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Cmaker3
Aug 02, 2012Aspirant
New Ultra 4 RNDU400 and 3TB Drives
Hi, Thanks to the forum members I have finally decided to buy the Ultra 4 RNDU4000 (4-bay). I also purchased 2 3TB drives by Seagate. From the HCL: Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 ST3000DM001 3 TB ...
StephenB
Aug 08, 2012Guru - Experienced User
I have the rapid storage technology also, so it is not a factor.
Can you tell me exactly what you do when you "open it"?
You won't see the drive listed under "computer" because it is not formatted for Windows. But Seatools and the windows disk management should both see it, if they are not seeing it then likely the drive is dead.
Also when you plug in the drive the first time, Windows will install a disk driver for it - there should be a notification to that effect that is shown in the system tray (on the right of the start bar near the windows date/time).
Can you tell me exactly what you do when you "open it"?
You won't see the drive listed under "computer" because it is not formatted for Windows. But Seatools and the windows disk management should both see it, if they are not seeing it then likely the drive is dead.
Also when you plug in the drive the first time, Windows will install a disk driver for it - there should be a notification to that effect that is shown in the system tray (on the right of the start bar near the windows date/time).
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