Freecom Technologies Network hard drive Introduction to Aggregation, Introduction to Mirroring

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Advanced Drive Functions

Chapter 8: Advanced Drive Functions

8.1 Introduction to Aggregation

Aggregation allows two Classic SL Network Drive units to be recognized as a single large disk drive. This feature is extremely useful when a larger storage device is needed.

8.2 Introduction to Mirroring

The Mirroring function enables a real-time mirrored copy of a Primary Classic SL Network Drive to a Secondary Classic SL Network Drive, continuously writing a copy of data on the Primary Classic SL Network Drive to a Secondary Classic SL Network Drive, whenever changes or edits are made.

8.3 Requirements for Aggregation / Mirroring

-Only two Classic SL Network Drives can be aggregated/mirrored at a time.

-Each Classic SL Network Drive must have a Write Key.

-Do not aggregate/mirror Classic SL Network Drives that are already mirrored or aggregated.

-Mirroring: The Secondary Classic SL Network Drive must be the same size or larger than the Primary Classic SL Network Drive.

-Classic SL Network Drives that are being aggregated/mirrored must be disabled on all PCs, except on the PC that is performing the aggregation/ mirroring.

-Both Classic SL Network Drives must be formatted prior to aggregation/ mirroring.

-Other users can enable aggregated/mirrored Classic SL Network Drives once aggregation/mirroring is completed.

NOTE: Aggregation and mirroring functions can only be per- formed in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

8.4Instructions for aggregating / mirroring two Classic SL Network Drives

Before two Classic SL Network Drives can be Aggregated / Mirrored, they must be Disabled from all computers that have access to the Classic SL Network Drive.

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Contents Freecom Classic SL Network Drive Dear customer Freecom Classic SL Network DriveCable Installation Table of ContentsSoftware Installation Status and Mode Indicator Page17Formatting Uninstall Page33 FAQ Page35Troubleshooting Page44 Regulatory Statements Page50 Minimum System Requirements Package ContentsClassic SL Network Drive Classic SL Network Drive Setup OverviewUSB Mode Ndas Ethernet ModeFor Windows XP and Windows Network Drive ModeDrive Sharing Multi OSUSB 2.0 Mode Ndas ModeFor Windows 98 SE and Windows ME StepDriver has been successfully installed, click Finish Classic SL Network Drive Administrator Add / register a New Classic SL Network Drive Drive RegistrationWindows Windows XP Read/Write Mode Read Only ModeSharing Classic SL Network Drive Using Classic SL Network DriveWindows 2000/XP Environment Mixed Environment with Windows and MacFreecom Classic SL Network Drive Gray Status and Mode IndicatorChanging from Read Only Mode to Read / Write Mode Changing from Read / Write Mode to Read Only ModeIntroduction to Administrator Tool Menu Drive Functions Introduction to Aggregation Introduction to MirroringRequirements for Aggregation / Mirroring Aggregate / Mirror Classic SL Network Drive Disable Classic SL Network DriveAdvanced Drive Functions AggregationMirroring Enable Classic SL Network DriveAggregationMirroring Format Classic SL Network Drive Unbind Classic SL Network Drive Advanced Drive Functions Initialize Classic SL Network Drive Formatting Classic SL Network DrivePartition Classic SL Network Drive Formatting Classic SL Network DriveFreecom Classic SL Network Drive Formatting Classic SL Network Drive Freecom Classic SL Network Drive Uninstalling Classic SL Network Drive UninstallFor Windows XP/2000 For Windows 98 SE / Windows Me General What can Classic SL Network Drive be used for?How is Classic SL Network Drive different from NAS or SAN? Windows 2000 / XP How should I format Classic SL Network Drive?How do I disconnect Classic SL Network Drive? FAQ Freecom Classic SL Network Drive FAQ Why can’t my computer go into hibernation or standby? Windows 98SE / Windows Me My Classic SL Network Drive shows up as a Black Dot Aggregation & Mirroring USBHow do I install Classic SL Network Drive? TroubleshootingAm getting Classic SL Network Drive unplugged abnormally? TroubleshootingFreecom Classic SL Network Drive Am using Windows 98SE and the CD software will not load Click on my files and get Access Denied. What should I do? Cannot Aggregate or Mirror Ndas Aggregation & Mirroring PICUnited States FCC Warranty valid in Europe/Turkey only