Panasonic Hard Disk Storage Unit Ajhrw10g Operating Instructions

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For better performance
This unit is constructed to allow the HDDs to be 
installed on 5-inch bay units, but its design does not 
improve the HDD drop resistance or impact resistance 
performance.  Remember to take extra care when 
handling the bay units.
•  The 5-inch bay units are not packed with the storage 
unit. Give due consideration to the applications 
for which they will be used, obtain bay units with a 
sufficient shock and vibration resistance, and install 
them.
Shock resistance and...

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For better performance (continued)
Recorded data
If P2 cards or HDDs are damaged, data on them will 
be lost. Always keep an extra copy of important data 
on separate media.
This unit supports mirror (RAID1) operation. Please 
consider the worst situation of the operations. 
Panasonic is not liable for data lost from P2 card or 
HDD failure or other problems, or for other direct or 
indirect loss.
Cleaning
Never clean the unit with solvents such as benzene, 
thinner, or alcohol.
•  Before cleaning,...

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For better performance (continued)
Precautions when connecting the LAN cable
•  When connecting the unit to a computer using a LAN 
cable, attach the two ferrite cores 
(included) on the LAN cable, one 
5–10 cm from the computer LAN port 
and the other 5–10 cm from the LAN 
port on the unit. 
  Failure to attach ferrite cores could 
cause interference with nearby 
equipment.
•  After attaching the ferrite cores as 
shown at right, close them until they click and lock 
into place.
•  If a ferrite core...

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Basic operations
Inserting P2 card
When inserting a P2 card into the P2 card slot of the 
P2 drive provided in the unit, be absolutely sure to 
position the P2 card parallel to the slot and insert it 
straight into the drive.
Insert the card with the 
logo facing up.
P2 CARD 
ACCESS 
LEDStatus of P2 Card
Blinks in 
greenBeing 
accessedReading is being performed.
Quickly 
blinks in 
greenBeing 
recognizedThe P2 card is being 
recognized.
Stays offCard not 
supportedThe card is not supported by 
the...

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Basic operations (continued)
Turning the unit ON and OFF / Exiting
Confirm that the battery or external DC power supply 
is firmly connected to the unit. Please refer to the 
operation instructions of this unit for the details of 
access.
Power ON
After setting the rear POWER switch to ON, press the 
front POWER button to turn the unit on.
While the unit is starting up, the startup screen 
appears on the LCD panel display.
About one minute later, the main screen appears.  The 
unit can now be used.
•...

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Basic operations (continued)
Functions
Described below are the functions of the buttons which 
are provided on the left and right sides of the main 
screen.
A
 COPY button (page 22)
Copy the clips from P2 cards to HDD.
B
 EXPLORE button (page 25)
  Explore the clips in P2 cards or in HDD.
C
   FORMAT button (page 36)
Format P2 cards or HDD.
D
 INFO button (page 37)
Check the current volume of P2 cards or HDD.
E
 RAID button (page 17)
Set RAID of HDD.
F
 RECYCLE button (page 35)
The clips in the...

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Setting the RAID function
The RAID function must be set when a new HDD has been installed.
 RAID1 mode:  The same data is written simultaneously onto two HDDs.
The data safety is ensured by data redundancy (mirroring).
When HDDs with different memory sizes are combined, the smaller memory size will be used.
 JBOD mode:  The data is written onto only the specified HDD.
Use this mode when storing large amounts of data.
This screen displays in several TAB screen as the following.
For details, refer to...

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Setting the RAID function (continued)
When RAID is re-set, the data on the HDD will be 
deleted so take care before proceeding.
This is used when specifying either JBOD mode with 
separate logical drive names for each HDD or RAID1 
mode with mirrored HDDs.
This job is required when installing a new HDD.
A
B
(In the RAID1 mode)
D
C
E
(In the JBOD mode)
A
B
D
C
E
A RAID1  button
This is used when writing the same data 
simultaneously onto two HDDs.
B
 JBOD  button
Using each HDD as an individual...

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Setting the RAID function (continued)
Deleting RAID drives (Delete RAID)
When switching between RAID1 and JBOD or 
otherwise changing the RAID level, delete the logical 
drive which is currently set.
When the RAID level is re-set, the data on the HDD 
will be deleted so take care before proceeding.
A
B
A
   HDD-related  information
  ● Select
    The button will flash green when selected.
  ● Assigned Name
     Display the RAID board connection location and 
RAID level.
  ● Array ID
     Displays RAID...

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Setting the RAID function (continued)
Rebuilding RAID drives (Rebuild)
When data rebuilding is necessary or during 
the rebuilding process, either “Need Rebuild” or 
“Rebuilding” is displayed under the HDD icon on the 
main screen.
Press the RAID button in this status, and select 
the [REBUILD] tab.  The screen shown below now 
appears.
A
B
C
D
(When rebuilding is in progress)
A
   HDD-related  information
  ● Array Name
    Display name of logical drive.
  ● Rebuild Status
     Display Rebuild...