Changing The Raid Mode - LaCie 2big User Manual

LaCie 2big
User Manual

2.6. Changing the RAID Mode

Before you change the RAID mode of the LaCie
2big, familiarize yourself with the 2big's RAID modes.
See section 6, Understanding 2big RAID
ImpOrTANT INfO:
mode destroys data stored on the LaCie 2big. If
you have saved data on the drives, back up data
before following these steps.
CAUTION:
rectly in the 2big before configuration can be
changed.
2.6.1. Changing RAID Mode on the 2big Dual
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1. If there is data on the 2big you want to save, back it
up to another device.
2. Unmount/safely remove the 2big and turn it off.
3. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the groove
on the rotary switch and turn the screwdriver to the
left or right to select a different mode.
4. Remove the screwdriver from the rotary switch and
use it to depress the
5. Turn on the 2big while continuing to hold the
firm button for 10 seconds before releasing it.
ImpOrTANT INfO:
disk drives after changing the storage policy con-
figuration. See section
2big Disks.
Modes.
Changing the RAID
Disk drives must be inserted cor-
confirm button.
You must partition the
2.7, Partitioning the LaCie
CAUTION:
ured in Fast (RAID 0) mode. Fast mode allows
access to the whole storage capacity but does not
provide any security.
If a drive fails, all data will be lost. If you are
concerned about data security, LaCie highly
recommends a RAID 1 (Safe 100, Safe 50 or
Safe 33) configuration. See
ing 2big RAID
safe50
safe33
safe100
con-
safe50
safe33
safe100
Your LaCie 2big comes preconfig-
section 6, Understand-
Modes, for more information.
big
jbod
fast
off auto on
confirm
Fig. 2.6.1-A
big
jbod
fast
off auto on
confirm
Fig. 2.6.1-B
Setup
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