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... , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Adaptec, Inc. This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the rules. AAA-131U2, AAA-133U2 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian Compliance Statement This Class...
... , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Adaptec, Inc. This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the rules. AAA-131U2, AAA-133U2 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian Compliance Statement This Class...
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w w w w Contents 1 Introduction System Requirements 1-2 Installation Overview 1-3 2 Installing the Hardware AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID Card Layout 2-2 Installing DIMM Memory 2-3 Installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-4 Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 Setting Up SCSI Devices 2-6 Check the SCSI IDs 2-6 Terminate the Ends ... (50-pin) 2-13 External Ultra2 SCSI Connector (68-pin) 2-16 External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) 2-18 Configuring the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-19 3 Creating an Array With the ARRAYCONFIG U2 Utility Creating an Array 3-2 Creating an Array with Express Setup 3-2 Creating an ...
w w w w Contents 1 Introduction System Requirements 1-2 Installation Overview 1-3 2 Installing the Hardware AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID Card Layout 2-2 Installing DIMM Memory 2-3 Installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-4 Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 Setting Up SCSI Devices 2-6 Check the SCSI IDs 2-6 Terminate the Ends ... (50-pin) 2-13 External Ultra2 SCSI Connector (68-pin) 2-16 External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) 2-18 Configuring the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-19 3 Creating an Array With the ARRAYCONFIG U2 Utility Creating an Array 3-2 Creating an Array with Express Setup 3-2 Creating an ...
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... to as "AAA-131U2/133U2" in systems that have a PCI bus. The AAA-131U2 and AAA-133U2 are collectively referred to create the first array for a bootable array configuration, and then install the software driver for Channel A. ì w w w w Introduction In this Chapter ® System Requirements 1-2 ® Installation Overview 1-3 The Adaptec® AAA™-131U2 and AAA-133U2 Ultra2 SCSI RAID cards provide powerful...
... to as "AAA-131U2/133U2" in systems that have a PCI bus. The AAA-131U2 and AAA-133U2 are collectively referred to create the first array for a bootable array configuration, and then install the software driver for Channel A. ì w w w w Introduction In this Chapter ® System Requirements 1-2 ® Installation Overview 1-3 The Adaptec® AAA™-131U2 and AAA-133U2 Ultra2 SCSI RAID cards provide powerful...
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...due to power failure or power brown outs. AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide Use the Adaptec CI/O Management Software™, which is included with PCI-to-PCI bridge support s An available half-length (for AAA-131U2) or full-length (for AAA-133U2), unobstructed PCI slot that a UPS be ... Windows system disk are s PCI-based 90-MHz Pentium or equivalent motherboard with the AAA-131U2/133U2, to create additional arrays (CI/O is typically pre-installed.) See the Adaptec Web Site at http://www.adaptec.com/raid for a list of approved DIMMs and vendors s Five MBytes of free hard disk...
...due to power failure or power brown outs. AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide Use the Adaptec CI/O Management Software™, which is included with PCI-to-PCI bridge support s An available half-length (for AAA-131U2) or full-length (for AAA-133U2), unobstructed PCI slot that a UPS be ... Windows system disk are s PCI-based 90-MHz Pentium or equivalent motherboard with the AAA-131U2/133U2, to create additional arrays (CI/O is typically pre-installed.) See the Adaptec Web Site at http://www.adaptec.com/raid for a list of approved DIMMs and vendors s Five MBytes of free hard disk...
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... install AAA-131U2/133U2 hardware and software, follow these steps: s Install the AAA-131U2/133U2 in the system. (Chapter 2) s Connect SCSI devices to the AAA-131U2/133U2. (Chapter 2) s Create the first bootable array using the ARRAYCONFIG U2 utility. (Chapter 3) s Install the appropriate Array1000U2 software driver for your operating system. (Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6) s Install the Adaptec CI/O Management Software. (Adaptec CI...
... install AAA-131U2/133U2 hardware and software, follow these steps: s Install the AAA-131U2/133U2 in the system. (Chapter 2) s Connect SCSI devices to the AAA-131U2/133U2. (Chapter 2) s Create the first bootable array using the ARRAYCONFIG U2 utility. (Chapter 3) s Install the appropriate Array1000U2 software driver for your operating system. (Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6) s Install the Adaptec CI/O Management Software. (Adaptec CI...
