Changing the raid mode – LaCie 4big Quadra User Manual
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1. Unmount or safely remove the 4big Quadra volumes from your
computer, disconnect the interface cable and switch off the 4big.
2. To enter RAID modification mode, turn ON the 4big (do not select “AUTO”) and
simultaneously press the front LED button for 15 seconds. The front LED will
blink blue and red.
3. Push the + or - buttons on the RAID mode selector until the desired RAID
number appears.
4. Validate the mode by pushing the
front LED button. The 4big will start.
5. Connect the 4big’s interface cable.
The device is ready to be reformatted.
Please refer to the User Manual on
the CD-ROM.
CAUTION!
- Changing the RAID mode will erase the data stored on the 4big Quadra.
Back up data before changing the RAID mode.
- The 4 disk trays must be in place before the RAID mode can be modified.
NOTE: Changing the RAID mode and formatting will not change the encryption
configuration but will erase the encrypted data. Refer to the User Manual for
RAID information.
Changing the RAID Mode
STEP 3
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NOTE: 0=RAID 0, 1=RAID 10,
2=Concatenation, 3=RAID 3,
4=RAID 3+Spare, 5=RAID 5,
6=RAID 5+Spare, 7=N/A.