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5. If the 2 hard-disks used are of different storage capacity, Vanguard IIIS will
automatically detect storage capacity, in case one’s capacity is larger than the other, then
it will base on the smaller one to assign storage space. This method enables the computer
to support the smallest hard-disk detected by Vanguard IIIS.
2. Steps for installing a new hard-disk and a used one.
In the event of installing one new hard-disk along with a used hard-disk, it is advisable to
select the new hard-disk to be same as the other in terms of brand, specification, size and
storage capacity. If this is not possible, the new one must be of a more updated
specification as well as larger in storage capacity than the old one.
When the swappable hard-disks (including the new one) are in position, Vanguard IIIS
is capable of performing automatic formatting and
data rebuilding
function, and
duplicates the data to the hard-disk that will be assigned as new.
When all power are turned off, first place the already used hard-disk in swappable tray
then assemble and insert it into the first HDD position of Vanguard IIIS.
2. At the time power of Vanguard IIIS is turned on, LED indicator of “ALARM” will
glow in orange and the buzzer will sound; on the LCD, it will display Pri HDD: OK Sec
HDD: OFF”.
3. At this time, insert the new hard-disk into the second HDD position of VANGUARD
IIIS, in about 10 to 15 seconds, Vanguard IIIS will automatically perform data rebuilding
and the progress could be seen on LCD screen.
4. Under the condition that the computer is not saving or reading data with Vanguard IIIS,
it takes about 20 minutes for a 40GB hard-disk and so forth.
