User guide
Chapter 2 - LCD Display
Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini
What happens if a drive fails in my Newer Technology GMAX mini in MAXProtect
mode?
If a drive fails in your GMAX mini, your data is still safe and usable as long as you
have your RAID congured as a RAID 1 “MAXProtect” mode. However, it is very
important to replace the defective drive as soon as possible to regain your
redundant data protection. If you choose to remove the bad drive from your GMAX
mini, the following scenarios will apply to the usage of your good drive:
2.2 MAXProtect RAID 1 Usage
MAXProtect RAID 1
mode LCD Display
& activity light overview
MAXProtect RAID 1 mode provides redundant data protection using the live
activity backup/data protection that mirrors your data on two drives.
What does it mean when the orange LED is lit on my Newer Technology GMAX
mini in MAXProtect mode?
If there are no red lights indicating a bad drive, the GMAX mini is in rebuild mode,
synchronizing the drives due to a recoverable error.
IF the GOOD DRIVE is kept installed into GMAX mini:
• Data will be fully accessible.
• Data will be rebuilt once the bad drive is replaced.
IF the GOOD DRIVE is removed from GMAX mini and connected to a computer
via another enclosure, or directly via a SATA connection:
• All data will be fully accessible and any changes will be reected when inserted
back into the GMAX mini.
• Data, including any changes, will be rebuilt once the bad drive is replaced.
IF the GOOD DRIVE is removed from GMAX mini and then re-inserted before the
bad drive is replaced:
• Data is fully accessible and will begin rebuilding immediately upon insertion of
replacement drive.
IMPORTANT! ALWAYS HAVE GMAX MINI POWERED ON WITH GOOD
DRIVE INSERTED BEFORE REPLACING BAD DRIVE.