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... COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. ii Copyright ©2004 Adaptec, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by ... use of Microsoft Corporation in some jurisdictions. All other countries, used under license. All rights reserved. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Adaptec Storage Manager are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in the US and other trademarks are trademarks of the information contained herein.
... COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. ii Copyright ©2004 Adaptec, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by ... use of Microsoft Corporation in some jurisdictions. All other countries, used under license. All rights reserved. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Adaptec Storage Manager are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in the US and other trademarks are trademarks of the information contained herein.
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... Driver in an Existing NetWare System 3-10 Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart 3-11 4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/OpenUNIX 4-5 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare 4-6 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager 4-7 Windows Operating Systems 4-7 Linux Operating Systems 4-9 OpenServer UnixWare and OpenUNIX Operating Systems 4-10 NetWare Operating System...
... Driver in an Existing NetWare System 3-10 Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart 3-11 4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/OpenUNIX 4-5 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare 4-6 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager 4-7 Windows Operating Systems 4-7 Linux Operating Systems 4-9 OpenServer UnixWare and OpenUNIX Operating Systems 4-10 NetWare Operating System...
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Contents 5 Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager Introduction 5-1 Features 5-1 Overview 5-2 Physical Devices View 5-3 Logical Devices View 5-3 Changing How Drives are Displayed 5-4 Collapsed and Expanded Views 5-4 Component Views 5-5 A Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Overview A-1 Using the ACU A-2 Creating Arrays A-2 Managing Arrays A-4 Initializing Drives A-7 Rescanning Drives A-8 Using SATASelect and SCSISelect A-9 Controller Configuration Options A-10 SATA Configuration Options A-12 SCSI Configuration Options A-12...
Contents 5 Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager Introduction 5-1 Features 5-1 Overview 5-2 Physical Devices View 5-3 Logical Devices View 5-3 Changing How Drives are Displayed 5-4 Collapsed and Expanded Views 5-4 Component Views 5-5 A Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Overview A-1 Using the ACU A-2 Creating Arrays A-2 Managing Arrays A-4 Initializing Drives A-7 Rescanning Drives A-8 Using SATASelect and SCSISelect A-9 Controller Configuration Options A-10 SATA Configuration Options A-12 SCSI Configuration Options A-12...
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... , using Adaptec Storage Manager. d View, manage, and build additional arrays, as described in Chapter 3. b Install the controller driver at register.adaptec.com to install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array on your controller. For an overview, see Chapter 5. For details, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. b Install Adaptec Storage Manager as...
... , using Adaptec Storage Manager. d View, manage, and build additional arrays, as described in Chapter 3. b Install the controller driver at register.adaptec.com to install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array on your controller. For an overview, see Chapter 5. For details, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. b Install Adaptec Storage Manager as...
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...; Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using Adaptec Storage Manager. Some controllers are available with 32-bit/33-MHz PCI slots. ■ At least 64 MB of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. For details on updating the flash, see Appendix C. ■ Centralized management across all Adaptec host-based RAID products using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. ■ Flash...
...; Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using Adaptec Storage Manager. Some controllers are available with 32-bit/33-MHz PCI slots. ■ At least 64 MB of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. For details on updating the flash, see Appendix C. ■ Centralized management across all Adaptec host-based RAID products using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. ■ Flash...
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... only ■ Hotspares ■ Audible Alarm ■ Automatic Failover ■ Adaptec Battery Backup Module Online Capacity Expansion These Adaptec RAID controllers support Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) of existing arrays for all your Windows documentation. 1-8 Introduction 1. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use...Disk Hot Plug-Allows you can add new members to increase the capacity of all operating systems. With OCE, you to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help.
... only ■ Hotspares ■ Audible Alarm ■ Automatic Failover ■ Adaptec Battery Backup Module Online Capacity Expansion These Adaptec RAID controllers support Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) of existing arrays for all your Windows documentation. 1-8 Introduction 1. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use...Disk Hot Plug-Allows you can add new members to increase the capacity of all operating systems. With OCE, you to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help.
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... type). Adaptec RAID controllers support two types of hotspares: ■ Global-Protects every array that the drive has enough available capacity to protect. ■ Dedicated-Protects only the array that it and the arrays is automatically rebuilt. Introduction Array Level Migration Adaptec RAID controllers support migration from one array type to another , refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online...
... type). Adaptec RAID controllers support two types of hotspares: ■ Global-Protects every array that the drive has enough available capacity to protect. ■ Dedicated-Protects only the array that it and the arrays is automatically rebuilt. Introduction Array Level Migration Adaptec RAID controllers support migration from one array type to another , refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online...
