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Hard Drive Replacement
If a drive fails, NAS Navigator2 and Settings will show an error message.
Notes:
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Do not replace a running drive while the LinkStation is turned on. Power down the LinkStation before
changing the drive. While the LinkStation is running, never unplug or remove drives without dismounting
them first.
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The replacement drive should be a OP-HDBST series drive, available from Buffalo. Using a different drive
might cause your LinkStation to malfunction.
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Use a Buffalo OP-HDBST series drive of the same size or larger for the replacement drive. If a larger drive is
used, the extra space will not be usable in a mirrored RAID array.
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To avoid damaging the LinkStation with static electricity, ground yourself by touching something made of
metal before handling any sensitive electronic parts.
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After a drive is replaced, it will take about 30 minutes before normal file reading and writing are restored.
Settings may not be accessible during this period.
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Do not change the order of the hard drives in the LinkStation. For example, pulling out drive 1 and replacing
it with drive 2 may cause data to be corrupted or lost.
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If a new drive is not recognized after installing it, click
Rediscover Disk
in Settings.
Hard Drive Replacement Examples
Before turning off the LinkStation, determine which hard drive has failed. The failed drive's status LED will be
glowing red.
1
Turn the LinkStation off and remove all cables.
2
Squeeze the left side of the front panel and pull the panel off.
DISK 1
DISK 2
DISK 2
DISK 1
ERROR
DISK 2
DISK 1
