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User Guide - Page 9
... the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility 76 Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays 76
Creating a New Array 76 Managing Existing Arrays 77 Initializing Disk Drives 77 Rescanning Disk Drives 77 Secure Erasing Disk Drives 78 Using the -Select Utility to Modify Controller Settings 78 Opening a -Select Utility 78 Applying Changes and Exiting 78 Modifying Your Controller's Configuration 79...
User Guide - Page 14
... management must be done through the Adaptec Configuration Utility-see page 76) ● FreeBSD 5.4, 6.0 (driver support only; Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 14
Kit Contents
● Adaptec RAID controller ● RAID Installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide ● Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD (not bootable), including user...
User Guide - Page 17
... disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware
Some RAID controllers support a battery backup module (see page 18). Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 17
Standard RAID Controller Features
● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility
● Disk drive hot-swapping
● Event logging and broadcasting including...
User Guide - Page 18
... the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller, follow the instructions in Using the Adaptec Flash Utility on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. Currently, Adaptec offers the snapshot function as an upgrade feature which can enhance data protection and improve performance by -step instructions, follow the instructions in the online Help or the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide on...
User Guide - Page 30
..., you can connect external disk drives as they may degrade reliability. Avoid poor quality cables, as well (or instead).
2 Set the boot controller (see page 37). 3 Create a bootable array (see page 37). 4 Install your operating system and the controller driver (see page 41.) 5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 52...
User Guide - Page 32
...arrays (see page 28).
● Ensure that you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47.
6 Optional-Connect your RAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to install your Adaptec RAID controller into your computer cabinet.
1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the...
User Guide - Page 34
... SATA RAID Controllers
1 Install your SATA disk drives, following the instructions in your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with each disk drive to a SATA port on the controller.
3 When all internal disk drives have been installed and connected, close your system's documentation.
There are no jumpers or switches to set on the SATA controller or...
User Guide - Page 35
... on page 35. Remove any external devices, see page 75). Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives ● 35
Connecting Disk Drives to SCSI RAID Controllers
1 For each controller channel, set the SCSI ID of each cable.
Alternatively, install your disk drives, then connect them . (For installation instructions, refer to your external device(s), such as disk drives or disk...
User Guide - Page 37
...-screen.
However, you can create an array using either tool, but the Adaptec RAID Controller utility is menu-based and instructions for more than one controller of the same model or family in this task. Menus can use either of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 53). Creating an Array
This...
User Guide - Page 48
To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,
refer to your computer's documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID
controller kit. 3 Follow the on an Existing Operating System ● 48
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing the controller driver. The system...
User Guide - Page 53
... For installation instructions, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 53
About Adaptec Storage Manager
Adaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that you can use to perform some basic array and configuration management functions.
About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility...
User Guide - Page 79
... such as a bootable device in systems that
you do not change the default setting. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility ● 79
Modifying Your Controller's Configuration
Note: Default controller settings are not supported by current software.
When enabled, the controller BIOS allows the controller to the overall POST time. When disabled, the array must be booted from...
User Guide - Page 97
... command syntax for the SAVE command is based on your computer. Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 97
Running the AFU from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility to change the setting. 2 At the DOS command, type AFU followed by a command (see page 100. List Displays the AFU-supported RAID controllers installed on your computer.
User Guide - Page 105
... options 30 installing 32 keyed features 18 modifying general settings 79 modifying settings with -Select utilities 78 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 79 RAID levels 27 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 79 resetting 58 Runtime BIOS setting 79 setting boot controller 37 specifications 102 standard features troubleshooting 56 updating firmware 95 upgrading firmware 18 copyback...
User Guide - Page 108
... specifications 102 technical support 3 Technical Support Identification (TSID) number 3 terminology 12
Adaptec Storage Manager 12 SAS 60
tools Adaptec RAID Controller utility 54 Adaptec Storage Manager 53 AFU 54 ARCCONF 53
troubleshooting tips 55 TSID Number
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UnixWare driver installation 50 OS installation 45
updating firmware 95 upgrading firmware...
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