RTX430-3QR User Manual
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7 Using CRU Configurator for Advanced Customization
The RTX430-3QR is compatible with CRU Configurator 4.0 or higher. CRU Configurator allows you to
view and update the RTX enclosure’s firmware, enable and disable audible alarms, change temperature
and RAID event settings, and configure email or text notifications for when such events occur.
To download CRU Configurator and the full CRU Configurator manual, visit:
cru-inc.com/support/software-downloads/configurator-software-download
8 RAID Is Not A Backup
Because your RTX enclosure features redundant RAID modes which protect against a drive failure, it is
an excellent part of any backup strategy. However, a RAID is not in itself a complete backup strategy.
Many things besides drive failure can damage or erase your data:
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Corruption caused by unexpected disconnection during data access (e.g. a cable is unplugged
during a data transfer, or the computer crashes or loses power while writing to the drives)
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Corruption or destruction caused by viruses or other malware
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Sabotage by a disgruntled employee or acquaintance
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Theft of your RTX enclosure
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Natural disasters such as fire, flooding, etc.
Considering these possibilities, any single copy of your important data must always be considered at risk.
That’s why backing up is so important. Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule. Data should exist in three different
places on two different storage media and at least one of those copies should be maintained offsite.
Without an effective backup strategy, recovering data may be impossible, or the cost of data recovery
may be quite expensive. The CRU warranty does not cover costs associated with data loss (nor do the
warranties of other data storage manufacturers).
Plan accordingly and backup data to minimize downtime!
