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VENUS eS2 (DS-312SUES) - 3.5" x2 Hard Drive Enclosure
Chipset: Silicon Image 5744 SteelVine RAID Storage Processor

*Compatible list host controller chipsets and HDDs PDF
**For best performance AMS recommends 3124, 3132 or 3531 PCI-e based chipset host controllers
Note: Drivers and BIOS are maintained by SiliconImage.com
 
 PC    Sil5744 SteelVine Configuration Manager (RAID 0, 1 and JBOD + SAFE 33 / SAFE 50)  
Download (2.68MB)  - User's Guide Sil5744 v1.1

Sil5744 Config Manager (32-bit)
- version 5.1.18
Download (10.5MB) - Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Windows 2003 Server
 
 Mac    Sil5744 SteelVine Configuration Manager (RAID 0, 1 and JBOD + SAFE 33 / SAFE 50)  
Download (2.68MB)  - User's Guide Sil5744 v1.1

Sil5744 Config Manager (32-bit) - version 5.1.24
Download (8.13MB) - Mac OS Leopard 10.5.X

Sil5744 Config Manager (32-bit)
- version 5.1.24
Download (8.13MB) - Universal Mac OS Tiger 10.4.X
 
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AMS is not held responsible for any damage caused by misusage of this utility! Use at your own risk and be aware that your warranty might be void! DO NOT CHANGE ANY SETTINGS WITHOUT CONSULTING TECHSUPPORT. Do not distribute or post these files on the internet!
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FAQs                                                                                                                                             
Q: What is the largest capacity tested with the VENUS eS2?  
A: 1TB=1000GB  
Q: Why eS2 is showing 8GB capacity in "XP Disk Management" or "Mac Disk Utility" when
     connected via eSATA or USB port?
 
A: To fix this problem,  push "mode apply SW" on the back of the unit. This will reinitialized eS2
    mode selection to fully display drive capacities.
 
Q: Does the eS2 support GUI setup?  
A: No, only support "DIP Switch" RAID setup