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Contents 1 Introduction Read this First 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Operating System Compatibility 1-2 Storage Requirements 1-2 Motherboard Compatibility 1-2 Device Compatibility 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Adaptec 2410SA Controller 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Adaptec's Advanced RAID Technology Features 1-5 Array Migration 1-6 Drive Enclosures 1-6 Hot Spares 1-6 Automatic Failover 1-7 Overview of the Installation Process 1-7 Storage Management Software Overview 1-8 Safety Information 1-9 Notes and Cautions...
Contents 1 Introduction Read this First 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Operating System Compatibility 1-2 Storage Requirements 1-2 Motherboard Compatibility 1-2 Device Compatibility 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Adaptec 2410SA Controller 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Adaptec's Advanced RAID Technology Features 1-5 Array Migration 1-6 Drive Enclosures 1-6 Hot Spares 1-6 Automatic Failover 1-7 Overview of the Installation Process 1-7 Storage Management Software Overview 1-8 Safety Information 1-9 Notes and Cautions...
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Contents Using SATASelect A-9 Using the Disk Utilities A-11 Viewing the Event Log A-12 B DOS Utilities Using the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) B-1 Overview of the AFU B-2 System Requirements B-2 Firmware Floppy Disk Kit B-3 Running the AFU B-4 Accessing the AFU from the GUI B-4 Accessing the AFU from the Command Line B-4 Flashing the Firmware Using AFU B-5 AFU...
Contents Using SATASelect A-9 Using the Disk Utilities A-11 Viewing the Event Log A-12 B DOS Utilities Using the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) B-1 Overview of the AFU B-2 System Requirements B-2 Firmware Floppy Disk Kit B-3 Running the AFU B-4 Accessing the AFU from the GUI B-4 Accessing the AFU from the Command Line B-4 Flashing the Firmware Using AFU B-5 AFU...
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1 Introduction In 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 This is a guide to the rest of the document, providing a summary of the Installation Process 1-7 Storage Management Software Overview 1-8 Safety Information 1-9 Read this First Read this chapter before you begin installing your new Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA controller. Read this Chapter...
1 Introduction In 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 This is a guide to the rest of the document, providing a summary of the Installation Process 1-7 Storage Management Software Overview 1-8 Safety Information 1-9 Read this First Read this chapter before you begin installing your new Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA controller. Read this Chapter...
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... this kit. 1-2 Introduction System Requirements The following system requirements are presented: I Operating system compatibility I Storage requirements for Serial ATA) Operating System Compatibility I Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows XP®, Windows Server 2003 I Linux I Red Hat 7.3 and 8.0 I SuSE 8.0 and 8.1 I Motherboard compatibility. Device Compatibility The Adaptec 2410SA controller supports up to four hard drives (Serial ATA only), using four Serial ATA cables...
... this kit. 1-2 Introduction System Requirements The following system requirements are presented: I Operating system compatibility I Storage requirements for Serial ATA) Operating System Compatibility I Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows XP®, Windows Server 2003 I Linux I Red Hat 7.3 and 8.0 I SuSE 8.0 and 8.1 I Motherboard compatibility. Device Compatibility The Adaptec 2410SA controller supports up to four hard drives (Serial ATA only), using four Serial ATA cables...
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Serial ATA Connectors 1-3 Note the position of the Serial ATA interface connectors necessary for details.) Adaptec 2410SA Controller The Adaptec 2410SA controller is shown below ) I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Quick Installation Guide I Installation CD I Low-profile bracket (in addition to the standard full-height bracket attached to the controller) I Four Serial ATA interface cables I Technical Support ID (TSID) label (See page iii for attaching the Serial ATA hard drives. Introduction Kit Contents Your Adaptec controller kit includes: I Adaptec 2410SA controller (shown below .
Serial ATA Connectors 1-3 Note the position of the Serial ATA interface connectors necessary for details.) Adaptec 2410SA Controller The Adaptec 2410SA controller is shown below ) I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Quick Installation Guide I Installation CD I Low-profile bracket (in addition to the standard full-height bracket attached to the controller) I Four Serial ATA interface cables I Technical Support ID (TSID) label (See page iii for attaching the Serial ATA hard drives. Introduction Kit Contents Your Adaptec controller kit includes: I Adaptec 2410SA controller (shown below .
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..., you may be more recent versions than those on the CD. I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Installation and User's Guide (this guide) I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Command Line Interface Software Reference Guide-Provides detailed descriptions of the CD and click...The documentation set for this kit includes: I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Quick Installation Guide-This printed guide contains the essential information for the Autorun. I Release Notes-Before beginning your installation, review the release notes associated with the Adaptec 2410SA controller, software, and documentation....
..., you may be more recent versions than those on the CD. I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Installation and User's Guide (this guide) I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Command Line Interface Software Reference Guide-Provides detailed descriptions of the CD and click...The documentation set for this kit includes: I Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 2410SA Quick Installation Guide-This printed guide contains the essential information for the Autorun. I Release Notes-Before beginning your installation, review the release notes associated with the Adaptec 2410SA controller, software, and documentation....
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I Handle your controller by its antistatic bag immediately. 1-10 The wrist strap protects components from ESD voltages present on clothing can still cause damage. I When you plan to return the controller to put it back in your clothing. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the connectors. I Avoid touching the controller against your kit. ESD voltages on the body only. Introduction I If you need to Adaptec, put your controller down, use an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in its bracket or edges only.
I Handle your controller by its antistatic bag immediately. 1-10 The wrist strap protects components from ESD voltages present on clothing can still cause damage. I When you plan to return the controller to put it back in your clothing. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the connectors. I Avoid touching the controller against your kit. ESD voltages on the body only. Introduction I If you need to Adaptec, put your controller down, use an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in its bracket or edges only.
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... are no jumpers or switches to the drive. 2 Installing the Controller In this kit) Configuration of the following: I Serial ATA hard disk drives I Serial ATA cables (supplied in only one direction. 2-1 Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 Overview To install the controller and drives, all you don't need is up to four of...
... are no jumpers or switches to the drive. 2 Installing the Controller In this kit) Configuration of the following: I Serial ATA hard disk drives I Serial ATA cables (supplied in only one direction. 2-1 Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 Overview To install the controller and drives, all you don't need is up to four of...
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...secure the controller bracket to the host system cabinet. 6 If you connect to fit the connector in only one direction. Do not try reversing it does not matter which end you have not already installed your Serial ATA hard drives, do so now. 7 Use the cables supplied with your kit to connect... your controller or hard drive. Also, the connectors are all identical, so it . 8 Close the computer cabinet ...
...secure the controller bracket to the host system cabinet. 6 If you connect to fit the connector in only one direction. Do not try reversing it does not matter which end you have not already installed your Serial ATA hard drives, do so now. 7 Use the cables supplied with your kit to connect... your controller or hard drive. Also, the connectors are all identical, so it . 8 Close the computer cabinet ...
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Firmware Floppy Disk Kit Controller firmware is possible to any remaining controllers. Once the flash update begins, no I/O is available on Adaptec installation CD, or from a partition on the Adaptec installation CD at: packages/firmware/adpxxx where xxx is the model number of your controller. 3 Copy the remaining UFI files to that controller until the flash operation is...
Firmware Floppy Disk Kit Controller firmware is possible to any remaining controllers. Once the flash update begins, no I/O is available on Adaptec installation CD, or from a partition on the Adaptec installation CD at: packages/firmware/adpxxx where xxx is the model number of your controller. 3 Copy the remaining UFI files to that controller until the flash operation is...