ST4-TL3+ Quick Setup Guide
The following items should be inside the package upon opening:
Product Illustration and Parts List
HDD access lightA
HDD enclosure handleB
HDD enclosure keyholeC
Power status lightD
FanE
Mini DisplayPortF
Thunderbolt™ portG
10Gb/s RJ-45 portI
Fan speed switchH
Power switchJ
Power socket
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Anti-theft lock
L
ST4-TL3+ body x1
Product Parts List
Power Cord x1
Screws and key
Quick Setup
Guide x1
Handle x1Thunderbolt™ Cable x1
Important Notice
Thank you for choosing this STARDOM product.
The information provided in this manual was checked before publication, but the actual product
specifications may have changed before shipping; Latest product specifications and updates can be
found at www.STARDOM.com.tw or through your sales representative. No separate notifications will be
provided by our company.
If you have any questions about RAIDON products or would like to receive the latest product information,
Please make sure that the hard drives are free from bad blocks or defects prior to
installation in order to avoid system crashes or data loss.
Whenever turning off or unplugging the ST4-TL3+ from your computer system becomes
necessary, always remember to safely remove it from your operating system first.
When the ST4-TL3+ is connected to the computer system, it’s prohibited to remove, insert
or swap the hard drive while data transfer is being performed.
The product needs to be restarted after adding or changing the RAID mode, and the
update is guaranteed to be the new RAID mode.
If you will be incorporating either software or hardware RAID functionality to operate with
the ST4-TL3+, it is important to understand the RAID level and its component that will be
incorporated and the precautions to take as each RAID level and component may function
differently and contains various limitations.
ST4-TL3+ will goes into sleep mode when Thunderbolt™ cable is not connected, while fan
and LED indication of ST4-TL3+ will not be functioning until connecting with Thunderbolt ™
cable.
When ST4-TL3+ goes into sleep mode that fan and LED indication of ST4-TL3+ will not be
functioning, until ST4-TL3+ has been reactivated.
If HDD was used for RAID in other devices, please revert the HDD to JBOD mode using
original device/software before install in ST4-TL3+.
It is highly recommended for users to back up important data contained within the drives of
the ST4-TL3+ on a regular basis or whenever the user feels necessary to a remote or a
separate storage device. STARDOM will not be responsible for any lost of data caused
during the use of the ST4-TL3+ or the recovery of the data lost.
When you open the package, please immediately check the product and included
parts for any damage or missing parts. If there is a problem with the product or
included parts please contact your supplier immediately.
Place the device on a flat, even surface. Make sure that the cooling fan is not blocked
and there is sufficient surrounding space for cooling. (Keep away from water or other
environments that may cause product damage).
Please insert the pin included with the parts pack into the keyhole to release the HDD
enclosure handle and remove the HDD enclosure.
Place the hard disk in the HDD enclosure and secure it in place with the included
screws; this will prevent damage to the hard disk from external vibration.
Once the hard disk is installed, slide the enclosure into the system and close the
handle.
Select the appropriate cable from the accessories pack depending on the interface.
Connect the ST4-TL3+ backplate connection port to the corresponding port on the
computer.
Connect the AC Power cable to the ST4-TL3+. Plug the connector into the power
socket then start the system.
Your operating system will automatically detect available capacity once the device
finishes booting. Once the device has been detected, please follow instructions given by
the operating system and format the system. Once the hard disk has been formatted,
the ST4-TL3+ system can be used.
If the computer is unable to detect the system, please install the drivers from official
website (www.stardom.com.tw)
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Note: Please avoid using hard disk drives from different manufacturers or different
models from the same manufacturer as this may impact system performance.
Hardware Installation
Please install ST4-TL3+ as the following instruction.
The Indication of HDD Status
Front View Rear View
Please check the product and accessories for any defect or missing parts. If you have any
questions, please contact your product supplier.
Please visit the official website - Download page (https://www.stardom.com.tw/STARDOM2016/
download.php) to download drivers and other related resources.
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ST4-TL3+ network connection:
Rj45 Ethernet Light
System Indicator Light & HDD Status Light
Thunderbolt™ 3
Computer
data machine/router/switch
Thunderbolt™ cable
ethernet cable
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Status System Indicator Light HDD Status Light
No HDD Blue light always on N/A
Data access Blue light always on Blue light flashing
HDD idle Blue light always on Blue light always on
Rebuilding data - Source HDD Blue light always on Blue light flashing
Rebuilding data - Target HDD Blue light always on Blue light flashing
Green Light
Green Light Always On 10 G
5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100 M
Orange light Always On
Always On
Flashing
Off
Network Connected
Network Access
Network Disconnection
High speed
Medium speed
Low speed
V1.0 (Mar. 2019)