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... Contents 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...
... Contents 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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... B-14 x 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...
... B-14 x 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...
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... Installation Guide 1-2 All these SCSI RAID controllers support multimode termination. ■ Low-profile bracket (for low-profile controllers only - 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. Features a multimode terminator. Introduction...
... Installation Guide 1-2 All these SCSI RAID controllers support multimode termination. ■ Low-profile bracket (for low-profile controllers only - 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. Features a multimode terminator. Introduction...
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...-NetWare 6.x Controller Features This section contains the following subsections: ■ Features Overview ■ SATA RAID Controller Features Summary ■ SCSI RAID Controller Features Summary ■ Advanced RAID Features Features Overview Adaptec RAID controllers offer the following...RAID creation using Adaptec Storage Manager. Introduction ■ SuSE Linux-Personal, Professional, and Enterprise Note: For the latest on Adaptec's support of RAID subsystems through password-protected Web access. 1-5 UnixWare 7.1.x/OpenUNIX 8 (Base and Business Editions) - Some controllers...
...-NetWare 6.x Controller Features This section contains the following subsections: ■ Features Overview ■ SATA RAID Controller Features Summary ■ SCSI RAID Controller Features Summary ■ Advanced RAID Features Features Overview Adaptec RAID controllers offer the following...RAID creation using Adaptec Storage Manager. Introduction ■ SuSE Linux-Personal, Professional, and Enterprise Note: For the latest on Adaptec's support of RAID subsystems through password-protected Web access. 1-5 UnixWare 7.1.x/OpenUNIX 8 (Base and Business Editions) - Some controllers...
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... separately. 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 per port Total drives Connectors, internal Cables supplied RAID levels Simple volume Spanned volume Hotspares Automatic failover Audible alarm Battery module option1 Adaptec 2020SA Lowprofile PCI...
... separately. 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 per port Total drives Connectors, internal Cables supplied RAID levels Simple volume Spanned volume Hotspares Automatic failover Audible alarm Battery module option1 Adaptec 2020SA Lowprofile PCI...
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...Windows OCE allows you to use the full capacity of all operating systems. With OCE, you to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. High density 3. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use the additional capacity without shutting...other devices, including CD and tape drives. 2. For details, refer to your drives, even if drive sizes vary. ■ SATA/SCSI Disk Hot Plug-Allows you can add new members to increase the capacity of existing arrays for all your Windows documentation. 1-8...
...Windows OCE allows you to use the full capacity of all operating systems. With OCE, you to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. High density 3. Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use the additional capacity without shutting...other devices, including CD and tape drives. 2. For details, refer to your drives, even if drive sizes vary. ■ SATA/SCSI Disk Hot Plug-Allows you can add new members to increase the capacity of existing arrays for all your Windows documentation. 1-8...
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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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... 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 you use the Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) enabled connectors. Notes: ■ For additional considerations related to the motherboard documentation. Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables To install an Adaptec SATA RAID controller and...
... 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 you use the Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) enabled connectors. Notes: ■ For additional considerations related to the motherboard documentation. Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables To install an Adaptec SATA RAID controller and...
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...exit.) Choose Yes to exit and restart the computer. In some cases, selecting an option displays another menu. A-9 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Using SATASelect and SCSISelect The SATASelect and SCSISelect utilities allow you want to configure, then press ... when prompted to change controller and device settings without opening the computer cabinet or handling the controller. All controllers SATA controllers only SCSI controllers only These options are installed, select the controller you to access the ARC utility. 2 If multiple controllers are discussed in the table...
...exit.) Choose Yes to exit and restart the computer. In some cases, selecting an option displays another menu. A-9 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Using SATASelect and SCSISelect The SATASelect and SCSISelect utilities allow you want to configure, then press ... when prompted to change controller and device settings without opening the computer cabinet or handling the controller. All controllers SATA controllers only SCSI controllers only These options are installed, select the controller you to access the ARC utility. 2 If multiple controllers are discussed in the table...
