OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
Chapter 5 - Appendix
5.1 FAQ
Q: How do I format my storage solution?
A: OWC has detailed instructions online for most popular operating
systems, located at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/fwhdd.cfm
Q: What file system should I choose when formatting my drive?
A: This will depend on how you want to use the drive, but in general we
recommend:
• Mac OS X : HFS + (Mac OS Extended)
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 : NTFS
• For cross-platform compatibility, FAT32 will work, but single file sizes
are limited to 4GB. Other options using 3rd party software exist but are
not covered here.
Q: Will the hard drives spin down when my computer goes to sleep or
into stand-by mode?
A: Yes, they will spin down to save energy. It will take about 30 seconds
to access your data after being in sleep or stand-by mode.
Q: One of my drives failed and I replaced it. Do I need to connect it to
the computer to rebuild the data?
A: No, the rebuild will occur without being connected to the computer
as long as the power is turned on to the enclosure.
5.2 About Data Protection
To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent the loss of your
data, we strongly suggest that you keep two copies of your data: one
copy on your OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual, and a second copy on either
your internal hard drive or another storage medium, such as an optical
backup, or on a second external hard drive. Any data loss or corruption
while using the OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual is the sole responsibility of
the user, and under no circumstances will Other World Computing be
held liable for compensation or the recovery of any lost data.
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