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...TSID number is included on a white, bar-coded label, like the example below.. ■ Affix a copy of the TSID label to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at www.adaptec.com/buy-cables. to Friday, 3:00 A.M. iii If you don't lose it. Support Options ■ Search the...ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product. ■ For support via Email, submit your unique 12-digit TSID number. To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, ■ For Hardware products call +1 408-957-7274. to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. ■ For RAID ...
...TSID number is included on a white, bar-coded label, like the example below.. ■ Affix a copy of the TSID label to Adaptec's Technical Support Specialists at www.adaptec.com/buy-cables. to Friday, 3:00 A.M. iii If you don't lose it. Support Options ■ Search the...ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and frequently asked questions for your product. ■ For support via Email, submit your unique 12-digit TSID number. To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, ■ For Hardware products call +1 408-957-7274. to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. ■ For RAID ...
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... 1-2 Overview of the Installation Process 1-3 System Requirements and Compatibility 1-3 Drive Requirements 1-4 Hardware Requirements 1-4 Operating System Compatibility 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Features Overview 1-5 SATA RAID Controller Features Summary 1-6 SCSI RAID Controller Features Summary 1-7 Advanced RAID Features 1-8 About the Documentation 1-11 Using the Adaptec Installation CD 1-12 Booting from the CD with No Operating System 1-12 Using the CD Autorun in...
... 1-2 Overview of the Installation Process 1-3 System Requirements and Compatibility 1-3 Drive Requirements 1-4 Hardware Requirements 1-4 Operating System Compatibility 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Features Overview 1-5 SATA RAID Controller Features Summary 1-6 SCSI RAID Controller Features Summary 1-7 Advanced RAID Features 1-8 About the Documentation 1-11 Using the Adaptec Installation CD 1-12 Booting from the CD with No Operating System 1-12 Using the CD Autorun in...
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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...
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...
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Contents E About RAID Simple Volume E-1 Spanned Volume E-2 RAID 0 E-2 RAID 1 E-2 RAID 5 E-3 RAID 10 E-4 RAID 50 E-5 F About SCSI SCSI Device Support F-1 Setting SCSI IDs F-2 Changing SCSI Termination on the Controller F-2 Enabling CD Drive Support F-2 Mixing SE Devices with LVD Devices F-3 G Controller Illustrations H Specifications Glossary xii
Contents E About RAID Simple Volume E-1 Spanned Volume E-2 RAID 0 E-2 RAID 1 E-2 RAID 5 E-3 RAID 10 E-4 RAID 50 E-5 F About SCSI SCSI Device Support F-1 Setting SCSI IDs F-2 Changing SCSI Termination on the Controller F-2 Enabling CD Drive Support F-2 Mixing SE Devices with LVD Devices F-3 G Controller Illustrations H Specifications Glossary xii
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... terminator. For controller illustrations, see Controller Features on the controller model: Adaptec Model Cables Supplied 2020ZCR/2020SA 2025ZCR/2025SA 2120S/2200S/2130SLP/ 2230SLP 2410SA 2810SA 21610SA None None 1 internal LVD SCSI cable1 4 SATA cables 8 SATA cables 16 SATA cables 1. All these SCSI RAID controllers support multimode termination. ■ Low-profile bracket (for low-profile controllers only - to determine...
... terminator. For controller illustrations, see Controller Features on the controller model: Adaptec Model Cables Supplied 2020ZCR/2020SA 2025ZCR/2025SA 2120S/2200S/2130SLP/ 2230SLP 2410SA 2810SA 21610SA None None 1 internal LVD SCSI cable1 4 SATA cables 8 SATA cables 16 SATA cables 1. All these SCSI RAID controllers support multimode termination. ■ Low-profile bracket (for low-profile controllers only - to determine...
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... described in Chapter 3. For details, refer to install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as needed , using Adaptec Storage Manager. For details, refer to the Storage Manager online Help. 3 Register online at the beginning of how to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. a Build the bootable array, as described in Creating...
... described in Chapter 3. For details, refer to install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as needed , using Adaptec Storage Manager. For details, refer to the Storage Manager online Help. 3 Register online at the beginning of how to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. a Build the bootable array, as described in Creating...
