Kanguru QSX User Manual
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Introduction
1.2 System requirements
Operating System
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Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7
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Mac OS 10.3 or later
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Linux
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Intel Pentium-III 500MHz equivalent or faster
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128MB RAM or higher
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1 x USB port or 1 x eSATA port (for eSATA connection)
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Note: eSATA connection requires a Port Multiplier aware host adapter in order for your computer to
recognize both hard drives. If your eSATA host adapter is not Port Multiplier aware, only one hard
drive will be recognized by your computer. This does not apply to USB connection. For additional
information please see Chapter 4. Troubleshooting, p.18.
Kanguru Solutions recommends the following third party PCI and PCIe eSATA host adapters which
are Port Multiplier aware:
PCI – SYBA SATAII NCQ Host Controller Card
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PCIe – SIIG eSATAII PCIe i/e
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1.3 Specifications
Host Interface
eSATA (3Gb/s)
USB2.0 (480 Mb/s)
Drive Interface
SATA I or II
Hard Drives
2 x 3.5” SATA Hard drives
Storage Modes
BIG, JBOD, RAID0 and RAID1
Operating System
Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista/7
Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Linux
Cooling Fan
4cm Ball Bearing Fan
Power Supply Input
100-240V
Dimensions
4.5”W x 7.7”L x 2.8”H