LaCie Rugged RAID 2x2TB: How to access 2nd HD if 1st fails?

[Hardman]

Hello,

I've got a new LaCie Rugged RAID external hard drive which consist of 2x2 TB hd's (=4 TB total).

I set it to RAID1 so that my data will be mirrored identically on both hd's. Hence when it's connected to my Mac it is shown as only one 2 TB hd instead of 4 TB. I can't see the 2nd hd.

However, I'm wondering what should I do if one of these 2 hd's fails? How do I access the mirrored data on the 2nd hd if the 1st fails when I can only see one hard drive when it's connected to my Mac?

And how do I notice if one hd fails when it's only shown as one on my Mac?

Thank you so much!

[Blizzard]

It looks like you need to install the Desktop Manager software to monitor your RAID status. See manual here.

[mr_spokk]

You will only see 2Tb as the totalt volume is 2Tb...check that the colored diods looks the same on the chassie i.e 2 green or 2 blue...and not any of them red.
If one drive fails it should be a warning with a red diode.