Cavalry Storage CADA-U3E4 Computer Drive User Manual
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1. ccccccccccccccceeee 4 Software Mode Setup Method Installing Software ccccecsseseesseseeeeeeeeeeees 4 Software Mode Setup Method Basic Mode cccecccccccccccsssssseeeccceeeecaaeeseeeeeeees 5 Software Mode Setup Method Advanced Mode ccccccccccccccccesssseeeecceeeeeeeaeeeees 6 Switch Mode Setup Method Instructions and Settings cccccseseeseeseeeeeeeees 7 CHAPTER 3 YOUR DISK MANAGEMENT UTILITY 00c cc ccccccceeeeeeeeeens 8 CHAPTER 4 INITIALIZING AND FORMATTING YOUR NEW ARRAY 9 CHAPTER Pete Bl id og 0a perice eer ear emerre rr ar E reer a E R ere Terry 10 After the Storm Rebuilding a Damaged Array cccccccccccccecccceeeeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 PPS CAUCASUS E EE E E E ti apne nesses 10 PLECI Stats COGS A E E E EEA 11 Troubleshooting ssc idscssescinsiccessdshssecsssesesriesssenciustansssbshsstesroedensiesssenedavtanssababsnecaneasensdast 11 IY itary PAV OA OU aac eee s besa ease svc esas tees se eee 12 Contact Information ccccceccccccceccecceccsceccecceccceccecscecceceececsscesceceeceecescecascseecess 12 GETTING STARTED CHAPTER ee A Z FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the Cavalry four bay eSATA USB 3 0 RAID enclosure The CADA U3F4 was designed to be the ultimate in storage security and power The multiple RAID modes allow users to have discrete RAID arrays using multiple disks and still retain the ability to2. Solid or Flashing Red The connected HDD is unhealthy or offline allows you to use a known working cable and a known working USB port on your computer No LED No HDD is connected or the HDD is in operational and eliminate those possibilities before you even begin Y TROUBLE SHOOTING I can t see my drive s If you have followed all of the above steps and your drive is operational you should see it in BackupQ If you can t then check the bay using a known working drive in the same slot If that drive appears when inserted into the same slot the previous drive may be defective If you don t have another drive plug the drive in question into your computer s motherboard Look for it in your disk manager application If you still can t find it after this you probably have a malfunctioning drive IL can see my drive on my motherboard but not in the CADA U3E4 If this is the case there may be a problem with the USB port on your computer Try connecting the CADA U3F4 to a different computer If it shows up there you probably have a bad port on the original computer If it doesn t you may have a faulty enclosure In that case please contact Customer Support by email or phone in the Contact Us section Pg 12 f I see the drive in my disk management application but not on My Computer Desktop This is usually because the drive was not initialized using the procedure described Chapter 4 Windows users may ne
3. RAID 5 mode is the best way to ensure the safety of your most valuable files g SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OS Compatibility Windows 7 Vista XP 2000 Linux Hardware Requirements USB 3 0 2 0 and or eSATA Ports Hard Drive Requirements 3 5 Desktop Internal Hard Drive with SATA II Interface Operating Environment Temperature Operating 41 131 F Non Operating 40 149 F Relative Humidity Operating 8 90 RH non condensing Non Operating 5 95 RH non condensing Y Z PACKAGE CONTENTS SS ee Ee l CADA 4 Bay Unit With 4 Tool Less Bays ee USB 3 0 Cable and eSATA Cable ee Power Adapter CD BackupQ Array Manager Software amp Manual ee Quick Start Guide Note Hard drives are not included with Enclosure Only Models Package contents may vary depending on Bundle purchased CADA4 U3E l GETTING STARTED CHAPTER Zz PRODUCT PART IDENTIFICATION 1 Interface LED 2 Power Button 3 HDD Trays 4 4 HDD Status LEDs USB 3 0 Cable 5 Reset Set Up Button 6 Mode Setting Switch 7 eSATA Connector 8 USB 3 0 Connector 9 HDD Power Switch 10 Power DC In Power Supply TOOL LESS DRIVE BAY INSTALLATION The tool less drive bays are designed to be secure and have as few parts as possible However accomplishing this requires that the user have a strong grasp To remove the drive bays pinch the front handle firmly until you are able to compress the bl
4. can be sure it is time to replace it Luckily many modern Tera Bytes sized drives come with a 2 or 3 year warranty from their respective manufacturers This should be a primary concern when selecting what HDDs you want to use with your CADA U3F4 Refer to our Tech Guides online for information about how to error check a drive http www cavalrystorage com manuals aspx After you replace a drive you will want to check the progress of the rebuild Even though your drive may be available for usage immediately the rebuild may run silently in the background for hours or even days in the case of very large arrays This is normal and shouldn t affect drive performance But you will still want to track the progress For this you will need to locate the Event Log This is a standard list of all recent activities and is included with most modern applications Click the Basic Mode tab on the left and then click Event Log Viewer second icon from the top This will show you if a member disk fails or if the array is currently rebuilding Likewise sudden power outages and drive failures will also be listed here The Event Log Viewer is an invaluable tool Ze PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES In order to maintain a continuously healthy array without ever loosing data you must monitor your drives regularly and replace any defective drives ASAP In 4 disk arrays RAID 3 5 and 10 it only takes two defective drives to wipe your data clean Mo
