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...BIOS utility, or remote GUI connection-see the descriptions starting on your RAID Controller Installation DVD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at least 800 x 600 ● DVD-ROM drive Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 14 Kit Contents ● Adaptec RAID controller ● Adaptec RAID Controller Installation DVD (bootable), including controller drivers, Adaptec... information about your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System...
...BIOS utility, or remote GUI connection-see the descriptions starting on your RAID Controller Installation DVD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at least 800 x 600 ● DVD-ROM drive Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 14 Kit Contents ● Adaptec RAID controller ● Adaptec RAID Controller Installation DVD (bootable), including controller drivers, Adaptec... information about your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System...
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... to the operating system; Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 16 Standard RAID Controller Features ● Support for SAS disk drives, SATA/SATA II disk drives, SATA Solid State Drives (SSD), and Adaptec MaxIQ™ Solid State Drives ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot-swapping ●...
... to the operating system; Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 16 Standard RAID Controller Features ● Support for SAS disk drives, SATA/SATA II disk drives, SATA Solid State Drives (SSD), and Adaptec MaxIQ™ Solid State Drives ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot-swapping ●...
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... boot from a bootable installation DVD) that you have more information. Creating an Array This section explains how to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide. You can navigate with a minimum of SAS and SATA disk drives. Menus can create...tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 60). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. Note: Adaptec recommends that you can also change array level later, after , system initialization. "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. Please wait... Note...
... boot from a bootable installation DVD) that you have more information. Creating an Array This section explains how to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide. You can navigate with a minimum of SAS and SATA disk drives. Menus can create...tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 60). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. Note: Adaptec recommends that you can also change array level later, after , system initialization. "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. Please wait... Note...
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...52 ● For VMware, see page 53. ● For FreeBSD, see the following section). Note: Linux only-If prompted, select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 35). ● Create a bootable array (see page 43). ● Create a driver disk (see ...adaptec.com. The system creates the driver disk. 5 Remove and label the driver disk. 6 Continue with the instructions for all operating systems except Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find Answers. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS...
...52 ● For VMware, see page 53. ● For FreeBSD, see the following section). Note: Linux only-If prompted, select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 35). ● Create a bootable array (see page 43). ● Create a driver disk (see ...adaptec.com. The system creates the driver disk. 5 Remove and label the driver disk. 6 Continue with the instructions for all operating systems except Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find Answers. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS...
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... task. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the DVD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on an Existing Operating System ● 55 Before You Begin Before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 58. Select...
... task. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the DVD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on an Existing Operating System ● 55 Before You Begin Before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 58. Select...
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... Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a text-based DOS utility that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! About the Adaptec Flash Utility The Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) is a BIOS-...based utility that you can use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, ...
... Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a text-based DOS utility that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! About the Adaptec Flash Utility The Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) is a BIOS-...based utility that you can use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, ...
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... replace the failed disk drives. Multiple Failures in the Same Array Except in a RAID 0 array, the data can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by using Adaptec Storage Manager. You may be recovered. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your local hard drive (for...
... replace the failed disk drives. Multiple Failures in the Same Array Except in a RAID 0 array, the data can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by using Adaptec Storage Manager. You may be recovered. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your local hard drive (for...
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...to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with each other through direct cable connections and through a system backplane. When you use Adaptec Storage Manager to identify disk drive conditions. See page 72.) Backplane Connections In a backplane connection, disk drives and SAS ...BIOS and in order to manage your RAID controller Activity LED connections and locations. See About Your RAID Controller on the RAID Controller Installation DVD. .The number of end devices is attached to Connector X (see Direct-attach Connections below for your disk drives. For more information, refer to the Adaptec...
...to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with each other through direct cable connections and through a system backplane. When you use Adaptec Storage Manager to identify disk drive conditions. See page 72.) Backplane Connections In a backplane connection, disk drives and SAS ...BIOS and in order to manage your RAID controller Activity LED connections and locations. See About Your RAID Controller on the RAID Controller Installation DVD. .The number of end devices is attached to Connector X (see Direct-attach Connections below for your disk drives. For more information, refer to the Adaptec...
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... Pool 88 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 88 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 91 Locating Disk Drives ...91 Identifying Disk Drives ...92 Viewing the Event Log ...93 The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that only advanced users... familiar with working in a computer BIOS use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility C In this appendix... Note: Adaptec recommends ...
... Pool 88 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 88 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 91 Locating Disk Drives ...91 Identifying Disk Drives ...92 Viewing the Event Log ...93 The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that only advanced users... familiar with working in a computer BIOS use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility C In this appendix... Note: Adaptec recommends ...
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Start or restart your system has insufficient memory this message displays: "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will load after you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be used in a new array are menu-based and instructions for selection...page 88). ● Disk Utilities-For formatting or verifying disk drives (see Choosing a RAID Level on your keyboard. Running the ARC Utility If your Adaptec controller is normal. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 84 Introduction to the ARC Utility The ARC utility comprises these ...
Start or restart your system has insufficient memory this message displays: "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will load after you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be used in a new array are menu-based and instructions for selection...page 88). ● Disk Utilities-For formatting or verifying disk drives (see Choosing a RAID Level on your keyboard. Running the ARC Utility If your Adaptec controller is normal. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 84 Introduction to the ARC Utility The ARC utility comprises these ...
