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Jeje
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Sep 26, 2016
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Error Volume data Raid Level 1, Not Redundant

Firmware 6.5.2 After adding a second 2 TB WD RED HDD both disks are being recognized and have a green check But there is an error saying Volume Dta: RAID level 1 , Not Redundant; 679.5GB (38%) of 1...
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    StephenB
    Sep 26, 2016

    Jeje wrote:

    I had quite a number of spikes and surges because of tripping of the electric circuit. Maybe that has to do something with it?


    A surge could have created some damage.  Do you use a UPS?

     

    The WD Red has a 3-year warranty, so you can RMA it.  Western Digital will send you a recertified replacement, not a new disk.  I'd probably do the RMA, but also buy a new replacement disk for the NAS.  Then either use the RMA replacement somewhere else, or keep it on hand as an emergency spare.

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