Cavalry Storage CADA-U3E4 - Manual (Page 9)

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CHAPTER MODE SETUP AND ARRAY MANAGEMENT
SWITCH MODE-SETUP METHOD (MAC Users or PC Users)
Important: To set any RAID mode, you have to first reset the mode back to the JBOD setting. Follow the
directions below to set all mode settings: JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1+0, RAID 3, RAID 5, Clone, and Combine
modes.
Install your hard drives. Plug the CADA-U3E4 into a power source with the included power supply. Next,
connect the CADA-U3E4 into your computer via USB 3.0/2.0 or eSATA cable.
Do not power on your unit just yet.
Set the desired mode setting show to the right of this quick start guide under “Mode Settings.”
Hold the “reset” button down and continue to hold the “reset” button while you power on the unit. Sustain
the hold for 10 to 15 seconds thereafter and let go of the “reset” button.
Your CADA-U3E4 ’s settings will now be set with the setting you chose in Step 2. To verify, check your drives
in your computer’s Disk Management Utility.
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Initializing Your New Array
Once you have created your new array, you will need to ‘Initialize’ it before it will be accessible to your
OS. This involves partitioning and formatting your new RAID volume. This can be done using the Disk
Management Utility of your OS (see pg. 9).
Caution: Clone mode and Combine mode are disabled at the time of this writing. Do Not Apply these modes. Please
go to CavalryStorage.com for the latest firmware update before attempting to use clone or combine modes.