Addonics Technologies RAID Tower Mini RTM2233EU3 User Manual

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User Guide
RAID Tower Mini
(RTM2233EU3)         

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Unpacking and Overview
RAID Tower Mini (shown with drives installed)
Array Host
RAID Error Power LEDPower Switch
RAID Tower Mini Rear View
Power Cord (US Version shown) 

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RAID Rack with Port Multiplier Compatibility
Note: When configured as a set of individual drives, the Port Multiplier\
 will only work with a Port 
Multiplier aware host. Identify your host controller and check with its \
hardware manufacturer if 
you are unsure. Addonics offers several Port Multiplier capable host adapters.
Removing Cover 
Loosen the 3 screws at the back of 
the...

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The HPM-XU Port Multiplier
RAID Setting Button
Dip Switch
eSATA Host Port (Port 5)
USB 3.0/2.0 Host Port
Floppy
Power
Connector
Buzzer
Alarm
Port 2
Port 0
Port 4
Port 1 Port 3
J1:
J3:
eSATA
P0
P1
P2
P3
P4
eSATA
P0
P1
P2
P3
P4 Activity LED
Error LED
Resetting the RAID Mode
NOTE: This procedure destroys all RAID data. It should not harm 
individual drives or their contents; however,...

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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...

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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. Each typ\
e 
of RAID has different properties and requirements, as follows:
           
              1 Audible alarm is recommended at all times.
              2 EZ mode has no effect in JBOD mode....

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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 (RA\
ID 
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 losi\...

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...