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... from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ë w w w w Installing the Hardware In this Chapter ® AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID Card Layout 2-2 ® Installing DIMM Memory 2-3 ® Installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-4 ® Setting Up SCSI Devices 2-6 ® Connecting SCSI Devices 2-9 ® Configuring the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-19 This chapter explains how to install the AAA-131U2/133U2 and connect SCSI devices to it.
... from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ë w w w w Installing the Hardware In this Chapter ® AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID Card Layout 2-2 ® Installing DIMM Memory 2-3 ® Installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-4 ® Setting Up SCSI Devices 2-6 ® Connecting SCSI Devices 2-9 ® Configuring the AAA-131U2/133U2 2-19 This chapter explains how to install the AAA-131U2/133U2 and connect SCSI devices to it.
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... 2-2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID Card Layout Figure 2-1 identifies the major components on the AAA-131U2, and Figure 2-2 the components on the AAA-133U2. AAA-131U2 Major Components 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector (Channel A) 50...Ultra2 SCSI Connector (Channel A) Figure 2-2. You may find it helpful to refer to these figures while installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 and attaching SCSI devices to it. 68-pin Internal Ultra2 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector SCSI Connector LED ...
... 2-2 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID Card Layout Figure 2-1 identifies the major components on the AAA-131U2, and Figure 2-2 the components on the AAA-133U2. AAA-131U2 Major Components 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector (Channel A) 50...Ultra2 SCSI Connector (Channel A) Figure 2-2. You may find it helpful to refer to these figures while installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 and attaching SCSI devices to it. 68-pin Internal Ultra2 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector SCSI Connector LED ...
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Installing DIMM in Figure 2-3. If a DIMM is not pre-installed, a 168-pin EDO 3.3v 60ns or faster DIMM can use the AAA-131U2/133U2, the DIMM memory socket must be used. (See the Adaptec Web Site at http://www.adaptec.com/raid for a list of approved DIMMs and vendors.) 168-pin DIMM DIMM Socket Figure 2-3. In most cases, the AAA-131U2/133U2 comes pre-installed with a DIMM, as shown in the DIMM Memory Socket 2-3 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Hardware Installing DIMM Memory Before you can be populated with a DIMM.
Installing DIMM in Figure 2-3. If a DIMM is not pre-installed, a 168-pin EDO 3.3v 60ns or faster DIMM can use the AAA-131U2/133U2, the DIMM memory socket must be used. (See the Adaptec Web Site at http://www.adaptec.com/raid for a list of approved DIMMs and vendors.) 168-pin DIMM DIMM Socket Figure 2-3. In most cases, the AAA-131U2/133U2 comes pre-installed with a DIMM, as shown in the DIMM Memory Socket 2-3 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Installing the Hardware Installing DIMM Memory Before you can be populated with a DIMM.
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... press down firmly until it clicks into place, then replace the slot cover screw. (Figure 2-4 shows the installation of an AAA-131U2 card.) AAA-131U2 Card Installed in PCI Expansion Slot 2-4 Downloaded from the computer case. 3 Locate an unused, unobstructed, PCI expansion slot and remove... screw for use in Step 4. 4 Insert the AAA-131U2/133U2 in the PCI expansion slot; AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide Installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 Follow these steps to install the AAA-131U2/133U2: Note: If you are installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 in an existing system, back up all data before...
... press down firmly until it clicks into place, then replace the slot cover screw. (Figure 2-4 shows the installation of an AAA-131U2 card.) AAA-131U2 Card Installed in PCI Expansion Slot 2-4 Downloaded from the computer case. 3 Locate an unused, unobstructed, PCI expansion slot and remove... screw for use in Step 4. 4 Insert the AAA-131U2/133U2 in the PCI expansion slot; AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide Installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 Follow these steps to install the AAA-131U2/133U2: Note: If you are installing the AAA-131U2/133U2 in an existing system, back up all data before...
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If you want the LED to light whenever there is activity on the AAA-131U2/133U2 instead, you connect the LED cable to the LED connector on these drives when you must disconnect the LED cable from www.Manualslib.com manuals ...) An LED on the front panel of the LED connector. (Figure 2-5 shows the connection on an AAA-133U2 card.) Note: If you are using non-SCSI disk drives (e.g., IDE), the LED will no longer indicate activity on the AAA-131U2/133U2. Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 Downloaded from the motherboard and connect it to the...
