Cavalry CADB001U32 Configuration Manual

CADB Series – Advanced Configuration Settings Manual
The CADB series currently can be set to either JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) or SPAN (also
known as Big Drive). Under JBOD, each drive is treated as a stand-alone disk; whereas under
SPAN, multiple drives are combined together so your computer reads the unit as a single large
disk. Neither SPAN nor JBOD provide data redundancy.
The default setting for CADBs is SPAN. For users that want to change their CADB from SPAN to
JBOD or JBOD to SPAN, please follow the instructions below:

SPAN to JBOD

1. Make sure all your data is backed up before attempting to change the settings. Changing
settings while there are files on the hard drives may result in loss of data.
2. Disconnect the unit from the computer and power cable.
3. Remove the 4 screws from the back of the enclosure. There are 2 screws on the very top
and 2 screws on the very bottom. You do not need to remove the 4 screws in the middle
of the panel as they hold the ventilation fan in place.
4. Remove the back panel, but do not unplug the inner wires.
5. Locate the 3 metal prongs near the USB port. The two prongs on the right should be
covered by a black jumper cap. (Figure 1) This is the default setting and the jumper cap
should be in front of the letter "B" and the middle prong.
Figure 1. (SPAN)
6. To change the setting to JBOD, remove the black jumper cap and replace it on the two
prongs on the left in front of the letter "J" and the middle prong. (Figure 2)
Figure 2. (JBOD)