If using in RAID 1 I pull one drive out and plug it directly into a PC, will the PC recognize data on the drive?
578527
Yes it will work with RAID 1, as both drives have identical data and each can be read separately.
578528
It is possible, I don't think there would be any harm to the hard drive unless you reformatted to match the computer. You should be able to plug it in, go through your explorer to find the device and accomplish what you want from there.
578529
Yes, it's a hardware raid, not a software raid, so the two disks are identical copies of one another and you don't need any special software to read the discs. One can be pulled and plugged directly into any PC and the drive will appear as it does in the enclosure, you just lose the backup protection of the raid1.
578530
My off-the-top-of-my-head remark is that if your RAIDing is software RAID, so the jumper in the enclosure is in the JBOD position, then yes. If you used the jumper to set RAID1 in hardware then I am doubtful, because it's difficult to know whether extra information gets written to the disks that might confuse the PC. The fact that you say "PC" suggests you mean Windows and I should add I know nothing about Windows: I use my enclosure under Linux.
578531
Yes, because each disk is a copy of each other. Therefore you have only one usable independent disk.
1456904
Yes it comes with both drives, and yes it supports RAID 0 or 1. I use RAID 1 with my iMac.
1251180
I set mine up with one other one in a RAID 1 configuration and it works great and has for several years now. Not sure if it works for one RAID configuration it will work for any RAID configuration, but probably.
1170960
In the past RAID has been a hardware supported function. I don't use this in a RAID setup as I only have two drives in it so far. You should view this as four separate USB to SATA bridges. Any RAID function you want to use will have to be 100% software implemented.
2098066
Only if you fully backup the drive as it will have to be reformatted for RAID. You should backup anyway as you have only one drive and stand to lose all of your data.
378107
Since this box isn't a raid box yes does not matter what drive you put in it. It will just mount it to the desktop
1382160
That is correct. It connects to a laptop or desktop via USB or Firewire 800. I can operate (via controls on the rear) in RAID 0 or RAID 1.
475147
If you buy cheap externals like I did yes but it will also force your RAID into read only. If you spend the extra on NAS drives then you're fine. It's not the enclosure that dictates that but the firmware on the drives themselves.
558272
I setup with RAID 1, according to instruction, it also support Raid 0, 5...
1963662
The G-Raid has 2x2TB drives. In a raid 0 (striping) you would get the whole 4tb. Its very fast in this arrangement, but with no redundancy. If you set it to raid 1, then you would get redundancy, but lose the space and speed. I have one attached to my Mac Pro and it performs like I expect. +1
1730505
sorry for my first reply, hit the wrong key. it has included the hard disks, you will find it also without it so you can chose the hd size you want in it. i do not know if can be used in raid 1 or 5, sorry.
2192907
Mine came with 2 drives with RAID 1. Suggest you to review the spec at http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/SpecSheet/ENG/4178-705315.pdf
2049705
Yes... but PCIe not PCI and likely raid depends on o/s drivers. We used software raid. You will have to add a bracket if you want to use 2 x 2.5" drive (s) and only a short PCIe card will fit.
1496646
I don't think so. This is just a cheap alternative to more expensive RAID products.However, I think it will work on the specified chipset you mention. But definitely not in RAID mode.
2041003
Yes, that is typically how a RAID controller like this is used. You shouldn't have a problem.
1378905
works fine with my windows 8.1 64pro, the raid and the direct connection (sansung evo, raid 2 western digital 2TB )(motherboard gigabyte ud4p, intel 7 930)
936429
You can keep your drives as is. There is no hardware RAID so it will read four drives independently.