Volume Set-up

In order for data to be saved on to LG Network Storage, volume must be set up. If the volume is configured the hard disk icon will appear on the far right side of the LCD in the front, but if the volume is not configured, the disk icon does not appear and the network drive connection, USB back-up, ODD back-up among other functions will not be available.

This product provides the following 5 volume configuration methods for the user’s requirement:

- RAID 0 (striping)

- RAID 1 for important data (mirroring)

- Linear (JBOD) volume

- RAID 1 (mirroring) + JBOD volume

- Single disks (disk 1, disk 2)

♣ Appendix A includes detailed instructions on volume construction and it is recommended to refer to the list of recommended hard disks by visiting the URL provided in Appendix D.

♣ When volume is configured, part of the hard disk is allocated to the LG Network Storage system. Consequently, after volume configuration has been completed, the size of the volume will appear smaller than the hard disk size.

Volume Configuration

To configure the volume, follow the below procedures. Configuration of the volume will remove all existing user’s data in the hard disk and will not be recovered.

① Log on to the web and open system → volume.

② On the top are the current volume array and a detailed description. If the volume has not yet been configured, there will not be any detailed description.

③ The “new volume configuration” menu under “change volume configuration” below comprises “RAID 1 (striping)”, “RAID 1 for important data (mirroring)”, “linear (JBOD) volume”, “RAID 1 (mirroring) + linear (JBOD) volume”, and single disks (disk 1, disk 2). Select one of the above and press the “apply” button.

④ RAID 1 (mirroring) + linear (JBOD) selection activates the slide bar below for size selection. Move the slide bar to determine the size and press the “apply” button.

⑤ To use only one disk, user must set up “single disks”.

⑥ In the process of volume configuration, the web menu and the buttons in the front will not be available. The configuration progress may be viewed through the LCD in the front.

⑦ If either “RAID 1 (mirroring)” or “RAID 1 (mirroring) + linear (JBOD)” is selected, the synchronization progress for the RAID 1 portion may be viewed on the web screen.

Add disk

In the case that “single disks” is being used, new disks may be added by following the below procedures.

① Press the End button in the web, system → power → end.

② Insert the second disk in the LG Network Storage and turn the power on. To add new hard disks, refer to Chapter 2 LG Network Storage Installation.

③ In the web, log in and open system → volume

④ Press the “add/remove disk” button above the “change volume configuration”.

⑤ Check the second disk inserted and press the “add” button.

Remove disk

Forced removal of the hard disk without following the remove disk functions provided in this screen may cause future complications with system performance and loss of user’s important data. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that user uses the remove disk button on the web when removing hard disks.

In the case that “single disks” is being used, existing disks may be removed by following the below procedures.

① In the web, log in and open system → volume

② Press the “add/remove disk” button above the “change volume configuration”.

③ Check the disk to be removed and push the “remove” button.

Hot Swap

This device allows the replacement of hard disks without turning off the system power. This option is only available when the volume configuration is set to RAID 1 or single disks. Using this option for other volume configuration types may cause to lose even the remaining hard disk data in the device.

① Remove the disk following the procedures set out in [Remove disk].

② With the power turned on, insert the new hard disk in the device by referring to Chapter 2 LG Network Storage Installation.

③ Move to the webpage and select “add/remove HDD”.

④ Select the hard disk currently inactive and press the “add” button.

Trahsbox

Removing a file or folder when the network drive is still connected creates a trashbox and all deleted files are temporarily moved here. If user were to recover the deleted data, user may find the file or folder from the trashbox and move them to the intended location.

However, trashbox is created for each highest level folder and there will be as many trashboxes as the number of user’s folders. In the case that user runs out of hard disk capacity and must empty all trashboxes, user may click on the “recycle bin” icon on the volume web screen and empty all contents of the trashbox. .