Highpoint RocketStor 5122B manual

1 RocketStor SMART BackUp User’s Guide v1.0[...]

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3 Table of Conten ts 1 – Introduction to Rocket Stor SMART Ba ckUp 1.1 Kit Contents… ………………………… …………………… …………………………… ………………..……… …………………… …..…………… …………….…………… ……..4 1.2Roc ketStor SM ART BackU p Hardware…… ……?[...]

4 1. Introduction to RocketStor SMART BackUp RocketStor’s unique high pe rformance and large storag e capacity are suitable for multimedia editing systems, serv ers, databases, DVR data storage, 2D/3D animation, graphics and art drawing and data backup of systems, suppo rt Windows and Mac operating systems for desk top on the type of PC / Mac /la[...]

5 2. Setting Up RocketStor SMART BackUp 2.1 Connecting USB cables Connect the Type B USB Connectors to the back of the RocketStor USB device. 2.2 Power Adapter Installation Installing the DC Power Plug: Connect the power adapter to the DC Port found on the back of the RocketStor SMART BackUp de vice. Installing the AC Power cord: Connecting the AC [...]

6 3. RocketStor SMART BackUp Suite 3.1 Introduction to RocketStor SMART BackUp Suite - Quickly and easily backup drives, folders and individual files with the RocketStor BackUp Software Suite. The intuitive, web-based interface provides a selection of backup schemes with intelligent data Manageme nt and Maintenance services. 3.2 Installation of Roc[...]

7 Step 3. Choose the components you wish to install: Step 4. Select "Start Menu" folder, follow the installati on prompt, and select “Next”[...]

8 Step 5. Allow the Setup Wizard to inst all the BackUp Suite and click "Finish" when prompted: If you had unchecked the “Run Rocket Stor SMART BackUp” option before completing the installation procedure, do uble-click the Desktop shortcut to start the backup software. RocketStor SMART BackUp software utilizes a web-based interface. N[...]

9 4. Getting Started 4.1 Summary screen of your s torage. This screen provides a summary of your Local hard d rive (source) and any har d drive attached to the RocketStor backup device. Recent Operation will display information about any recent backup activities. Language Unic ode drop down menu is for changing the RocketStor SMART BackUp managemen[...]

10 4.2 Using the Management Console has the source Volume and a Target HD. Select A Volume has the dri ve letter with the file(s) and folders data that you want to backup. Select A Target HD has the drive letter that saves all of the Backup Jobs. Selecting A Volume – The dri ve letter from the drop down menu is the volume you select that has the [...]

11 Selecting A Target HDD – The SMART Backup Suite will us e the drive letter you select from this drop down for Backup Jobs. 4.3 Creating a Backing Up File(s) and Folder s After selecting the source drive ( drive C is shown in the belo w example) you can select t he file(s) and folders you wish to backup to the Target RocketStor drive (dr ive D [...]

12 Click on Create New . A popup window will appear with information about the Backup Task, Full Backup : Backup all the fi les selected in the volume. Note: You will need to start a Full ba ckup for the firs t time backup operation. Select the fol ders of backup source on the left window and destination drive on the right widow. Select the backup [...]

13 Zero Compression : Faster backup, minimum file compression ratio Full Compression : Maximum file compression ratio, slow Name the backup job a nd click the “Sta rt Backup” butto n. Optionally, you ca n check the “Set As Snap Backup” option if you want to set the backup task as the Snap Ba ckup task (see section 6 for more information abo[...]

14 4.4 Backup Job Name and Description Backup Job Name – A B ackup Job Name is r equired for all Backup Jobs. This Backup Job Name i s a unique identifier for ea ch backup job, and helps you easily identify and or ganize backup jo bs for retrieval or deletion (see sect ion 7 – Mainte nance Features, for more information).. Warning - If you do n[...]

15 Backup Job Name Warning - You are required to enter a Backup Job Name when you bac k up your data. This Bac kup Job Name is your unique identifier for your backup job. This unique name identifier give true meaning to yo ur back up jobs and allows you to easily trace backup jobs w hen you need to restore. Backup Job Description – A Backup Job D[...]

16 5. Adaptive Backups 5.1 Intelligent Backu p Jobs - Ada ptive Backup gives you th e flexibility to backup any files and folders that were changed from previous backup jobs. Select t he Adaptive button to initiate the Adaptive Backup mode.[...]

17 5.2 Setting up Adaptive Back ups – The Adaptive backu p requires that you specify the compression mod e for the backup job. Select the backup modes: Zero Compression or Full Compression Zero Compression : Faster backup, minimum file compression ratio Full Compression : Maximum file compression ratio, slow[...]

18 Backup Job Name: Next, select the previo us Backup Job that to you want to add to the Adaptive Back up Job.[...]

19 Backup Job Description – Thi s field is optional, with the default setting being the current time stamp. The Backup Job Description allows you to provide a meaningful des cription to trace the changes in your adap tive backups. The description allows you to organize your backup tasks, in case you need to Retrieve files and folders from specifi[...]

20 6. Snap Backups 6.1 What is Snap Back up? Instant, hassle-fre e backup; pres s the Snap Backup button to immediately backup your drive. Snap Backup w orks in conjunction with the Snap Backup bu tton found on the front of the Ro cketStor backup device.[...]

21 When you pre ss the Snap Backup butto n on the Rocket Stor, your preconfigured backup job will imme diately start ba cking up your data. 6.2 Automatic backup with Snap Backups – Click on the Snap Backup button, the n select the Target HDD. Snap BackUp Setting Information – Choose the Snap Backup setting for you backup job. Th is action will [...]

22 Volume selects the target Volume Name of the Backup Job Select the Backup Modes Zero Compression : Faster backup, minimum file compression ratio Full Compression : Maximum file compression ratio, slow Snap Backup Type Full Backup to backup all files and folder(s)[...]

23 Adaptive to backup modifie d files and folder(s) that were changed from the previous backup 7. Maintenance Features 7.1 Retrieve – Whe n you’ve accidentally deleted a file or changed a document but need the original, the Retrieve function will allow you retrieve that file or docume nt at a specific time tha t you backed up that file. Expa nd[...]

24 7.2 Retrieving a File - Click on the Retrieve button to begin retrieving the file(s) or folder at a specific time. You will need to select the Source volume to retrieve the file. You can search for the specific file and folder from the target volume that has the Backup Job. Note: Retrieving will override every file in the Source volume. When usi[...]

25 7.3 Delete – All bac kup jobs are archived into drives atta ched RocketStor SMART Backup device. When it is time to delet e older backup jobs, use the Delete button to delet e backup jobs at a specific time. Select the Delete button found in the Main tenance tab. Next choose the Target HDD that has the Backup Job( s) that you want to delete. W[...]

26 Select the Backup Job t hen click the Delete button. Note: You still have the opportunity to Cancel the Delete task by clicking on the Cancel button.[...]

27 7.4 Log – The RocketStor Log will record and log all information related to any backup jobs or maintenance performed o n the Target volumes attached to the RocketStor SMART Backup device. Once a task is completed, it will be recorded in the RocketStor Log with the Current Timestamp and st atus. When Backup Job s are completed, information abou[...]

28 8. Status 8.1 Status – When you need to chec k the Stat us of th e Backup or Maintenance task, select the Status button from the dropdown menu of the Maintena nce button.[...]

29 When you hav e the option to cancel a Backup Job that has not finished when you are in Status. Note: When there are no activities occurring the Status tab will tell you that there are no activities occurring.[...]