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This section covers some common sense tips for using the Fusion
D500P enclosure.
Changing Drive Formats
:
The drives included with Fusion D500P are Mac OS Extended-
formatted, and configured as a single RAID Level 0 set. If you
need to change the configuration, use the operating system
software tools to reformat and reconfigure the drives. For Mac
users, use Disk Utility; for Windows users, use Disk Management.
Hot-swapping drives
:
When used with a Mac running Mac OS X, Fusion D500P
supports drive hot-swapping
*, enabling you to exchange a drive
or a set of drives without having to shut down your computer.
This does not mean you can simply pull out a drive at any time;
you must follow the procedures below or you may lose data in
the process.
• Before removing a drive module, you must put away (eject,
unmount, dismount) the drive volume. Simply drag the drive
icon associated with the drive(s) you wish to remove to the
eject icon on the dock.
• If you remove a module from the Fusion D500P with a drive
that was part of a RAID set, you should power off the enclosure
before reinserting the module. Once the module is secured,
power on the enclosure again; this will ensure that the RAID
set will mount properly.
* Windows and Linux do not provide hot swap support for drives
(drive enclosures) connected to a SATA host controller card
installed in a desktop PC or server.
Connections:
If you experience issues where a drive or volume does not appear
on your computer, or you see an error message stating a drive is
missing when you have the drives configured as a RAID set, the
cause may be as simple as a loose connector, or a drive module
that is not fully seated.
• Disconnect the data cable and reconnect it, making sure end
“clicks” in place.
• Check the drive presence indicator LEDs on the front of the
enclosure. If the LEDs are not lit on one of the bays, remove
and reinsert the drive module.
Tips and Additional Information
Contacting Sonnet Customer Service
USA Customers
The Sonnet Web site located at www.sonnettech.com has the
most current support information and technical updates. Before
you call Sonnet Customer Service, please check our Web site for
the latest updates and online support files, and check this User’s
Guide for helpful information. When you call Sonnet Customer
Service, have the following information available so our customer
service staff can better assist you:
• Product name
• Date and place of purchase
• Hard drive model(s)
• Computer model
• Operating system
• Software/firmware versions
If further assistance is needed, please contact us at:
Sonnet Customer Service:
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: http://serviceform.sonnettech.com
Tel
: 1-949-472-2772
(Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time)
Fax
: 1-949-457-6349
: support@sonnettech.com
For Customers Outside the USA
For support on this product outside the USA, contact your reseller
or local distributor.
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