5. ee oo Windows A Navigate to Disk Management Start Menu gt right click My Computer gt select Manage gt select Disk Management B Once in Disk Management look for your drives in the bottom right window You may have to scroll down to find it The disk s will most easily be recognized by their size Ex If you are initializing a 1 TB drive look for a drive that is close to the same size like 931 51 GB Once you ve found it take note of the disk number C If the Initialization Wizard does not appear right click the disk number and then select the Initial ize option If this option is not available click the white box immediately to the right and select New Partition for XP and New Simple Volume for Vista 7 D Select MBR Primary Partition and NTFS for XP or for drives that are smaller than 1TB For later versions of Windows 7 and Vista select GPT GUID and NTFS or for drives that are larger than 1 TB Caution GPT GUID is not compatible with Windows XP E Let Windows select a drive letter as well as the rest of the options Then press Finish Double check that Windows assigned a drive letter to your new drive s Otherwise you will not see the drive s in My Computer F Now look for your drive letter s in My Computer and enjoy your new drive Mac OS X 10 4 0 A Look for the drive in Disk Utility Click an empty space on your Desktop Then select from the
6. hold for 10 to 15 seconds thereafter and let go of the reset button 4 Your CADA U3E4 s settings will now be set with the setting you chose in Step 2 To verify check your drives in your computer s Disk Management Utility JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 0 1 A 1 A 1 o 2 2o 20 20 O 3 O S30 S 30 Aco Ao Arco Combine 1 m 520 S 3 D Clone RAID 3 RAID5 40 loo 1 o 1 o 250 20 5 2 0 930 9 3 O 930 40 4 oO 4 o Caution Clone mode and Combine mode are disabled at the time of this writing Do Not Apply these modes Please go to CavalryStorage com for the latest firmware update before attempting to use clone or combine modes Initializing Your New Array Once you have created your new array you will need to Initialize it before it will be accessible to your OS This involves partitioning and formatting your new RAID volume This can be done using the Disk Management Utility of your OS see pg 9 CADA4 U3E I YOUR DISK MANAGEMENT UTILITY CHAPTER LR Zz YOUR DISK MANAGEMENT UTILITY In Windows they call it Disk Management In Mac they call it Disk Utility Despite having different names and appearances both Windows Disk Management and Mac Disk Utility do basically the same thing they allow you to create modify and delete any storage volume connected to your computer In order to get the most out of your CADA U3E4 you will need to become intimately familiar with your disk management utility
7. to its facilities e Data Recovery Data recovery defined as the retrieval of data from a damaged or corrupted drive is not included in Cavalry Storage s warranty Should customers need data recovery please consult an independent service provider e Warranty Disclaimer This warranty covers only hardware This warranty does not cover damage due to accident misuse abuse neg ligence or modification to any part and or accessory of Cavalry Storage products This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance connection to improper power supply or attempted repair by person s or facilities unauthorized by Cavalry Storage to service or upgrade the product This warranty does not cover consumables Cavalry Storage makes no expressed or implied war ranty of any kind for products with regard to performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Cavalry Storage is not responsible for any defects in products loss or inaccuracy of data of any kind or for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages resulting there from e Packing and Shipping Any product sent to Cavalry Storage Inc for service or repair must be packed and shipped according to the Cavalry Storage standards and guidelines Please note that packages received which deviate from Cavalry Storage packing and shipping standards may be rejected Failure to comply with any of the above will result in delays and will ultimately re
