Device Setup; Drive Installation; Adding Drives To An Existing Raid Set; Adding Drives To Independent Mode (Clear Raid) - OWC MERCURY RACK PRO Assembly Manual & User Manual

2.1 Drive Installation

NOTE: If you purchased a Rack Pro pre-configured with drives, they will be color-
coded. Please match the color on each drive to the corresponding drive bay.
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Drive Installation Steps:
1. Open the front cover on the OWC
Mercury Rack Pro.
2. Install the first drive as shown at right,
with the SATA connector facing away
from you.
3. Slide the drive all the way into the drive
bay. When properly seated, it should
sit flush with the aluminum frame.
4. Repeat the previous steps for each
drive you are installing.
NOTE: Be careful to not damage any components — do not force the drives into
place. If they do not slide and seat in easily, make sure there are no obstructions.

2.1.1 Adding Drives to an Existing RAID Set

Note that It is not possible to add more drives to an existing RAID array or change
the RAID configuration without reformatting. In order to add more drives, the
existing RAID must first be cleared using Steps 1 and 2 in Section 1.7.1. After
clearing the RAID, a new RAID set may be created including any additional drives.

2.1.2 Adding Drives to Independent mode (Clear RAID)

You can remove any drive from a Clear RAID set and replace it with another drive.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
and power the unit off before removing or adding a new drive. If you physically
eject or remove a drive from the Rack Pro without powering off the unit first, any
mounted drives will improperly unmount from the computer.
OWC Mercury Rack Pro
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To avoid data corruption it is essential to unmount all drives
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DEVICE SETUP

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Device Setup