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3.
Consider your RAID configuration.
If you purchased the RTX200H-QR with drives pre-installed
and pre-configured, you can skip to Hardware Setup.
The RTX200H-QR supports both RAID 0 and RAID 1 hardware RAIDs. Consider which RAID type best
suits your specific needs.
RAID 0
In this mode, the unit will configure the drives in a “striped” RAID. This will split your data between the
drives, offering faster performance and allowing you to use the full capacity of the drives in a single
volume.
RAID 1
In this mode, the unit will “mirror” the two drives for best data protection. In this mode, you will work with
a single volume equal in size to the capacity of one drive. When you copy data to the volume, the RTX
will simultaneously write the data to both drives. If one drive were to fail, your data would still be
preserved on the other drive. After replacing a failed drive the unit will automatically rebuild the RAID so
that your data is once again redundant and secure.
The default setting is RAID 1. If you are using brand new drives and want RAID 1, you may proceed to
the next step. Otherwise, check the “Special RAID Instructions” section of this manual before proceeding.
Hardware Setup
1.
Install a host bus adapter (HBA) with compatible ports into an
empty expansion slot inside your computer (optional).
If your computer
already has available ports, you can skip this step. Compatible HBA cards
are available from WiebeTech (www.wiebetech.com). The following general
steps will work for most cards. Instructions for individual cards may vary, so
consult your host card’s user manual.
a) Power down the computer system.
b) Insert the PCI card into an available PCI slot. Do not force it, but it will take firm pressure to fully
seat the interface. It may help to gently rock the card back and forth as you apply pressure.
c) Once the card is fully seated in the slot, secure it in place with a screw.
d) Turn the computer back on.
e) Install the appropriate drivers for the card. These are usually found on the CD or diskette that
came with the card. The drivers for WiebeTech cards are found on the “Product Information &
Manuals” CD. Browse to the folder “
CD - Manuals & Drivers
TeraCards
” and then select the
subfolder for your specific model.
2.
Install your hard drive.
RTX200H-QR features TrayFree technology, so installing a hard drive
couldn’t be easier! Simply pull the ejection handle to open the door, slide a 3.5
″
SATA drive inside, and
shut the door behind it. For extra security for your hard drive you can lock the bay, but make sure to
unlock it before pulling on the ejection handle again, or damage could occur.
WARNING: Always back up data
before switching RAID types. You
must reformat your drives afterwards.