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.... ● Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at www.adaptec-europe.com. ● German: Call +49 89 43 66 55 22, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to the CD jacket so that you don't lose it. to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. ● For RAID and Fibre Channel products call +1 ...408-934-7274, Monday to Friday, 5:00 A.M. To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, ● For Hardware products call +1 321-207-2000, Monday to Friday, 5:00 A.M. Europe ● Visit our Web site at ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips...
.... ● Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at www.adaptec-europe.com. ● German: Call +49 89 43 66 55 22, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to the CD jacket so that you don't lose it. to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. ● For RAID and Fibre Channel products call +1 ...408-934-7274, Monday to Friday, 5:00 A.M. To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, ● For Hardware products call +1 321-207-2000, Monday to Friday, 5:00 A.M. Europe ● Visit our Web site at ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips...
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Contents ● 8 Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager Features...40 Overview...40 Physical Devices View 41 Logical Devices View 41 Changing How Drives are Displayed 41 Collapsed and Expanded Views 42 ... RAID 0 (Non-RAID Arrays 49 RAID 1 Arrays 50 RAID 10 Arrays 50 Using the ARC Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 52 Running the ARC Utility 52 Creating and Managing Arrays 52 Creating a New Array 52 Managing Arrays 54 Adding/Deleting Hotspares 56 Managing Bootable Arrays and Devices 56 Configuring Disk Drives 56 ATAPI Support...
Contents ● 8 Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager Features...40 Overview...40 Physical Devices View 41 Logical Devices View 41 Changing How Drives are Displayed 41 Collapsed and Expanded Views 42 ... RAID 0 (Non-RAID Arrays 49 RAID 1 Arrays 50 RAID 10 Arrays 50 Using the ARC Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 52 Running the ARC Utility 52 Creating and Managing Arrays 52 Creating a New Array 52 Managing Arrays 54 Adding/Deleting Hotspares 56 Managing Bootable Arrays and Devices 56 Configuring Disk Drives 56 ATAPI Support...
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... with SAF-TE enclosure management hardware. Upgrading the HostRAID Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your HostRAID controller, see Using the AFU for DOS on page 36 for more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. ● Support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple volume. ● Hot swap rebuild of...
... with SAF-TE enclosure management hardware. Upgrading the HostRAID Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your HostRAID controller, see Using the AFU for DOS on page 36 for more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. ● Support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple volume. ● Hot swap rebuild of...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 14 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller The Adaptec 1430SA is a low-profile 4-port PCIe SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 Connector (I2C) Aggregate LED Activity LED Power LED Aggregate LED Port Activity LED 3 (top port) ... PCI compatibility PCIe x4 Ports 4 stacked Connectors 4 internal RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Simple volume Yes Disk drives SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) Maximum number of disk drives 4 Hot spares Yes Enclosure support Yes, SATA II Enclosure Management using I2C connection Native Command...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 14 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller The Adaptec 1430SA is a low-profile 4-port PCIe SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 Connector (I2C) Aggregate LED Activity LED Power LED Aggregate LED Port Activity LED 3 (top port) ... PCI compatibility PCIe x4 Ports 4 stacked Connectors 4 internal RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Simple volume Yes Disk drives SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) Maximum number of disk drives 4 Hot spares Yes Enclosure support Yes, SATA II Enclosure Management using I2C connection Native Command...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 15 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller The Adaptec 1420SA is a low-profile PCI-X to 4 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 Connector (I2C) J2 Connector (Activity LED) SATA ports 3 2 1 0 Mounting bracket PCI-X connector Form factor Low-profile PCI compatibility PCI-X x1 Ports 4 Connectors 4 internal RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Simple volume...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 15 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller The Adaptec 1420SA is a low-profile PCI-X to 4 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 Connector (I2C) J2 Connector (Activity LED) SATA ports 3 2 1 0 Mounting bracket PCI-X connector Form factor Low-profile PCI compatibility PCI-X x1 Ports 4 Connectors 4 internal RAID levels 0, 1, 10 Simple volume...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 16 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller The Adaptec 1220SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: 0 SATA ports 1 Mounting bracket PCIe connector Form factor Low-profile PCI compatibility PCIe PCI bus width (max) 64-bit PCI bus speed (max) 133 MHz Ports 2 Connectors 2 internal RAID levels 0, 1 Simple Volume Yes Disk drives SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) Maximum number of disk drives 2 Hot spares Yes Enclosure support No Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Yes Audible alarm No
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 16 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller The Adaptec 1220SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: 0 SATA ports 1 Mounting bracket PCIe connector Form factor Low-profile PCI compatibility PCIe PCI bus width (max) 64-bit PCI bus speed (max) 133 MHz Ports 2 Connectors 2 internal RAID levels 0, 1 Simple Volume Yes Disk drives SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) Maximum number of disk drives 2 Hot spares Yes Enclosure support No Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Yes Audible alarm No
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...Adaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec HRCONF (HostRAID Configuration) command line utility ● Readme Files ● Cables (type and quantity vary for cable information about your HostRAID controller, see About Your HostRAID Controller on page 12) ● Low-profile bracket ● Serial ATA II 1430SA, 1420SA, 1220SA HostRAID Controllers... system version support, refer to the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. ● At least 256 MB (or more) of RAM ● Available compatible PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slot (depending on your controller model-see About Your HostRAID Controller on page 12...
...Adaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec HRCONF (HostRAID Configuration) command line utility ● Readme Files ● Cables (type and quantity vary for cable information about your HostRAID controller, see About Your HostRAID Controller on page 12) ● Low-profile bracket ● Serial ATA II 1430SA, 1420SA, 1220SA HostRAID Controllers... system version support, refer to the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. ● At least 256 MB (or more) of RAM ● Available compatible PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slot (depending on your controller model-see About Your HostRAID Controller on page 12...
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Note: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller and disk drives, and creating arrays for data storage. It also describes the options you want them. Choosing a RAID Level...20 Selecting Disk Drives...20 Selecting Cables ...20 Installation Options ...21 This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the way you have for installing your HostRAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 12). Getting Started 4 In this chapter...
Note: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller and disk drives, and creating arrays for data storage. It also describes the options you want them. Choosing a RAID Level...20 Selecting Disk Drives...20 Selecting Cables ...20 Installation Options ...21 This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the way you have for installing your HostRAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 12). Getting Started 4 In this chapter...
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...your HostRAID controller to support the RAID level you must connect to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. RAID 10 Array-Built from two disk drives where one straight connector to straight connector SATA cable for your Adaptec SATA RAID controller. Selecting ... When selecting disk drives for Your Controller Your SATA controller supports both SATA (Serial ATA) I and II disk drives. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA cables. Not supported on page 49 to see page 50). Disk Drives for your RAID array, ensure that you are connecting...
...your HostRAID controller to support the RAID level you must connect to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. RAID 10 Array-Built from two disk drives where one straight connector to straight connector SATA cable for your Adaptec SATA RAID controller. Selecting ... When selecting disk drives for Your Controller Your SATA controller supports both SATA (Serial ATA) I and II disk drives. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA cables. Not supported on page 49 to see page 50). Disk Drives for your RAID array, ensure that you are connecting...
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... available PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and remove the slot cover, as shown at right, insert the HostRAID controller into the PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it supports (see page 12). ● Ensure that you have the right quantity of disk drives for the... RAID level you want to an I2C connector on an internal backplane or enclosure, using the retention device (for your controller and disk drives (see page 12). ...
... available PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and remove the slot cover, as shown at right, insert the HostRAID controller into the PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it supports (see page 12). ● Ensure that you have the right quantity of disk drives for the... RAID level you want to an I2C connector on an internal backplane or enclosure, using the retention device (for your controller and disk drives (see page 12). ...
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... If you can set before installation. Determining the Boot Controller Your Adaptec Serial ATA II RAID 1430SA, 1420SA, and 1220SA are shown. There are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Creating a Bootable Array on page 33. Otherwise, skip to support the RAID level you are no jumpers or switches to boot a second...
... If you can set before installation. Determining the Boot Controller Your Adaptec Serial ATA II RAID 1430SA, 1420SA, and 1220SA are shown. There are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Creating a Bootable Array on page 33. Otherwise, skip to support the RAID level you are no jumpers or switches to boot a second...
