and removal of 3.5-inch SATA drives.
• Ampia cumpatibilità: 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. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu

Verificate chì tutti l'articuli sò presenti in u pacchettu:

• Cenmate Hybrid Hard Drive RAID Enclosure
• USB A/C 3.2 Cable
• Adattatore di putenza
• Manuale d'uso (stu documentu)

4. Setup è Installazione

4.1 Installazione SSD M.2

1. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot until it clicks into place.
2. Inserite u tappu di gomma in u mezu cerchju metallicu di l'SSD M.2.
3. 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

1. Pull up the blue clasps on both sides of the bracket.
2. 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

1. Eliminate a chiusura turchina da u latu cù un cacciavite.
2. 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. Configurazione 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

• Normale: Each drive operates independently. (Switch 1 & 2 are down)
• RAID 1 (Mirroring): Data is duplicated across two drives for redundancy. Requires two drives. Capacity equals the smallest drive. (Switch 1 & 2 are up)
• RAID 0 (Striping): 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 (Just a Bunch Of Disks): 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. Operating Instructions

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 trasferimentu di dati

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: Finituview of the Cenmate Hybrid Storage Enclosure and its features.

7. Indicatori 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. Cumpatibilità

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:

• Sistemi Operativi: Windows 7 and above, macOS 9.1 and above, Linux, Chrome OS.
• Dispositivi: Desktops, Laptops.
• Interfaccia USB: USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4.

Image 8.2: System and Device Compatibility

9. Risoluzione di prublemi

Riferitevi à i seguenti prublemi cumuni è e so suluzioni:

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.
• D2: U discu duru appare in furmatu RAW in Gestione di u discu per via di una estrazione impropria o di una mancanza di corrente. Chì devu fà ?
  A2: You can attempt recovery using the chkdsk command. Run Command Prompt as administrator, then input chkdsk D:/f (replace 'D' with the actual drive letter). Scanning and repair will complete, and a reboot may be required.

9.2 Altri prublemi cumuni

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. Specificazioni

11. Garanzia è Support

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.