HD-WLU3 User Manual
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1. Set Password Delete Password Option Using the RAID Utility Select the drive structure that you d like to use Disk configuration setting Select the disk configuration Normal mode Use as two separate drives Spanning mode Drives combined to make one drive No striping C RAID 0 Drives combined with striping better performance RAID 1 Mirror same data on both drives On a PC the disk can be formatted with FAT32 or NTFS Select the format that you prefer FAT32 is compatible with most Windows PCs and Macs NTFS offers the best performance with Windows but isn t compatible with Mac NTFS is recommended for use with backup video editing and other programs that may need filesizes larger than 4 GB If you are using Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 without SP1 or later use compatability mode Compatability mode will divide drives into 2 TB partitions that can be read by Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Disk configuration setting Select the file system NTFS GPTX Recommended NIFS Compatible FAT32 Compatible Select for Windows 2000 and XP compatability When selected the maximum size for each drive is 2 TB Click Yes and Yes again Understand that this will erase any data on the drive r Confirm If the disk configuration is changed all data on the drive will be erased Are you sure you want to proceed U2. The DriveStation Duo may be connected to your computer with a USB connection After completing the setup wizard your DriveStation Duo is installed and ready to use By default your Duo is configured in RAID 1 mode In RAID 1 data can be recovered even if one of the hard disks in DriveStation fails However the total available space is 1 2 of the maximum space If you prefer a different RAID configuration or if you prefer to use DriveStation as a single drive you may use the RAID Utility to change your DriveStation s RAID settings Turn to the next page for instructions on using the RAID Utility Alternately you may change the RAID mode with the RAID mode button as described in the Reference Guide Out of the box the DriveStation is formatted with FAT32 allowing it to be used with most common operating systems If you re going to use it with programs that generate filesizes larger than 4 GB such as backup software reformat the DriveStation with NTFS or Mac OS Extended By default all drives on the DriveStation are divided into 2 TB partitions This allows older versions of Windows such as 32 bit Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 to read the drives without additional software or service packs Users of newer operating systems may wish to re partition the DriveStation with larger partitions but this is not recommended for 32 bit Windows XP Windows Server 2003 may be able to read larger partitions after the latest service pac
3. HD WLU3R1 DriveStation Duo BUFFALO EN E Fali N A 35011790 ver 01 Front Panel Layout Power LED Power On blue RAID Maintenance purple Power Off off Access LEDs Access blinking green Failure red Rebuild blinking red Power Off off BUFFALO Back Panel Layout Power Mode Switch A Auto Vv Off RAID Mode Button USB 3 0 DC in Note To change between RAID modes you may use either the RAID utility or the RAID mode button The RAID utility is included with the software on your DriveNavigator CD For more information on using the RAID mode button see the Reference Guide DriveStation Setup Congratulations on your new DriveStation Duo With dual hard drives the DriveStation Duo gives you many options for large capacity and easy to use redundancy Insert the DriveNavigator CD into your computer s CD ROM drive On a PC DriveNavigator should automatically launch If it does not click Start and select Run In the Run dialog enter d DriveNavi exe where d is the drive letter of your CD ROM drive Click OK to continue For a Mac open the CD and click RaidUtility dmg to begin installation RaidUtility Click Begin Installation Click Next to step through the installation Mac users can skip this step The wizard will step you through setting up your DriveStation Duo configuring your RAID settings and reformatting if desired
4. data transfer speeds for your Buffalo product TurboCopy uses caching to increase data transfer speeds Backup Utility is software to back up and restore data from your PC To use select a source drive to be backed up and a target location for backup data RAMDISK Utility uses the memory in your computer as a virtual hard drive RAM drive The RAM drive is recognised as a hard drive by your computer and you can read and write data to it like any other hard drive Buffalo Tools Launcher lets you easily launch software from the Buffalo utility suite Just click an icon to launch the desired Buffalo tool or utility eco Manager lets you put the DriveStation into sleep mode to save power It works in RAID 0 RAID 1 and Spanning modes Normal mode is not supported SecureLockMobile encrypts the data on your DriveStation preventing the data from being accessed by anyone but you NovaBACKUP is backup software To learn more about installing and using these utilities click on View User Manual 10 Replacing a Hard Drive Caution Please do not lift the DriveStation Duo by its front cover The front cover might come off Before removing hard drives touch a metal object to dissipate static electricity in your body or wear a static wrist strap Work carefully Some of the metal edges inside the DriveStation Duo are sharp Damage done to the DriveStation Duo by improper disassembly is not covered by warranty Do not re
