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... System 1-12 Using the CD Autorun in Windows 1-13 Browsing the CD 1-13 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-14 Software Tools Overview 1-15 Safety Information 1-15 Electrostatic Discharge 1-16 2 Installing the Controller and Drives 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 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility 2-6 Using the Adaptec Installation CD 2-7 viii
... System 1-12 Using the CD Autorun in Windows 1-13 Browsing the CD 1-13 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-14 Software Tools Overview 1-15 Safety Information 1-15 Electrostatic Discharge 1-16 2 Installing the Controller and Drives 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 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility 2-6 Using the Adaptec Installation CD 2-7 viii
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.... a Install the controller driver. c Build the array using Adaptec Storage Manager. In an existing system that already has an operating system... View, manage, and build additional arrays, as needed , using Storage Manager. For an overview, see Chapter 5. For details, refer to install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in Chapter 4. c Install Adaptec Storage...
.... a Install the controller driver. c Build the array using Adaptec Storage Manager. In an existing system that already has an operating system... View, manage, and build additional arrays, as needed , using Storage Manager. For an overview, see Chapter 5. For details, refer to install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in Chapter 4. c Install Adaptec Storage...
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... updates of RAID subsystems through password-protected Web access. 1-5 For details on Adaptec's support of on-board RAM. OpenServer 5.06 and 5.07 ■ Novell-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 features: ■ Supports PCI Local Bus Specification...
... updates of RAID subsystems through password-protected Web access. 1-5 For details on Adaptec's support of on-board RAM. OpenServer 5.06 and 5.07 ■ Novell-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 features: ■ Supports PCI Local Bus Specification...
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... Failover ■ Adaptec Battery Backup Module Online Capacity Expansion These Adaptec RAID controllers support Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) of all operating systems. With OCE, you to add and remove disks without restarting the system. For details, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online... Migration ■ Drive Enclosures - Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use the full capacity of existing arrays for all your drives, even if drive sizes vary. ■ SATA/SCSI Disk Hot Plug...
... Failover ■ Adaptec Battery Backup Module Online Capacity Expansion These Adaptec RAID controllers support Online Capacity Expansion (OCE) of all operating systems. With OCE, you to add and remove disks without restarting the system. For details, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online... Migration ■ Drive Enclosures - Advanced RAID Features Adaptec RAID controllers support the following advanced features: ■ Optimized Disk Utilization-Allows you to use the full capacity of existing arrays for all your drives, even if drive sizes vary. ■ SATA/SCSI Disk Hot Plug...
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... The Adaptec RAID Installation CD contains software, device drivers, and documentation. Introduction The locations for the PDF files and Readme file are listed below: Document Readme Installation and User's Guide Command Line Interface Reference Guide CD Location / /books/RAID Install Gd ... Note: Verify that has no operating system and configure an array (provided your computer supports bootable CDs by entering system Setup...
... The Adaptec RAID Installation CD contains software, device drivers, and documentation. Introduction The locations for the PDF files and Readme file are listed below: Document Readme Installation and User's Guide Command Line Interface Reference Guide CD Location / /books/RAID Install Gd ... Note: Verify that has no operating system and configure an array (provided your computer supports bootable CDs by entering system Setup...
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... 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-Contains additional technical information about device compatibility, operating system support, and drivers. ■ DOCS folder-Contains the user documentation PDF files. ■ PACKAGES folder (and...
... 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-Contains additional technical information about device compatibility, operating system support, and drivers. ■ DOCS folder-Contains the user documentation PDF files. ■ PACKAGES folder (and...
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... install and boot from either a hard drive connected to the motherboard, or from the system manufacturer. They may also be secured using the appropriate cable. The Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable drives and arrays. The default setting of the controller and system Setup usually allows you are building a RAID 5 as described in the PCI slot and secure the controller bracket to the Adaptec SCSI RAID controller...
... install and boot from either a hard drive connected to the motherboard, or from the system manufacturer. They may also be secured using the appropriate cable. The Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable drives and arrays. The default setting of the controller and system Setup usually allows you are building a RAID 5 as described in the PCI slot and secure the controller bracket to the Adaptec SCSI RAID controller...
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... controller. That's no problem. Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array Note: If you prefer a text-based approach. ■ Using the Adaptec Installation CD-Use this section. Choose the method you prefer: ■ Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-Use this method if you want to boot a second operating system from the RAID controller: 1 Enter the system Setup. 2 Navigate to the hard drive...
... controller. That's no problem. Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array Note: If you prefer a text-based approach. ■ Using the Adaptec Installation CD-Use this section. Choose the method you prefer: ■ Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-Use this method if you want to boot a second operating system from the RAID controller: 1 Enter the system Setup. 2 Navigate to the hard drive...
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... system restarts. 17 Install the driver as described in Chapter 3. However, performance is reduced until the build process is complete. 15 Press Esc until the Exit Utility window appears. 16 Highlight Yes, then press Enter. To build a bootable RAID 5 array using the Adaptec installation CD: 1 Install the controller and drives, as described in Installing the Controller and Drives on page 2-3. 2 Start...
... system restarts. 17 Install the driver as described in Chapter 3. However, performance is reduced until the build process is complete. 15 Press Esc until the Exit Utility window appears. 16 Highlight Yes, then press Enter. To build a bootable RAID 5 array using the Adaptec installation CD: 1 Install the controller and drives, as described in Installing the Controller and Drives on page 2-3. 2 Start...
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... the Driver Disk on -screen instructions as necessary to get to a Linux system that your driver installation. skip this section. You will need to know the operating system and whether you are adding the controller to the Adaptec Start Menu. 3-2 You need to select a RAID type during your computer boots from the CD-ROM drive. 2 Insert the Adaptec installation CD...
