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5-Host Computer Setup

3. Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows Vista/7/2008

Installation on a Windows system requires a Windows Installation with a properly installed and configured respective host bus.

3.1Open the disk management console. To open Disk Management, click the Windows Start menu orb. In the search box type diskmgmt.msc, and press enter.

A list of the attached drives and their respective volumes will appear. Each Volume set will appear as an individual disk in the management console. Upon the first time the RAIDBank5 is connected, a “Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard” should appear when the disk management console is run. You may use the Wizard to set up the volume, or follow the next steps for manual configuration.

3.2 Right-click on a RAIDBank5 volume. If it’s not

 

initialized for use in your system, it will be denoted by a red down arrow on its disk icon

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Right click on the disk and select “Initialize Disk.” Windows will prompt you to choose a partition style. Choose GPT for volumes larger then 2TB, or MBR for smaller volumes.

Note: The GPT Partition style is not recognized by all previous versions of Windows, and is required for proper addressing of volumes larger than 2TB. If you intend to use a volume on older versions of Windows, consider creating multiple smaller volumes partitioned in the MBR partition style.

3.3Right click the initialized volume (The area right of the disk icon.) In the context menu, select “New Simple Volume.” Follow the on screen instructions. In the File System pop-up menu, select NTFS. The default formatting option is quick format, which will take just a few minutes, but will do less verifying of the Drive than a Full

format. A Full format will take about 30-90 minutes. Once the format process is

complete, your RAIDBank5 is ready to use.

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Contents Owner’s Guide Welcome From MicroNet Technology WelcomeTable of Contents Table of Contents Two Year Limited Warranty WarrantyTechnical Support Policy Returning Materials Limitations of LiabilitySystem Requirements and Compatibility Features and BenefitsGetting Started Getting StartedWhat’s Included Installing the Fan ModuleChoosing a location for your RAIDBank5 Getting Started Communication and Control Hot plug Drive ReplacementFireWire 400 Connect Connecting the RAIDBank5Configuration via RAID Mode Selector Switch Installing the Included host bus adapterRAID System Management Controls Using the RAID management Application Using the front panel touch-control keypadUnderstanding RAID Understanding RAIDRAID 0 Striping RAID 10 Striped Mirror Direct Mapping RAID Controls- LCD Interface Access ProcedureQuick Volume/RAID Setup RAID Control-LCDDisk Management RAID Function Control System Functions Introduction InstallationRAID Manager Software RAID Manager SoftwareEvent Log Basic ModeConsiderations for RAID Volume Creation Remote Notification Advanced ModeRAID Manager Software RAID Standby and Rebuild Priority FirmwareEncryption Management The RAIDBank5 RAID subsystem RAID Manager Software Host Computer Setup Host Computer SetupVolume Setup on Apple Macintosh Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/2003 Volume Setup on Microsoft Windows Vista/7/2008 Safe Dismounting How to safely dismount- MacHow to safely dismount- Windows Optimizing Windows Caching AlgorithmDaily Use Tips TroubleshootingTroubleshooting General Use PrecautionsGeneral FAQ Frequently Asked QuestionsMacintosh related FAQ Windows related FAQ Troubleshooting Getting Help How To Contact MicroNet Technology, IncAppendix A- Getting Help Appendix B RAID Level Comparison Table RAID Level Comparison TableAppendix C- Glossary GlossaryGlossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary Appendix D Product Specifications Product SpecificationsFederal Communications Commission FCC Compliance StatementRadio Frequency Interference Statement MicroNet Techology Manhattan Place Torrance, CA