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... drive connected to the motherboard, or from either tool, but the ACU is done under the system BIOS Setup Utility. You can create a RAID 0, 1, or 10 array using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on page 52 6 When you can be used. See Physical... section. Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 26 Setting the Boot Controller Note: If your system won't contain more information. 1 Enter the system BIOS Setup. 2 Navigate to the disk drive boot sequence. 3 Move the boot controller to the top of the list. Adaptec HostRAID controller supports bootable disk drives and arrays.
... drive connected to the motherboard, or from either tool, but the ACU is done under the system BIOS Setup Utility. You can create a RAID 0, 1, or 10 array using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on page 52 6 When you can be used. See Physical... section. Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 26 Setting the Boot Controller Note: If your system won't contain more information. 1 Enter the system BIOS Setup. 2 Navigate to the disk drive boot sequence. 3 Move the boot controller to the top of the list. Adaptec HostRAID controller supports bootable disk drives and arrays.
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...in more than one array simultaneously (see page 46). ● If it in the PCI-X expansion slot. ● If your HostRAID controller is not detected during system boot, try installing it is automatically incorporated into the array and takes over for instructions.) ● Did the... RAID 0 array (see page 46). ● If multiple disk drives fail within the same array (see page 11). Chapter 11: Solving Problems ● 45 Troubleshooting Checklist If you can find additional troubleshooting information and direction on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com and the Adaptec Support ...
...in more than one array simultaneously (see page 46). ● If it in the PCI-X expansion slot. ● If your HostRAID controller is not detected during system boot, try installing it is automatically incorporated into the array and takes over for instructions.) ● Did the... RAID 0 array (see page 46). ● If multiple disk drives fail within the same array (see page 11). Chapter 11: Solving Problems ● 45 Troubleshooting Checklist If you can find additional troubleshooting information and direction on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com and the Adaptec Support ...
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This appendix describes the RAID levels supported by the number of protection for your data. RAID Technology Overview 48 RAID 0 (Non-RAID Arrays 49 RAID 1 Arrays ...50 RAID 10 Arrays ...50 When you create arrays (or logical drives), you select the best level of disk drives they support. Understanding RAID A In this chapter... RAID levels also vary by your HostRAID controller, and provides a basic overview of performance and redundancy. Each RAID level offers a unique combination of each to help you can assign a RAID level to protect your data storage.
This appendix describes the RAID levels supported by the number of protection for your data. RAID Technology Overview 48 RAID 0 (Non-RAID Arrays 49 RAID 1 Arrays ...50 RAID 10 Arrays ...50 When you create arrays (or logical drives), you select the best level of disk drives they support. Understanding RAID A In this chapter... RAID levels also vary by your HostRAID controller, and provides a basic overview of performance and redundancy. Each RAID level offers a unique combination of each to help you can assign a RAID level to protect your data storage.
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...an array of physical drives. However, performance in regard to the minimum and maximum number of physical drives that are supported. In addition, the RAID levels differ in file and print environments, which typically involve multiple small blocks of data, might be optimal when ...array to the operating system as one or more logical drives. For example, performance in a computer into a logical drive, the HostRAID controller can set to 16 KB. This data-distribution scheme complements the way the operating system requests data. Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment ...
...an array of physical drives. However, performance in regard to the minimum and maximum number of physical drives that are supported. In addition, the RAID levels differ in file and print environments, which typically involve multiple small blocks of data, might be optimal when ...array to the operating system as one or more logical drives. For example, performance in a computer into a logical drive, the HostRAID controller can set to 16 KB. This data-distribution scheme complements the way the operating system requests data. Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment ...
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... - 250 Disk Drive 2 400 GB Disk Drives in Logical Drive Disk Drive 2 1 - 250 Not Used Unused Space: 150 GB RAID 1 Logical Drive = 250 GB RAID 10 Arrays A RAID 10 array is the size of the smaller disk drive, as shown in the array. Not Used Unused Space: 150 GB... disk drive is a mirror of the other (the same data is only 50 percent of independent disk drives. Disk Drive 3 Disk Drive 4 1 499 3 ... Adaptec RAID controllers support a maximum number of 48 disk drives in Logical Drive Disk Drive 1 1 3 ... 499 Disk Drive 2 2 500 4 ... For instance, an array with twice...
