LaCie 5big Network 2
User Manual
4.17. Dashboard: RAID
This page will allow you to monitor and change the RAID array
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4.17.1. Modify RAID Mode
To modify the RAID mode, click the
which RAID mode and click
Apply
tion in the dialogue window.
CAUTION :
Changing the RAID mode destroys all data stored on
the LaCie 5big. If you have saved data on the drives, back up data
before following these steps.
TECHNICAL NOTE:
Before you change the RAID mode of the
LaCie 5big, familiarize yourself with the 5big's RAID modes. See
section
4.17.2. About RAID
Modes.
Rebuild times:
The following chart shows the approximate time it takes to convert
from a RAID 0 array to another mode.
New Mode
Total Size
RAID 5
2.5TB
RAID 5
5TB
RAID 5
7.5TB
RAID 5+Spare
2.5TB
RAID 6
5TB
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Change
button. Then, choose
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Approx. Time
10 hours
20 hours
30 hours
10 hours
30 hours
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