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... multifunction devices where one of the devices is not part of the RAID you want to build. Refer to the Readme file on the Adaptec installation CD for the RAID array level you are installing) Operating System Compatibility The following compatibility requirements: - Note: Arrays work best ...meets the following operating systems are identical. Provides large memory-mapped address ranges. or 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot (For Adaptec 2020ZCR, 2130SLP, and 2230SLP controllers only) ■ 20 MB of free drive space ■ 16-bit SVGA color monitor with the PCI Local Bus Specification,...
... multifunction devices where one of the devices is not part of the RAID you want to build. Refer to the Readme file on the Adaptec installation CD for the RAID array level you are installing) Operating System Compatibility The following compatibility requirements: - Note: Arrays work best ...meets the following operating systems are identical. Provides large memory-mapped address ranges. or 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot (For Adaptec 2020ZCR, 2130SLP, and 2230SLP controllers only) ■ 20 MB of free drive space ■ 16-bit SVGA color monitor with the PCI Local Bus Specification,...
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... password-protected Web access. 1-5 See pages 1-6 and 1-7. ■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with more RAM. ■ 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 Linux, or to local console access...
... password-protected Web access. 1-5 See pages 1-6 and 1-7. ■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with more RAM. ■ 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 Linux, or to local console access...
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... ABM-300 1-6 Introduction ■ Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ■ All except Adaptec 2020SA/2020ZCR-Optional battery backup module available. SATA RAID Controller Features Summary The following tables summarizes the features of the Adaptec SATA RAID controllers Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max) PCI bus speed (max) Cache, standard Ports Drives...
... ABM-300 1-6 Introduction ■ Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ■ All except Adaptec 2020SA/2020ZCR-Optional battery backup module available. SATA RAID Controller Features Summary The following tables summarizes the features of the Adaptec SATA RAID controllers Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max) PCI bus speed (max) Cache, standard Ports Drives...
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... The following tables summarizes the features of the Adaptec SCSI RAID controllers. For more on SCSI, see Appendix F, About SCSI. Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max) PCI bus speed (max) Cache, standard Channels Devices per channel1 Total devices Connectors, internal2 Connectors, external3 Cables supplied RAID levels Simple volume Spanned volume Hotspares Automatic...
... The following tables summarizes the features of the Adaptec SCSI RAID controllers. For more on SCSI, see Appendix F, About SCSI. Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max) PCI bus speed (max) Cache, standard Channels Devices per channel1 Total devices Connectors, internal2 Connectors, external3 Cables supplied RAID levels Simple volume Spanned volume Hotspares Automatic...
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...SCSI 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 drives, even...without shutting down your Windows documentation. 1-8 High density 3. Introduction 1. Very High Density Connector Interface (VHDCI) 4. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use the additional capacity without restarting the system...
...SCSI 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 drives, even...without shutting down your Windows documentation. 1-8 High density 3. Introduction 1. Very High Density Connector Interface (VHDCI) 4. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use the additional capacity without restarting the system...
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... 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 Help. Current Array Type RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 New Array Type RAID 5 or 10 RAID 0 or 5 or 10 RAID 0 or 10 RAID 0 or 5 For details on how to migrate from one array type...
... 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 Help. Current Array Type RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 New Array Type RAID 5 or 10 RAID 0 or 5 or 10 RAID 0 or 10 RAID 0 or 5 For details on how to migrate from one array type...
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...is degraded. Introduction Audible Alarm Adaptec RAID controllers are missing from a three-drive RAID 5, the alarms sounds. ■ If an array can't be configured, the alarm sounds. Automatic Failover Adaptec RAID controllers can automatically rebuild an array when a failed drive is missing from a RAID 0, or if two drives...Sounding the Alarm ■ Silencing the Alarm For additional details on page A-11 or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. For details, see page A-11 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. For example, if a drive is replaced with an audible alarm that...
...is degraded. Introduction Audible Alarm Adaptec RAID controllers are missing from a three-drive RAID 5, the alarms sounds. ■ If an array can't be configured, the alarm sounds. Automatic Failover Adaptec RAID controllers can automatically rebuild an array when a failed drive is missing from a RAID 0, or if two drives...Sounding the Alarm ■ Silencing the Alarm For additional details on page A-11 or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. For details, see page A-11 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. For example, if a drive is replaced with an audible alarm that...
