StarTech.com S352BMU3N Quick Start - Manual (Page 11)

Instruction Manual
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Available RAID Configurations
The NAS enclosure supports 4 different RAID configurations. RAID is a storage
technology that combines multiple hard drives into a single unit for secure data
redundancy, increased volume size and/or improved performance.
Descriptions and benefits for each available RAID configuration are listed below:
Standard - JBOD
In JBOD, no RAID configuration is set and both drives appear as individual disks.
Note: JBOD is only supported in DAS connection, if connecting
through NAS only one drive will be accessible.
Combine – BIG
In BIG, both drives appear together as a larger individual disk the size of both drives
combined. This configuration enables you to create a larger volume than would be
available using a single drive without the performance increase offered with RAID 0.
Mirroring – RAID1
In RAID1 both drives appear as an individual disk and data is written
identically to both. This level protects your data from individual
drive failure as a backup of all data is written instantly.
Striping – RAID0
In RAID0 both drives appear together as a larger individual disk the size of
both drives combined. This level can improve your performance as read
and write operations are performed in parallel on separate disks.
Step 3. NAS Setup
Note: NAS (Network) and DAS (USB 3.0) operation cannot be achieved simultaneously.
If switching between DAS and NAS, the enclosure must be rebooted between
operation modes. For the purpose of initial setup, we recommend you to set up the
NAS first to avoid unnecessary system reboot and HDD re-format.
Method 1: Connect the NAS enclosure to your router (Quick Access)
1. Connect an Ethernet cable (included) from the LAN port on
the enclosure to an available LAN port on your router.
2. Access the web interface by browsing the device name with your web browser:
http: //S352BMU3N
Note: Not all environments will support browsing by product name. In this
case, you need to access your router to get the IP address assigned to your NAS
Enclosure. (Please reference your router manual for further instruction)