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 Post subject: LaCie Rugged RAID 2x2TB: How to access 2nd HD if 1st fails?
PostPosted: December 16th, 2018, 7:32 
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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!


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 Post subject: Re: LaCie Rugged RAID 2x2TB: How to access 2nd HD if 1st fai
PostPosted: December 16th, 2018, 10:13 
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It looks like you need to install the Desktop Manager software to monitor your RAID status. See manual here.

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 Post subject: Re: LaCie Rugged RAID 2x2TB: How to access 2nd HD if 1st fai
PostPosted: December 16th, 2018, 14:18 
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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.

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