Raid.mode.button - Buffalo HD-QLU3R5 User Manual

The RAID mode can be changed by the RAID mode button located on the back of the DriveStation.
RAID mode button
Changing the RAID Mode
Caution When the RAID mode is changed, all data stored in the DriveStation is erased. If you have
important data saved, be sure to back up the data to a computer or other device before
performing the procedure below.
1
Disconnect the DriveStation from the computer.
2
Move the power switch to the OFF position, then set it to AUTO.
Wait for the power and access LEDs to turn off.
3
Hold down the RAID mode button for five seconds.
The DriveStation will beep.
4
Press the RAID mode button to cycle through the different RAID modes.
The current RAID mode is indicated by the colors of the access LEDs as shown below. If the
DriveStation is in Windows XP compatibility mode, the access LEDs will blink. Each time the
RAID mode button is pressed, the RAID mode changes and the DriveStation beeps.
RAID Mode
Normal Mode
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
Spanning
This is your last chance to abort! After the next step, you will be committed to changing
the RAID mode. To cancel changing the RAID mode, move the power switch to OFF now.
A table of LED colors for each RAID mode is also available on the back side of the front
cover.
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Disk 1 Disk 2
Green
Red
Green Green
Green Green
Green Green
Orange Orange
Rear View
Disk 3
Red Green
Red Red
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Disk 4
Red
Red
Green
Orange
Orange
Orange