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... transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in the US and other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Windows 2000 and...VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. All other countries, used under license. Trademarks Adaptec, Adaptec Storage Manager, HostRAID, and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in some jurisdictions. ii While reasonable efforts have been made in this document,...
... transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in the US and other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Windows 2000 and...VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. All other countries, used under license. Trademarks Adaptec, Adaptec Storage Manager, HostRAID, and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in some jurisdictions. ii While reasonable efforts have been made in this document,...
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... 1-2 Motherboard Compatibility 1-2 Device Compatibility 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Adaptec 1210SA Controller 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Notes and Cautions 1-7 Electrostatic Discharge 1-7 2 Installing the Controller Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 3 Installing the Driver Installing the Driver in a New Windows...
... 1-2 Motherboard Compatibility 1-2 Device Compatibility 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Adaptec 1210SA Controller 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Notes and Cautions 1-7 Electrostatic Discharge 1-7 2 Installing the Controller Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 3 Installing the Driver Installing the Driver in a New Windows...
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...Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux System 3-11 4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Overview 4-1 Supported Browsers 4-2 Custom and Compact Installations 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-3 Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-7 5 Using Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Overview 5-2 Architecture Overview 5-3 Logging In 5-4...Notification 5-17 Getting Help 5-19 Displaying and Modifying Properties 5-19 Controller Properties 5-19 Channel or Port Properties 5-20 Physical Device Properties 5-21 viii
...Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux System 3-11 4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Overview 4-1 Supported Browsers 4-2 Custom and Compact Installations 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-3 Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-7 5 Using Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Overview 5-2 Architecture Overview 5-3 Logging In 5-4...Notification 5-17 Getting Help 5-19 Displaying and Modifying Properties 5-19 Controller Properties 5-19 Channel or Port Properties 5-20 Physical Device Properties 5-21 viii
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Read this First 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the installation process. 1-1 1 Introduction In this chapter before you begin installing your new Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA controller. This is a guide to the rest of the document, providing a summary of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Read this First Read this Chapter...
Read this First 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the installation process. 1-1 1 Introduction In this chapter before you begin installing your new Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA controller. This is a guide to the rest of the document, providing a summary of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Read this First Read this Chapter...
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.... s Provides large memory-mapped address ranges. Motherboard Compatibility The controller can be installed in this kit. 1-2 Storage Requirements Device drivers and storage management software require approximately 20 MB of disk space. Introduction System Requirements The following system requirements are presented: s Operating system compatibility s Storage requirements for Serial ATA) Operating System Compatibility s Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Windows...
.... s Provides large memory-mapped address ranges. Motherboard Compatibility The controller can be installed in this kit. 1-2 Storage Requirements Device drivers and storage management software require approximately 20 MB of disk space. Introduction System Requirements The following system requirements are presented: s Operating system compatibility s Storage requirements for Serial ATA) Operating System Compatibility s Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Windows...
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... Adaptec Storage Manager - Note: Visit www.adaptec.com for alphanumeric pagers. s Flash ROM for easy upgrades of the operating system installation. Overview of the Installation Process The following features: s RAID levels 0, 1 and simple volume using Adaptec's HostRAID technology. a Build the array. b Install the controller driver at the beginning of controller BIOS and ARC. Introduction Controller Features The Adaptec 1210SA...
... Adaptec Storage Manager - Note: Visit www.adaptec.com for alphanumeric pagers. s Flash ROM for easy upgrades of the operating system installation. Overview of the Installation Process The following features: s RAID levels 0, 1 and simple volume using Adaptec's HostRAID technology. a Build the array. b Install the controller driver at the beginning of controller BIOS and ARC. Introduction Controller Features The Adaptec 1210SA...
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... Adaptec Storage Manager - s Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-A DOS application used to manage your controller at register.adaptec.com. Browser Edition. 5 Register your storage subsystem: s Adaptec Storage Manager - Introduction 4 Install Adaptec Storage Manager - Storage Management Software Overview The Adaptec 1210SA includes the following operating systems: s Windows 2000 and Windows XP s Red Hat Linux 7.3 and 8.0 s SuSE Linux 8.1 and 8.0 For details, see Chapters 4 and 5. For details, see Appendix A, BIOS Utilities. 1-6 s Adaptec RAID...
... Adaptec Storage Manager - s Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-A DOS application used to manage your controller at register.adaptec.com. Browser Edition. 5 Register your storage subsystem: s Adaptec Storage Manager - Introduction 4 Install Adaptec Storage Manager - Storage Management Software Overview The Adaptec 1210SA includes the following operating systems: s Windows 2000 and Windows XP s Red Hat Linux 7.3 and 8.0 s SuSE Linux 8.1 and 8.0 For details, see Chapters 4 and 5. For details, see Appendix A, BIOS Utilities. 1-6 s Adaptec RAID...
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.... 11 Optional-Type in gray and cannot be used, they probably need to be initialized. Then, restart the system. 3-3 Available stripe sizes are RAID 0 and RAID 1. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager - Note: If your drives are assigned, you do not change the array properties using the ACU. Each of these array types requires two drives...