8. Please refer to a detailed glossary on our website of the terms and explanations of the functions and procedures you will need to understand http www cavalrystorage com manuals aspx It s generally a good idea to keep your disk management utility continuously open while you are setting up your CADA U3E4 and the disks within it How to Find Your Disk Management Utility ee Windows Navigate to Disk Management Start Menu gt right click My Computer gt select Manage gt select Disk Management Mac Click an empty space on your Desktop Then select from the top of the screen Go gt Utilities gt Disk Utility Seeing Your New Disk in the Disk Management Utilit In Mac this is a pretty straight forward affair Just look at the left hand column and search for a newly added disk with the term DMP or USB in it s title Windows arbitrarily assigns a Disk Number to every new disk that is connected even if the disk does NOT show up in My Computer Disk 0 is always your system or C drive Your Cavalry drive will appear somewhere beneath Disk 0 It will be given a number like Disk 1 et al You will probably only be able to recognize it by its size which will be a little bit less than the quoted drive size If a connected disk does not appear here the disk 1s probably defective See the troubleshooting FAQ for details CADA4 U3E 8 INITIALIZING AND FORMATTING YOUR NEW ARRAY CHAPTER
9. So it is possible to have up to two arrays with one four bay unit But it depends on what types of arrays you select before hand Study the RAID modes and choose wisely Apply Once you hit Apply your RAID array will be created or destroyed depending on your previous choices Make sure you take time to carefully consider your actions With great storage power also comes the potential for data loss Initializing Your New Array Once you have created your new array you will need to Initialize it before it will be accessible to your OS This involves partitioning and formatting your new RAID volume This can be done using the Disk Management Utility of your OS see pg 9 CADA4 U3E 6 MODE SETUP AND ARRAY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER ne M z SWITCH MODE SETUP METHOD MAC Users or PC Users Important To set any RAID mode you have to first reset the mode back to the JBOD setting Follow the directions below to set all mode settings JBOD RAID 0 RAID 1 0 RAID 3 RAID 5 Clone and Combine modes 1 Install your hard drives Plug the CADA U3E4 into a power source with the included power supply Next connect the CADA U3F4 into your computer via USB 3 0 2 0 or eSATA cable Do not power on your unit just yet 2 Set the desired mode setting show to the right of this quick start guide under Mode Settings 3 Hold the reset button down and continue to hold the reset button while you power on the unit Sustain the
10. This goes both ways How do I check the health of my slow or unresponsive disk s In Windows you right click the rectangle next to your disk number and select Properties gt Tools gt Check Now This will also give you the option of repairing any corrupted data automatically Also within the same window you can select Defragment Now This can make a HUGE improvement with older drives In Mac select your disk from the left hand column Then choose First Aid gt Repair Disk Permissions This may take some time Once it s finished it will tell you the status of the repair Your disk should be a lot faster and more stable now CADA4 U3E 11 SUPPORT CHAPTER Zz WARRANTY INFORMATION Cavalry Storage Inc Cavalry Storage warrants all new equipment manufactured by Cavalry Storage including any accessories in cluded with its products and sold by an authorized distributor or authorized reseller against defects in material or workmanship for one 1 year from the product s original date of purchase as follows e Damaged Goods or Non functional Products Upon receipt of Cavalry Storage product if product is shown to be defective by no fault of the customer Cavalry Storage will replace or repair the product at no cost to the customer e Freight Costs Customers are responsible for all freight costs to Cavalry Storage s service centers Cavalry Storage and its service centers are not responsible for products lost during shipping
11. ZB CavVaLr ryvy Instruction Manual CADA U3E4 4 Bay USB 3 0 RAID EXTERNAL Cavalry the names of series and the Cavalry logo are registered trademarks of Cavalry Storage All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners When referring to hard drive capacity one gigabyte or GB equals one billion bytes and one terabyte or TB equals one trillion bytes Your computer s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity In addition some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus will not be available for data storage Actual quantities will vary based on various factors including file size file format features and application software Cavalry reserves the right to change without notice product offerings or specifications Cavalry Storage Inc 555 East Easy St Simi Valley CA 93065 805 426 1000 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED oseiososecereuctucerexecscemncsarnsuesniaeeetcdemrenanavesamstuae i Pawe aa Ae a O eaa E EE l EES ee E E E E E l SaR eE S r A EEE EEE E l Pac kone COM I are a E A E E E E cusasansuegea l Podac PA 1S IC ALO IY ear EE 2 Tool less Drive Bay Installation cccccccccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 Description of AAI G CC Scone tesnecssasconsaatsssaiteacasesnecuubetsonsoraandegndtainarenca eaten 3 CHAPTER 2 MODE SETUP AND ARRAY MANAGEMENT
