Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

[OmniLogix]

I would like to purchase an external enclosure that holds 4 Sata drives. The enclosure connects via a single eSata, but requires the eSata port to support port multiplication to allow each of the 4 drives to be seen by the OS. Does this board support port multiplication on 1 or more or the eSata ports?

Thanks

[mm67]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Your board seems to be using JMB362 as controller for eSata connectors, that chip does support port multiplication. JMicron/Products

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Let us know how this works out for you, in case anyone asks in the future.

Thanks

[OmniLogix]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Thanks mm67,

That answers most of my question. I checked the specs for the JMB362 and it does not say how many devices can be attached to a single eSata connection. The JMB363 specs say "Supports up to 4 storage device connection ", but no such info for the JMB362.

Does anyone know how many devices are supported on the JMB362 Port Multiplier?

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Have you asked J.Micron themselves?

Maybe ask Gigabyte via email here, they should be able to tell you in 2-3 days

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/ServiceCenter.aspx

[OmniLogix]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Good idea Guru. I sent them both an e-mail. If I get the answer, I'll post back.

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Thanks

[OmniLogix]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication? - Answered!

From Gigabyte -

Dear Customer

It can detect up to 5 hdd, please make sure to configured it as AHCI mode

[Lsdmeasap]

Re: Does GA-X58A-UD3R eSata support Port Multiplication?

Thanks for posting back to let everyone know!