Notes on Spare Drives using the Easy RAID Setting (EZ)
When EZ function is ENABLED, the
*Spare drive can be either plugged before RAID building or a new drive can be plug as the spare drive when RAID rebuild is required.
A.Which port acts as a spare drive?
The last drive will automatically become the spare drive. For a
Drives connected to SATA ports 1~3 belong to the active RAID5 array and drive connected to port 4 is the spare.
For a
Drives connected to SATA ports 1~4 belong to the active RAID10 array and drive connected to port 5 is the spare.
For a
Drives connected to SATA ports 1& 4 belong to the active RAID1 array and drive connected to port 5 is the spare.
B.When will rebuild action start?
•When the raid fails and EZ is enabled, the
•When the raid fails and EZ is disabled, the
Connecting the Power Cable and RAID Tower to the Computer
Back
a.Connect the power cord provided from the wall outlet to the back of the tower.
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Power on/off control
a.A main power switch is located at the back of the tower. Turn the switch on. Another auxiliary switch is located on the front of the tower.
b.Make sure the power is off on the auxiliary switch (power LED light should be off).
c.Power on the tower.
Bottom Front
Power
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HDD LEDs
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