Title: JBOD Setup using Marvell SE14xx 12Gb/s SAS/SATA Controller on QNAP TS-1600S with Windows Server 2025
Introduction
This article provides a step-by-step guide to setting up a JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) using the Marvell SE14xx 12Gb/s SAS/SATA Controller on a QNAP TS-1600S server running Windows Server 2025.
Prerequisites
- QNAP TS-1600S server with an included QXP-1600eS Marvell SE14xx 12Gb/s SAS/SATA Controller
- Windows Server 2025 installed on the QNAP TS-1600S
- SAS/SATA hard drives
Step 1: Install the Drivers
- Download the latest Marvell SE14xx driver from the official Marvell website.
- Extract the downloaded driver package.
- Install the driver by running the executable file (.exe).
Step 2: Configure the Controller
- Open the Windows Device Manager.
- Expand the "Storage controllers" section.
- Right-click on the Marvell SE14xx controller and select "Properties".
- Go to the "Power Management" tab and uncheck the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" option.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Step 3: Connect the Hard Drives
- Connect the SAS/SATA hard drives to the controller.
- Power on the hard drives.
Step 4: Initialize the Drives
- Open the Disk Management tool.
- The newly connected hard drives should be listed as "Uninitialized".
- Right-click on each drive and select "Initialize Disk".
- Choose the "GPT" partition style and click "OK".
Step 5: Create a Spanned Volume
- Right-click on an existing volume or unallocated space and select "New Spanned Volume".
- Select the hard drives you want to include in the spanned volume and click "Next".
- Choose the size of the new volume and click "Next".
- Assign a drive letter to the new volume and click "Finish".
Conclusion
With these steps, you should now have a functional JBOD setup using the Marvell SE14xx 12Gb/s SAS/SATA Controller on your QNAP TS-1600S server running Windows Server 2025.
References
This article is intended for educational purposes only. The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or issues that may arise from following the instructions provided. Always ensure you have a backup of your data before making any changes to your system.