Addonics Technologies External DigiDrive Flash Reader S5CFEU3print User Manual

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Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
12V DC 3A 
Power SupplyeSATA CableUSB 3.0 Cable
Next, click the Basic RAID Configuration tab and select the type of RAID desired. Note that RAID 1 is currently
disabled  as  an  option  since  more  than  two  individual  drives  are available,  and  DELETE  ALL RAID is  disabled
since there are currently no arrays to delete. Shown below is the same set of drives being selected as a LARGE
array.Finally, click Apply. The Jmicron RAID Manager will confirm the operation with a reminder that existing data on
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							Configuring the Port Multiplier Using the JMicron RAID ManagerWindows  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 ModeThis procedure briefly describes the steps for using the Jmicron RAID Managers 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
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Port Multiplier CompatibilityWhen  configured  as  a  set  of  individual  drives  and  connected  to  a  SATA or  an  eSATA host  adapter,  the  Port
Multiplier  will only work  with a Port Multiplier  aware  host.  This  includes  setting  up the unit with  more  than  one
array. Identify your host controller and check with its hardware manufacturer if you are unsure. Addonics offers
several Port Multiplier aware host adapters.
Using identical drives for all settings other than JBOD or LARGE is strongly recommended. Creating a LARGE
array using drives that have different properties will use all space on all members, and performance will match
that of the member in use during any particular I/O operation. Creating a RAID using drives that are not all the
same size will result in all members using only as much space as the smallest member. Creating a RAID using
drives that have different performance will degrade the overall performance of the array.Port Multiplier ModesThe  Port  Multiplier  supports  individual  drives  (JBOD  Mode),  several  types  of RAID  and  some  non-RAID  drive
sets. Each configuration has different properties and requirements, as follows:
JBOD Mode (Individual Drives)
Number of drives: at least 1
Unit capacity: N/A (100% of each individual drive)
Spares: no
Fault tolerance: none
JBOD mode offers all connected units to the host adapter, no RAID is defined at all.
NOTE: JBOD mode requires a SATA controller featuring Port Multiplier support for eSATA connections.
NOTE: Optical drives can only be configured as JBOD using an eSATA connection.
RAID 0 (Stripe set)
Number of drives: at least 2
Unit capacity: size of each member times number of members.
Spares: no
Fault tolerance: none - if any member is lost all data is lost.
RAID  0  “stripes” the file system  across  the  array by  placing  “chunks”  of data sequentially between  drives in  a
specific order.
RAID 1 or 10 (Mirror set, Stripe of mirror sets)
Number of drives: 2 (RAID 1) or 4 (RAID 10).
Unit capacity: size of one member (RAID 1) or size of two members (RAID 10).
Spares: yes – if EZ  mode  is  not  disabled and  3 (RAID 1) or 5 (RAID 10) drives  are  present,  the  array  will  be
initialized with a spare.
Fault tolerance: RAID 1 can withstand the loss of one drive without losing data. RAID 10 can withstand the loss
of one drive from each mirror set without losing data.
RAID 1 works by duplicating the exact same data on two drives.
RAID 10 works by using two RAID 1 sets configured as members of a RAID 0. Disks 1 and 2 are mirrored, disks
3 and 4 are mirrored, and the two mirror sets are striped together.
RAID 3 (Stripe set with dedicated parity)
Number of drives: at least 3
Unit capacity: size of one member times number of members minus one.
Spares: yes
Fault tolerance: can withstand the loss of one drive without losing data.
RAID  3  works  by  striping  data  for  individual  I/O  blocks  across  all  members  except  one,  which  contains  parity
data for the stripe set computed internally by the Port Multiplier. In the event of failure, the missing information
can be calculated using the parity information.
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							RAID 5 (Stripe set with striped parity)
Number of drives: at least 3
Unit capacity: size of one member times number of members minus one.
Spares: yes
Fault tolerance: can withstand the loss of one drive without losing data.
RAID 5 works by striping entire I/O blocks across all members of the set, with each member taking turns carrying
parity  data  computed  by  the  Port  Multiplier.  In  the  event  of  failure,  the  missing  information  can  be  calculated
using the parity information.
CLONE (Mirror set)
Number of drives: at least 2
Unit capacity: size of one member.
Spares: yes
Fault  tolerance:  can  withstand  the  loss  of  any  number  of  drives  without  losing  data  as  long  as  at  least  one
complete  member  remains  online.  CLONE  mode  works  the  same  way  as  RAID  1,  by  maintaining  a  complete
copy of the entire set of data on each drive.
