Buffalo HD-QLU3R5, User Manual

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RAID Mode Button
The RAID mode can be changed by the RAID mode button located on the back of the DriveStation.
Changing the RAID Mode
Caution
When the RAID mode is changed, all data stored in the DriveStation is erased. If you have
important data saved, be sure to back up the data to a computer or other device before
performing the procedure below.
1
Disconnect the DriveStation from the computer.
2
Move the power switch to the OFF position, then set it to AUTO.
Wait for the power and access LEDs to turn off.
3
Hold down the RAID mode button for five seconds.
The DriveStation will beep.
4
Press the RAID mode button to cycle through the different RAID modes.
The current RAID mode is indicated by the colors of the access LEDs as shown below. If the
DriveStation is in Windows XP compatibility mode, the access LEDs will blink. Each time the
RAID mode button is pressed, the RAID mode changes and the DriveStation beeps.
RAID Mode Disk 1 Disk 2 Disk 3 Disk 4
Normal Mode Green Red Green Red
RAID 0 Red Red Red Red
RAID 1 Green Green Green Green
RAID 5 Green Green Green Orange
RAID 10 Green Green Orange Orange
Spanning Orange Orange Orange Orange
This is your last chance to abort! After the next step, you will be committed to changing
the RAID mode. To cancel changing the RAID mode, move the power switch to OFF now.
A table of LED colors for each RAID mode is also available on the back side of the front
cover.
Rear View
RAID mode button