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e) If you are prompted to select a partition type, select MBR for volumes 2TB or smaller, or GPT for
volumes larger than 2TB. Note: Windows XP does not support GPT or volumes larger than 2TB.
f) Click through several more windows, leaving the default settings, until you see a window that allows
selection of a file system. Choose NTFS and enter a name for the new volume. Be sure to check the box
labeled “Perform a quick format” unless you want to completely erase any data on the drive and have
time to wait. A quick format should take less than a minute, while standard formatting may take several
hours.
g) Click “Next” and then “Finish” to start the format process. When the format is complete, the Drive
Properties Box will update to show the new volume name. The new volume can now be found in My
Computer.
4.2.3 Mounting and ejecting volumes
If the hard drives attached to RAX are already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away.
When the unit is properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the
volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking “My Computer.”
Eject RAX before powering it down by single-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar, then selecting
“Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect RAX. Disconnecting the unit
without first ejecting it can result in data loss.
4.2.4 Creating a Boot Drive
Some PC motherboards support booting from an external device. To activate this feature, you will need
to adjust the motherboard’s BIOS settings. Check with your motherboard’s manufacturer or owner’s
manual for details.
5. Warnings and Notices
 Use only hard drives that are in perfect condition. Avoid using drives that have ever developed
bad sectors during previous usage. This could lead to possible device failure or loss of data.
 RAX supports SATA hard drives of various specifications and different capacities. However, we
recommend using drives of the same brand and type for optimal performance. If drives of different
capacities are used in a RAID, the capacity of the smallest drive will determine how much of each
drive is used. The additional capacity on the larger drives will not be used by the RAID.
 RAID level 0 will allow you to use the full combined capacity of the drives, and offers the best data
transfer speeds. However, RAID 0 offers no protection for the data. If one drive fails in a RAID 0,
the data on all of the drives is irretrievably lost. Before creating a RAID, investigate the various
RAID types and choose the one that is best for your needs.
 Always back up data before switching RAID types. You must reformat your drives afterwards.
 Before starting any type of hardware installation, please ensure that all power switches have been
turned off and all power cords have been disconnected to prevent personal injury and damage to
the hardware.
 To avoid overheating, RAX should be operated in a well-ventilated area and in such a way that
sufficient airflow is maintained across the controller chips.
 Remove the drives before transporting RAX to prevent damage to the drive interfaces.