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VENUS DS3RPRO (DS-DS3RPRO) - 3.5" x2 Hard Drive Enclosure
 Chipset: Silicon Image 5744 SteelVine RAID Storage Processor
 Download Datasheet
*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 (8/7/2007)
 Download (10.5MB) - Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Windows 2003 Server

Sil5744 Config Manager (32-bit) - version 5.1.22 (9/5/2007) *Requires firmware v1.1516 to use v5.1.22 Config Manager
 Download (10.5MB) - Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Windows 2003 Server		  
Firmware Update for DS3RPRO (32-bit) - version v1.1516 (9/5/2007)
 Note: To update DS3RPRO firmware from v1.1505 to v1.1516 . Use Sil5744 v5.1.18 config manager to update newer firmware. Once firmware is updated the older Sil5744 v5.1.18 config manager will not detect unit. Please install newer Sil5744 v5.1.22
config manager to manage the DS3RPRO. (SiliconImage.com)
Download (135KB)
 		  
 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 		 
Firmware Update for DS3RPRO (32-bit) - version v1.1516 (9/5/2007)
 Note: To update DS3RPRO firmware from v1.1505 to v1.1516 . Use Sil5744 v5.1.17 config manager to update newer firmware. Once firmware is updated the older Sil5744 v5.1.17config manager will not detect unit. Please install newer Sil5744 v5.1.24
config manager to manage the DS3RPRO. (SiliconImage.com)
Download (135KB)		  
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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 DS3RPRO?  
A: 1TB=1000GB  
Q: Why DS3RPRO 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 DS3RPRO
    mode selection to fully display drive capacities.		  
Q: DS3RPRO "RAID Config" switch chart  
A: Display "0" = BIG(SPAN) - DIP Switch: 1=OFF, 2=OFF, 3=OFF, 4=OFF
    Display "1" = JBOD(SINGLE) - DIP Switch: 1=ON, 2=OFF, 3=OFF, 4=OFF
    Display "2" = FAST(STRIP) - DIP Switch: 1=OFF, 2=ON, 3=OFF, 4=OFF
    Display "3" = SAFE(MIRROR) - DIP Switch: 1=ON, 2=ON, 3=OFF, 4=OFF
    Display "4" = SAFE33 - DIP Switch: 1=OFF, 2=OFF, 3=ON, 4=OFF
    Display "5" = SAFE50 - DIP Switch: 1=ON, 2=OFF, 3=ON, 4=OFF
    Display "6" = RESERVED
    Display "7" = GUI ONLY - DIP Switch: 1=ON, 2=ON, 3=ON, 4=OFF