Buffalo HD-QLU3R5 User manual
USB Hard Drive
HD-QLU3R5
User Manual
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Recommended Usage .....................5
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Layout ..............................................3
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Maintenance ..................................10
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Software .........................................37
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Specications ................................39
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Formatting .......................................9
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Table of Contents
For Windows ..............................................................................................................7
For Mac ........................................................................................................................8
Importance of Backups ......................................................................................... 10
Backup Storage Media .......................................................................................... 10
Restoring Backup Data .......................................................................................... 10
Notes on Building a RAID Array ........................................................................... 12
What is RAID? .......................................................................................................... 12
Installing the RAID Utility ..................................................................................... 18
Building a RAID Array ............................................................................................ 19
Rebuilding or Resetting a RAID Array ................................................................ 22
Setting a RAID Building Password ...................................................................... 22
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Notes When Replacing Hard Drive ..................................................................... 34
Replacing a Hard Drive.......................................................................................... 35
TurboPC .................................................................................................................... 38
TurboCopy ............................................................................................................... 38
Backup Utility .......................................................................................................... 38
RAMDISK Utility ...................................................................................................... 38
Buffalo Tools Launcher ......................................................................................... 38
eco Manager ............................................................................................................ 38
SecureLockMobile .................................................................................................. 38
NovaBackup ............................................................................................................ 38
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Layout
LEDs and Connections
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Power LED
Power On: blue
RAID Maintenance: purple
Access LEDs
These indicate the status for each internal
hard drive of the DriveStation. The number
next to the LED corresponds to the hard drive
number.
Power On: green
Accessing: blinking green
Rebuilding: blinking red
Error: red (see Troubleshooting)
Power Mode
See next page.
RAID Mode Button
Use this button to change RAID modes. A
connected computer is not required.
USB
Connect to your computer with the included
USB cable.
DC in
Connect the AC adapter here.
Fan
Install in an environment where the fan is not
blocked.
Security slot
Don't block airow from the fan.
Front Panel
Back Panel
Important: Please remove the cardboard shipping insert from behind the front panel of the DriveStation
before use!
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Power On/O
Auto power mode will turn the DriveStation on and o automatically with your computer, or you may
turn the DriveStation o manually.
• In Auto mode, after the computer is turned off, there may be a short delay before the
DriveStation shuts down.
• If the DriveStation is connected to a USB hub with its own power supply, it may not shut
down automatically when the computer is turned o. In this case, use the switch to turn it o
manually.
Power Mode This switches the power on and o.
Auto: The DriveStation turns on and o with your computer.
O : This turns o the DriveStation’s power.
This turns the DriveStation o. Even if the attached computer is
turned on, the DriveStation will remain o until the switch is moved
to the Auto position.
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Recommended Usage
Warning
To avoid damage to your data, follow these precautions:
Never congure this unit as a destination for virtual memory.
Never perform any of the following operations while the access LED is ashing:
• Unplug the cables
• Turn o your computer
• Put your computer into standby, hibernate, or sleep mode
• The maximum size of a le on the default FAT32 partition is 4 GB. To use the drive with les larger
than 4 GB, reformat the drive with NTFS or Mac OS extended, which allow larger le sizes.
• Mac OS X may not recognize this device at boot. If this happens, unplug the cables, then plug it again
after a few seconds.
• This unit supports hot-plugging connections. You can plug or unplug the data cable while the
DriveStation and your PC are on. However, never unplug the cables while the power/access LED is
ashing, or your data may be lost or damaged.
• Do not lean any object against this unit. It may cause the unit to malfunction.
• If you use this unit with Windows 7, Vista, or XP on a computer with a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port
, you may
receive a message indicating that a high-speed USB hub is connected to a non high-speed USB device.
To continue, click [X].
• You may hear some noise while this unit is working, especially while it is booting or being accessed.
This is normal.
• Always refer to the manuals for your computer and peripheral devices.
• After a system crash, Mac OS may ask you to insert your OS X system disk to recover the OS.
