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JBOD, or Just a Bunch Of Disks, is a storage configuration that combines multiple hard drives into a single logical volume without the redundancy or performance benefits of RAID. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss JBOD in the context of setting up storage arrays, troubleshooting drive recognition issues, and comparing it to RAID 5 for data redundancy and speed. Common problems include Windows failing to assign drive letters to JBOD volumes, drives not being detected in Disk Management, and backup failures when using external JBOD enclosures. Users also debate whether motherboards support multiple JBOD drives and seek advice on configuring spanning arrays for data storage. These threads cover hardware compatibility, driver considerations, and practical tips for managing JBOD under Windows 7 and 8.
  1. K

    Windows 10 RAID 5, hardware or software

    Thanks to my discovery of this forum my video server is well on its way to being set-up (Thanks to Neemobeer). My next question has to do with setting up a RAID 5 array. As I understand RAID it provides some level of data redundancy and a higher read speed than a plain old JBOD (spanning)...
    • Kurt Giesselman
    • Thread
    • asus a8n-sli configuration data redundancy data security drive array hardware raid jbod nvidia performance raid sata ports server configuration silicon software raid storage tech discussion toshiba drives user inquiry video server windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Mike

    Windows 8 Drivers you do and don't need

    Instinctively, you may believe that it is necessary to install drivers for your components, once you have Windows 8 up and running. This may not be the case, however, and historically has not been. If your device, whether it be a PCI card, a USB device, or even something connected to a serial...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • compatibility device manager devices digital signature driver development drivers hardware installation jbod microsoft quality assurance raid root ca scsi security standards signature software system resources update windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. A

    Windows 7 System image back up problem

    I am have a major issue backing up my computer. I have tried many things, here is the scoop It is a win 7 machine attemping a system image backup. It is being backed up to a HORNETTEK JBOD 3.5 Enclosure with a 1TB western Digital drive in it. I can see and access the drive as normal. When i...
    • automagp68
    • Thread
    • backup crash error external drive jbod permissions storage system image troubleshooting western digital windows 7
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. K

    Windows 7 Help with multiple hard drives

    Hello, I am working on a shop machine and my employer is insisting on having four hard drives installed running Jbod (I have argued for two days about this and got nowhere) the problem is I can get Windows to recognize three of the four, one system and two running Jbod, the fourth is nowhere...
    • Kien
    • Thread
    • 4 hard drives amd phenom data recovery disk management drive recognition hard drive hardware jbod microsoft support motherboard partition ram storage issues system limitations ta790gx a2+ tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. Logan Hunt

    Windows 7 W7 not assigning drive letter upon startup (Non OS storage drive)

    Hello everyone, I will cut straight to the chase: I have two raid arrays, one stripe (OS) and one span (or JBOD, which is where I store data). The problem I am having is Windows will not automatically assign my data drive a drive letter upon starting up the computer. I have to manually go into...
    • Logan Hunt
    • Thread
    • disk management drive assignment drive letter firmware jbod msi motherboard ntfs raid startup storage drive troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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