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... 37 Creating an Array 37 Creating an Array with the ACU 37 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 39 Making Your Array Bootable 40 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 42 Creating a Driver Disk 42 Installing with Windows 43 Installing with Red Hat Linux 43 Installing with SuSE...
... 37 Creating an Array 37 Creating an Array with the ACU 37 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 39 Making Your Array Bootable 40 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 42 Creating a Driver Disk 42 Installing with Windows 43 Installing with Red Hat Linux 43 Installing with SuSE...
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...Driver Disk 48 Installing on Windows 49 Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux 49 Installing on NetWare 49 Installing on OpenServer 50 Installing on UnixWare 50 Installing on Solaris 51 Installing on FreeBSD 51 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 53 Installing Adaptec... Storage Manager 53 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 53 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility 54 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 54 Which Utility Should I Use 54 ...
...Driver Disk 48 Installing on Windows 49 Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux 49 Installing on NetWare 49 Installing on OpenServer 50 Installing on UnixWare 50 Installing on Solaris 51 Installing on FreeBSD 51 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 53 Installing Adaptec... Storage Manager 53 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 53 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility 54 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 54 Which Utility Should I Use 54 ...
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...® SolarisTM 10 (supports secondary controllers only, not boot controller; storage management must be done through the Adaptec Configuration Utility-see page 76) ● FreeBSD 5.4, 6.0 (driver support only; storage management must be done through the Adaptec Configuration Utility-see page 76) Note: For up-to-date operating system version support, refer to download...
...® SolarisTM 10 (supports secondary controllers only, not boot controller; storage management must be done through the Adaptec Configuration Utility-see page 76) ● FreeBSD 5.4, 6.0 (driver support only; storage management must be done through the Adaptec Configuration Utility-see page 76) Note: For up-to-date operating system version support, refer to download...
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... devices. If your controller has an external connector, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is included in the kit. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SCSI cables. For more information or to manage your controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). ...with the proper connectors for Ultra320 operation. Do not use cables not rated for your operating system and the controller driver (see page 41.) 5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to create a bootable array and then install your data storage (see page 52). Avoid...
... devices. If your controller has an external connector, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is included in the kit. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SCSI cables. For more information or to manage your controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). ...with the proper connectors for Ultra320 operation. Do not use cables not rated for your operating system and the controller driver (see page 41.) 5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to create a bootable array and then install your data storage (see page 52). Avoid...
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... Controller and Disk Drives ● 32 Before You Begin ● Read Safety Information on page 101. ● Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it clicks into place. Caution: Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only....performance, use the fastest available PCI slot that you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47. 6 Optional-Connect your RAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to...
... Controller and Disk Drives ● 32 Before You Begin ● Read Safety Information on page 101. ● Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it clicks into place. Caution: Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only....performance, use the fastest available PCI slot that you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47. 6 Optional-Connect your RAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to...
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... internal SAS cable to connect the controller to the backplane. Continue by either setting the boot controller (see page 36) or by installing the controller driver on an existing operating system (see page 63.) 1 Connect one SATA cable to connect each other through a system backplane. The number of disk drives is...
... internal SAS cable to connect the controller to the backplane. Continue by either setting the boot controller (see page 36) or by installing the controller driver on an existing operating system (see page 63.) 1 Connect one SATA cable to connect each other through a system backplane. The number of disk drives is...
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...Next Steps If you are installing the controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array, continue with Connecting External Devices on disk drives between the ends of the cable is set before installing them to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at the end of each disk... drive to a unique number between 0 and 15. If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47...
...Next Steps If you are installing the controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array, continue with Connecting External Devices on disk drives between the ends of the cable is set before installing them to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at the end of each disk... drive to a unique number between 0 and 15. If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47...
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Note: If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, you don't have to complete this chapter... Skip to create a bootable array. Setting the Boot Controller...37 Creating an Array ...37 Making Your Array Bootable 40 This chapter explains how to set your Adaptec controller to be the boot controller, and how to Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47. Creating a Bootable Array 6 In this task.
Note: If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, you don't have to complete this chapter... Skip to create a bootable array. Setting the Boot Controller...37 Creating an Array ...37 Making Your Array Bootable 40 This chapter explains how to set your Adaptec controller to be the boot controller, and how to Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47. Creating a Bootable Array 6 In this task.
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...configuration, click Modify logical devices. 8 Click Apply, then click Yes when prompted to automatically create one logical drive with Installing the Driver and an Operating System on the physical disk drives. 9 Partition and format your operating system. You must partition and format these ... 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 40 7 Review the information that is saved on the Adaptec controller (as an "array", see Creating Bootable Arrays on page 77). Note: Adaptec Storage Manager uses the term logical drives when referring to restart your new configuration. The logical drive...