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... array when a failed drive is replaced with an audible alarm that alerts you to control the alarm, see page A-11 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Automatic Failover Adaptec RAID controllers can 't be configured, the alarm sounds. For details, see the Alarm Control option on how to situations that affect safety of the following actions is taken...
... array when a failed drive is replaced with an audible alarm that alerts you to control the alarm, see page A-11 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Automatic Failover Adaptec RAID controllers can 't be configured, the alarm sounds. For details, see the Alarm Control option on how to situations that affect safety of the following actions is taken...
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...; Online Help-Adaptec Storage Manager includes an embedded online Help system that provides details on page 1-5. ■ To see the battery module connector location for the Adaptec RAID controllers includes: ■ Quick Installation Guide-Printed guide that provides summarized instructions on how to create and manage RAIDs. 1-11 Introduction Adaptec Battery Backup Module Some Adaptec RAID controllers accept an optional Adaptec battery backup...
...; Online Help-Adaptec Storage Manager includes an embedded online Help system that provides details on page 1-5. ■ To see the battery module connector location for the Adaptec RAID controllers includes: ■ Quick Installation Guide-Printed guide that provides summarized instructions on how to create and manage RAIDs. 1-11 Introduction Adaptec Battery Backup Module Some Adaptec RAID controllers accept an optional Adaptec battery backup...
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...see Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader on page 1-14. ■ View Release Notes-Displays the Readme file containing the latest information for Adaptec RAID products and software. ■ View Documentation-Provides quick access to the PDF files listed in the drive. ■ Readme text file-... the CD in the table on page 1-12. ■ Create Driver Diskette-Allows you to the following options: ■ Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Installs the management software. Browsing the CD If your browsing to create a driver disk for Windows to do so. Your computer automatically reads the CD...
...see Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader on page 1-14. ■ View Release Notes-Displays the Readme file containing the latest information for Adaptec RAID products and software. ■ View Documentation-Provides quick access to the PDF files listed in the drive. ■ Readme text file-... the CD in the table on page 1-12. ■ Create Driver Diskette-Allows you to the following options: ■ Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Installs the management software. Browsing the CD If your browsing to create a driver disk for Windows to do so. Your computer automatically reads the CD...
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.... For details, see Appendix C. ■ Command Line Interface (CLI)-Allows you equipment: ■ Keep your storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management application with a graphical user interface. Used to create, configure, and manage arrays. Introduction Software Tools Overview The Adaptec RAID controller includes the following components: - Used to verify the hardware configuration of debris. ■ Before opening the system...
.... For details, see Appendix C. ■ Command Line Interface (CLI)-Allows you equipment: ■ Keep your storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management application with a graphical user interface. Used to create, configure, and manage arrays. Introduction Software Tools Overview The Adaptec RAID controller includes the following components: - Used to verify the hardware configuration of debris. ■ Before opening the system...
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Installing the Controller and Drives 3 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. For details, refer to enter.... 4 Select the appropriate language on the Licenses screen, then press Enter again. The system launches Adaptec Storage Manager. Each drive you may use the array immediately. Note: If the installation CD does not start automatically... Adaptec Storage Manager screen appears. 6 Click Create. 7 In the configuration wizard, select Custom. 8 Click the RAID 5 button, then click Next. 9 Click at least three drives to the RAID 5 you must allow the array to show the newly-created RAID ...
Installing the Controller and Drives 3 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. For details, refer to enter.... 4 Select the appropriate language on the Licenses screen, then press Enter again. The system launches Adaptec Storage Manager. Each drive you may use the array immediately. Note: If the installation CD does not start automatically... Adaptec Storage Manager screen appears. 6 Click Create. 7 In the configuration wizard, select Custom. 8 Click the RAID 5 button, then click Next. 9 Click at least three drives to the RAID 5 you must allow the array to show the newly-created RAID ...
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.... 3 Respond to the on page 3-2 for details. 2 Identify the appropriate installation procedure for details. You will need to select a RAID type during your computer. For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. 4 Read and understand the entire installation procedure. 5 Proceed with the supported... also installing the operating system, or installing the drive onto a system that was already installed, you are adding the controller to a Linux system that already has the operating system installed. 3 Familiarize yourself with the installation.
