StarTech.com PEXMSATA3422 User Manual
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PEXMSATA3422
2x mSATA + 2x SATA PCIe SATA III 6Gbps
RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo
*actual product may vary from photos
Instruction Manual
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................1
Product Overview ..................................................................................1
Product Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 1
LED and PIN Header LED ........................................................................................................................ 2
Installation ..............................................................................................2
mSATA SSD Installation ........................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................3
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Management Utility Installation .......................................................................................................... 5
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 7
Hard Drive Initialization ........................................................................8
Port Multiplier ........................................................................................9
Operation ................................................................................................9
RAID Conguration .................................................................................................................................. 9
Administration Console Method ......................................................................................................... 10
HyperDuo Conguration ........................................................................................................................ 11
Card BIOS Method .................................................................................................................................... 12
Administration Console Method ......................................................................................................... 13
HyperDuo Management ........................................................................................................................ 14
Specications .......................................................................................... 16
Technical Support ..................................................................................17
Warranty Information ............................................................................ 17
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x PCIe mSATA/SATA Controller Card
• 1x Low-Prole Bracket
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x4 slot
• Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server®
2012, 2008 R2, 2003, Mac OS® 10.6 and up (Tested up to 10.9), Linux 3.5
Product Overview
Product Diagram
2x mSATA Slots
2x SATA III Ports
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LED / Header Status
LED0/LED1 - mSATA
Green LEDs On: Drive is linked Blinking: Accessing the drive
LED2/LED3 – SATA
LED Pin Headers On: Drive is linked Blinking: Accessing the drive
LED All – LED
Pin Header
On: When any one of the 4 drives is linked
Blinking: When any one of the 4 drives is accessing
LED and PIN Header LED
Installation
mSATA SSD Installation
WARNING!
SSD Drives and storage adapters require careful handling. If you are not careful
with your SSD Drive, lost data may result. Always handle your drive with caution. Be
sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when handling
computer components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by
touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several
seconds.
1. Gently slide the mSATA connector on your mSATA SSD into the reciprocal connector
/ slot labeled mSATA0 on the controller card, line the “male” connector widths up on
the SSD, with the slot widths on the controller card to ensure your SSD is inserted
properly.
2. Once inserted, gently press the SSD down toward the black mounting bracket clips,
until the drive clicks into place. The SSD has now been installed.
3. Repeat for a second mSATA SSD if desired, using the mSATA1 slot on the controller
card.
Note: To remove a SSD, push the two black clips near the top of the drive toward each
other while simultaneously gently lifting the SSD up at the clips/latch location, once
released from the bracket clips, slide the drive out.
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Hardware Installation
WARNING!
PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer
case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an
anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is
unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large
grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express x4 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details).
Note: This card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x8, or x16 slots).
4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the
rear of the case.
Note: If installing the card into a small form factor/low-prole desktop system,
replacing the pre-installed standard-prole bracket with the included low-prole
(half-height) installation bracket may be necessary.
5. Connect SATA cables from the SATA Ports on the card to the SATA Hard Drives inside
your computer as desired.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows
Note: The card may auto-install using native drivers, however it is recommended to
use the procedure below to update to the latest driver version.
1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware dialog appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window.
2. Download the latest drivers from the www.startech.com website (recommended),
applicable to the Operating System on the host computer that you are installing the
card to, or insert the provided Driver CD into your computers DVD/CD-ROM drive.
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3. Select the Open folder to view les option from the AutoPlay Menu, if AutoPlay is
disabled on your system, or if you have downloaded the driver, browse to your DVD/
CD drive or to the downloaded driver location.
4. Run the Setup/Install “.exe” application within the Driver folder, to start the driver
installation process.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
Note: You may be prompted to restart your system once installation is complete.
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Management Utility Installation
RAID and/or HyperDuo conguration can be accomplished either through the
integrated card-BIOS utility, or through the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU). Details for
installing the MSU are below.
To install the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU) in Windows:
1. Run the MSU Setup/Install “.exe” application located within Marvell Software Utility
folder and follow the on-screen instructions. Select Next and accept the license
agreement when prompted – the default installation options are recommended.
2. After installing the Apache2 HTTP Server (which is a built-in component of the
installation package), the installation may trigger a Windows Security Alert on some
versions of Windows, please allow access.
