User guide

OWC MERCURY ELITE PRO Qx2
INTRODUCTION
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4. USB 3.0 port — Attach the included USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Standard-B) cable here.
5. On/o switch — Turn on and off the Mercury Elite Pro Qx2 here.
6. Power input — Connect the included power cable here.
NOTE:
•Although the on/off switch controls power to the device, the Qx2 requires a data signal
in order to turn on. As long as the on/off switch is in the ‘on’ position, the Qx2 will turn
on when it receives a data signal through the interface cable (FireWire 800, USB 3.0, or
eSATA). If there is no interface cable connected, or if the computer is off or in a sleep or
hibernation mode, the Qx2 will turn off.
•Only one interface (FireWire 800, USB 3.0, eSATA) at a time can be used. When more
than one interface cable is connected, the fastest interface has priority.
•For the safe removal of your drive and to ensure that no data is lost, always eject or
unmount the drive from your operating system before powering off.
•In order for the computer to access volumes larger than 2TB, the operating system
needs to support large volumes (e.g., Windows Vista or OS X 10.4 and above).
1.5.2 RAID Selector Dial
To adjust your RAID settings, there is a dial on
the front panel of the Qx2, behind the locking
faceplate.
Use the silkscreened chart as a guide when
adjusting the dial to the desired RAID set-
ting. Proceed to section 2.3 for instructions on
changing the RAID levels on the Qx2.