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Resetting the RAID Mode
NOTE: This procedure destroys all RAID data.
It should not harm individual drives
or their contents; however, creating or running backups of all data is strongly
recommended before proceeding.
1. Power down the unit and set the dip switch to the factory default setting (all
switches OFF).
2. 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
stops.
Setting or Modifying the RAID Mode
NOTE: Setting or modifying the RAID mode destroys all data.
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
stops.
If instead of a long beep the Port Multiplier sounds a series of short beeps, an error
has occurred during configuration of the array.
Windows users may install the JMicron HW RAID Manager application located on
the SATA Controller CD. In the CD, browse to Configuration Utilities → JMB393. The
JMicron HW RAID Manager can be used to create, modify, and monitor the health
status of the RAID drives, and provide status alerts. When configuring the RAID
mode using the RAID Manager application, it is strongly recommended to leave the
dip switch in the factory default setting.
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.