... - 250 Disk Drive 2 400 GB Disk Drives in Logical Drive Disk Drive 2 1 - 250 Not Used Unused Space: 150 GB RAID 1 Logical Drive = 250 GB RAID 10 Arrays A RAID 10 array is the size of the smaller disk drive, as shown in the array. Not Used Unused Space: 150 GB... disk drive is a mirror of the other (the same data is only 50 percent of independent disk drives. Disk Drive 3 Disk Drive 4 1 499 3 ... Adaptec RAID controllers support a maximum number of 48 disk drives in Logical Drive Disk Drive 1 1 3 ... 499 Disk Drive 2 2 500 4 ... For instance, an array with twice...
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.... To access SATASelect: 1 Restart the computer, then press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 If multiple HostRAID controllers are prompted to save the changes before you made in the booting order. In some cases, selecting an option displays another menu. ...you have selected the correct disk drives to configure. ATAPI Support The following devices are supported: ● The 1220SA supports detection of SATA ATAPI TAPE Drive and CDROM. ● The 1220SA supports booting from within the SATA Driver and Controller Configuration screens. 6 To exit SATASelect, press Esc until...
.... To access SATASelect: 1 Restart the computer, then press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 If multiple HostRAID controllers are prompted to save the changes before you made in the booting order. In some cases, selecting an option displays another menu. ...you have selected the correct disk drives to configure. ATAPI Support The following devices are supported: ● The 1220SA supports detection of SATA ATAPI TAPE Drive and CDROM. ● The 1220SA supports booting from within the SATA Driver and Controller Configuration screens. 6 To exit SATASelect, press Esc until...
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... the description of each attached bootable device to the HostRAID controller as the boot device. When BBS support is issued to enable. Enables or disables the use of...1420SA only) Enabled Disabled Device Security Lock (1430SA & 1220SA Only) SMART Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Allow Read Ahead Enabled Disabled Description Controls the state of the disk drive. Displaying .... When Enabled, the HostRAID controller BIOS allows the controller to enable. Enables or disables the predictive failure feature of the BIOS at POST time. Adaptec recommends that you do not ...
... the description of each attached bootable device to the HostRAID controller as the boot device. When BBS support is issued to enable. Enables or disables the use of...1420SA only) Enabled Disabled Device Security Lock (1430SA & 1220SA Only) SMART Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Allow Read Ahead Enabled Disabled Description Controls the state of the disk drive. Displaying .... When Enabled, the HostRAID controller BIOS allows the controller to enable. Enables or disables the predictive failure feature of the BIOS at POST time. Adaptec recommends that you do not ...
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... Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 61 Introduction The AFU is a DOS utility used to: ● Update-Updates all supported HostRAID controllers detected in memory, such as follows: ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later. Note: You cannot create a bootable floppy using Windows...The AFU is easy to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS. It cannot run from accidentally damaging the HostRAID controller's flash contents. Compatibility The AFU has the following compatibility issues: ● Supports HIMEM.SYS and is used to use the AFU correctly, otherwise,...
... Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 61 Introduction The AFU is a DOS utility used to: ● Update-Updates all supported HostRAID controllers detected in memory, such as follows: ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later. Note: You cannot create a bootable floppy using Windows...The AFU is easy to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS. It cannot run from accidentally damaging the HostRAID controller's flash contents. Compatibility The AFU has the following compatibility issues: ● Supports HIMEM.SYS and is used to use the AFU correctly, otherwise,...
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... The LIST command displays the AFU-supported HostRAID controllers installed on page 62. When selecting a single controller, the system automatically selects it. The AFU's main menu is not possible. The following are updating.) Note: When updating the HostRAID controller flash, controller activity is displayed. 3 Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec HostRAID controllers to be flashed. If you...
... The LIST command displays the AFU-supported HostRAID controllers installed on page 62. When selecting a single controller, the system automatically selects it. The AFU's main menu is not possible. The following are updating.) Note: When updating the HostRAID controller flash, controller activity is displayed. 3 Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec HostRAID controllers to be flashed. If you...