: gregg3d May 12, 2011, 12:04:16 PM
hello!
I don't have the option for RAID0, it's incredible because RAID0 should be by default.
I try everything i can try, could you help me ?
Firmware 1.41
Here what I see :
: Jotin May 14, 2011, 11:13:35 AM
Thats strange. It must be a firmware issue. I would make sure you are running the latest version. If you are, then I would reflash it. After that go to system then restore and choose restore settings. And this unit comes by default in RAID 5.
: gregg3d May 15, 2011, 02:06:21 PM
Hello Jotin,
my firmware is the lastest one : 1.41
I have restored the default settings and I still not have any RAID0 settings ...
: Jotin May 16, 2011, 02:36:52 PM
And did you reflash it like I said? You can use FAQ 2 of 5 to do this.
: gregg3d May 21, 2011, 07:41:43 AM
No RAID0, I'm disappointed....
: gregg3d May 23, 2011, 05:23:21 AM
Plz! CAN somebody help me? I'm trying since 3 weeks and I still can not configure RAID 0 !!!
: gregg3d May 24, 2011, 01:07:18 PM
Moreover I forgot to say that my Linkstation has very slow transfer rates (I hope this is because it's not in raid 0)...
: Jotin May 24, 2011, 01:19:50 PM
Where are you downloading your firmware from? And what happens if you put all 4 drives in the unit?
: gregg3d May 26, 2011, 04:34:05 AM
Thanks Jotin
but I only have 2 hard drives.
I bought this station to use it with 2 HD, not 4 !
Do you think Buffalo will make new firmwares to use RAID 0 with 2 hard drives or I just forget it ?
Look, I putted my 2 hard drive in bay 3 and 4, I rebooted and putted them back to bay 1 and 2.
It activated RAID 0 function but I need to check 4 hard drives to have the button activated.
Here is what I have :
And finally when I click on ''Creat RAID array'', it begin and at 20% it said ''Failed to operate RAID array. Please resubmit after restart''
: Jotin May 26, 2011, 08:29:10 AM
I wasn't sure if that was an issue but it looks like it might be. I havnt heard of this before as I've never tried it. I could try it with one of ours and get back to you on that.
: Jotin May 26, 2011, 10:50:43 AM
So I tested it out and I'm going to have to escelate the issue. I was getting the same thing that you are and that doesn't make sense. I could not create a RAID 0 until I selected all 4 drives. I tried it with 2 and just never got the option.
: gregg3d May 27, 2011, 03:22:34 AM
: gregg3d May 29, 2011, 05:37:24 PM
Moreover the transfer rate is very slow on the Linkstation.
I have a Western digital 2To hard drive 7200rpm 64Mo cache.
When I transfer a big file
- from my Laptop to my workstation : 220 Mb/s
- from my Laptop to the LS-QVL : 40 Mb/s
(without RAID0 of course)
Do you think it's because of firmwares ?
: Jotin May 30, 2011, 10:01:27 AM
40MBps is what you are going to get with this unit. You are going to get between 40-70MBps.
: gregg3d May 30, 2011, 10:07:59 AM
Ok thanks and how can I get 70 MBps ? with RAID0 ?
: Jotin May 30, 2011, 10:20:53 AM
That is up to 70Mbps. I only get that for a few seconds and then its down to about 40-50MBps. The 70MBps is in optimum conditions like a direct connect to a PC.
: gregg3d June 15, 2011, 03:49:11 PM
: Jotin June 16, 2011, 09:47:58 AM
That firmware was being worked on before this issue was reported.
: bhwarrior July 13, 2011, 04:51:40 AM
Any updates to this issue? I am trying to setup RAID0 on 3 Drives and I also do not have the option for it. I only bought the Buffalo a few nights ago, but its quite dissappointing to not have this available, as it is the primary reason I purchased the NAS :(
: Jotin July 14, 2011, 08:47:12 AM
They are still working on this and I have not heard of an update yet. I am sorry that I do not have more information for you.
: propdodger August 03, 2011, 06:47:32 AM
i have same problem as well and runing firmware version 1.52 and raid 0 need help here i just got my today and i have spent 4 hours and got nowere
: Shibuya109 October 16, 2011, 02:21:52 AM
I have the same problem. My firmware is already 1.54 but still no sign of Buffalo providing the basic functions of its NAS. I live in Philippines where returns and refunds are not allowed.
I am now trying to save for a more reliable NAS even if I shell out additional cash.
It's a lot cheaper than QNAP and D-Link. And now I know why.
Definitely not recommendable.
: bluemoon November 02, 2011, 02:28:37 AM
Yes same problem on 1.54
: Shibuya109 December 22, 2011, 08:16:34 AM
Buffalo released a newer firmware version 1.56.
?[Firmware Release Note] * Ver.1.56 [2011.12.14]
- Fixed the issue that iTunes 10.5 cannot connect to iTunes Server of LinkStation.
- Fixed the issue that some routers fail to connect to WebAccess using UPnP.
Great. Another firmware that doesn't address a basic function of NAS. Thanks, guys!
: berkal February 28, 2012, 06:55:47 AM
Just brought this device (LS-QVLA5C Series). I'm very disappointed to see that there is still no fix for this problem. Could someone please update me on possible fixes to this problem or if a firmware update is due for a release. Thanks.
: theslydog September 02, 2012, 01:43:44 AM
What is going on with this?
I purchased a LS-QVL to use with 2 x 3TB drives and I can not set up Raid0. If I place the drives in slot 1 & 2 no raid0 shows up, if I put one drive in drive slot 1 and one in slot 4 Raid0 shows up but if can not format it and crashes at 20%. how nice!!!. Fix this!!
What are you guys on here? This problem was mentioned over a year ago. I would not have bought the NAS if I knew this before!!
If there is no fix it is going back - what a piece of **bleep**!!