Disconnect the DriveStation from your Mac before initiating the recovery process.
• For Macintosh users, reformat the DriveStation before using it. See the “Formatting Guide” manual for
more information.
• Connect the DriveStation to a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port.
• Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 don’t support drive capacities larger than 2 TB without service
packs or other additional software. To reformat DriveStations larger than 2 TB into multiple partitions
of 2 TB or less, so that they may be easily used with Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, use the
RAID Utility (RAID Management Utility) in “NTFS-Compatible Mode” or “FAT32-Compatible Mode”.
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Caution!
This device has been designed to release heat through its case. The surface of the case may
become quite warm during normal use.
• Do not stack multiple DriveStations.
• Do not cover the DriveStation with anything that might block the transfer of heat.
• With Windows 7, Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, or
Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later, you may use arrays larger than 2 TB.
• If your anti-virus or other security software includes a software firewall, register the RAID Utility
(C:\Program Files\BUFFALO\HD-xLU3\RaidUtility.exe) as an exception for the firewall. This is not
necessary with the software rewall built-in to Windows. For more information on how to add an
exception to your software rewall, contact the manufacturer of your security software.
• When the driver for this unit is installed, devices are added to [Device Manager].
To display Device Manager, follow the instructions below:
Windows 7/Vista .................................... Click [Start], right-click [Computer], and click [Manage]. When “A program
needs your permission to continue” is displayed, click [Continue] or [Yes] and
then [Device Manager].
Windows XP ............................................. Click [Start] and right-click [My Computer].
Click [Manage] and then [Device Manager].
OS Location New device name
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Mass Storage Device
Disk drives BUFFALO HD-QLU3/R5 1USB Device
Windows XP
Windows Sever 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003
Universal Serial Bus controllers USB Mass Storage Device
Disk drives BUFFALO HD-QLU3/R5 1USB Device
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Dismounting the DriveStation
For Windows
Unplugging the DriveStation incorrectly can corrupt data. Please be careful! If your computer is turned
o, then it is always safe to unplug the DriveStation.
If your computer is turned on, please follow the procedure below to unplug your DriveStation. This
example shows Vista, but other versions of Windows are similar.
1Click the
icon
(Windows 7 / Vista / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2008)
or
(Windows
XP / Server 2003 R2 / Server 2003) in the system tray.
2When the menu opens, click the device name.
OS Device name
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2 Eject USB-SATA Bridge
Windows Vist
Windows XP
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device
If TurboPC is enabled, "TurboPC" may be part of the device name.
3A message that indicates you can safely remove the unit will appear. Click [OK] and
unplug the DriveStation.
You do not have to click [OK] if your OS is Windows 7 or Windows XP. The message will
automatically disappear.
• It may take a short time for the message to be displayed.
• When the RAID Utility is running, an error may be displayed, and it may not be possible
to dismount the DriveStation. In this case, exit the RAID Utility before performing the
above procedure. To exit the RAID Utility from the Start menu, select [All Programs]-
[BUFFALO]-[HD-xLU3]-[RAID Utility[EXIT]].
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For Mac
1Drag the DriveStation’s icon to the trash to dismount the drive.
If you’ve created multiple partitions on the DriveStation, dismount each partition separately
before unplugging the drive.
2It’s now safe to unplug the DriveStation from your Mac.
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Formatting
NTFS is suitable for use with modern Windows computers.
To divide the DriveStation into multiple partitions, consult the “Format/Maintenance
Guide” on your Navigator CD.
A Linux-compatible format will be required if the DriveStation will be
connected to a TeraStation. Consult the TeraStation's user manual for
more information.
• Never turn o or reset the computer or TeraStation during the formatting process.
This can damage the drive or result in other problems. This can also cause later operations to fail to
be executed properly.
• When the hard drive is formatted, all data contained on the drive is lost. Before formatting, be
sure to carefully check the operating environment of the hard drive one more time.
The customer assumes all responsibility for the hard drive formatting process.
To ensure that you do not accidentally erase important data or programs, back up your data.
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