12. anced Mode To get there click on the far left tab that says Advanced Mode Now click on the second icon from the top left that says Advanced RAID Configuration This will reveal all the necessary controls for creating and monitoring your array There are four settings you will use to create a new array BackipQ HW RAID Manager e Configure RAID e Create RAID o Delete RAID Diskt fi E e Disk N b S n Create RAID H e i rele isk Number s a ee Bs nce e Pea A os Apply Bes a Dik4 LARGE pei 3 1863 00 GB f You will use these four settings in this order Configure RAID Allows you to begin creating or deleting one or more arrays This will be the first necessary setting before undertaking a new RAID project Create RAID Will allow you to determine which type of RAID array you would like to make Any non RAID disk will be usable as a stand alone Unreleased storage device Once you have decided which type of array you will create you need to select which disks to use Disk Number s Allow you to assign specific disks to certain arrays by checking the box to the left of each disk If no boxes are checked no array can be created Disk selection by definition is limited by the types of arrays you choose to create As an example RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays only require a minimum of 2 disks But RAID 3 RAID 5 and RAID 10 require all four disks
13. change the file system the way the other modes do This makes it a safe bet if you are unsure of what mode you should use In the BackupQ software interface JBOD mode is automatically applied to any Unreleased disks RAID 0 Mode Striped Drives This is only recommended for those people who absolutely must have the absolute maximum in transfer speed and storage capacity This mode is easily capable of exceeding the speed limit of USB 2 0 roughly 60 MB s Likewise it gives you access to the full capacity of both disks combined So what could possibly be bad about that The problem is this if one drive dies all of your data will be lost In order to safely use RAID 0 you ll need a third separate drive in which to backup your critical data You will also need to verify that each disk you intend to use in this array is the exact same make and model RAID 1 Mode Mirrored Drives This mode continuously duplicates all of the data from one drive onto a target drive of equal size In other words it mirrors the source drive This is by far the preferred mode for a small RAID array It provides security for all of your source drive s data in the form of a true automatic backup The catch is that your storage capacity is limited to that of the source drive You will also need to verify that each disk you intend to use in this array is the exact same make and model RAID 3 Mode This mode is very similar to RAID 5 It distributes a
14. ed to change or assign a new drive letter It may also mean that the drive is recognized by your computer but uses a different file system from another OS You would then need to remove all the data from it and format it as described in Initializing Your Blank Array Pg 9 How do I assign a drive letter Windows only Go to Disk Management and right click the white box next to your drive Select Change Drive Letter or Path Take note of the assigned drive letter and look for that letter in My Computer I see my drive but it s Offline Just right click the disk number and select Online ee My drive doesn t seem to fit This is probably because you are using an obsolete IDE drive Our authorized parts retailer sells an enclosure made especially for IDE Please email us at customersupport cavalrystorage com for more information How do I create a drive that can be used on both Mac and Windows You need to format a drive specifically with the FAT32 file system This can most easily be done on a Mac in Disk Utility Just select the drive you want to use Then select Erase gt MS Dos Fat gt Erase Once created this disk will be usable by both operating systems But I can see my Windows disk on my Mac or vice versa Yes you can often see a Windows disk on a Mac or a Mac disk on Windows You may even be able to pull files off of it But you WON T be able write to that disk unless it is formatted to FAT32