If you want the LED to light whenever there is activity on the AAA-131U2/133U2 instead, you connect the LED cable to the LED connector on these drives when you must disconnect the LED cable from www.Manualslib.com manuals ...) An LED on the front panel of the LED connector. (Figure 2-5 shows the connection on an AAA-133U2 card.) Note: If you are using non-SCSI disk drives (e.g., IDE), the LED will no longer indicate activity on the AAA-131U2/133U2. Connecting the LED Activity Indicator 2-5 Downloaded from the motherboard and connect it to the...
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... We recommend that you wish to use a single SCSI disk drive (instead of SCSI ID 7. s SCSI ID 7 has the highest priority on the AAA-131U2/133U2, as well as your devices. Additional installation hints are permitted on your hard disk and other SCSI devices, refer to the device's documentation.) s If you... set to help you install your boot device, we recommend that you leave each RAID card channel set the SCSI ID for the device to the device's documentation for installation instructions, be sure to return to this document to 8....
... We recommend that you wish to use a single SCSI disk drive (instead of SCSI ID 7. s SCSI ID 7 has the highest priority on the AAA-131U2/133U2, as well as your devices. Additional installation hints are permitted on your hard disk and other SCSI devices, refer to the device's documentation.) s If you... set to help you install your boot device, we recommend that you leave each RAID card channel set the SCSI ID for the device to the device's documentation for installation instructions, be sure to return to this document to 8....
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...Adaptec AAA-131U2/133U2 kit have the terminator removed (or disabled). If you want to the cable. The devices between the physical ends of each SCSI channel must be supplied if you replace one or more drives on the SCSI bus. 2-7 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Terminating SCSI Channels on the AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID... Card Termination on the AAA-131U2/133U2 itself is controlled by setting a jumper or a switch, or by installing or removing a terminating...
...Adaptec AAA-131U2/133U2 kit have the terminator removed (or disabled). If you want to the cable. The devices between the physical ends of each SCSI channel must be supplied if you replace one or more drives on the SCSI bus. 2-7 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Terminating SCSI Channels on the AAA-131U2/133U2 RAID... Card Termination on the AAA-131U2/133U2 itself is controlled by setting a jumper or a switch, or by installing or removing a terminating...
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... see External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) on separate channels from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Refer to 40 MBytes/sec). Using Adaptec SpeedFlex™ technology, the 50-pin narrow connector on installing devices inside your SCSI devices inside your computer, as shown in Drive Bay Inside...supports up to seven Fast/Narrow SCSI devices without affecting the performance of Ultra2 and Ultra SCSI devices. Before connecting devices to the AAA-131U2/133U2, be sure to Channel A internal and external Ultra2 connectors. Internal SCSI Device Figure 2-6.
... see External SCSI Array Enclosures (Storage Subsystems) on separate channels from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Refer to 40 MBytes/sec). Using Adaptec SpeedFlex™ technology, the 50-pin narrow connector on installing devices inside your SCSI devices inside your computer, as shown in Drive Bay Inside...supports up to seven Fast/Narrow SCSI devices without affecting the performance of Ultra2 and Ultra SCSI devices. Before connecting devices to the AAA-131U2/133U2, be sure to Channel A internal and external Ultra2 connectors. Internal SCSI Device Figure 2-6.
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...from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow these steps to 40 MBytes/sec). Terminator Connect to Ultra2 SCSI device Connect to AAA-131U2/133U2 Figure 2-7. 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Cable 2-10 Downloaded from non-Ultra2 devices. Connecting a nonUltra2 device to an Ultra2 SCSI...connect your internal Ultra2 devices: 1 Locate the 68-pin internal Ultra2 SCSI cable. The AAA-131U2 has one shown in Figure 2-7, is required. and the AAA-133U2 has three (Channels A, B, and C). AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector (68-pin) Use the internal ...
...from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Follow these steps to 40 MBytes/sec). Terminator Connect to Ultra2 SCSI device Connect to AAA-131U2/133U2 Figure 2-7. 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Cable 2-10 Downloaded from non-Ultra2 devices. Connecting a nonUltra2 device to an Ultra2 SCSI...connect your internal Ultra2 devices: 1 Locate the 68-pin internal Ultra2 SCSI cable. The AAA-131U2 has one shown in Figure 2-7, is required. and the AAA-133U2 has three (Channels A, B, and C). AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector (68-pin) Use the internal ...
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Installing the Hardware 2 Plug the long end of the cable to Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector 2-11 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connecting Cable to the Ultra2 SCSI connector (Channel A, B, or C) on the AAA-131U2/133U2. 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Cable AAA-131U2 RAID Card 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector (Channel A) 68-pin Internal Ultra2 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector SCSI Connector (Channel B) (Channel C) AAA-133U2 RAID Card Figure 2-8.
