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Changing the RAID Mode
Changing the RAID mode with the device power off (recommended):
1. If you are currently using the enclosure, safety remove the device in Windows or
OSX and turn off the units power. Changing the RAID mode will erase the data in
the drives, please back up the data first.
2. Select the preferable RAID mode by using the RAID dial located on the back of the
enclosure.
3. Turn on the enclosure.
4. Format (PC) or erase (Mac) the new volume in your system.
Reset
JBOD
RAID0
Reset
Complete
RAID1
Changing the RAID mode with the power on:
Reset
RAID0
Complete
RAID1
2. For FireWire interface:
d. Press the RESET button again.
a. Switch RAID mode to JBOD mode (Steps a & b may be skipped if you are
currently in JBOD mode).
b. Press the RESET button for 1-2 seconds then release. The LED will start to flash
then turn off, indicating the completion of the RAID setup.
c. Switch to the preferable RAID mode.
e. Format (PC) or Erase (Mac) the new volume in your system.
1. For USB & eSATA interfaces:
a. Select the preferable RAID mode by using the RAID dial selector located on the
back of the enclosure
b. Press and hold the RESET button for 1-2 seconds then release. The LED will
start to flash then turn off, indicating the completion of the RAID setup.
c. Format (PC) or Erase (Mac) the new volume in your system.
See below for an example for on changing the RAID mode from RAID 0 to RAID 1
for USB/eSATA interface:
See below for an example on changing the RAID mode from RAID 0 to RAID 1 for
FireWire interface:
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