3. Before opening the MSU, verify that Active Scripting or JavaScript is enabled in
the browser.
a. Internet Explorer
i. From the menu bar, select Tools > Internet Options.
ii. Select the “Security” tab, then “Local Intranet”, then “Custom level”.
iii. In the list of settings, scroll down to Scripting > Active scripting.
iv. Select “Enable”, then click “OK” to conrm the selection.
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b. Firefox
i. From the menu bar, select Tools > Options
ii. Select the “Content” tab and ensure that the “Enable Javascript” option is
checked (should be by default) – if it is not, select it and click “OK”
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Verifying Installation
Windows
1. From the main desktop or start menu, open the Device Manager by right-clicking
on Computer, and then selecting Manage. In the Computer Management window,
select Device Manager from the left window panel. (For Windows 8.1, right-click on
the Start button and click Device Manager).
2. Expand the Storage controllers section, on a successful install you should see the
following device in the list with no exclamation points or question marks. You may
right-click on the device and select Properties to further ensure it is installed and
working correctly.
Note: Depending on your Operating System version, after a successful installation
some users may notice a yellow icon next to Marvell Console ATA Device under the
Other Devices category within the Device Manager. Device performance and operation
is not aected by this notication. If you wish to remove this icon, ensure you have run
the main driver Setup/Install “.exe” application within the Driver folder.
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Hard Drive Initialization
If the mSATA SSD or SATA HDD is new or otherwise blank, it may need to be initialized
and formatted before use. Follow the steps below in Windows to initialize the drive.
1. From the main desktop or start menu, right-click on Computer and then select
Manage.
2. In the Computer Management window, select Disk Management from the left
window panel.
3. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating
an “MBR” or “GPT” disk. GPT (GUID partition) is not compatible with some older
operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer and older operating systems.
4. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check the listed hard
drive capacity to conrm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the
section that says “Unallocated” and select “New Simple Volume” (“New Partition” in
XP).
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to initialize the drive in the format of your choice.
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Port Multiplier
Port Multiplier (PM) allows for multiple SATA drives (up to 4) to be connected to a
single SATA host port. PM allows for easy, cost-eective storage scalability both inside
and outside the PC or server. It is commonly used to connect a multi-drive SATA/eSATA
hard drive enclosure/backplane using a single cable. This greatly expands the storage
capabilities of the SATA controller beyond its normal port count.
Note: Only the two SATA ports on the card can use the Port Multiplier feature. Only one
of these SATA ports can use the Port Multiplier feature at a time. The card supports up
to 4 drives connected via Port Multiplier, and 7 drives total (including two mSATA SSD).
Mac OS does not support Port Multiplier.
Operation
RAID Conguration
Card BIOS Method
WARNING! Creating a RAID virtual disk destroys all data on the physical disks included
in the virtual disk set. Make sure to back up all data before continuing.
1. When prompted on startup, press Ctrl+M to enter the card BIOS utility
Press <Ctrl>+<M> to enter BIOS Setup or <Space> to continue_
2. Using the arrow keys to navigate, move to “HBA0: Marvell 0” and press Enter to
select
3. Press Enter again to open the Conguration Wizard
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of free physical disks to select the drives
that will be part of the RAID set. Press Space to select/de-select a disk.
NOTE: When a disk is selected, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of the disk label.
5. After selecting the required disks, press Enter to continue.
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1. The “Create Virtual Disk” conguration options appear in the “Information” pane
(right-side), here you are able to select the RAID level and other
conguration options:
a. Select 2 HDDs for RAID 0 or RAID 1
b. Select 3 HDDs for RAID 0
c. Select 4 HDDs for RAID 0
2. After conguring the virtual disk, highlight “Next” and press Enter. Press Y to conrm
the creation of the virtual disk. It will now be listed in the Topology Pane (left).
Administration Console Method
WARNING! Creating a RAID virtual disk destroys all data on the physical disks included
in the virtual disk set. Make sure to back up all data before continuing.
1. From the left pane of main screen of the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU), select the
adapter and hover the mouse over the “Operation” tab.
2. Select “Create RAID”
3. From the “Create new VD” screen that appears, click the “Select RAID Level” drop-
down to choose the appropriate RAID type.
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4. This will enable you to place a checkbox beside the disks that you would like to use
as part of the RAID set. Once you have selected, click “Next” to conrm
your selection.
