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... Features 17 Adding a Battery Backup Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec 4000 18 About the Adaptec 4800SAS 19 About the Adaptec 4805SAS 20 About the Adaptec 2420SA 21 About the Adaptec 2820SA 22 About the Adaptec 2130SLP 23 About the Adaptec 2230SLP 24 Getting Started Choosing a RAID Level 26 Selecting Disk Drives 27 Disk Drives for...
... Features 17 Adding a Battery Backup Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec 4000 18 About the Adaptec 4800SAS 19 About the Adaptec 4805SAS 20 About the Adaptec 2420SA 21 About the Adaptec 2820SA 22 About the Adaptec 2130SLP 23 About the Adaptec 2230SLP 24 Getting Started Choosing a RAID Level 26 Selecting Disk Drives 27 Disk Drives for...
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These RAID controller models are described in your Adaptec® RAID controller. It also describes the utilities included in this Guide: SAS Controllers Adaptec 4000 Adaptec 4800SAS Adaptec 4805SAS SATA Controllers Adaptec 2420SA Adaptec 2820SA SCSI Controllers Adaptec 2130SLP Adaptec 2230SLP What You Need to install your controller kit, and provides a basic overview of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) technology. About This Guide 1 In this...
These RAID controller models are described in your Adaptec® RAID controller. It also describes the utilities included in this Guide: SAS Controllers Adaptec 4000 Adaptec 4800SAS Adaptec 4805SAS SATA Controllers Adaptec 2420SA Adaptec 2820SA SCSI Controllers Adaptec 2130SLP Adaptec 2230SLP What You Need to install your controller kit, and provides a basic overview of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) technology. About This Guide 1 In this...
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Kit Contents and System Requirements 2 In this chapter... Kit Contents...14 System Requirements ...14 This chapter lists the contents of your Adaptec RAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
Kit Contents and System Requirements 2 In this chapter... Kit Contents...14 System Requirements ...14 This chapter lists the contents of your Adaptec RAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
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...compatible PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slot (depending on your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec SAS, SATA, and SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-... support only; Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 14 Kit Contents ● Adaptec RAID controller ● RAID Installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide ● Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD (not bootable), including user guides for Adaptec Storage Manager and the ARCCONF...
...compatible PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slot (depending on your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec SAS, SATA, and SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-... support only; Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 14 Kit Contents ● Adaptec RAID controller ● RAID Installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide ● Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD (not bootable), including user guides for Adaptec Storage Manager and the ARCCONF...
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...the Ultra320 disk drives is reduced to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for Internal RAID Storage or online Help. For more information, refer to SE levels. Note: High-voltage Differential (HVD) disk drives are connecting to your controller. Note: If you are mixing single-... proper termination by using SCSI disk drives or peripherals older than Ultra320. You need one included in the kit) with a built- Disk Drives for SCSI Controllers Your SCSI controller supports Ultra320 SCSI disk drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in multimode terminator and proper adapters...
...the Ultra320 disk drives is reduced to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for Internal RAID Storage or online Help. For more information, refer to SE levels. Note: High-voltage Differential (HVD) disk drives are connecting to your controller. Note: If you are mixing single-... proper termination by using SCSI disk drives or peripherals older than Ultra320. You need one included in the kit) with a built- Disk Drives for SCSI Controllers Your SCSI controller supports Ultra320 SCSI disk drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in multimode terminator and proper adapters...
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... the following figure, and the connectors are included in the kit. Cable connectors are connecting to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. For more information or to your RAID controller. One internal SCSI cable is included in the kit. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA cables. For more information or to straight connector...
... the following figure, and the connectors are included in the kit. Cable connectors are connecting to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. For more information or to your RAID controller. One internal SCSI cable is included in the kit. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SATA cables. For more information or to straight connector...
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... PCI/PCIe/PCI-X expansion slot that 's compatible with your RAID controller. ! Ensure that you have the right quantity of the ...System on page 49. When installed properly, the RAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 ...Adaptec 4000 only-Controller installation is marked on the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15). Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right. (PCI bus compatibility is complete. Installing the Controller This section describes how to install your Adaptec RAID controller...
... PCI/PCIe/PCI-X expansion slot that 's compatible with your RAID controller. ! Ensure that you have the right quantity of the ...System on page 49. When installed properly, the RAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 ...Adaptec 4000 only-Controller installation is marked on the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15). Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right. (PCI bus compatibility is complete. Installing the Controller This section describes how to install your Adaptec RAID controller...
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...see page 47. ● For FreeBSD, see the following section). Creating a Driver Disk Note: You will need a floppy disk to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for your operating system and then the version. 5 When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then ...computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to complete this task. Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 43 Before You Begin ● Install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives...
