Fixes frequent disconnections, especially when used with M1/M2 MacBooks or Raspberry Pi units.
Adjusts "spin down" timers that may cause external drives to sleep too aggressively. Preparation Checklist jms580 firmware update
If you’re buying a new enclosure today, look for “JMS580 v.170+” printed on the PCB or ask the seller for the firmware version. Fixes frequent disconnections
The JMS580 is a SATA 6Gbps to USB 10Gbps bridge controller manufactured by JMicron Technology Corp. Its primary job is to translate the SATA signals used by hard drives and SSDs into USB signals that your computer can understand. but like any piece of hardware
chipset. It’s a workhorse of the industry, but like any piece of hardware, it’s only as good as the code running it.