5. You will now be presented with conguration options for your RAID set. Choose the
appropriate options and select “Submit” to conrm your changes. Your virtual disk
will then be visible in the left pane – the same properties can be accessed later by
selecting your virtual disk from the left pane.
HyperDuo Conguration
HyperDuo oers the following two modes that you can congure using either of the
procedures outlined in the following sections:
• Safe mode creates a virtual disk that is optimized for best fault tolerance – the
frequently accessed les copied to the SSD for performance are also stored on the
HDD. It is safe to use with hard drives that contain existing data. Virtual disks created
in safe mode can also be partially rebuilt if the SSD fails, but not if the HDD fails.
• Capacity mode creates a virtual disk that is optimized for maximum utilization of
the SSD – the frequently accessed les are moved to the SSD (not copied). Virtual
disks created in capacity mode have better read and write performance than those
created in safe mode. However, they cannot be rebuilt.
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WARNING! Capacity mode is a data-destructive process. Please back up all data before
using capacity mode.
Card BIOS Method
1. When prompted on startup, press Ctrl+M to enter the card BIOS utility
Press <Ctrl>+<M> to enter BIOS Setup or <Space> to continue_
2. Using the arrow keys to navigate, move to “HBA0: Marvell 0” and press Enter
to select
3. Press Enter again to open the Conguration Wizard
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of free physical disks to select the drives
that will be part of the HyperDuo set. Press Space to select/de-select a disk.
NOTE: When a disk is selected, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of the disk label.
5. After selecting the required disks, press Enter to continue.
6. The “Create Virtual Disk” conguration options appear in the “Information” pane
(right-side), here you are able to select HyperDuo or RAID options.
NOTE: The default HyperDuo mode is Safe mode.
7. Highlight “Keep original data” and press Enter to select. Select Yes or No and
press Enter.
WARNING! Selecting “No” will destroy all data on the disks included in the virtual
disk set. Make sure to back up all data before continuing. The “Keep original data”
option is disabled when you choose Capacity mode, as it is inherently data-
destructive.
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8. After conguring the virtual disk, highlight “Next” and press Enter. Press Y to conrm
the creation of the virtual disk. It will now be listed in the Topology Pane (left).
Administration Console Method
1. From the left pane of main screen of the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU), select the
adapter and hover the mouse over the “Operation” tab.
2. Select “Create HyperDuo”
3. Select either Safe mode or Capacity mode from the drop-down in the right pane.
Click the “Submit” button once you have selected the appropriate options for
your operation.
NOTE: If Safe mode is selected, you will have the option to select the checkbox
marked “Keep Original Data” – this option is NOT available in Capacity mode, as it is
inherently data-destructive.
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The newly created HyperDuo drive will then appear in the left pane and begin
initializing. This can take up to 30 minutes to complete, and system performance may
be slow during this period.
HyperDuo Management
1. From the left pane of the MSU, select “HyperDuo Service”
2. The right pane will then display available programs and folder that you can
customize to one of the following optimization modes:
a. Check Auto to have the MSU manage the optimization of a folder or program
automatically.
b. Check Cache to manually select a folder or program for optimization.
c. Check neither to specify that a folder or program should never be optimize
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3. Select Submit to apply your changes, then select “OK” on the pop-up that follows.
4. If the folder you would like to optimize is not available, select “Advanced” from the
“HyperDuo Service” pane.
5. The “Customize Wizard” will pop-up and allow you to select the desired folders.
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Specications
Ports 2x mSATA Slot, 2x SATA Ports
Interface Mini SATA
SATA
Bus Type PCI Express
Card Type Standard Prole (LP bracket incl.)
Port Style Integrated on Card
Industry Standards Serial ATA 3.0 specication
PCI Express 2.0
Chipset ID Marvell 9230
Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x4 Male
Internal Ports
2 - mSATA (52 pin; Mini SATA) Slot
Receptacle
2 - SATA (7 pin; Data) Plug
Type and Rate SATA III (6 Gbps)
Port Multiplier Yes
LBA Support 48-bit
RAID Support RAID 0, 1
Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Humidity 20~80% RH
Dimensions (LxWxH) 115mm x 20mm x 120mm
Weight 55g
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista
(32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server® 2012,
2008 R2, 2003
Mac OS® 10.6 and up (Tested up to 10.9)
Linux 3.5
*Port Multiplier is not supported in Mac OS
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and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
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misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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