15. ions on page 2 under Tool Less Drive Bay Installation Then plug the CADA U3E4 into a power source with the included power supply Next connect the CADA U3F4 into your computer via USB 3 0 2 0 or eSATA cable and power on the unit cau f4 Launch the application right now CADA4 U3E 4 MODE SETUP AND ARRAY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER ZZ SOFTWARE MODE SETUP METHOD BASIC Once you have installed the application and reviewed the basic functions of BackupQ you are half way to mastering your RAID array Open BackupQ and click the Basic Mode and RAID and Disk Information tabs This will show you the model number of every drive you have inserted into your CADA U3E4 It will also tell you whether or not you have any arrays currently active Unallocated disks will appear as Unreleased This means that they are ready to be used in an array or configured for individual usage within your Disk Management Utility RAID and Disk Information Erien Information 3 on j 1 B i Backi O HW RAID Manager i Basic RAID Configuration Configure RAID The Basic RAID Configuration Tab will allow you to delete or change the RAID settings of your CADA U3F4 WOH OOO ZLLda CADA4 U3E 5 MODE SETUP AND ARRAY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER Z SOFTWARE MODE SETUP METHOD ADVANCED The key to understanding and efficiently utilizing BackupQ lies within the Adv
16. ll of the backup information parity onto one dedicated disk As a result RAID 3 can sometimes take longer to rebuild than RAID 5 The speed is comparable to RAID 5 and RAID 0 RAID 3 can tolerate drive failures but never more than at a time RAID 5 Mode This is the default and most highly recommended mode RAID 5 allows you to have the speed of RAID 0 with the security of RAID 1 It also splits the backup data parity onto each disk So when a failure occurs rebuild time is minimized As if that weren t enough RAID 5 gives you the most capacity of any high RAID level 70 of usable disk space RAID 5 can tolerate drive failures but never more than at a time RAID 10 Mode Similar to RAID levels 3 and 5 RAID 10 is really a combination of levels one and zero The difference between RAID 10 and other higher RAID levels is capacity and fault tolerance RAID 10 gives you half the capacity of your total drives and double the fault tolerance of RAID 5 RAID 10 can tolerate drive failures but never more than 2 at a time RAID 10 is among the safest modes available but also among the most expensive per byte Clone Mode amp Combine Mode Clone mode and Combine mode are disabled at the time of this writing Warning Do Not Apply these modes Please go to CavalryStorage com for the latest firmware update before attempting to use clone or combine modes CADA4 U3E 3 MODE SETUP AND ARRAY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER There are two prima
17. nitoring your drives is as easy as glancing up at the LEDs on the front panel of your CADA U3E4 CADA NAS owners can utilize the automatic email function to alert them whenever a drive fails You ll need to check with your email client or system administrator for the specific port and protocol settings necessary to configure the automatic emails But for CADA NAS owners this is a VITAL function Go ADDITIONAL FEATURES Your CADA U3F4 also features firmware updating capabilities as well as a spin down timer Rebuild Priority is also configurable in the Advanced Mode gt RAID Settings tab We recommend setting it to 10 But power users may choose to default to a specific value The spin down timer can be used to slow the rpm of your drives while not in use But be careful with this setting In busy workgroups spin down timers can cause abnormally long access cues to form In these instances it 1s best to leave this setting at zero CADA4 U3E 10 SUPPORT CHAPTER Y HDD LED STATUS CODES Solid Green A healthy functioning HDD Py Flashing Green Red The connected HDD is writing or formatting WARNING Always switch USB cables as your first troubleshooting step for all of the situations 4 Solid or Flashing Orange The connected HDD is attempting to access below We suggest that you simply unplug your the host PC USB printer cable and plug it straight into your 4 bay putting your original cable aside That
18. ry ways to setup your CADA U3E4 the software method and the switch method The software method is by far the easiest The switch method at this point in time 1s a method that can be used by MAC users and a feature for IT users who are setting up arrays on the fly But for the PC based customers we recommend the software method which utilizes the BackupQ application SOFTWARE MODE SETUP METHOD PC Users 1 INSTALL THE SOFTWARE Application Load the included CD in your computer and copy the CD content onto your desktop SetupCHS dll amp SetupCHT dll amp SetupENU dll SetupJPN dll Select the Software folder and run the setup exe associated with your operating system Allow this program to make changes to your computer z 7 items BackupQ HW RAID Manager Installation Wizard The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation Click Cancel to exit the 2 The RAID Manager setup window will appear virara Continue installing the software by selecting Install j Install _ Cancel BackupQ HW RAID Manager Installation Wizard 3 Allow the software to complete the downloading The Installation Wizard has successfully installed the driver process When the status bar finishes loading select the Finish button to launch the software Click Finish to exit the wizard 4 if you have not already install your hard drives by following the instruct
