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Title: Can't seem to be able to format new WD20EZRX
Post by: stallam on August 25, 2013, 09:12:37 AM

Hello Forum users,

I've been using DNS-321 for a while (Two 2 TB drives - WD20EARS) in a RAID 1 configuration.  Couple of weeks ago I received "drive fail" and "RAID degraded alerts), and I bought a new 2 TB drive (WD20EZRX)

I powered down the DNS-321 enclosure, and replaced the faulty drive (LH location) with the new one..

So, now I have 2 x 2 TB drives = WD20EARS and WD20EZRX

When I logged into web UI console, I get the message indicating .. there is a new drive.. need to format / rebuitd / automatic etc.,

DNS-321 tries to start the "format / RADI rebuild", and it doesn't seem to do anything after that..
- It displays the status bar indicator .. which is at 0% (even after few hours)
- Disk indicators (LED's) : Left drive is off, Network is on / blinking, Right drive is ON

Firmware version 1.03, Hardware version : A2

Wondering anyone there can point me in the right direction., so that I can go past the formatting issue..

Appreciate all your help.

Thanks,
Sam.

Title: Re: Can't seem to be able to format new WD20EZRX
Post by: cable2 on September 08, 2013, 01:20:42 PM

Hi,
Assuming you have pulled the problem drive and run WD Lifeguard for Windows, try just connection the drive to a computer and delete all partions and volumes.  Then reinstall and try again.  Not sure it will work but worth a try.  Good luck

Title: Re: Can't seem to be able to format new WD20EZRX
Post by: stallam on September 08, 2013, 05:39:36 PM

Hi Cable2,

Thanks for the suggestion..  I don't have desktop where I could connect the drive directly, as I only have laptops.. I was able to copy all the data, and reformat both hard drives.  Everything seems to be functional now.

Thanks,
Sam.