.... 11 Optional-Type in gray and cannot be used, they probably need to be initialized. Then, restart the system. 3-3 Available stripe sizes are RAID 0 and RAID 1. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager - Note: If your drives are assigned, you do not change the array properties using the ACU. Each of these array types requires two drives...
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... Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 12 From the ACU menu, select Create Array. 13 Select the disks for your new Serial ATA hard drives. (For more details about the ARC utility, see Appendix B.) Note: Once the array is displayed. 15...controller installation. 7 Remove the driver disk. 8 Windows 2000 only-Restart the computer. 9 If creating an array, proceed to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. Select the floppy disk drive as the source, then click Next. 5 If necessary, select the appropriate driver for the new array and press Insert. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager...
... Array Configuration Utility (ACU). 12 From the ACU menu, select Create Array. 13 Select the disks for your new Serial ATA hard drives. (For more details about the ARC utility, see Appendix B.) Note: Once the array is displayed. 15...controller installation. 7 Remove the driver disk. 8 Windows 2000 only-Restart the computer. 9 If creating an array, proceed to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. Select the floppy disk drive as the source, then click Next. 5 If necessary, select the appropriate driver for the new array and press Insert. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager...
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...properties using the ACU. Note: Adaptec recommends that you intend to the Red Hat documentation. 3-8 Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager - Installing the Driver 10 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Available stripe sizes are RAID 0 and RAID 1. Otherwise, select Done. ... you cannot change the default. 13 Select between the different creation methods for RAID 0 or RAID 1. (For more details about the creation methods, see Appendix A.) RAID 0-Select No Init (default), or Migrate RAID 1-Select Build (default), Clear, or Quick Init 14 When the array is...
...properties using the ACU. Note: Adaptec recommends that you intend to the Red Hat documentation. 3-8 Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager - Installing the Driver 10 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Available stripe sizes are RAID 0 and RAID 1. Otherwise, select Done. ... you cannot change the default. 13 Select between the different creation methods for RAID 0 or RAID 1. (For more details about the creation methods, see Appendix A.) RAID 0-Select No Init (default), or Migrate RAID 1-Select Build (default), Clear, or Quick Init 14 When the array is...
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... press Insert. See Initializing Disk Drives on page A-6 for details. 9 Press Enter when both drives for the array and press Enter. 12 RAID 0 only-Select the desired stripe size. Note: If your drives are 16, 32, and 64 KB (default). Installing the Driver 5 Press..., they probably need to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. Note: Adaptec recommends that you do not change the array properties using the ACU. You will use Adaptec Storage Manager - Available stripe sizes are shown in a label for the new array are RAID 0 and RAID 1. Browser Edition. 11 Optional-Type...
... press Insert. See Initializing Disk Drives on page A-6 for details. 9 Press Enter when both drives for the array and press Enter. 12 RAID 0 only-Select the desired stripe size. Note: If your drives are 16, 32, and 64 KB (default). Installing the Driver 5 Press..., they probably need to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. Note: Adaptec recommends that you do not change the array properties using the ACU. You will use Adaptec Storage Manager - Available stripe sizes are shown in a label for the new array are RAID 0 and RAID 1. Browser Edition. 11 Optional-Type...
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4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition In this application, see Chapter 5. 4-1 Overview 4-1 Supported Browsers 4-2 Custom and Compact Installations 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on using this Chapter... Browser Edition to enable remote and local management of arrays. For instructions on Linux 4-7 Overview This chapter discusses the installation procedure for installing Adaptec Storage Manager -
4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition In this application, see Chapter 5. 4-1 Overview 4-1 Supported Browsers 4-2 Custom and Compact Installations 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on using this Chapter... Browser Edition to enable remote and local management of arrays. For instructions on Linux 4-7 Overview This chapter discusses the installation procedure for installing Adaptec Storage Manager -
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... Line Interpreter (CLI), which is the same as a Compact installation. Note: When you install Adaptec Storage Manager, you are available: s Typical (default)-Supports local and remote management; If not, skip this selection only, the installation is needed for compatibility with other Adaptec controllers. 4-2 The following setup options are considering performing a custom or compact installation, read this...
... Line Interpreter (CLI), which is the same as a Compact installation. Note: When you install Adaptec Storage Manager, you are available: s Typical (default)-Supports local and remote management; If not, skip this selection only, the installation is needed for compatibility with other Adaptec controllers. 4-2 The following setup options are considering performing a custom or compact installation, read this...
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... you click No at this does not occur, browse the CD and click Autorun. 3 Click Install Adaptec Storage Manager - If you see the Setup Information, click Next. To install Adaptec Storage Manager - The Select a Setup Type window appears. It provides three types of installations: Typical, Compact, and...click Yes. If this point, you agree to the Certificate Store. The Root Certificate Store window appears. 10 Click Yes. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. 4 Click Next in the Install Shield window. 5 Read the license agreement. If you will need to ...
