OVERVIEW

The O' TOSTORE DataTale RS-M2QO 3.5'' SATA HDD 2-Bay RAID System is the ideal choice for designers, architects, digital filmmakers, audio engineers and any user requiring safe data management from a space-saving external storage device. They will appreciate the Hot Swap and Hot Plug support available along with the effortless drive swapping (SmartGuider) and easy plug-n-play connection. In addition, anyone will be able to have a massive storage management support under most Windows and Mac System hosts!

The IT-Tech Industry has recently rated the newly released DataTale Line in excellence, throughout the world. The MacLife IT-tech Magazine in Germany gave a score of 5.5 out of 6 and categorized as"Very Good", while the HWM IT-tech Magazine in Malaysia gave it an 8.5 out of 10 and categorized as "on the way of being the best"!
Confidence and compliments quoted by both article stated, "You can have amazing performances based on personal demands at very reasonable prices! ....This and other factors combine to make the DataTale System perfect for high-powered execs or System Admin who handle critical data on a daily basis as it backs up data quickly and has a RAID backup system in place for double the safety."

User Friendly Installation
The DataTale combined with the SmartGuider* enables flexible removal and insertion of HDDs easily. Add the HDD Soft Sleeve, an optional accessory, for further protection from any dust or dirt!
*Taiwan New Design Patent M354309

Multiple Interfaces
The DataTale RS-M2QO comes with the foremost universal interfaces including: 1394a, 1394b, USB 2.0, and eSATA.

2TB+ Support Ready
The DataTale RS-M2QO is built with the latest chipset that will support 2TB+ HDDs.

Excellent Heat Dissipation
The System features an outstanding mechanical design and a rugged elegance of aluminum. The high quality, silent running fans in the RAID Systems will blow hot air from the bottom to the top while passing through the internal HDDs, dramatically enhancing internal air flow and efficiently cooling the high RPM SATA HDDs.

FEATURES

• Supports current SATA II compliant *HDDs, fully backward compatible with SATA 1.0 and SATA 1.0a compliant HDDs*The "Desktop" editions of WD hard disks are not recommended.
• Connects flexibly via an eSATA, USB 2.0, 1394a or 1394b port
• Provides RAID 0 (Striping), RAID 1 (Mirroring), and JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) for effective storage management
• Configures RAID modes easily using switches, no IT expertise required
• Simplifies RAID management, no software installation required
• Monitors system status via LED indicators
• Prevents over-tightened HDDs with auto-limiting segmented screws
• Features a trayless function with the SmartGuider
• Dissipates heat efficiently with aluminum housing
• Maximizes airflow with silent fans and mechanical designs
• Supports hot-plug and HDD hot-swap

SPECIFICATION

REVIEW

A simple but efficiently designed external RAID for those handling critical data After trying out ONNTO's DataTale 2-bay RAID System we were wondering what other external backup device would come our way...tested in the HWM in 2009/04.

An Exquisitely-designed External RAID Unit The intricate white-colored and aluminium casing combined with the vertical position design give the Unit a sophiscated feel, and match perfectly next to a MAC. ...tested in the MacWelt in 2009/07.

PACKAGE

• RS-M2QO
• USB cable
• eSATA cable
• 1394a cable
• 1394b cable
• External power supply
• HDD Screws x 8
• Spare HDD screws x 2
• Handles x 2
• Quick start guide