Configuring the Port Multiplier Using the JMicron RAID Manager

Windows users may install the JMicron HW RAID Manager application located on the SATA Controller CD, or download it from http://addonics.com/drivers/driver_list.php. In the CD, browse to Configuration Utilities → JMB393.

Mac and Linux users may download those versions of the same utility from http://addonics.com/drivers/driver_list.php under “Port Multiplier & Hub.” The JMicron RAID Manager can be used to create, modify, and monitor the health status of the RAID drives, and provide status alerts with dialog boxes and even email. When configuring the RAID mode using the RAID Manager application, it is strongly recommended to leave the dip switch in the factory default setting.

Setting or Modifying the RAID Mode

This procedure briefly describes the steps for using the Jmicron RAID Manager's Basic Mode to create an array. The example shown is a LARGE set. There are other options available in the Advanced Modes, including building arrays using specified drives, setting up email notifications, and updating the firmware – which are not discussed in this user guide.

After starting the Jmicron RAID Manager, the first screen will show the status of any Port Multipliers detected and any drives connected. Shown below is a Port Multiplier with a variety of five drives connected:

On the left pane is “Controller 1” which is the first port multiplier detected by the software. Shown in a tree view are the five drives, listed as P0-P4. These are currently individual drives. On the right pane is a listing of the drives and below that is a graphical view of each drive. “Disk 1” through “Disk 4” indicate which physical port the drive is connected to. For the AD5HPMSXA, AD5HPMRXA-E, and AD5HPMREU this refers to ports P0-P4. On the CPR5SA unit, this refers to HD0- HD4. On the AD5EHPMEU3 this refers to D1-D5. On RAID Tower products this relates to the drives mounted left to right or top to bottom, except in cases where a drive map is included showing otherwise.

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R1ESU3F specifications

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