.... 3 Respond to the on page 3-2 for details. 2 Identify the appropriate installation procedure for details. You will need to select a RAID type during your computer. For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. 4 Read and understand the entire installation procedure. 5 Proceed with the supported... also installing the operating system, or installing the drive onto a system that was already installed, you are adding the controller to a Linux system that already has the operating system installed. 3 Familiarize yourself with the installation.
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... Press Esc to modify disk partitions, apply hot fixes, or perform volume maintenance. Refer to scan for the drivers. 14 Select Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller and press Enter. Now that specifies the location of the driver and any arrays using the ARC utility (see Using the ACU... have installed the drivers, refer to your server's startup directory) must contain a load command line that you can create arrays using Adaptec Storage Manager (refer the online Help). Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart To automatically load the aacraid.ham driver during server restart, the startup....
... Press Esc to modify disk partitions, apply hot fixes, or perform volume maintenance. Refer to scan for the drivers. 14 Select Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller and press Enter. Now that specifies the location of the driver and any arrays using the ARC utility (see Using the ACU... have installed the drivers, refer to your server's startup directory) must contain a load command line that you can create arrays using Adaptec Storage Manager (refer the online Help). Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart To automatically load the aacraid.ham driver during server restart, the startup....
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... Systems 4-10 After you have installed your operating system documentation. 4-1 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/OpenUNIX 4-5 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on verifying privileges, refer to your Adaptec RAID controller and driver, you are ready to install and use Adaptec Storage Manager-a userfriendly graphical user interface that makes it easy for you to...
... Systems 4-10 After you have installed your operating system documentation. 4-1 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/OpenUNIX 4-5 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on verifying privileges, refer to your Adaptec RAID controller and driver, you are ready to install and use Adaptec Storage Manager-a userfriendly graphical user interface that makes it easy for you to...
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..., browse the CD and click Autorun. 2 When the installation wizard starts, follow the instructions on Windows Note: On Windows, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the screen to complete the installation. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for Adaptec Storage Manager to work with SNMP gets and traps. 4-2
..., browse the CD and click Autorun. 2 When the installation wizard starts, follow the instructions on Windows Note: On Windows, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the screen to complete the installation. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for Adaptec Storage Manager to work with SNMP gets and traps. 4-2
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...media/cdrom 4-3 To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Mount the Adaptec installation CD: for Red Hat for SuSE mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom 3 Change to 12 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ Adaptec Storage Manager includes the Java Runtime ...Environment (JRE). ■ If a previous version of Linux, visit www.adaptec.com. Any customization files you created when you must remove it...
...media/cdrom 4-3 To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Mount the Adaptec installation CD: for Red Hat for SuSE mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom mount /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom 3 Change to 12 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ Adaptec Storage Manager includes the Java Runtime ...Environment (JRE). ■ If a previous version of Linux, visit www.adaptec.com. Any customization files you created when you must remove it...
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... complete, change to the root directory: cd / 5 Unmount the CD-ROM drive: umount /mnt 4-4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer Notes: ■ With OpenServer, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 12 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ You need either the Java Development Kit (JDK) for SCO or the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for socket driver supplement from...
... complete, change to the root directory: cd / 5 Unmount the CD-ROM drive: umount /mnt 4-4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer Notes: ■ With OpenServer, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 12 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ You need either the Java Development Kit (JDK) for SCO or the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for socket driver supplement from...
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... and /etc/conf/init.d/kernel files: nfra:12346:once:sh /opt/RaidMan/RaidAgnt.sh Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/ OpenUNIX Notes: ■ With UnixWare and OpenUNIX, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 12 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ You need root privileges to install Adaptec Storage Manager. ■ You need either the Java Development Kit (JDK) for SCO or the Java Runtime...
... and /etc/conf/init.d/kernel files: nfra:12346:once:sh /opt/RaidMan/RaidAgnt.sh Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/ OpenUNIX Notes: ■ With UnixWare and OpenUNIX, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 12 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ You need root privileges to install Adaptec Storage Manager. ■ You need either the Java Development Kit (JDK) for SCO or the Java Runtime...
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... the following line to the /etc/inittab and /etc/conf/init.d/kernel files: nfra:12346:once:sh /opt/RaidMan/RaidAgnt.sh Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the screen to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ You need JVM version 1.3 or later. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 From the command prompt, type load cdrom and press Enter. 4-6
... the following line to the /etc/inittab and /etc/conf/init.d/kernel files: nfra:12346:once:sh /opt/RaidMan/RaidAgnt.sh Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the screen to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. ■ You need JVM version 1.3 or later. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 From the command prompt, type load cdrom and press Enter. 4-6