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... Device Configuration options, select SCSI Configuration. Adaptec recommends that you leave the controller set to the default, which gives it the highest priority on the controller. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) SATA Configuration Options The SATA Configuration options are described in the table below . Option Controller SCSI Channel ID SCSI Parity Checking Controller SCSI Channel Termination Default 7 Enabled Auto...
... Device Configuration options, select SCSI Configuration. Adaptec recommends that you leave the controller set to the default, which gives it the highest priority on the controller. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) SATA Configuration Options The SATA Configuration options are described in the table below . Option Controller SCSI Channel ID SCSI Parity Checking Controller SCSI Channel Termination Default 7 Enabled Auto...
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...when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 If multiple controllers are offered the following options: - SATA Controllers-Simulates a format of a drive for defects. SCSI Controllers-Performs a low-level format. Before proceeding, back up any data. - Format Disk-The functionality depends on the controller type, as described below: - Caution: During formatting, all... at the factory and do not need to low-level format or verify the media of the hard drives. A-14 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Using the Disk Utilities The disk utilities allow you want to the entire disk. -
...when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 If multiple controllers are offered the following options: - SATA Controllers-Simulates a format of a drive for defects. SCSI Controllers-Performs a low-level format. Before proceeding, back up any data. - Format Disk-The functionality depends on the controller type, as described below: - Caution: During formatting, all... at the factory and do not need to low-level format or verify the media of the hard drives. A-14 Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Using the Disk Utilities The disk utilities allow you want to the entire disk. -
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... 1 D-2 Your Serial ATA adapter maps Port IDs as follows: ■ Controller ports 0 through 7 are mapped to IDs 0 through 7 on Channel 0 ■ Controller ports 8 through 7 on the SATA RAID controller. Terminology This section discusses terminology used . The CLI contains most of the commands available in the CLI. This appendix describes briefly some additional functionality not offered by Adaptec Storage Manager...
... 1 D-2 Your Serial ATA adapter maps Port IDs as follows: ■ Controller ports 0 through 7 are mapped to IDs 0 through 7 on Channel 0 ■ Controller ports 8 through 7 on the SATA RAID controller. Terminology This section discusses terminology used . The CLI contains most of the commands available in the CLI. This appendix describes briefly some additional functionality not offered by Adaptec Storage Manager...
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SATA ports Controller Illustrations Battery connector SATA ports PCI connector Full-height bracket Adaptec SATA RAID 21610SA Component Layout 1 346 9 11 12 14 8 10 13 15 02 57 Adaptec SATA RAID 21610SA Port Numbers G-7
SATA ports Controller Illustrations Battery connector SATA ports PCI connector Full-height bracket Adaptec SATA RAID 21610SA Component Layout 1 346 9 11 12 14 8 10 13 15 02 57 Adaptec SATA RAID 21610SA Port Numbers G-7
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... drive used by replacing the failed drive and rebuilding the array. spanned volume A simple volume that uses a serial, instead of parallel, interface. it can include RAID segments and available segments. spare See hotspare. If the disk is not part of any logical device, the .... Glossary redundant The ability of an array to ATA that spans two or more drives. A RAID segment is an available segment. A disk can be restored to define a new logical device. Glossary-8 RAID 1 is an example of a redundant array. Serial ATA (SATA) A successor to maintain operability when one or ...
... drive used by replacing the failed drive and rebuilding the array. spanned volume A simple volume that uses a serial, instead of parallel, interface. it can include RAID segments and available segments. spare See hotspare. If the disk is not part of any logical device, the .... Glossary redundant The ability of an array to ATA that spans two or more drives. A RAID segment is an available segment. A disk can be restored to define a new logical device. Glossary-8 RAID 1 is an example of a redundant array. Serial ATA (SATA) A successor to maintain operability when one or ...