How do I set up or change the RAID mode for my hard drive enclosure?

Q: How do I set up or change the RAID mode for my hard drive enclosure?

Note: Any data currently on the drives will be lost during this process. You need to back up all of your data before you set a RAID mode. To set a RAID mode, complete the following: Use a USB cable to connect the hard drive enclosure to a computer. Note: Your computer needs to be turned on while completing these instructions. Turn off the hard drive enclosure. Set the RAID switch to the RAID mode that you want to set. Press and hold the Set button and turn on the hard drive enclosure. When the enclosure is turned on, release the Set button. Note: When you change the RAID mode again, complete the steps above to set the unit back to JBOD before you set a different RAID mode.

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Note: Any data currently on the drives will be lost during this process. You need to back up all of your data before you set a RAID mode.

To set a RAID mode, complete the following:

Use a USB cable to connect the hard drive enclosure to a computer.

Note: Your computer needs to be turned on while completing these instructions.

Turn off the hard drive enclosure.
Set the RAID switch to the RAID mode that you want to set.
Press and hold the Set button and turn on the hard drive enclosure.
When the enclosure is turned on, release the Set button.

Note: When you change the RAID mode again, complete the steps above to set the unit back to JBOD before you set a different RAID mode.

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