... the Driver Disk on -screen instructions as necessary to get to a Linux system that your driver installation. skip this section. You will need to know the operating system and whether you are adding the controller to the Adaptec Start Menu. 3-2 You need to select a RAID type during your computer boots from the CD-ROM drive. 2 Insert the Adaptec installation CD...
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... III, IV, or AMD K-6 computers - Installing the Windows Driver This section contains the following procedures: ■ Installing the Driver When You Install Windows ■ Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System Installing the Driver When You Install Windows To install the driver while also installing the Windows operating system, follow these steps: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create...
... III, IV, or AMD K-6 computers - Installing the Windows Driver This section contains the following procedures: ■ Installing the Driver When You Install Windows ■ Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System Installing the Driver When You Install Windows To install the driver while also installing the Windows operating system, follow these steps: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create...
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... starts, follow the instructions on Windows Note: On Windows, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. Note: When prompted to install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), accept the default (do not install) unless you have a specific requirement for the Autorun executable to work with SNMP gets and traps. 4-2 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the...
... starts, follow the instructions on Windows Note: On Windows, Adaptec Storage Manager supports up to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. Note: When prompted to install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), accept the default (do not install) unless you have a specific requirement for the Autorun executable to work with SNMP gets and traps. 4-2 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the...
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... the instructions on the screen 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 the www.thescogroup.com. Any customization files you created when you must remove it before upgrading. OSS643A for SCO, version 1.3.1. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec...
... the instructions on the screen 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 the www.thescogroup.com. Any customization files you created when you must remove it before upgrading. OSS643A for SCO, version 1.3.1. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec...
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... the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 5 Unmount the CD-ROM drive: umount /mnt 6 UnixWare Only-To start RAID Agent, type 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 NetWare Notes: ■ With NetWare, Adaptec Storage Manager supports...
... the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 5 Unmount the CD-ROM drive: umount /mnt 6 UnixWare Only-To start RAID Agent, type 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 NetWare Notes: ■ With NetWare, Adaptec Storage Manager supports...
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... logical drives or perform migrations. To access the Adaptec Storage Manager with administrative privileges, enter a valid user name and password for the Administrator or an Administrative User on the system. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Notes: Your Adaptec Storage ...Manager permissions will vary according to your normal network user name and password. ■ Guest: The Guest log in allows you to view the RAID...
... logical drives or perform migrations. To access the Adaptec Storage Manager with administrative privileges, enter a valid user name and password for the Administrator or an Administrative User on the system. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Notes: Your Adaptec Storage ...Manager permissions will vary according to your normal network user name and password. ■ Guest: The Guest log in allows you to view the RAID...
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... opens. 4-9 Enter a valid user name and password for the user name and enter the root password. ■ User: The User log in allows you to view and modify the RAID configuration. To log in as Guest, simply click Cancel when the Adaptec Storage Manager "Log in allows you to view the RAID configuration, verify logical drives, and add and remove...
... opens. 4-9 Enter a valid user name and password for the user name and enter the root password. ■ User: The User log in allows you to view and modify the RAID configuration. To log in as Guest, simply click Cancel when the Adaptec Storage Manager "Log in allows you to view the RAID configuration, verify logical drives, and add and remove...
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..., the controller BIOS allows the controller to act as the boot device. When disabled, the array must be rebuilt manually. Consistency checking processes reduce performance. For a RAID 5 or a RAID 50, the performance reduction is enabled, providing maximum drive performance. Option Drives Write Cache Runtime BIOS Automatic Failover Array Background Consistency Check BBS Support Default Drive's Default Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Models Affected...
..., the controller BIOS allows the controller to act as the boot device. When disabled, the array must be rebuilt manually. Consistency checking processes reduce performance. For a RAID 5 or a RAID 50, the performance reduction is enabled, providing maximum drive performance. Option Drives Write Cache Runtime BIOS Automatic Failover Array Background Consistency Check BBS Support Default Drive's Default Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Models Affected...
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... any of the following example displays version information about all supported controllers. This command displays the Adaptec RAID controllers in Step 7 to upgrade Controller 0, type: afu update /C 0 C-9 you are updating. Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) Example The following alternatives: a Updating the Flash on a Single Controller-To flash the firmware on the computer. 5 Enter the system setup utility and verify that your computer is the number...
... any of the following example displays version information about all supported controllers. This command displays the Adaptec RAID controllers in Step 7 to upgrade Controller 0, type: afu update /C 0 C-9 you are updating. Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) Example The following alternatives: a Updating the Flash on a Single Controller-To flash the firmware on the computer. 5 Enter the system setup utility and verify that your computer is the number...
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... prompt is returned only when done. Parameters {free_space}-Drive and its associated available space used to create the array. D-19 container create stripe [/cache={boolean}] [/stripe_size={integer}] [/label={string}] {free_space} [{device_ID}...] Creates a RAID 0. Command Line Interface container create raid5 [/cache={boolean... the array. {device_ID}-One or more devices. Parameters {free_space}-Drive and its associated available space to be used to create the RAID 0. {device_ID}-One or more devices whose available space to be used to set up the parity by building. /wait-
... prompt is returned only when done. Parameters {free_space}-Drive and its associated available space used to create the array. D-19 container create stripe [/cache={boolean}] [/stripe_size={integer}] [/label={string}] {free_space} [{device_ID}...] Creates a RAID 0. Command Line Interface container create raid5 [/cache={boolean... the array. {device_ID}-One or more devices. Parameters {free_space}-Drive and its associated available space to be used to create the RAID 0. {device_ID}-One or more devices whose available space to be used to set up the parity by building. /wait-
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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