5. k is applied Using the RAID Utility The RAID Utility allows you to configure your DriveStation Duo in several modes Normal mode Appears to your computer as two separate hard drives Note that normal mode only works with a USB connection Spanning mode Appears to your computer as one large hard drive RAID 0 mode Appears to your computer as a single drive Higher performance than Spanning mode RAID 1 mode Appears to your computer as a single drive The second drive is an exact copy of the first drive for redundancy Notes Changing the mode of the drives in your Duo will erase all data on them Back up any important data before using the RAID Utility On a PC launch the RAID Utility by clicking on RAID Utility in the DriveStation Duo program group or from the Start menu Default Programs E Desktop Gadget Gallery Lo j Ors BUFF HD xLU3 E Organize v ocumen Uninstall EXIT On a Mac double click the RaidUtility icon on your desktop RaidUtility Using the RAID Utility Once launched the RAID Utility will briefly scan for your DriveStation Duo This may take a few seconds ES Buffalo RAID Management Utility The initial screen will show your current configuration If your Duo is new it will probably be in RAID 1 mode To change the RAID mode click Config and choose Disk Config ES Buffalo RAID Management Utility
6. nstalled the Power Save Utility then verify that the DriveStation was not put into power saving mode Consult the manual for the Power Save Utility for additional help The manual can be found on the DriveNavigator CD ROM Verify that the hard drive inside the DriveStation is spinning This can be verified by placing your hand on the sides of the case and feeling for a slight vibration Also after the DriveStation has been powered on for fifteen minutes or more it will begin to get warm If neither of the proceeding tests verified that the hard drive is spinning then please contact technical support for further assistance My backup program can t save files to the DriveStation Reformat your DriveStation with NTFS or Mac OS Extended FAT 32 is limited to 4 GB filesizes 15 Technical Specifications Standard Compliance USB 3 0 Transmission Speed Max 5 0 Gbps USB 3 0 Power Consumption Max 36 W Dimensions 3 4 x 5 0 x 8 1 86 x 127 x 204 mm Weight 4 85 lbs 2 2 kgs Operating Environment 41 95 F 5 35 C 20 80 humidity non condensing OS Compatibility Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit or 64 bit Windows XP 32 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit or 64 bit Windows Server 2003 R2 32 bit Windows Server 2003 32 bit Mac OS X 10 4 or later 16
7. sing the RAID Utility To Windows Users The message below may be displayed when you try to change the disk configuration such as by selecting NTFS format using the RAID Management Utility 52 Microsoft Windows You need to format the disk in drive F before you can use it Do you want to format it Cancel If this message appears wait until the changes to the disk configuration are complete and The setting was successfully changed is displayed then click Cancel The disk is now ready to use If you inadvertently click Format disk in the above message one of the following things will happen If You do not have sufficient rights to perform this operation is displayed click OK If Not Formattable is displayed click Close If the standard Windows format screen is displayed click Close Note If the drive is formatted with the Windows format utility changes to the disk configuration may not complete normally If this happens use the RAID Management Utility to set the disk configuration again Other Utilities Windows Only The DriveStation Duo includes several optional utilities for use with Windows computers To install and use these utilities insert the CD ROM that came with your DriveStation Duo into a Windows PC Select setup type Begin installation Click Begin Installation and then Additional Software Installation TurboPC can increase
8. verse the two drives or your data may be lost Replacement drives should be the same capacity as the drive being replaced or larger Do not use a hard drive that has previously been used in a DriveStation Duo as a replacement drive Remove any partitions on it first or rebuilding might not work normally Replacement hard drives are available from www buffalotech com Replacing a drive can result in lower transfer speeds for DriveStation Duo depending on the performance of the replacement drive 11 Replacing a Hard Drive Shut down the DriveStation and remove all cables Pull the front cover forward while pressing gently on the hollow on the left side Remove the front cover 12 Replacing a Hard Drive 4 Tab Press the release below the drive and pull the tab above the drive 4 Out2 cm about 1 inch Knob 4 Remove the failed drive a sil WA N Insert the new drive until it clicks 13 Replacing a Hard Drive Reattach the front cover 8 Reattach all cables and power on the DriveStation Duo Note Ifthe DriveStation Duo is in normal mode format the new drive 14 Troubleshooting FAQ The following is a list of common issues with the DriveStation Following each issue are possible resolutions cannot see the DriveStation in My Computer Windows Verify that the POWER light is on If it is not then ensure that the power switch is in the AUTO position If you have i
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