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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.