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Chapter 3
NitroAV Vanguard IIIS Operation Guide
3-1 RAID Level set up
1. Vanguard IIIS is capable of supporting RAID 1 mode or RAID 0 mode. Once RAID
Level has been set up, any future changes will cause loss of the stored data during the
rebuilding process. Prior to confirming RAID level, please consider each option’s
respective application as whether the priority is data safety (RAID 1) or storage space
expansion capability (RAID 0)
2. RAID Level could be set up by press of buttons on the front panel. Vanguard IIIS
default value is RAID 1. If RAID 0 is preferred, change could be made by pressing the
buttons on the front LCD control panel and follow the instruction displayed on the
screen.
Factory default value
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Operation mode Switch RAID 1
§ Setting up RAID 1
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Operation mode is set at RAID 1 (default)
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1. Steps for installation of two new hard-disks
1.It is advisable to use 2 identical hard-disks to achieve better performance.
2. After all power have been turned off, place the 2 new hard-disks in the swappable tray
of Vanguard IIIS, since the system has been internally programmed to RAID 1, there is
no need for new set up.
3. Using operation tool in the system’s control panel, assign appropriate drive to the
completed RAID hard-disk, then perform formatting and partition with disk management
software.
4. It is acceptable to install other software as required. (i.e. RAIDGuide monitoring
software)