LARGE (Spanned set)
Number of drives: at least 2
Unit capacity: 100% of all drives together regardless of differences in size
Spares: no
Fault  tolerance:  cannot  withstand  the  loss  of  any  drives  without  losing  data.  However,  some  data  may  be
recovered  as  long  as  the  drive(s)  carrying  the  file  system  data  (boot  record,  directory,  etc.)  remain  online.
LARGE mode  is  neither  a  RAID  nor  is  it  a JBOD.  It  works  by  declaring  the  sum  of  all  available  space  of  the
member drives  as  a single unit,  without striping the  data.  As  each  member is  filled, new  data is  stored  on the
next.Notes about Spare DrivesIf EZ mode is disabled (SW1:2 ON), all individual drives not configured as array members will be offered to the
host adapter as separate units.
To create an  array  with  one  or more  spares, set or  modify  the  RAID  mode  while the  spares are  disconnected
from the Port Multiplier. When EZ mode is enabled (SW1:2 OFF), individual drives connected when an array is
present are considered spare. Spare drives must be equal to or larger in size than the smallest member. When
any type of array is defined, individual units will be considered spare.
RAID 0 and LARGE arrays are not fault-tolerant and spare drives will not be useful; therefore, disabling EZ for
these arrays is recommended. When a spare drive is present and a fault-tolerant RAID (1, 10, 3, or 5) is defined,
EZ mode will automatically rebuild any available spares into the array to replace a failed member.Configuring the Port Multiplier Using DipswitchesResetting the RAIDNOTE: This procedure destroys all RAID data. It should not harm individual drives or their contents; however,
creating backups of all data is strongly recommended before proceeding.
Be sure the port multiplier is connected to an active host before proceeding. The port multiplier will not complete
the process if it has no host connection.
1. Power down the unit and set the dip switch to the desired RAID Mode.
2. While holding the SET button, turn the unit on. A long beep will sound from the Port Multiplier. The SET button
may be released once the long beep starts.
Shortly  after  releasing  the SET button,  the  port multiplier  should  “chirp” to  indicate  the  process  is  complete. If
instead of a chirp the Port Multiplier sounds a series of short beeps, an error has occurred during the process.
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Setting or Modifying the RAID ModeNOTE: Setting or modifying the RAID mode destroys all data.
Be sure the port multiplier is connected to an active host before proceeding. The port multiplier will not complete
the process if it has no host connection.
1. Follow the procedure for resetting the RAID Mode.
2. Power down the unit and set the dip switch to the desired RAID Mode.
3.  While  holding  the  SET  button  with  a  ballpoint  pen,  turn  the  unit  on.  A long  beep  will  sound  from  the  Port
Multiplier. The SET button may be released once the long beep starts.
Shortly afterward, the port multiplier should “chirp” to indicate the process is complete. If instead of a chirp the
Port Multiplier sounds a series of short beeps, an error has occurred during configuration of the array.BZS Switch (SW1:1):The BZS switch is used to silence the audible alarm buzzer. The OFF position permits the audible alarm, and the
ON position silences the audible alarm. The BZS switch has immediate effect.EZ Switch (SW1:2):The EZ (spare) switch inhibits spares when ON. When in the OFF position, all individual drives (not defined as
members of an array) are considered spare and are not offered to the operating system. Should a RAID become
degraded, when the EZ switch is in the OFF position a spare drive will be used automatically to rebuild the RAID,
if present. EZ mode is determined when the unit is powered up. Changing the switch will have no effect until the
unit has been re-powered.
Warning:  turning  off  the  EZ  switch  to  rebuild  an  array  will  consider  any  drives  not  declared  array
members to be eligible for rebuild as a spare. Rebuilding will destroy all existing data on that drive and
the drive chosen is not predictable. Disconnect any individual drives with valuable data on them before
enabling EZ Mode.RAID Mode Switches M2, M1, M0 (SW1:3 – SW1-5)The RAID Mode switches define what type of RAID will be initialized when the unit is powered up while the RAID
Mode button is held down, as follows:NOTES:
1. Audible Alarm is recommended at all times.
2. EZ mode has no effect when no array is defined.
3. Disabling EZ for RAID 0 and LARGE is strongly recommended.Phone: 408-453-6212 Email: www.addonics.com/support/queryDipswitch Position1 (BZS)
1
2 (EZ) 3 (M2) 4 (M1) 5 (M0)
JBOD (Individual
Drives)
* FACTORY
DEFAULT SETTINGOFFOFF
2
OFF OFF OFF
RAID 0 OFFON
3
ON ON ON
RAID 1 OR 10 OFF OFF ON ON OFF
RAID 3 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
RAID 5 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
CLONE OFF OFF OFF ON ON
LARGE OFF ON ON OFF ON