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Formatting Duo as JBOD Question

If I format the My Book Duo as a JBOD (Individual Drives), can I take either of the drives out of the enclosure in the future and hook up to my computer directly to access the data?

Hi there,

This is not normally supported, however, lets see if another user can help you out by sharing some information or tips on this matter.

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