...configuration, click Modify logical devices. 8 Click Apply, then click Yes when prompted to automatically create one logical drive with Installing the Driver and an Operating System on the physical disk drives. 9 Partition and format your operating system. You must partition and format these ... 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 40 7 Review the information that is saved on the Adaptec controller (as an "array", see Creating Bootable Arrays on page 77). Note: Adaptec Storage Manager uses the term logical drives when referring to restart your new configuration. The logical drive...
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...computer with FreeBSD ...46 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller as a boot controller. To install the driver on an existing operating system, see page 51. Before You Begin ...42 Creating a Driver Disk ...42 Installing with Windows ...43 Installing with Red Hat ...45 Installing with UnixWare ...45 Installing with Solaris already installed, see page 47. Installing the Driver and an Operating System 7 In this chapter... Note: Solaris users only-You cannot use your Adaptec RAID controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array (see page 36).
...computer with FreeBSD ...46 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller as a boot controller. To install the driver on an existing operating system, see page 51. Before You Begin ...42 Creating a Driver Disk ...42 Installing with Windows ...43 Installing with Red Hat ...45 Installing with UnixWare ...45 Installing with Solaris already installed, see page 47. Installing the Driver and an Operating System 7 In this chapter... Note: Solaris users only-You cannot use your Adaptec RAID controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array (see page 36).
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... 5 Select your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want. (You need a floppy disk to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system. Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 42 Before You Begin ● Install and connect your... Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). ● Create a bootable array (see page 36). ● Create a driver disk (see page 46. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots ...
... 5 Select your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want. (You need a floppy disk to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system. Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 42 Before You Begin ● Install and connect your... Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). ● Create a bootable array (see page 36). ● Create a driver disk (see page 46. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots ...
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.... 6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. The computer reads the disk. 6 When the Adaptec driver is on page 52. Installing with Windows Note: You will need your Windows installation CD to complete this task. To install the... with Managing Your Storage Space on -screen instructions to begin the Windows installation. 3 When prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Windows: 1 Insert your Windows CD, then restart the computer. 2 Follow the on page 52. Chapter 7: Installing...
.... 6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. The computer reads the disk. 6 When the Adaptec driver is on page 52. Installing with Windows Note: You will need your Windows installation CD to complete this task. To install the... with Managing Your Storage Space on -screen instructions to begin the Windows installation. 3 When prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Windows: 1 Insert your Windows CD, then restart the computer. 2 Follow the on page 52. Chapter 7: Installing...
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.... (For instructions, refer to your NetWare documentation.) To be able to add another driver. 3 Select Storage adapters, then press Enter. Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 44 Installing with SuSE Linux To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing SuSE Linux: 1 Insert the first SuSE installation CD. 2 Restart your computer...
.... (For instructions, refer to your NetWare documentation.) To be able to add another driver. 3 Select Storage adapters, then press Enter. Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 44 Installing with SuSE Linux To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing SuSE Linux: 1 Insert the first SuSE installation CD. 2 Restart your computer...
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...Managing Your Storage Space on -screen instructions to begin the UnixWare installation. 4 When prompted to complete this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the UnixWare installation, following the instructions included with your operating system. 7 Continue with Managing Your... with OpenServer Note: You will need your NetWare documentation. 9 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 52. To install the driver when installing UnixWare: 1 Insert the UnixWare installation CD. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the ...
...Managing Your Storage Space on -screen instructions to begin the UnixWare installation. 4 When prompted to complete this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the UnixWare installation, following the instructions included with your operating system. 7 Continue with Managing Your... with OpenServer Note: You will need your NetWare documentation. 9 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 52. To install the driver when installing UnixWare: 1 Insert the UnixWare installation CD. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the ...
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...start screen appears, select 6 to escape to load the drivers again for more information. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). See page 54 for the initial bootup. 10 Install the driver package permenantly, following the instructions included with your operating system...system boot to loader prompt. 4 Type load kernel. 5 Type load disk0:aacu.ko. Note: Currently, Adaptec Storage Manager is not supported on FreeBSD. To install the driver when installing FreeBSD: 1 Insert the FreeBSD installation CD. 2 Restart your FreeBSD installation CD to load, run...
...start screen appears, select 6 to escape to load the drivers again for more information. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). See page 54 for the initial bootup. 10 Install the driver package permenantly, following the instructions included with your operating system...system boot to loader prompt. 4 Type load kernel. 5 Type load disk0:aacu.ko. Note: Currently, Adaptec Storage Manager is not supported on FreeBSD. To install the driver when installing FreeBSD: 1 Insert the FreeBSD installation CD. 2 Restart your FreeBSD installation CD to load, run...
