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- Page 1 2-Disk RAID USB and eSATA External Hard Drive User Guide English...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Drive Contents: IMPORTANT Notice Nero BACKITUP 2 Software Controls, Connectors and Indicators Front Panel Area Rear Panel Area About the Hard Drives Locating the Drive on your desk Connecting to your computer Confi guring the RAID Mode Disconnecting your Hard Drive For Windows Users For Mac OS Users Technical Support... -
Page 3: Introduction
fi les to another location. For example your PC hard drive. The Verbatim 2 Disk RAID External Hard Drive comes with a factory default setting of Concatenation (also called Spanning). The switch setting for Concatenation mode is labelled “BIG” on the back of the drive. -
Page 4: Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls, Connectors and Indicators First familiarize yourself with the features of the unit. Front Panel Area The front panel contains two multicoloured LEDs that show through a single lens, as illustrated below. During the power-on sequence both LEDs will fl ash BLUE. When the power-sequence completes normally both LEDs will remain BLUE and stay fully ON. -
Page 5: Rear Panel Area
Rear Panel Area Along the rear panel you will fi nd the ON/OFF button and interface connectors. Refer to the fi gure below. ON/OFF button. Once the AC Adapter has been properly connected to the drive and an AC outlet, you can press the ON/OFF button to power on the drive. -
Page 6: About The Hard Drives
Take care not to block any air vents. Connecting to your computer This Verbatim external hard drive provides both USB 2.0 and eSATA connections. You can connect your drive to a computer with either USB or eSATA, but not both at the same time. -
Page 7: Confi Guring The Raid Mode
Confi guring the RAID Mode This Verbatim 2-Disk RAID External Hard Drive can be set to one of three operating modes. The factory default setting is Concatenation (also called Spanning). The switch setting for Concatenation mode is labelled “BIG”. - Page 8 RAID 0 (Also called Striping) distributes data across both disks in a way which can improve throughput, while retaining full capacity. However, in case of possible failure of either disk, all data will be lost and the array will no longer mount to your computer. Available capacity is the combined capacity of both drives.
- Page 9 FAT32 formatting utility that was supplied to you as a fi le saved on your hard drive (Verbatim_FAT32_tool.exe). To Format the drive using Verbatim FAT32 formatting utility: Locate Verbatim_FAT32_tool.exe on your hard drive, double click the fi le to run it. You will see a screen like this...
- Page 10 You should select the drive on your system from the pull down menu. Please be very careful to select the RAID drive, if you select the incorrect drive you may inadvertently cause information to be lost. You may change the volume label by entering a name into the box marked “Volume Label”...
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Page 11: Disconnecting Your Hard Drive
Disconnecting Your Hard Drive Your external hard drive is hot-swappable. It can be connected and disconnected without restarting your computer. To disconnect your drive at any time, perform the following steps. You can also disconnect your hard drive at any time while your computer is powered off. -
Page 12: Technical Support
Although most of our customers fi nd this content suffi cient to put them back on the right track, this page also lists ways in which you can contact the Verbatim Technical Support Team directly. Europe: For technical support in Europe e-mail drivesupport@verbatim- europe.com or call 00 800 3883 2222 in the following countries: Austria,... -
Page 13: Weee Notice
VERBATIM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, FOR BREACH OF WARRANTIES OR OTHERWISE. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which... -
Page 14: Ce Declaration
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CE Declaration EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY It is hereby declared that this product complied with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and its amendments on the approximation of the laws of the Member States... -
Page 15: Rohs Compliance
RoHS Compliance This product is in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.