Raid - LaCie 2big Network User Manual

LaCie 2big Network
User Manual
4.5.4.

RAID

Changing the RAID mode
Changing the RAID mode involves two main steps, changing a
physical setting and confirming the setting on the Administration
Page.
CAUTION : Changing the RAID mode destroys all data stored on
the LaCie 2big. If you have saved data on the drives, back up data
before following these steps.
To change the RAID mode:
1. Insert the 2-in-1 tool into the groove on the rotary switch and
turn the tool to the left or right to select a different mode.
2. Sign in to the Administration page administrator account.
3. Click on System > RAID
4. Select the Format button (a,
5. The 2big will create a new RAID array and erase all data from
the disks. The front LED will blink blue for 2.5s and pause for
0.5s until the RAID mode has fully changed. During the rebuild,
an approximate time remaining appears on the administration
page (Fig. 58). The drive may also reboot, in which case you will
need to log in again to continue administration.
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 0 Any
RAID 1 1TB
RAID 1 2TB
(Fig. 57).
Fig. 57).
Approx. Time
3 minutes
2 hours
4 hours
Administering Your LaCie 2big Network
Fig. 57
Fig. 58
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