19. setup and test new drives on the fly The integrated Array Manager Software allows you to continuously monitor the health of your drives as well as facilitate easy setup of higher RAID levels for first time users Up to 120MB S Maximum Transfer Speed USB 2 0 Backwards Compatibility Up to 8 TB Total Capacity Depending on Your OS e RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 3 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD Modes 4 Hot Swappable 3 5 Drive Bays 3 5 SATA II drive support YZ SPECIFICATIONS e Model CADA U3E4 B Black CADA U3E4 S Silver USB 3 0 2 0 eSATA SATA II 100 240v 50 60 Hz US 6 7A Configurations RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 3 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD Dimensions 10 4 x 6 5 x 6 5 229mm x 165mm x 165mm 15 lbs 6 8 kg Interfaces s Power Supply s Dimensions e Weight EN CADA4BU3E ZB Black Enclosure EN CADA4SU3E ZB Silver Enclosure Z APPLICATIONS For people working with large multi media files space is at a premium This complicates matters when a hard drive eventually fails Even if you made a backup restoring Tera Byte sized files can take days That s why it s crucial to employ a RAID solution RAID 5 in particular is tolerant of drive failures provides approximately 70 usable drive space and delivers blistering throughput in excess of 120 MB second For home media collections or professional media workgroups the CADA U3F4 and its native
20. sult in a voided warranty Please contact customersup port cavalrystorage com if you have any questions REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER CAVALRY STORAGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS LIBRARY EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS LIBRARY IS LIM ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts therefore the above limitation or exclusions may not apply In addition extended service contracts with Cavalry Storage or an authorized Cavalry Storage service facility will affect the limitation on an implied warranty accordingly This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state Please go to http www cavalrystorage com rma aspx for more warranty details Co CONTACT INFORMATION Phone 800 238 4453 toll free USA only 805 426 1000 Email customersupport cavalrystorage com Website www cavalrystorage com CADA4 U3E 12
21. top of the screen Go gt Utilities gt Disk Utility B Once in Disk Utility look for your drive in the left hand column It should be easily identified as a USB or DMI drive of a size close to it s stated size Ex If you are Initializing a 1TB drive look for a drive that is close to the same size like 931 51 GB C Click on the first entry for your Cavalry drive the one closest to the top D On the right there will be a row listing operations you can perform on your drive Select Partition E Now select Volume Format gt Mac OS Extended Journaled F Click Options and select Apple Partition Map G Click Partition H Check for your drive in Computer and or the Desktop and enjoy your new drive CADA4 U3E 9 SUPPORT CHAPTER Zs AFTER THE STORM REBUILDING A DAMAGED ARRAY One of the best reasons to use a multi disk array like RAID 5 is that it automatically rebuilds as soon as you replace the defective drive The only thing the user will need to do is identify and replace the malfunctioning drive This is easily done by referring to the drive bay LEDs on the corresponding front panel If you need to double check a faulty drive simply remove it from the case and connect it directly to the motherboard of a desktop computer Again you will use your Disk Management Utility to identify any file system errors If the drive fails to register within your disk management utility at all then you
22. ue plastic levers inside Next pull back slowly until you feel the blue plastic levers clear the edge of the case Now slide the drive bay all the way out of the endclosure The image to the left shows you the potential drive placement To remove and replace the internal HDD gently pry the blue retainer pins from both sides of the HDD Set the tray down and continue with your swap The CADA U3F4 is designed to be hot swappable But if you have already setup an active 4 disk array be careful not to insert any new drives The automatic rebuild function will incorporate any new drives into the existing array That means any existing data on the new drive will be wiped clean to accommodate the active array CADA4 U3E 2 GETTING STARTED CHAPTER ZZ DESCRIPTION OF RAID MODES RAID modes and terminology can be a little confusing to the un initiated Rather than try to explain the exact mechanisms that underlie each mode we will describe each one in terms of what they can do for you Then you can carefully choose the appropriate mode for your application Normal JBOD Mode Just a Bunch Of Disks This really isn t a RAID mode at all JBOD simply allows you to see and use each drive separately within its bay There is no performance advantage to JBOD But it is very useful when transferring data from one drive to the next or when you need to error check individual drives within your Disk Management Utility Plus JBOD does not
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