MAXPOWER eSATA 6G-4E CARD
DEVICE SETUP
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2.1 RAID MODES
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. It is a logical grouping of two or more identical drives, configured to achieve a
single logical volume that can be larger, faster, and which provides more data redundancy than the individual volumes used to create
it. Your MAXPower eSATA 6G-4e RAID Controller Card supports the following RAID modes:
JBOD (Independent and SPAN Modes)
- when set to Independent Mode, the full capacity of each disk is available for individual use.
This mode is appropriate when maximum flexibility is required, typically each disk is used for a different purpose. Independent Mode
provides no significant speed gains or data protection. When set to SPAN Mode, the capacity of each disk is combined into a single
volume. Similar to Independent Mode, SPAN provides no significant speed gains or data protection.
RAID 0 “Stripe”
- appropriate for workflows that require high volume storage at maximum speed. The capacity of two or more identical
disks are combined into a single logical volume. Data is written to and/or read from multiple disks simultaneously.
RAID 0 provides no
data protection. If one drive fails, all data is lost! Be sure all important data stored on a RAID 0 is backed up elsewhere.
RAID 1 “Mirror”
- appropriate for workflows that require a high degree of data redundancy but which do not require high speed data
transfers. The capacity of two or more identical disks are combined into a single logical volume. One drive can fail and all data will still
be accessible.
The capacity available is equal to the size of a single disk in the array.
RAID 5 “ Protection”
- this mode provides a balance of speed optimizations, increased capacity, and data protection. Data is
striped like in a RAID 0, so significant speed gains are seen. However, RAID 5 also Utilizes mathematical parity to achieve data protection
in way that is more space-efficient than RAID 1. One drive can fail and all data will still be accessible, and the array can be rebuilt.
RAID 10 / RAID 50 “Mirrored Stripe”
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this setup takes two identical RAID 1 arrays or RAID 5 arrays and “stripes” them to improve data transfer
speeds. 1-2 drives can fail and be replaced, depending on which mode you’re using and which drive(s) failed.
2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Before Installing the MAXPower eSATA 6G-4e card, make sure computer is turned off and
unplugged from its power source. Take appropriate electrostatic discharge precautions, as
your computer is a static-sensitive device. It is susceptible to invisible damage if not protected
during installation.
We recommend proper grounding by using a grounding strap. Make sure to work in a
clean and static-free area, and avoid wearing clothing that retains a static charge. For more
information, please visit:
www.newertech.com/static
STEP 1
Open the computer or PCIe chassis and locate an unused PCIe 2.0 or 1.0 slot.
STEP 2
Remove the PCIe slot cover.
STEP 3
Carefully align the MAXPower card with the PCIe slot and press down gently.
STEP 4
After installing the MAXPower card, close the computer or chassis. Then restart
your computer.
STEP 5
Once the operating system has loaded, download and install the latest driver
and software, as described in
Section 2.3
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DEVICE SETUP