...see page 47. ● For FreeBSD, see the following section). Creating a Driver Disk Note: You will need a floppy disk to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for your operating system and then the version. 5 When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then ...computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to complete this task. Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 43 Before You Begin ● Install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives...
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... a floppy disk to your computer's documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on an Existing Operating System ● 50 Before You Begin Before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on -screen...
... a floppy disk to your computer's documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on an Existing Operating System ● 50 Before You Begin Before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on -screen...
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... Using the ACU to the DOS command line. 2 Type ACU on your computer. To create the ACU floppy disk: 1 Insert your Adaptec RAID controller kit. The ACU is the model number of your Adaptec RAID controller. 2 Insert a bootable floppy disk and copy the acu.exe file to it. 3 Continue in one of two ways: ● Work in...
... Using the ACU to the DOS command line. 2 Type ACU on your computer. To create the ACU floppy disk: 1 Insert your Adaptec RAID controller kit. The ACU is the model number of your Adaptec RAID controller. 2 Insert a bootable floppy disk and copy the acu.exe file to it. 3 Continue in one of two ways: ● Work in...
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...kit on floppy disks (see page 100) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to: ● The RAID Installation CD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of AFU. See www.adaptec...DOS4GW. Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● The Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to run the AFU from a DOS command prompt window under HIMEM.SYS (for more information. There...
...kit on floppy disks (see page 100) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to: ● The RAID Installation CD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of AFU. See www.adaptec...DOS4GW. Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● The Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to run the AFU from a DOS command prompt window under HIMEM.SYS (for more information. There...
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... ESD damage: ● Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it back in your kit. ● If you are improperly handled, and can damage electronic components when they are returning the controller to an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the connectors.... Safety Information F To ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment: ● Keep your clothing. Connect the equipment end of the strap to Adaptec, put it makes skin contact.
... ESD damage: ● Use an ESD wrist or ankle strap and ensure that it back in your kit. ● If you are improperly handled, and can damage electronic components when they are returning the controller to an unpainted metal surface on the chassis. Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the connectors.... Safety Information F To ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment: ● Keep your clothing. Connect the equipment end of the strap to Adaptec, put it makes skin contact.
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...setting 82 command line interface (flash utility) 100 command line utility 56 contents of controller kit 14 Controller SCSI Channel ID setting 84 Controller SCSI Channel Termination setting 84 controllers Alarm Control setting 82 Array Background Consistency Check setting 82 Array-based BBS Support setting 82 ... connections 33, 66 disk drives 27 cables 28 connecting to SAS controllers 33 connecting to SATA controllers 35 connecting to SCSI controllers 35 external 35 failure recovery multiple arrays 60 multiple disk drives 61 RAID 0 arrays 60 with hot spare 60 without hot spare 60 formatting...
...setting 82 command line interface (flash utility) 100 command line utility 56 contents of controller kit 14 Controller SCSI Channel ID setting 84 Controller SCSI Channel Termination setting 84 controllers Alarm Control setting 82 Array Background Consistency Check setting 82 Array-based BBS Support setting 82 ... connections 33, 66 disk drives 27 cables 28 connecting to SAS controllers 33 connecting to SATA controllers 35 connecting to SCSI controllers 35 external 35 failure recovery multiple arrays 60 multiple disk drives 61 RAID 0 arrays 60 with hot spare 60 without hot spare 60 formatting...
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...devices 35 F failed disk drives 59 multiple arrays 60 multiple disk drives 61 RAID 0 arrays 60 without hot spare 60 feature keys 17 firmware 98 creating floppy disks 99 firmware upgrades 17 flashing controllers 61 floppy disks for firmware update 99 formatting disk drives 85 FreeBSD driver ...existing operating system 30 external devices 35 installation options 30 SAS backplane 34 SAS direct-attach 33 with operating system 30 K keyed features 17 kit contents 14 L links (SAS) 64 Linux driver installation 51 OS installation 45 Linux installation 44 locked features 17 M Managing 80 Maximum ...
...devices 35 F failed disk drives 59 multiple arrays 60 multiple disk drives 61 RAID 0 arrays 60 without hot spare 60 feature keys 17 firmware 98 creating floppy disks 99 firmware upgrades 17 flashing controllers 61 floppy disks for firmware update 99 formatting disk drives 85 FreeBSD driver ...existing operating system 30 external devices 35 installation options 30 SAS backplane 34 SAS direct-attach 33 with operating system 30 K keyed features 17 kit contents 14 L links (SAS) 64 Linux driver installation 51 OS installation 45 Linux installation 44 locked features 17 M Managing 80 Maximum ...