Advanced Netdisk Functions; Introduction To Aggregation; Introduction To Mirroring; Requirements For Aggregating / Mirroring - Ximeta NetDisk Mini MNC10-40 User Manual

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Chapter 8 Advanced NetDisk Functions

8.1 Introduction to Aggregation

Aggregation allows two NetDisk units to be recognized as a single large disk drive. This fea-
ture is extremely useful when a larger storage device is needed.

8.2 Introduction to Mirroring

The Mirroring function enables a real-time mirrored copy of a Primary NetDisk to a Secondary
NetDisk, continuously writing a copy of data on the Primary NetDisk to a Secondary NetDisk
whenever changes or edits are made.
8.3 Requirements for Aggregation / Mirroring
- Only two NetDisks can be Aggregated/Mirrored at a time.
- Each NetDisk must have a Write Key.
- Do not Aggregate/Mirror NetDisks that are already Mirrored or Aggregated.
- Mirroring: The Secondary NetDisk must be the same size or larger than the Primary
NetDisk.
- NetDisks that are being Aggregated/Mirrored must be disabled on all PCs, except on
the PC which is performing the Aggregation/Mirroring.
- Both NetDisks must be formatted prior to Aggregation/Mirroring.
- Other users can enable Aggregated/Mirrored NetDisks once Aggregation/Mirroring is
completed.
NOTE: Aggregation and Mirroring functions can only be performed in Windows XP and
Windows 2000.

8.4 Instructions for Aggregating / Mirroring Two NetDisks

Before two NetDisks can be Aggregated / Mirrored, they must be Disabled from all computers
accessing the NetDisk.

8.4.1 Disable NetDisk

- Go to NetDisk Administrator Tool, choose the
Net Disk you want to disable and select Disable.
- Wait few seconds for changes to occur. If color of
disabled NetDisk has not changed to Gray, click
Status.
- Repeat the this step for the second NetDisk.
- Disable these two NetDisks from all other PCs accessing them.
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