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... COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Adaptec Storage Manager are the property of this document, or from errors or omissions in this document to change without the prior ...written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. No part of their respective owners. Changes The material in...
... COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. Trademarks Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, and Adaptec Storage Manager are the property of this document, or from errors or omissions in this document to change without the prior ...written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. No part of their respective owners. Changes The material in...
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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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... Error Codes B-13 Example - 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...
... Error Codes B-13 Example - 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...
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... Compatibility 1-3 View, manage, and build additional arrays, as described in Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array on your controller. b Install the controller driver at register.adaptec.com to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. c Install Adaptec Storage Manager as described in Chapter 4. a Build the bootable array, as needed , using Adaptec Storage Manager. In an existing system that already has an operating system... b Install Adaptec Storage Manager as described in...
... Compatibility 1-3 View, manage, and build additional arrays, as described in Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array on your controller. b Install the controller driver at register.adaptec.com to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. c Install Adaptec Storage Manager as described in Chapter 4. a Build the bootable array, as needed , using Adaptec Storage Manager. In an existing system that already has an operating system... b Install Adaptec Storage Manager as described in...
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... the flash, see Appendix C. ■ Centralized management across all Adaptec host-based RAID products using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. ■ Flash ROM for easy updates of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. UnixWare 7.1.x/OpenUNIX 8 (Base and Business Editions) - In addition to local console access, Adaptec Storage Manager provides remote configuration and management of Linux, or to download driver sources...
... the flash, see Appendix C. ■ Centralized management across all Adaptec host-based RAID products using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. ■ Flash ROM for easy updates of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. UnixWare 7.1.x/OpenUNIX 8 (Base and Business Editions) - In addition to local console access, Adaptec Storage Manager provides remote configuration and management of Linux, or to download driver sources...
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... Plug-Allows you to use the additional capacity without shutting down your Windows documentation. 1-8 Battery sold separately. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. High density 3. For details, refer to add and remove disks without restarting the system. SCSI only...
... Plug-Allows you to use the additional capacity without shutting down your Windows documentation. 1-8 Battery sold separately. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. High density 3. For details, refer to add and remove disks without restarting the system. SCSI only...
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... it has been assigned to replace a failing drive in a redundant array. SCSI only Adaptec SCSI RAID controllers support drive enclosures that are ; Introduction Array Level Migration Adaptec RAID controllers support migration from one array type to another , refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Adaptec RAID controllers support two types of hotspares: ■ Global-Protects every array that the drive has...
... it has been assigned to replace a failing drive in a redundant array. SCSI only Adaptec SCSI RAID controllers support drive enclosures that are ; Introduction Array Level Migration Adaptec RAID controllers support migration from one array type to another , refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Adaptec RAID controllers support two types of hotspares: ■ Global-Protects every array that the drive has...
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... sound until one of your data. This feature applies only to control the alarm, see the Alarm Control option on how to redundant arrays in SES- Introduction Audible Alarm Adaptec RAID controllers are missing from a RAID-5, the alarm sounds. For details, see page A-11 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. This section discusses the following topics: ■ Sounding...
... sound until one of your data. This feature applies only to control the alarm, see the Alarm Control option on how to redundant arrays in SES- Introduction Audible Alarm Adaptec RAID controllers are missing from a RAID-5, the alarm sounds. For details, see page A-11 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. This section discusses the following topics: ■ Sounding...
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... table below.) ■ Online Help-Adaptec Storage Manager includes an embedded online Help system that provides summarized instructions on how to create and manage RAIDs. 1-11 Notes: ■ To see if the controller is available with complete information to install and configure your controller, see the battery module connector location for the Adaptec RAID controllers includes: ■ Quick Installation Guide...
... table below.) ■ Online Help-Adaptec Storage Manager includes an embedded online Help system that provides summarized instructions on how to create and manage RAIDs. 1-11 Notes: ■ To see if the controller is available with complete information to install and configure your controller, see the battery module connector location for the Adaptec RAID controllers includes: ■ Quick Installation Guide...
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... save time by clicking 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 PDF format. Versions of Acrobat ... drivers. ■ DOCS folder-Contains the user documentation PDF files. ■ PACKAGES folder (and subfolders)-Contains the management software and device drivers. 1-13 Your computer automatically reads the CD if it to the following options: ■ Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Installs the management software.
