[SOLVED] WD EX4100 JBOD to Spanning

Sep 24, 2020
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Is it possible to change a WD EX4100 storage from JBOD Configuration to Spanning without loosing the data???
I have only 1 drive installed configured as JBOD. I need to install the second drive. As I need both drivers to be presented as one, it’s necessary to convert the configuration to Spanning.
How can I do it without loosing the data?
 
Solution
User Manual:
https://documents.westerndigital.co...user-manual-my-cloud-expert-series-ex4100.pdf

pg 58 - Changing the RAID Mode
WARNING!Changes made to your RAID mode will delete all of your data and your user settings. See “Saving a Configuration File” on page 94 for information on saving your user settings

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So yes, all your data WILL be gone. You need to have that data elsewhere, and copy it back in when the process is complete.

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User Manual:
https://documents.westerndigital.co...user-manual-my-cloud-expert-series-ex4100.pdf

pg 58 - Changing the RAID Mode
WARNING!Changes made to your RAID mode will delete all of your data and your user settings. See “Saving a Configuration File” on page 94 for information on saving your user settings

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So yes, all your data WILL be gone. You need to have that data elsewhere, and copy it back in when the process is complete.
 
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