Buffalo HD-WHU3R1 User Manual
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- Page 1 HD-WHU3R1 HD-QHU3R5 User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35020424-01 2014-06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Diagrams .................4 LEDs and Connections ..............4 Power On/Off ..................5 Specifications ..............6 HD-WHU3R1 ..................6 HD-QHU3R5 ..................6 Recommended Usage ............8 Warning.....................8 Dismounting the DriveStation ............9 Windows ..................... 9 Mac ......................9 Troubleshooting ................10 I cannot see the DriveStation ..............10 I can see the DriveStation but I cannot access it ........10 My backup program cannot save files to the DriveStation ....10... - Page 3 Formatting with HFS+ (Mac) ............18...
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Page 4: Diagrams
These indicate the status of the built-in hard drives. The top LED indicates the status for disk 1 and the bottom LED indicates the status for disk 2. (HD-WHU3R1) The number next to the LED corresponds to the hard drive number. (HD-QHU3R5) -
Page 5: Power On/Off
DriveStation off manually. Auto: The DriveStation turns on and off automatically with your computer. Off: This turns off the DriveStation’s power. HD-WHU3R1 HD-QHU3R5 Notes: • In Auto mode, after the computer is turned off, there may be a short delay before the DriveStation shuts down. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Check Buffalo’s website (www.buffalotech.com) for information about the latest products or compatible models. HD-WHU3R1 Interface USB 3.0 Transfer Speed 5 Gbps Maximum (USB 3.0)* External Dimensions 86 x 127 x 204 mm (Excluding protruding parts) Power Consumption 48 W (Max) - Page 7 If a hard drive in the DriveStation malfunctions, replace it with a Internal Hard Drive Buffalo OP-HDQH series drive of the same capacity. *Connect the DriveStation to a USB 3.0 port for best transfer speeds. The DriveStation will function when connected to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port, but data transfers will be slower.
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Page 8: Recommended Usage
Recommended Usage Warning To avoid damage to data, never do any of the following while data is being accessed: - unplug the cables - turn off your computer - put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode • The DriveStation supports hot-plugging. You can plug or unplug the USB cable while the DriveStation and your PC are on. -
Page 9: Dismounting The Drivestation
• Do not lean any object against the DriveStation. It may cause the DriveStation to malfunction. • You may hear some noise while the DriveStation is working, especially while it’s booting or being accessed. This is normal. • The DriveStation may become hot during use. The DriveStation is designed to release heat through its case. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting I cannot see the DriveStation If you’re using the DriveStation with Windows XP, reformat the drive by building a RAID array with the • RAID utility. Refer to the manual on the utility CD for the procedure. • Verify that the power LED is on. If it is not, then ensure that the power mode switch is in the on position. Check the cables! The DriveStation should be connected to your computer by a USB cable. -
Page 11: Formatting
Formatting What is Formatting? Formatting is a process that creates a file system, allowing a drive to be usable with your computer. The DriveStation is formatted with NTFS by default. Windows Keep the default NTFS format. Refer to the procedure below to reformat with HFS+ (Mac OS extended). Notes •... -
Page 12: Formatting With Ntfs (Windows)
Formatting with NTFS (Windows) The DriveStation is formatted with NTFS by default. If the drive has been formatted with HFS+ to use with a Mac and you want to reformat with NTFS, follow the procedure below. Notes: • The drive can also be formatted by building a RAID array with the RAID utility. However, the RAID utility can- not format only some partitions. - Page 13 Right-click the disk area assigned to the DriveStation and select Delete Volume. Notes: • Formatting will erase all data on the disk. Don’t format the wrong disk! • If the disk assigned to the DriveStation appears as “Unallocated”, proceed to step 6. Click Yes.
- Page 14 Click Next. If this screen opens Select Primary partition and click Next.
- Page 15 Leave the default (maximum size) setting as it is and click Next. Click Assign the following drive letter and specify a drive letter. Leave the other settings at their default values and click Next.
- Page 16 Configure each setting as below. (1) Select Format this volume with the following settings (Format this partition with the following settings). (2) Select NTFS. (3) Leave the allocation unit size set to its default setting. (4) Enter a name for the volume. (5) Click Next.
- Page 17 If the formatting process completed normally, “Healthy” is displayed. If the message “The request cannot be completed because the volume is open or in use” is displayed The partition was created, but the format didn’t complete. Click OK to format the partition as below. (1) Right-click the newly created partition and select Format.
- Page 18 Formatting with HFS+ (Mac) If you want to use the DriveStation with a Mac, follow the procedure below to reformat it with HFS+. Notes: • Use a Mac computer to format the drive with HFS+. Windows does not support HFS+. •...
- Page 19 Configure each setting as below. (1) Click Partition. (2) Select 1 Partition. Note: Select the number of partitions that you want to create on the drive. (3) Click Options. Select Apple Partition Map and click OK.
- Page 20 Select Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and click Apply. Click Partition. This completes the formatting process. Note: If “Do you want to use Volume_name to back up with Time Machine?” is displayed, you may click Use as Backup Disk and Time Machine will use the drive for backup. If you don’t want to use it as a dedicated backup drive, click Cancel.