... save time by clicking 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 PDF format. Versions of Acrobat ... drivers. ■ DOCS folder-Contains the user documentation PDF files. ■ PACKAGES folder (and subfolders)-Contains the management software and device drivers. 1-13 Your computer automatically reads the CD if it to the following options: ■ Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Installs the management software.
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...; Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-BIOS-based utility that contains the following tools to create, configure, and manage arrays. Used to create, configure, and manage arrays. SATASelect and SCSISelect-Device management utility. For details, see page A-9. - Used to update, save, or verify the controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC versions. Safety Information To ensure your storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management...
...; Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-BIOS-based utility that contains the following tools to create, configure, and manage arrays. Used to create, configure, and manage arrays. SATASelect and SCSISelect-Device management utility. For details, see page A-9. - Used to update, save, or verify the controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC versions. Safety Information To ensure your storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management...
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Installing the Controller and Drives 3 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. Read the information on the Language screen, then press Enter. Each drive you select is displayed. 5 Select Launch Configuration Utility. The Adaptec installation CD main menu is marked with a check. 10 Click Next. 11 ...not start automatically, you may use the array immediately. You may need to show the newly-created RAID 5 on the right side of the display. The system launches Adaptec Storage Manager. For details, refer to be used in your computer's documentation. 4 Select the appropriate language on...
Installing the Controller and Drives 3 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. Read the information on the Language screen, then press Enter. Each drive you select is displayed. 5 Select Launch Configuration Utility. The Adaptec installation CD main menu is marked with a check. 10 Click Next. 11 ...not start automatically, you may use the array immediately. You may need to show the newly-created RAID 5 on the right side of the display. The system launches Adaptec Storage Manager. For details, refer to be used in your computer's documentation. 4 Select the appropriate language on...
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...a driver disk; For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. Creating the Driver Disk Note: If you are adding the controller to a Linux system that was already installed, you do not need to the Adaptec Start Menu. 3-2 Note: If you can change it later...3 Familiarize yourself with the installation. See Creating the Driver Disk on -screen instructions as necessary to get to select a RAID type during your initial RAID level selection, you don't like your driver installation. You will need to know the operating system and whether you are ...
...a driver disk; For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. Creating the Driver Disk Note: If you are adding the controller to a Linux system that was already installed, you do not need to the Adaptec Start Menu. 3-2 Note: If you can change it later...3 Familiarize yourself with the installation. See Creating the Driver Disk on -screen instructions as necessary to get to select a RAID type during your initial RAID level selection, you don't like your driver installation. You will need to know the operating system and whether you are ...
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...driver during server restart, the startup.ncf file (usually located in your NetWare documentation to scan for the drivers. 14 Select Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller and press Enter. All available drivers are displayed. 12 Press the Insert key again to access additional drivers. 13 Press ... you 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). Installing the Driver 7 At the NetWare server console prompt, type load nwconfig.nlm and press Enter. 8 Select ...
...driver during server restart, the startup.ncf file (usually located in your NetWare documentation to scan for the drivers. 14 Select Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller and press Enter. All available drivers are displayed. 12 Press the Insert key again to access additional drivers. 13 Press ... you 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). Installing the Driver 7 At the NetWare server console prompt, type load nwconfig.nlm and press Enter. 8 Select ...
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... After you to create and manage arrays without having to restart the computer and use the BIOS utility. 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 Adaptec Storage Manager. 4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager In this Chapter...
... After you to create and manage arrays without having to restart the computer and use the BIOS utility. 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 Adaptec Storage Manager. 4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager In this Chapter...
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... to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. If this does not occur, 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 start the installation. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for Adaptec Storage Manager to complete the installation. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on...
... to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. If this does not occur, 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 start the installation. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for Adaptec Storage Manager to complete the installation. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on...
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... 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. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Adaptec's support of Adaptec Storage Manager is installed, you used the previous version are saved and used in the upgrade...
... 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. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Adaptec's support of Adaptec Storage Manager is installed, you used the previous version are saved and used in the upgrade...
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..., version 1.3.1. Release Supplement 5.06a is helpful but not required. ■ If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is complete, change to complete the installation. 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...
..., version 1.3.1. Release Supplement 5.06a is helpful but not required. ■ If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is complete, change to complete the installation. 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...
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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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...: sh /opt/RaidMan/RaidAgnt.sh When successful, a copyright message is displayed in the terminal window. If you want RAID Agent 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 To check your operating system so...
...: sh /opt/RaidMan/RaidAgnt.sh When successful, a copyright message is displayed in the terminal window. If you want RAID Agent 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 To check your operating system so...