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... ● Delete an array. ! The duration of inactive state of an array. The controller always uses the lowest numbered array as its bootable array. Note: The disk drive should... can: ● View the properties of the array/drive after which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3 Restart your computer documentation. Note: You cannot make bootable, then press ...power management settings: 1 Select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 85 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage ...
... ● Delete an array. ! The duration of inactive state of an array. The controller always uses the lowest numbered array as its bootable array. Note: The disk drive should... can: ● View the properties of the array/drive after which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3 Restart your computer documentation. Note: You cannot make bootable, then press ...power management settings: 1 Select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 85 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage ...
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... enabled, there is disabled. Default is a slight possibility of your controller's basic settings, select Controller Configuration from the main SerialSelect menu. When enabled, NCQ is disabled. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 89 Opening SerialSelect To open SerialSelect, start the..., write cache is replaced. Only available with SATA II disk drives. When enabled, the controller BIOS allows the controller to exit. When enabled, the controller automatically rebuilds an array when a failed disk drive is enabled/disabled on -screen instructions to...
... enabled, there is disabled. Default is a slight possibility of your controller's basic settings, select Controller Configuration from the main SerialSelect menu. When enabled, NCQ is disabled. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 89 Opening SerialSelect To open SerialSelect, start the..., write cache is replaced. Only available with SATA II disk drives. When enabled, the controller BIOS allows the controller to exit. When enabled, the controller automatically rebuilds an array when a failed disk drive is enabled/disabled on -screen instructions to...
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...of any non-persistent events each time you want, then press Enter. 3 When the ARC utility menu appears, then press Ctrl+P. 4 Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter. The current event log opens. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see page 84). ...2 Select the controller you restart your computer; Some events are not stored indefinitely-the event log is full, new events overwrite old events. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 93 Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such...
...of any non-persistent events each time you want, then press Enter. 3 When the ARC utility menu appears, then press Ctrl+P. 4 Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter. The current event log opens. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see page 84). ...2 Select the controller you restart your computer; Some events are not stored indefinitely-the event log is full, new events overwrite old events. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 93 Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such...
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For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 59. Getting Started ...95 Working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. See page 84.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in the ACU Using Menus 95 Running the ACU Using Scripts 96 This chapter describes the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for DOS, a text-based utility that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix... Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility.
For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 59. Getting Started ...95 Working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. See page 84.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in the ACU Using Menus 95 Running the ACU Using Scripts 96 This chapter describes the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for DOS, a text-based utility that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix... Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility.
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... accidentally damaging your RAID controller inoperable. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you can use the AFU. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 59. Using the Adaptec Flash Utility E In this appendix... Adaptec recommends that you ... Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use to avoid rendering your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and correctly to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS...
... accidentally damaging your RAID controller inoperable. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you can use the AFU. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 59. Using the Adaptec Flash Utility E In this appendix... Adaptec recommends that you ... Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use to avoid rendering your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and correctly to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS...
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...● Supports HIMEM.SYS; The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● The Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to : ● The RAID Controller Installation DVD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. Before You Begin 1 Obtain the ...107) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to get the most recent version of extended memory. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. See www.adaptec.com for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and ...
...● Supports HIMEM.SYS; The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● The Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to : ● The RAID Controller Installation DVD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. Before You Begin 1 Obtain the ...107) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to get the most recent version of extended memory. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. See www.adaptec.com for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and ...
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... Rate setting 91 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 90 RAID levels 31 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 90 resetting 65 Runtime BIOS setting 89 SAS Address setting 91 SAS cables 32 setting boot controller 44 specifications 129 standard features troubleshooting 63 updating firmware 105 ...91 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 38, 71 disk drives 32, 71 connecting to controllers 38 connections 92 external 42 failure recovery multiple arrays 64 multiple disk drives 65 RAID 0 arrays 65 with hot spare 64 without hot spare 64 formatting 91 identifying 92 initializing 86...
... Rate setting 91 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 90 RAID levels 31 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 90 resetting 65 Runtime BIOS setting 89 SAS Address setting 91 SAS cables 32 setting boot controller 44 specifications 129 standard features troubleshooting 63 updating firmware 105 ...91 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 38, 71 disk drives 32, 71 connecting to controllers 38 connections 92 external 42 failure recovery multiple arrays 64 multiple disk drives 65 RAID 0 arrays 65 with hot spare 64 without hot spare 64 formatting 91 identifying 92 initializing 86...
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... RAID 6 17, 81 RAID 60 17, 81 RAID controllers. See RAID Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 90 replacing failed disk drives 64 requirements 14 drive 32 rescanning disk drives 86 resetting controllers 65 Runtime BIOS setting 89 S safety information 128 SAS 4-wide ports 70 backplane connections 71 cables 32 comparison to 42 specifications 129 storage management Adaptec RAID...
... RAID 6 17, 81 RAID 60 17, 81 RAID controllers. See RAID Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 90 replacing failed disk drives 64 requirements 14 drive 32 rescanning disk drives 86 resetting controllers 65 Runtime BIOS setting 89 S safety information 128 SAS 4-wide ports 70 backplane connections 71 cables 32 comparison to 42 specifications 129 storage management Adaptec RAID...