User manual SWEEX PU203 QUICK_START_GUIDE

[. . . ] English version PU203 Sweex two port internal SATA II RAID PCI Express Card · Do not expose the Sweex two port internal SATA II RAID PCI Express Card to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sun light or close to heating elements. · Do not use the Sweex two port internal SATA II RAID PCI Express Card in extremely dusty or moist environments. [. . . ] During this screen "CTRL + S" or "F4" have to be pressed. 4 English version The following screen appears: Create a RAID set Select the option "Create RAID set". A menu appears with the options "Striped" (RAID-0) and "Mirrored" (RAID-1). RAID-0 (Striped) Several discs are placed in an array (group of discs) and are used as one big disc. The data is split into small (a few units of kbytes) blocks (also called stripes) and written onto the multiple discs. Hereby a speed increase is achieved because multiple discs can load or save data at the same time. Theoretically, the speed increase should be proportional to the amount of discs. The smallest disc (with capacity) in the array determines the size of all RAID-systems. If for example a 50GB-, 100GB- and a 250GB-disc are put in a RAID-0 array, the controller will offer a disc of 150GB (50GB x 3) to the pc. RAID-1 (Mirrored) RAID-1 saves the data two (or more) times on different discs. If one disc malfunctions the computer system will not be hindered and will just stay operational. The controller will of course hint the user that something is wrong - but the system will keep running. For the pc, the logical disc is as big as the smallest disc in the set. If 1 on 1 mirroring is applied with 2 160GB discs, the system will only see 1 disc with a capacity of 160GB. Here the smallest disc also defines the final storage capacity of the entire RAID-system. [. . . ] We do not give support or warranty on supplied software, rechargeable batteries and batteries. Transaction of warranty only takes place at the sales point where the product is bought. All brand names and associated rights mentioned in this manual are and stay property of the rightful owner. 7 [. . . ]