Addonics Technologies R1ESU3F Computer Accessories User Manual
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1. 5 Set the AC power switch on the rear to ON then press the power button behind the front door to turn on the unit To remove a drive pull the Eject Lever until the drive disengages from the internal connector then pull the drive out Hot Swapping drives The R1ESU3F unit supports hot swapping inserting or removing drives while the drives are running and connected to a computer In JBOD Mode the eSATA controller on the computer must also support hot swapping be sure to confirm this before attempting to insert or remove drives while the system is running Also be sure to practice the appropriate safe removal procedure before proceeding Failure to practice safe removal procedures will result in loss or corruption of data Port Multiplier Compatibility When configured as a set of individual drives and connected to 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 proper ties 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 a2. Finally click Apply The Jmicron RAID Manager will confirm the operation with a reminder that existing data on the drives will be lost then perform the RAID configu ration and report with a dialog box when it is complete Basic RAID Configuration Controller1 1 Raid Name Raid Level Capacity Disk No O RAID o O RAID 1 O LA J O cLo Controller 1 1 O RA Addonics H W LARGE 7 W59SLRPCTTORFVXYLYYC is O RA created ry OK Apply Cancel www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query The RAID and Disk Information screen shown when the program was launched will now show the Port Multiplier with an Array The drives are now listed as MO M4 indicating they are members of the array If spares are present individual drives added later and the EZ switch is in the OFF position they would be listed as SO S1 etc On the right pane the RAID Level status capac ity and members that are online are listed Status will show Normal all mem bers on line Degraded a fault tolerant array with a drive failure needing service Rebuilding a fault tolerant array in the process of reconstructing lost data onto a spare or Broken an array that has lost all data RAID and Disk Information RAID Information idonics H Ww
3. User Guide 1U RAID Rack with eSATA U3 FW800 R1ESU3F www addonics com v6 1 11 Technical Support If you need any assistance to get your unit functioning properly please have your product information ready and contact Addonics Technical Support at Hours 8 30 am 6 00 pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email http www addonics com support query Unpacking and Overview Power Button Drive Eject Levers AC Power Activity Cord Socket LED 40mm x 40mm cooling fans RAID Configuration switches eSATA jes FW 800 Power 110 240V AC port Switch selection switch ee USB 3 0 WARNING Please remember to set the power supply to your local outlet voltage prior to plugging in the power cord Failure to do so may damage the power supply Power Cord US Version Shown 100 cm eSATA cable 238 __ Rack Mounting kit _ LA Desktop accessories O7 OD FW 400 Cable FW 800 Cable www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query Installation 1 Use the provided key to unlock the front door if needed and open it 2 Insert a drive into each bay as desired SATA connectors first label side up as shown then press the drive firmly into place 3 Connect one Host cable to a computer The unit can only use one host connection at a time 4 Make sure the AC input switch is set correctly then connect the power cord to an AC outlet
4. 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 www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query 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 wit
5. eve E 7060 62 GB apacity Plugged Member s MO M1 M2 M3 Disk1 Disk2 3 725 97 GE E g M3 ST31500 Disk3 74 47 GB Disk4 In the event of a drive failure the Jmicron RAID Manager will present a dialog box such as the one shown below even if it is currently minimized to the system tray WD2001FASS 00W2B0 WD WMAY00325673 A member disk is unplugged Addanire H W RBATNE Controller 1 1 Disk 3 WDC i www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query www addonics com Phone 408 573 8580 Fax 408 573 8588 Email http www addonics com sales query
6. ADSHPMRXA E and AD5HPMREU this refers to ports PO P4 On the CPR5SA unit this refers to HDO HD4 On the ADSEHPMEUS3 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 controller information 1 WDC WD2001FASS 00W2B0 1863 00 GB Hitachi HDS724040ALE640 3726 00 GB p gt Gy P2 WDC WD800 woc wD800JD 75MSA1 74 50 GB Gy P3 ST31500341 sr31500341A5 1397 25 GB isk1 isk2 726 00 GE e Disk3 374 50 GB www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query 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 ae Basic RAID Configuration Controller 1 No Raid Name Raid Level Capacity Disk No Configure RAID 1 New Volume LARGE 7060 62 GB D1 D2 D3 D4 RAID 0 O RAID 1 Disk1 i 362 97 G o aone O CLONE 725 97 G O RAID 5 O RAID 10 O DELETE ALL RAID Disk3 Disk4 Reel 5 Support Password CT Apply Cancel TIRAR WWNY
7. TE 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 RESET button with a ballpoint pen turn the unit on A long beep will sound from the Port Multiplier The 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 RAID Mode Switches SW1 3 SW1 5 The RAID Mode switches define what type of RAID will be initialized when the unit is powered up while the button is held down as follows Switch Position JBOD Individual Drives FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING RAID 0 on RAID 1 OR 10 RAID 3 on CLONE LARGE www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query 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
8. and Linux users may download those versions of the same utility from http addonics com drivers driver_list php under Port Multiplier amp 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 PO 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 ADSHPMSXA
9. array with one or more spares set or modify the RAID mode while the spares are disconnected from the Port Multiplier Afterward any 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 a drive fails on a fault tolerant RAID if a spare is present the Port Multiplier will automatically begin rebuilding the array onto the spare www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query Configuring the Port Multiplier Using Switches Resetting the RAID NOTE 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 switches to the desired RAID Mode 2 While holding the SET RESET button turn the unit on Along beep will sound from the Port Multiplier The SET RESET button may be released once the long beep starts Shortly after releasing the 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 Setting or Modifying the RAID Mode NO
10. h 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 ita 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 Drives If any kind of array is defined all individual drives not configured as array mem bers will be offered to the host adapter as separate units Only the fault tolerant modes RAID 1 10 3 5 or CLONE will make use of a spare individual drives will not be used at all and are not accessible with RAID 0 or LARGE To create an
11. re 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 www addonics com Technical Support M F 8 30am 6 00pm PST Phone 408 453 6212 Email www addonics com support query Port Multiplier Modes The 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 connec tion 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
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