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User Manual for RAX QJ and RAX QJp (A9-210-0010) REV 1.0
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NOTE: When changing the mode of operation
the new setting will not take effect until the
power is cycled or a drive is removed or
added. The mode LED will then change to
indicate the new mode.
2.5 Selecting the operation mode for each bay (RAX210-QJp and RAX212-QJp only)
R/W (Read/Write)
RAX QJp bay will operate like a standard external hard drive,
performing standard read and write functions. The drive bay must be
set to R/W mode in order to format the hard drive.
WP (Write-Protect)
RAX QJp will protect the data already on the hard drive.
The data on the drive can be read but cannot be altered.
3. Encryption (RAX212-QJ and RAX212-QJp only)
RAX212 includes an internal encryption key preinstalled in each bay. After inserting any drive and
formatting it, that drive will only be readable in the RAX212 and will be fully encrypted—including the boot
sector, operating system and all files—without performance degradation. The internal key can be
overridden by inserting a different key in the front of the bay.
4. Usage with Mac and Windows Operating Systems
4.1 Usage with Mac OS X
4.1.1 Compatibility
RAX uses 3.5-inch SATA (Serial-ATA) hard drives only. RAX does not require drivers for operation under
Mac OS X. However, if you install a host card specifically to work with this product, that card may require
drivers. See your card’s user manual for instructions.
4.1.2 Formatting a drive
If you purchased your RAX pre-populated with hard drives, this step should not be necessary unless you
wish to change the format or erase the drive. To format, use Mac OS X’s Disk Utility (found in the
applications folder).
a) Click on the drive in the window to the left, then click the Erase tab in the window to the right (see
picture below).
b) Select the format type. Most users prefer Mac OS Extended with Journaling (HFS+), which is required
for compatibility with Time Machine (OS 10.5 or newer). If you need to use your RAX with both Mac and
Windows computers, select MS-DOS File System instead.
c) Enter a name for the new volume and then click “Erase” to start the process.