Installing the Hardware 2 Plug the long end of the cable to Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector 2-11 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connecting Cable to the Ultra2 SCSI connector (Channel A, B, or C) on the AAA-131U2/133U2. 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Cable AAA-131U2 RAID Card 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector (Channel A) 68-pin Internal Ultra2 68-pin Internal Ultra2 SCSI Connector SCSI Connector (Channel B) (Channel C) AAA-133U2 RAID Card Figure 2-8.
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... connected to your 68-pin internal Ultra2 SCSI cable has a built-in terminator at the end of the cable (such as the cable provided in Adaptec AAA-131U2/133U2 kits), disable termination on the cable to the cable. 2-12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If there is no builtin terminator, terminate...
... connected to your 68-pin internal Ultra2 SCSI cable has a built-in terminator at the end of the cable (such as the cable provided in Adaptec AAA-131U2/133U2 kits), disable termination on the cable to the cable. 2-12 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If there is no builtin terminator, terminate...
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... the one shown in Figure 2-10, is required. Connecting Fast/Wide Ultra SCSI Devices 2-13 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connect to AAA-131U2/ 133U2 RAID Card Connect to connect internal Fast/Ultra Narrow SCSI devices that have a standard 50-pin connector. Installing the Hardware Internal Ultra SCSI Connector (50-pin...
... the one shown in Figure 2-10, is required. Connecting Fast/Wide Ultra SCSI Devices 2-13 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connect to AAA-131U2/ 133U2 RAID Card Connect to connect internal Fast/Ultra Narrow SCSI devices that have a standard 50-pin connector. Installing the Hardware Internal Ultra SCSI Connector (50-pin...
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AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide 2 Plug the long end of the cable to 50-pin Ultra SCSI Connector 2-14 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connecting Cable to the 50-pin internal Ultra SCSI connector. 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Cable AAA-131U2 RAID Card 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector AAA-133U2 RAID Card Figure 2-11.
AAA-130U2 Series Installation and Hardware Guide 2 Plug the long end of the cable to 50-pin Ultra SCSI Connector 2-14 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connecting Cable to the 50-pin internal Ultra SCSI connector. 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Cable AAA-131U2 RAID Card 50-pin Internal Ultra SCSI Connector AAA-133U2 RAID Card Figure 2-11.
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...to an Ultra2 SCSI channel limits the entire channel to lower performance levels (up to 40 MBytes/sec). 1 Connect one end of the AAA-131U2/133U2 to connect your external devices: Note: We recommend keeping Ultra2 devices on separate channels from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Peak transfer rates...68-pin) Use the external Ultra2 SCSI connector on Channel A of the external SCSI cable to the external Ultra2 connector on the AAA-131U2/133U2. Follow these steps to connect your external Ultra2 and Ultra SCSI devices. Attaching an External Cable to obtain a 68-pin external SCSI cable...
...to an Ultra2 SCSI channel limits the entire channel to lower performance levels (up to 40 MBytes/sec). 1 Connect one end of the AAA-131U2/133U2 to connect your external devices: Note: We recommend keeping Ultra2 devices on separate channels from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Peak transfer rates...68-pin) Use the external Ultra2 SCSI connector on Channel A of the external SCSI cable to the external Ultra2 connector on the AAA-131U2/133U2. Follow these steps to connect your external Ultra2 and Ultra SCSI devices. Attaching an External Cable to obtain a 68-pin external SCSI cable...
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... www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the BIOS banner does not appear, see Appendix A, Using SCSISelect and Disk Utilities for the AAA-131U2/ 133U2 RAID card, you need to run the SCSISelect utility. Turn on the external SCSI devices first, and then turn on the screen, and... each device connected to it is not necessary to configure SCSI options, see Appendix B, Troubleshooting. During BIOS initialization, the AAA-131U2/133U2 BIOS banner should appear on the computer. To do this press F6 when the following prompt appears during BIOS initialization: Press for ...
... www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the BIOS banner does not appear, see Appendix A, Using SCSISelect and Disk Utilities for the AAA-131U2/ 133U2 RAID card, you need to run the SCSISelect utility. Turn on the external SCSI devices first, and then turn on the screen, and... each device connected to it is not necessary to configure SCSI options, see Appendix B, Troubleshooting. During BIOS initialization, the AAA-131U2/133U2 BIOS banner should appear on the computer. To do this press F6 when the following prompt appears during BIOS initialization: Press for ...