Using A Redundant Raid Mode And Terastation Is Off; Using Raid 0 - Buffalo TeraStation 5000 User Manual

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Chapter 4 Storage Management
For a redundant RAID mode:
The TeraStation will start rebuilding the RAID array automatically. After a few minutes, the I18 message will appear
until the array is rebuilt.
For JBOD:
The drive will be formatted as an individual drive. Next, create a shared folder by referring to the
Folder"
section in chapter 3.

Using a Redundant RAID Mode and TeraStation Is Off

1
Open the front cover with the included key.
2
The failed drive's status LED will be glowing red. Push its unlock button and swing the lock mechanism out.
3
Pull out the drive cartridge and remove it from the TeraStation.
4
Insert the new drive into the empty slot. Slide the drive in with the locking mechanism open.
5
Swing the lock back down until it clicks into place.
6
Close the front cover.
7
Press the power button on the TeraStation.
8
When the replaced drive is recognized, the status LED will flash red and the I31 message will appear on the
LCD panel.
9
Press and hold the function button on the front of the TeraStation for three seconds until it beeps. If replacing
multiple malfunctioning drives at once, select the replaced drives on Settings and click Recover RAID Array
instead of pressing the function button.
The TeraStation will start rebuilding the RAID array automatically. After a few minutes, the I18 message will appear
until the array is rebuilt.

Using RAID 0

Drives in a RAID 0 array do not automatically turn off in the event of a malfunction. Shut down the TeraStation
before replacing the failed drive.
This section describes the process of replacing a drive with
Note: If a drive malfunctions in RAID 0, all data on the RAID array will be lost. All of the settings for the shared folders
(such as access restrictions) are erased after replacing a drive from a RAID 0 array.
1
Open the front cover with the included key.
2
From Settings, navigate to Drives > Drives.
3
Select the drive with the flashing status LED and click Dismount Disk.
4
Enter the number that appears on the screen, then click OK.
5
The status LED will stop flashing and glow steadily. Push its unlock button and swing the lock mechanism out.
Note: Drives without red status LEDs lit are still on. Do not unplug or remove them.
the TeraStation
on.
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