Raid Recovery Tips

What if your computer memory system crashes, and you don’t have any backup of your data stored elsewhere? Crashing of the hard drive puts one in a difficult situation. The RAID (redundant array of independent disks) data storage system is designed in such a way that data recovery is possible even if storage devices fail. The RAID disks (tape disks or magnetic disks) are so arranged that it allows maximum redundancy (mirroring or repetition). Some RAID architectures are designed for faster read operation, some for faster write operation, while some are designed for both faster read and write operations. Hence,…

How do I change the RAID level of a My Book Premium II, My Book Pro II, My Book Studio II, or My Book Mirror Edition external hard drive?

The My Book Premium II, My Book Pro II, and My Book Studio II external hard drives are pre-configured for RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. These products also support RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for data protection, which dedicates half the capacity to mirror the data in both internal hard drives.

The My Book Mirror Edition external hard drive is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum data protection. This drive…