2TB Disk Size limit with older versions of Pro Tools (ver 8 and lower)
Problem: Older versions of Pro Tools® (version 8 and lower) do not support record or playback on disks larger than 2TB. If you attempt to record or playback from any locations on the disk above 2TB, Pro Tools will give errors. A disk larger than 2TB will work until it is filled to 2TB, then ...
- My ForteRAID does not show up correctly in Windows while connected via eSATA (Models above 2TB).
A 3TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB ForteRAID drive may appear to be smaller than it's actual size when plugged in to an eSATA port on Windows Vista and Windows 7. The ForteRAID may appear as the expected size if the drive is previously formatted using a different eSATA controller, USB, or FireWire. Microsof ...
- How do I change a failed ForteRAID drive module?
Below is an excerpt from the ForteRAID manual available in the support section of the Glyph web site. Changing a Failed Hard Drive Module If one of the hard drives fails, the two “Check GM” LEDs will display flashing or solid yellow, and Glyph Manager will alert you. Open Glyph Manag ...
- Glyph Manager doesn't work with the bundled EC2 card from Glyph
The EC2 eSATA card included with the ForteRAID is designed to provide basic eSATA connectivity. It does not support Glyph Manager nor does it support the full speed of the ForteRAID, which is 230MB/s. The EC2 card supports 110MB/s, and it is included with the ForteRAID to provide speeds faster t ...
- Is RAID 10 as safe as RAID 1?
Yes, RAID 10 is just as safe as RAID 1. RAID 10 is basically two RAID 1 arrays: Drive 1 and 2 are the first array, while drive 3 and 4 are the second array. The two arrays are presented to the OS as a single volume because the controller creates a RAID 0 over both arrays. You can sustain two dri ...
- I am using Windows 2000 and/or XP 32-bit and my volume is bigger than 2TB. Why does my ForteRAID not show up correctly?
Older versions of Windows, such as 2000 and XP 32-bit, use Master Boot Record which does not support volumes larger than 2TB. When the total capacity of the RAID is 2TB or higher, you must format the array using GPT in Windows. GPT format is only supported by Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows 2 ...
