12) Faq - Fantec QB-X2US3R User Manual

12) faQ

1. Under RAID 1 mode, if one of disk is crashed, can the device rebuild
the data when I connect another new hDD?
Answer: Yes, the device would start RAID 1 rebuilding automatically
when you connect another new hDD. No extra setup or configuration
is needed. In order to start RAID 1 rebuild procedure, please execute
following points step by step:
- Turn off the device and remove the crashed/faulty disk.
- Please turn on your Pc, connect the USb3.0 cable at first to the Pc
and then connect the FANTEc Qb-X2US3R to the USb3.0 cable.
Now power on the device.
- Put a brand new hDD into the empty rack.
- Within a few seconds both Status LED of the device start blinking to
indicate the rebuild process has been started.
- The speed of rebuilding is about 250Gb/h, which means rebuilding a
disk of a size of 500Gb will last about 2h minimum, maybe more.
- If both status LED shine steady blue, the rebuild procedure is finished
successfully.
IMPOrtant nOte:
- to rebuild your data securely, we recommend a new hdd that has
same brand and model no. or a brand new hdd which is bigger
than the crashed hdd.
- don't disconnect the uSB cable during rebuilding
or Power off the Pc.
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2. can I copy data to the disk during RAID 1rebuilding?
Answer: Yes, you can but it is not suggested doing that, and it would
extend the time of rebuilding.
3. Under RAID 1 mode, if one disk crashes, can my Pc read the other
disk correctly?
Answer: Yes, the Pc still can access to the healthy disk. If you want
to be sure your data are safe, you make a backup before starting
RAID 1 rebuild procedure.
4. how can I protect my data if the FANTEc Qb-X2US3R crashes?
Answer: If your device is running in JbOD or RAID 1 mode, you
simply can remove the disks out of the device and connect them
to some other external or internal interface in order to access
you data. E.g. you can put the disks into an USb docking station to
backup your data.
If your device is running in RAID 0 mode, you have to replace the
crashed FANTEc Qb-X2US3R either by a new or repaired one. Take out
both hDD and make sure to put the hDD 1 or hDD 2 labels on
corresponding disks. In this way you avoid to mix them up at upcoming
re-installation.
After your device is replaced, please connect the new (repaired)
FANTEc Qb-X2US3R without any disks inside by USb 3.0 cable to a
running Pc. Then set the Qb-X2US3R to RAID 0 mode and press the
RAID mode confirm button until the device power off.
Now please, put the hDD 1 and hDD 2 into corresponding slots and
power on the device once again.
Now you should be able to access to your data without any data loss.
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