Verbatim PowerBay™ 4-Bay RAID Multi-Interface Drive Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 2 Package Contents. ............................................................................................................ 2 Controls, Connectors and Indicators..................................................................... 2 About the Hard Drive.....................................................................................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Verbatim PowerBay™ 4-Bay RAID multi-interface drive. “RAID” is short for “Redundant Array of Independent Disks” and is a standard method of combining two or more hard disk drives to achieve higher levels of performance, reliability and capacity. Before you begin to use the drive, there are a few important things to learn about your new product.
Product Overview 3. Function Button. The Function Button is used for two purposes: a) Use this button to cycle through RAID options when setting the RAID mode (see Configuring the RAID Mode below). b) Use this button to initiate rebuilding the array after replacing a failed cartridge (see Rebuilding RAID 5 and RAID 1+0 below). 4. Cartridge Key Lock. Turn key counterclockwise to the Lock position to lock all cartridges in place. Turn key clockwise to the Unlock position to unlock all cartridges. 5.
Product Overview 15. RAID Setup Button. This recessed button is used to initiate reconfiguration of the RAID mode. To access and depress the button, use a pointed tool or pen point. See Configuring the RAID Mode below for a description of how to use this button. WARNING: Changing RAID mode will delete all data on the drive. Do not press this button to change RAID mode unless you have first saved all of the data from the drive to another storage location. 16. AUTO Power Switch.
Product Overview FAT32 Formatting Utility (Windows) To install this application on your Windows computer, open the FAT32tool folder on the CD and then double click the fat32tool.exe file to run the FAT32 formatting utility. Configuring the RAID Mode This Verbatim 4-bay RAID drive can be configured to one of three RAID modes. The factory default setting is RAID 5. If RAID 5 is your desired mode, then you can jump to the next section of the manual since no further configuration is required.
Product Overview Connecting to your Computer This Verbatim external hard drive provides four available connection protocols: eSATA, USB, FireWire 400 or FireWire 800. You can attach your drive to a computer with any of these connections, but do not attempt to use more than one connection type at the same time. Connecting your drive to a computer is extremely simple. Follow the steps below. 1. Connect the included AC Adapter to the drive and then to a wall outlet. 2.
Product Overview For Mac OS Users: 1. If you have files located on your drive open in any applications, close them. 2. Locate the icon for your drive on the desktop, and drag it to the trash. Replacing a Failed Cartridge When the system detects a failed cartridge, the Cartridge Status LED of the failed cartridge will turn Red. Note the position of the failed cartridge and replace it with a good cartridge of the same capacity. The cartridge may be replaced either with power on or power off.
Product Overview Rebuilding the Array After replacing a cartridge, the unit will attempt to rebuild the array. How this proceeds depends on the RAID mode as described below. Rebuilding RAID 5 and RAID 1+0 If a single cartridge has failed and has been replaced and the unit is set to either RAID5 or RAID1+0 mode, the unit will initiate a rebuild without data loss. After the failed drive has been replaced with a new cartridge, the LED of the new cartridge will begin flashing purple.
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