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Note: To install the driver while you're installing an operating system, see page 41. Installing the Driver on FreeBSD ...51 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller driver. Before You Begin ...48 Creating a Driver Disk ...48 Installing on Windows ...49 Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux 49 Installing on NetWare ...49 Installing on OpenServer ...50 Installing on UnixWare ...50 Installing on Solaris...51 Installing on an Existing Operating System 8 In this chapter...
Note: To install the driver while you're installing an operating system, see page 41. Installing the Driver on FreeBSD ...51 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller driver. Before You Begin ...48 Creating a Driver Disk ...48 Installing on Windows ...49 Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux 49 Installing on NetWare ...49 Installing on OpenServer ...50 Installing on UnixWare ...50 Installing on Solaris...51 Installing on an Existing Operating System 8 In this chapter...
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... AMD Athlon computers-Select Athlon. 5 Select your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want. (You need a floppy disk to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system: ● For Windows, see page 49. ● For Red Hat or SuSE Linux, see page 49. ... CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer's documentation.) 2 Turn on -screen instructions to get to complete this task. You must also create a driver disk (see page 42) before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 51.
... AMD Athlon computers-Select Athlon. 5 Select your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want. (You need a floppy disk to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system: ● For Windows, see page 49. ● For Red Hat or SuSE Linux, see page 49. ... CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer's documentation.) 2 Turn on -screen instructions to get to complete this task. You must also create a driver disk (see page 42) before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 51.
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...Next. 3 Click Next, then click Next again. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure the driver loaded correctly. 4 Run fdisk, mkfs, and create mount points for more information. To install the driver on page 52. Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux To install the module on Red Hat or....rpm where mount-point is the specific mount point on the Linux system, xxx is the driver path, and yyy.rpm is the rpm file. 3 Reboot your computer to complete the driver installation. 5 Remove the driver disk and restart your computer. 6 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on NetWare: 1 Start...
...Next. 3 Click Next, then click Next again. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure the driver loaded correctly. 4 Run fdisk, mkfs, and create mount points for more information. To install the driver on page 52. Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux To install the module on Red Hat or....rpm where mount-point is the specific mount point on the Linux system, xxx is the driver path, and yyy.rpm is the rpm file. 3 Reboot your computer to complete the driver installation. 5 Remove the driver disk and restart your computer. 6 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on NetWare: 1 Start...
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...4 Select 1 for the aacraid package. 5 When the installation is complete, select q to driver summary, then press Enter. 12 At the Driver type menu, select Load on Additional Driver Options. 13 After the driver loads, select Continue. 14 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 52. Chapter 8: ...Installing the Driver on page 52. The driver installs. 11 At the Additional Driver Option menu, select Return to quit the installer. 6 Reboot your computer and remove the driver disk. 7 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on an ...
...4 Select 1 for the aacraid package. 5 When the installation is complete, select q to driver summary, then press Enter. 12 At the Driver type menu, select Load on Additional Driver Options. 13 After the driver loads, select Continue. 14 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 52. Chapter 8: ...Installing the Driver on page 52. The driver installs. 11 At the Additional Driver Option menu, select Return to quit the installer. 6 Reboot your computer and remove the driver disk. 7 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on an ...
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.../mnt/aac-02.00.00-x.tgz /tmp 4 Install the driver package: pkg_add aac-02.00.00-x.tgz 5 Reboot your computer, then remove the driver disk. 6 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on FreeBSD. Note: Currently, Adaptec Storage Manager is not supported on Solaris. See page 54 for.... To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). Installing on FreeBSD To install the driver on FreeBSD: 1 Start your computer. 2 Insert and mount the driver disk: mount -t msdos /dev/fd0 /mnt 3 Copy the driver package to the driver installer directory: cd /floppy/floppy0/DU/sol_210...
.../mnt/aac-02.00.00-x.tgz /tmp 4 Install the driver package: pkg_add aac-02.00.00-x.tgz 5 Reboot your computer, then remove the driver disk. 6 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on FreeBSD. Note: Currently, Adaptec Storage Manager is not supported on Solaris. See page 54 for.... To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). Installing on FreeBSD To install the driver on FreeBSD: 1 Start your computer. 2 Insert and mount the driver disk: mount -t msdos /dev/fd0 /mnt 3 Copy the driver package to the driver installer directory: cd /floppy/floppy0/DU/sol_210...