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...Server 2008 29 Installing on Red Hat or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 29 7 Configuring the Controller Utility Using the Adaptec Configuration Utility 31 Starting Adaptec Configuration Utility 31 Exiting Configuration Utility 31 Using the Controller Configuration Utility 31 Viewing the Controller Properties 32 Setting ... LED Control Cables 39 Behavioral Pattern of Drive LED 39 9 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist 42 10 Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS Introduction ...44 System Requirements 44 Compatibility Information 44 Before You Begin 44 Obtaining the BIOS Kit 44
...Server 2008 29 Installing on Red Hat or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 29 7 Configuring the Controller Utility Using the Adaptec Configuration Utility 31 Starting Adaptec Configuration Utility 31 Exiting Configuration Utility 31 Using the Controller Configuration Utility 31 Viewing the Controller Properties 32 Setting ... LED Control Cables 39 Behavioral Pattern of Drive LED 39 9 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist 42 10 Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS Introduction ...44 System Requirements 44 Compatibility Information 44 Before You Begin 44 Obtaining the BIOS Kit 44
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Chapter 2: About SATA/SAS Controllers l 13 About the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 Controller The Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 controller is a low-profile PCIe controller with these features: Form factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys Connectors, internal Simple volume Disk drives Maximum number of devices Enclosure management support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Low-profile PCIe x4 2.5 Gbps 4 1 mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8087) Yes SAS (3.0 Gbps), SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3.0 Gbps) 4 direct-attached devices or up to 128 using expander technology I2C and SGPIO Yes
Chapter 2: About SATA/SAS Controllers l 13 About the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 Controller The Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 controller is a low-profile PCIe controller with these features: Form factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys Connectors, internal Simple volume Disk drives Maximum number of devices Enclosure management support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Low-profile PCIe x4 2.5 Gbps 4 1 mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8087) Yes SAS (3.0 Gbps), SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3.0 Gbps) 4 direct-attached devices or up to 128 using expander technology I2C and SGPIO Yes
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Chapter 2: About SATA/SAS Controllers l 14 About the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1045 Controller The Adaptec SATA/SAS 1045 controller is a low-profile PCIe controller with these features: Form factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys Connectors, external Simple volume Disk drives Maximum number of devices Enclosure management support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Low-profile PCIe x4 2.5 Gbps 4 1 mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8088) Yes SAS (3.0 Gbps), SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3.0 Gbps) 4 direct-attached devices or up to 128 using expander technology Supported via SAS expander Yes
Chapter 2: About SATA/SAS Controllers l 14 About the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1045 Controller The Adaptec SATA/SAS 1045 controller is a low-profile PCIe controller with these features: Form factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys Connectors, external Simple volume Disk drives Maximum number of devices Enclosure management support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Low-profile PCIe x4 2.5 Gbps 4 1 mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8088) Yes SAS (3.0 Gbps), SATA I (1.5 Gbps), SATA II (3.0 Gbps) 4 direct-attached devices or up to 128 using expander technology Supported via SAS expander Yes
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... verify disk drives ● Adaptec installation CD containing: ● Drivers for the Adaptec controller ● Product Documentation for the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 or 1045 Controller ● Readme files ● Cable (1405 kit only) ● Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 Controller Quickstart Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or...
... verify disk drives ● Adaptec installation CD containing: ● Drivers for the Adaptec controller ● Product Documentation for the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 or 1045 Controller ● Readme files ● Cable (1405 kit only) ● Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 Controller Quickstart Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or...
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... press down gently but firmly until it clicks into your computer cabinet. 1 Turn off your SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 controller into place. PCIe bus compatibility is marked to install your computer and disconnect the power cord. Installing the SATA/SAS Controller This section describes how... Begin ● Read the Safety Information on page 60. ● Familiarize yourself with the SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 controller's physical features page 12. ● Ensure that 's compatible with the low-profile bracket supplied in the controller kit. ! Open the cabinet, following the instructions on page ...
... press down gently but firmly until it clicks into your computer cabinet. 1 Turn off your SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 controller into place. PCIe bus compatibility is marked to install your computer and disconnect the power cord. Installing the SATA/SAS Controller This section describes how... Begin ● Read the Safety Information on page 60. ● Familiarize yourself with the SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 controller's physical features page 12. ● Ensure that 's compatible with the low-profile bracket supplied in the controller kit. ! Open the cabinet, following the instructions on page ...
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...) to SATA fanout cable - Chapter 4: Installing the SATA/SAS Controller and Disk Drives l 19 Selecting Disk Drives and Cables Disk Drives The Adaptec SATA/SAS controller supports both SAS and SATA disk drives. connects to SAS (4) x1 (SFF-8482) fanout cable with a managed backplane or... enclosure. Internal Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8087) to SATA/SAS backplane For more information about compatible disk drives, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/ compatibility. Note: The sideband (SFF-8448) connector is used to a maximum of four SATA devices or a backplane. ...
