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Title: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: D.johns6 on August 30, 2012, 03:00:23 PM

I could not find any Topic on how you switch DNS-325 Enclosures in this forum.

D-Link is sending me a new Enclosure because mine is defective . How do I switch Enclosures without reformatting my drives? Also, do I have to Re-Load my Software because I already have it set up on my Computer? Just don't want to make any mistakes and erase my data on both Raid Drives and go through any unnecessary configuring if software.

Any Assistance would be helpful.

Title: Re: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: JavaLawyer on August 31, 2012, 04:38:10 AM

If your RAID array was working properly on your first DNS-325, then you should be able to swap both HDDs into your new DNS-325 without any issue. Before removing the HDDs from your first DNS-325, clearly label the two HDDs as "slot-1" and "slot-2" or "left" and "right", to indicate their original location  in the DNS-325 before you make the move.  Reversing the HDD order can damage the array.

** If you are using 3TB HDDs, then you'll need to update the DNS-325 firmware to a version that supports 3TB HDDs BEFORE you install the HDDs. Other than the firmware update, you shouldn't need to install/reinstall any software.

Procedure

• Using a magic marker, clearly label the two HDDs in your original DNS-325 as "left" and "right"
• If you are using 3TB HDDs, update the DNS-325 with firmware that supports 3TB HDDs
• Power-down both DNS-325 units
• Move the HDDs from the original DNS-325 to the new DNS-325, making sure to place the HDDs in the same slot number as the original DNS-325

Title: Re: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: JavaLawyer on August 31, 2012, 05:18:34 AM

I just added an entry for this procedure on our ShareCenter FAQ board:     
DNS ShareCenter - Moving All HDDs Between Two ShareCenters of the SAME Model (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=50610.0)

Title: Re: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: D.johns6 on September 01, 2012, 08:35:16 AM

Thank You Java Lawyer,

I have the 2 TB Hard Drives SATA Drives loaded in my Share Center now. So that means I don't have to download the new version of the D-Link Software. I have V-1.02 now ... Will the new Information of the new Share Center populate on it's own or will I need to go through configuration steps such as Serial Numbers or any other information?

Appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Sorry for the Delay, I was out yeaterday.

Regards,

Dean Johnson 8)

Title: Re: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: JavaLawyer on September 01, 2012, 10:37:54 AM

If your original DNS-325 was configured with everything the way you liked it, you should consider porting the configuration settings to the new DNS-325: DNS ShareCenter - Configuration Settings File (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=41866.0)

Title: Re: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: D.johns6 on September 01, 2012, 05:54:43 PM

Java Lawyer ,

Thank you so much , you have been a terrific help.

Regards,

Dean ;D

Title: Re: DNS-325 New Enclosure / Adding Used Sata Drives Unformatted Into New DNS-325
Post by: JavaLawyer on September 02, 2012, 07:31:41 AM

Glad to help. Hope everything worked out for you.