Chapter 2 Configuration; Connecting The Unit; Connecting By Thunderbolt - Buffalo HD-H Series User Manual

Chapter 2 Configuration

Connecting the Unit

Connecting by Thunderbolt

The Thunderbolt 2 port is enabled by default.
Notes:
• If the Thunderbolt 2 port is enabled, USB 3.0 and eSATA ports are disabled automatically.
• Connecting to Mac OS X devices (OS X 10.9 or later) is supported.
• The Thunderbolt 2 port cannot be used to connect to Windows computers.
Enabling Thunderbolt 2 Port
1
Use the included power cable and connect the unit to a outlet.
2
Open the front panel and turn the unit on while holding down the init button.
"ARRAY PARAMETERS SETTING!" will be displayed on the LCD panel.
ARRAY PARAMETERS
SETTING!
3
Press the mode button 8 times and "Host Mode" is displayed on the LCD panel.
Host Mode
Thunderbolt2
The messages under "Host Mode" may be different depending on your settings.
4
If "Host Mode Thunderbolt 2" is displayed, the Thunderbolt 2 port has been enabled already.
Host Mode
Thunderbolt2
If "Host Mode eSATA Enabled" or "Host eSATA Disabled" is displayed, press the select button to change the
settings.
5
Press the mode and select buttons on the front panel at the same time.
The settings will be configured.
6
Turn the unit off and then on when "POWER DOWN PLEASE!" is displayed on the LCD panel.
POWER DOWN
PLEASE!
Connecting the Unit to a Computer
1
Connect the unit and computer using a Thunderbolt cable.
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