DriveStation Duo: Tried to setup with RAID1: now it's bricked

[dnwake]

   

I have a DriveStation Duo.  Initially I connected it to my Linux box and it showed up as two disks fine. 

 

However, I wanted RAID 1, so I used the RAID Utility off my Windows laptop to try to set it up with RAID 1.  However, this failed and ever since then I can't connect to the DriveStation at all.  If I try to run RAID Utility it says "Device not connected to the PC".  If I try the Setup Utility I get the same message.  I have tried both USB and Firewire connectors.  I also tried Setup Utility off my Mac and I get the same result.

 

I am guessing that either there is a hardware issue or that the RAID controller is somehow screwed up.  Is there anyway to reinstall the firmware on the RAID controller?

 

Cheers,

 

D

[dnwake]

   I should add that when I initially ran RAID Utility to install RAID 1 it _did_ connect properly and show the drives.  However ever since then it's been unable to connect.

[Dustrega]

Is it possible to see the HDDs (i.e. in Disk Management for Windows or the Mac Disk Utility) when the device is connected?

[jgeorg]

I've exactly the same problem. My DriveStation Pro Duo was running perfectly with RAID0. When switching to RAID1, the DriveStation starts rebuilding (LEDs 1&2 flashing continuously) and the drives can't be accessed. How long will this process take?

 

Regards,

Jens

[AngelsAbys]

Pending on the size of the disks the process can take up to a day to complete, should be less until the unit is fully accessible.  If taking longer than 24 there is most likely a disk error, or a constant loop, if so try to power down, and access the unit

[jgeorg]

Rebuilding process is working since 25h for a 500GB RAID1 now. Can this be normal? Are there any utils availble to find any problems with the controller? Is there a way to reset the DriveStation in order to start the process again? Turning off and on the DriveStation starts the process of rebuilding again (LEDs 1 & 2 flashing).

 

The harddrives are new drives and they can be accessed by connecting them directly to the SATA-ports on the mainboard.

 

Regards,

 Jens