...) to SATA fanout cable - Chapter 4: Installing the SATA/SAS Controller and Disk Drives l 19 Selecting Disk Drives and Cables Disk Drives The Adaptec SATA/SAS controller supports both SAS and SATA disk drives. connects to SAS (4) x1 (SFF-8482) fanout cable with a managed backplane or... enclosure. Internal Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8087) to SATA/SAS backplane For more information about compatible disk drives, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/ compatibility. Note: The sideband (SFF-8448) connector is used to a maximum of four SATA devices or a backplane. ...
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...external device (i.e. tape drive) or backplane Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to your internal or external device(s).Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA/SAS cables. For more information, see Direct-Attach Connections on page 22 Connecting Disk Drives Directly to the SATA... directly to four per SAS connector. External Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8088) to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of direct-attached disk drives is connected to target devices. ● Connecting Disk Drives Directly...
...external device (i.e. tape drive) or backplane Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to your internal or external device(s).Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA/SAS cables. For more information, see Direct-Attach Connections on page 22 Connecting Disk Drives Directly to the SATA... directly to four per SAS connector. External Mini SAS x4 (SFF-8088) to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of direct-attached disk drives is connected to target devices. ● Connecting Disk Drives Directly...
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... to SATA/SAS Tape Drives You can connect internal or external SAS or SATA Tape Drives to your SATA/SAS controller. (See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of compatible devices.) 1 Connect one or more information. 2 Use a SAS cable to connect the SATA/SAS controller to the DVD-ROM. 3 When all devices have... Disk Drives l 22 Connecting to a DVD-ROM In a direct-attach connection, DVD-ROM drives are no jumpers or switches to set before installation. (See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of compatible devices.) 1 Install your DVD-ROM.
... to SATA/SAS Tape Drives You can connect internal or external SAS or SATA Tape Drives to your SATA/SAS controller. (See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of compatible devices.) 1 Connect one or more information. 2 Use a SAS cable to connect the SATA/SAS controller to the DVD-ROM. 3 When all devices have... Disk Drives l 22 Connecting to a DVD-ROM In a direct-attach connection, DVD-ROM drives are no jumpers or switches to set before installation. (See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of compatible devices.) 1 Install your DVD-ROM.
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...9679; Check if the SATA/SAS controller is not detected during system boot, try installing it in a compatible expansion slot. To double-check the PCIe slot compatibility of your controller, see SATA/SAS Controller Features on page 12. Chapter 9: Solving Problems l 42 ...Troubleshooting Checklist If you can find additional troubleshooting information and direction on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com and the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at ask.adaptec.com. To doublecheck the bus compatibility of your system/motherboard, refer to the system's documentation. ● Ensure that...
...9679; Check if the SATA/SAS controller is not detected during system boot, try installing it in a compatible expansion slot. To double-check the PCIe slot compatibility of your controller, see SATA/SAS Controller Features on page 12. Chapter 9: Solving Problems l 42 ...Troubleshooting Checklist If you can find additional troubleshooting information and direction on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com and the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase at ask.adaptec.com. To doublecheck the bus compatibility of your system/motherboard, refer to the system's documentation. ● Ensure that...
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...contents, it is important to use the AFU. Adaptec recommends that only the advance user must use the AFU carefully to update, save, and verify the SATA/SAS controller's BIOS. ! Introduction ...44 System Requirements ...44 Compatibility Information ...44 Before You Begin ...44 Running ...the AFU ...45 AFU Commands...45 Updating Flash Using AFU Command Line 49 This chapter describes the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) and explains how to avoid rendering your...
...contents, it is important to use the AFU. Adaptec recommends that only the advance user must use the AFU carefully to update, save, and verify the SATA/SAS controller's BIOS. ! Introduction ...44 System Requirements ...44 Compatibility Information ...44 Before You Begin ...44 Running ...the AFU ...45 AFU Commands...45 Updating Flash Using AFU Command Line 49 This chapter describes the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) and explains how to avoid rendering your...
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... site (www.adaptec.com)-Go to this website to it: ● AFU.exe ● ASxxxx01.ufi where xxxx is a DOS utility, which allows you to update, save and verify the SATA/SAS controller's BIOS. Compatibility Information The AFU has the following compatibility issues: ● Supports HIMEM.SYS and ... 8 MB of the controller model numbers have a suffix. Note: Most of extended memory. Before copying, check if the appropriate .ufi file is compatible with other DOS drivers running the AFU, the following tasks must be completed. ● Obtaining the BIOS Kit ● Creating the BIOS Kit on...
... site (www.adaptec.com)-Go to this website to it: ● AFU.exe ● ASxxxx01.ufi where xxxx is a DOS utility, which allows you to update, save and verify the SATA/SAS controller's BIOS. Compatibility Information The AFU has the following compatibility issues: ● Supports HIMEM.SYS and ... 8 MB of the controller model numbers have a suffix. Note: Most of extended memory. Before copying, check if the appropriate .ufi file is compatible with other DOS drivers running the AFU, the following tasks must be completed. ● Obtaining the BIOS Kit ● Creating the BIOS Kit on...