3 mode configuration – Apacer Technology AP-SRFD255AXXXXR-G User Manual

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Serial ATA Flash Drive

AP-SRFD255AXXXXR-G

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© 2008 Apacer Technology Inc. Rev 0.2 (Preliminary)

1.3 Mode Configuration

Apacer SRFD supports 4 static pins that can be used to program a normal operating state. The configuration
of each node uses a combination of the Configuration pins and the Pushbutton (Reset) pin.

Table 1-1: Mode Configuration

1.3.1 Definition

The following method can be used to define the configurations.

Configuration pins set to FAST (RAID-0), SAFE (RAID-1):
A.

While the system is powered-up
I.

Any configuration change is ignored

II.

Physical drive change rules: no drivers accepted; in SAFE (RAID-1) mode, a single driver change
will be accepted with normal driver rules (larger or equal to existing drive)

B.

Upon power-up, but with no pushbutton (reset) press
I.

Any configuration change is ignored

II.

Physical drive change rules: no drivers accepted; in SAFE (RAID-1) mode, a single driver change
will be accepted with normal driver rules (larger or equal to existing drive which must be present)

C.

Upon power-up and momentary pushbutton (reset) pressed
I.

Only new configuration changes are explicitly accepted (if possible) and all new drives are explicitly
accepted if there is a new configuration










Configuration Pin

1

2

3

4

Mode

Example

0100

0

1

0

0

RAID 0

1100

1

1

0

0

RAID 1

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