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... see the battery module connector location for your Adaptec RAID controller and attached devices. ■ Command Line Interface Reference Guide-PDF file on the installation CD containing an in-depth description of the commands available in the CLI. (For location, see table below.) ■ Online Help-Adaptec Storage Manager includes an embedded online Help system...
... see the battery module connector location for your Adaptec RAID controller and attached devices. ■ Command Line Interface Reference Guide-PDF file on the installation CD containing an in-depth description of the commands available in the CLI. (For location, see table below.) ■ Online Help-Adaptec Storage Manager includes an embedded online Help system...
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For details on using the installation CD, see Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader on page 1-14. Using the Adaptec Installation CD The Adaptec RAID Installation CD contains software, device drivers, and documentation. Note: Verify that has no operating system and configure an array (provided your computer ...the CD Autorun in Windows ■ Browsing the CD Booting from the CD with No Operating System The Adaptec installation CD is set up to start a computer that your computer. pdf /books/RAID SW Ref ... .pdf To view the PDF documents, you need Acrobat Reader or Viewer installed on ...
For details on using the installation CD, see Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader on page 1-14. Using the Adaptec Installation CD The Adaptec RAID Installation CD contains software, device drivers, and documentation. Note: Verify that has no operating system and configure an array (provided your computer ...the CD Autorun in Windows ■ Browsing the CD Booting from the CD with No Operating System The Adaptec installation CD is set up to start a computer that your computer. pdf /books/RAID SW Ref ... .pdf To view the PDF documents, you need Acrobat Reader or Viewer installed on ...
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...CD by limiting your browsing to the following options: ■ Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Installs the management software. Your computer automatically reads the CD if it is set up to let you view the Adaptec documentation in the drive. ■ Readme text file-Contains additional ... 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 create a driver disk for Windows to do so. Versions of Acrobat ...
...CD by limiting your browsing to the following options: ■ Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Installs the management software. Your computer automatically reads the CD if it is set up to let you view the Adaptec documentation in the drive. ■ Readme text file-Contains additional ... 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 create a driver disk for Windows to do so. Versions of Acrobat ...
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..., and manage arrays. Used to configure and manage your storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management application with a graphical user interface. Safety Information To ensure your work area and the computer clean and clear of the ARC utility (see above). Introduction Software Tools Overview The Adaptec RAID controller includes the following components: - For details, see Appendix...
..., and manage arrays. Used to configure and manage your storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management application with a graphical user interface. Safety Information To ensure your work area and the computer clean and clear of the ARC utility (see above). Introduction Software Tools Overview The Adaptec RAID controller includes the following components: - For details, see Appendix...
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2 Installing the Controller and Drives In this Chapter... SATA Drives and Cables 2-2 SCSI Drives and Cables 2-2 Installing the Controller and Drives 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-4 Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array 2-5 2-1
2 Installing the Controller and Drives In this Chapter... SATA Drives and Cables 2-2 SCSI Drives and Cables 2-2 Installing the Controller and Drives 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-4 Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array 2-5 2-1
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... hard drives in only one drive. Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables To install an Adaptec SATA RAID controller and drives, you need equal numbers of each of the following: ■ Serial ATA hard drives ■ Serial ATA cables (supplied in this kit) Configuration of the... as needed to connect any SE drives. ■ Do not attach a cable to the controller unless the other end of Serial ATA drives is attached to a least one direction. ■ Adaptec 2020SA/2025SA only-When connecting SATA cables to the motherboard connectors, make sure that share a channel with...
... hard drives in only one drive. Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables To install an Adaptec SATA RAID controller and drives, you need equal numbers of each of the following: ■ Serial ATA hard drives ■ Serial ATA cables (supplied in this kit) Configuration of the... as needed to connect any SE drives. ■ Do not attach a cable to the controller unless the other end of Serial ATA drives is attached to a least one direction. ■ Adaptec 2020SA/2025SA only-When connecting SATA cables to the motherboard connectors, make sure that share a channel with...