... you click No at this does not occur, browse the CD and click Autorun. 3 Click Install Adaptec Storage Manager - If you see the Setup Information, click Next. To install Adaptec Storage Manager - The Select a Setup Type window appears. It provides three types of installations: Typical, Compact, and...click Yes. If this point, you agree to the Certificate Store. The Root Certificate Store window appears. 10 Click Yes. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. 4 Click Next in the Install Shield window. 5 Read the license agreement. If you will need to ...
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... default (Yes) and click Finish. 12 The system restarts to bypass the proxy server. Browser Edition 11 When prompted to restart your browser to enable Adaptec Storage Manager to complete the installation. 13 Remove the Adaptec Installation CD before the system restarts; Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - otherwise, the installation will start again. Configuring Internet Browsers on page 4-6 4-4
... default (Yes) and click Finish. 12 The system restarts to bypass the proxy server. Browser Edition 11 When prompted to restart your browser to enable Adaptec Storage Manager to complete the installation. 13 Remove the Adaptec Installation CD before the system restarts; Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - otherwise, the installation will start again. Configuring Internet Browsers on page 4-6 4-4
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...bypass the proxy server to enable the following settings manually: s JavaScript s Cookies (not stored) You do not need to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. To verify whether you are now ready to proceed to access these settings: s Active Scripting s Allow per session cookies ...is checked, make sure the Bypass proxy server for local addresses box is no setting for Local Management When using a proxy server, so ignore this setting. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - You aren't using the High security setting, you must enable the following custom level security ...
...bypass the proxy server to enable the following settings manually: s JavaScript s Cookies (not stored) You do not need to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. To verify whether you are now ready to proceed to access these settings: s Active Scripting s Allow per session cookies ...is checked, make sure the Bypass proxy server for local addresses box is no setting for Local Management When using a proxy server, so ignore this setting. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - You aren't using the High security setting, you must enable the following custom level security ...
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... proceed to your LAN > Advanced. 3 In the Exceptions section, type the managed system's IP address. This enables any settings you want to manage remotely: 1 Choose Edit> Preferences > Advanced> Proxies > Manual proxy configuration > No Proxy For 2 Type the managed system's IP address. 4-6 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. To configure Netscape Navigator: 1 Log in later versions. Configuring...
... proceed to your LAN > Advanced. 3 In the Exceptions section, type the managed system's IP address. This enables any settings you want to manage remotely: 1 Choose Edit> Preferences > Advanced> Proxies > Manual proxy configuration > No Proxy For 2 Type the managed system's IP address. 4-6 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. To configure Netscape Navigator: 1 Log in later versions. Configuring...
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...Installations on page 4-2 for the RAID management application to its terms, click Accept. A Setup Complete window appears. 8 Click Complete. Browser Edition Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the desired Internet browser: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Install the software... three types of installations: Typical, Compact, and Custom. The Start Copying window appears. 6 Click Next. To install Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux Note: When performing this installation, keep in mind that any proxy servers must be bypassed for details. 5...
...Installations on page 4-2 for the RAID management application to its terms, click Accept. A Setup Complete window appears. 8 Click Complete. Browser Edition Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the desired Internet browser: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Install the software... three types of installations: Typical, Compact, and Custom. The Start Copying window appears. 6 Click Next. To install Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux Note: When performing this installation, keep in mind that any proxy servers must be bypassed for details. 5...
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...Web browser supporting JavaScript and cookies. This shortcut launches Adaptec Storage Manager using Mozilla. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - The installation creates a shortcut to launch the installation indicates that some daemons are being started. Unless the controller driver was installed as part of this installation, you... need to your computer. 10 Remove the Adaptec installation CD. To use Adaptec Storage Manager, you do not need to log on to restart...
...Web browser supporting JavaScript and cookies. This shortcut launches Adaptec Storage Manager using Mozilla. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - The installation creates a shortcut to launch the installation indicates that some daemons are being started. Unless the controller driver was installed as part of this installation, you... need to your computer. 10 Remove the Adaptec installation CD. To use Adaptec Storage Manager, you do not need to log on to restart...
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Overview Architecture Overview Logging In Installing a Security Certificate Registering Your Software The Basics Creating an Array Deleting Arrays Modifying Arrays User Interface Options Viewing Events Getting Help Displaying and Modifying Properties Viewing and Creating Tasks 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-11 5-15 5-15 5-16 5-17 5-19 5-19 5-24 5-1 Browser Edition In this Chapter... 5 Using Adaptec Storage Manager -
Overview Architecture Overview Logging In Installing a Security Certificate Registering Your Software The Basics Creating an Array Deleting Arrays Modifying Arrays User Interface Options Viewing Events Getting Help Displaying and Modifying Properties Viewing and Creating Tasks 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-7 5-11 5-15 5-15 5-16 5-17 5-19 5-19 5-24 5-1 Browser Edition In this Chapter... 5 Using Adaptec Storage Manager -