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...of configurations from the main window of Adaptec Storage Manager. ● Command Line Utility for Internal RAID Storage User's Guide-Describes how to use the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) command line utility (see page 56) to perform basic array and configuration management functions;... RAID technology, and the input/output (I/O) technology-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), SAS, or Serial ATA (SATA)-used to refer to controller(s) and disk drives being managed with it by multiple names. located on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. ● Adaptec...
...of configurations from the main window of Adaptec Storage Manager. ● Command Line Utility for Internal RAID Storage User's Guide-Describes how to use the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) command line utility (see page 56) to perform basic array and configuration management functions;... RAID technology, and the input/output (I/O) technology-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), SAS, or Serial ATA (SATA)-used to refer to controller(s) and disk drives being managed with it by multiple names. located on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. ● Adaptec...
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... Hot Spare-You can be included. ● Hot Space (RAID 5EE)-A RAID 5EE array is similar to a RAID 5 array except that it includes two independent sets of parity data instead of one. 1 The Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, simple, and spanned volumes. Array... most efficient order for optimum performance ● (SATA and SCSI RAID controllers only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SAF-TE enclosure management hardware ● (SAS RAID controllers only) Support for more information. ● (SAS and SATA RAID controllers only) Native command queuing (NCQ...
... Hot Spare-You can be included. ● Hot Space (RAID 5EE)-A RAID 5EE array is similar to a RAID 5 array except that it includes two independent sets of parity data instead of one. 1 The Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50, simple, and spanned volumes. Array... most efficient order for optimum performance ● (SATA and SCSI RAID controllers only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SAF-TE enclosure management hardware ● (SAS RAID controllers only) Support for more information. ● (SAS and SATA RAID controllers only) Native command queuing (NCQ...
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... improve performance by Windows and Linux operating systems only. For step-by your storage needs change, you receive a feature key, use this feature to back up your Adaptec Reseller or refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. RAID Controller Adaptec 4800SAS / Adaptec 4805SAS Adaptec 2420SA / / Adaptec 2820SA Adaptec 2130SLP / Adaptec 2230SLP Battery Model Adaptec Battery Module 600 Adaptec Battery Module 500 Adaptec Battery...
... improve performance by Windows and Linux operating systems only. For step-by your storage needs change, you receive a feature key, use this feature to back up your Adaptec Reseller or refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. RAID Controller Adaptec 4800SAS / Adaptec 4805SAS Adaptec 2420SA / / Adaptec 2820SA Adaptec 2130SLP / Adaptec 2230SLP Battery Model Adaptec Battery Module 600 Adaptec Battery Module 500 Adaptec Battery...
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... disk drives you want. 1 The Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can be included (see page 71). ● RAID 5 Array-Stripes data for improved performance and uses parity data to provide redundancy (see page 73). ● RAID 5EE Array-Similar to a RAID 5 array, but no redundancy (see page 71). ● RAID 1E Array-Similar to a RAID 1 array except that data is mirrored...
... disk drives you want. 1 The Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can be included (see page 71). ● RAID 5 Array-Stripes data for improved performance and uses parity data to provide redundancy (see page 73). ● RAID 5EE Array-Similar to a RAID 5 array, but no redundancy (see page 71). ● RAID 1E Array-Similar to a RAID 1 array except that data is mirrored...
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... on all the disk drives have the same performance level. Note: High-voltage Differential (HVD) disk drives are connecting to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for SATA Controllers Your SATA controller supports SATA disk drives only. Adaptec does not recommend using a cable (like the...and peripherals, but the array will damage your controller. Disk Drives for SCSI Controllers Your SCSI controller supports Ultra320 SCSI disk drives. in the array, but at performance levels less than Ultra2. Disk Drives for Internal RAID Storage or online Help. For more information,...
... on all the disk drives have the same performance level. Note: High-voltage Differential (HVD) disk drives are connecting to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for SATA Controllers Your SATA controller supports SATA disk drives only. Adaptec does not recommend using a cable (like the...and peripherals, but the array will damage your controller. Disk Drives for SCSI Controllers Your SCSI controller supports Ultra320 SCSI disk drives. in the array, but at performance levels less than Ultra2. Disk Drives for Internal RAID Storage or online Help. For more information,...
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... metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right. (PCI bus compatibility is marked on the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15.) For the best performance, use for your arrays (...see page 27). ● Ensure that you have the right quantity of the LED cable (usually a red wire or a wire marked with your RAID controller. ! Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives ● 32 Before You Begin ● Read Safety Information on page 104. ● Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller...
... metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right. (PCI bus compatibility is marked on the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15.) For the best performance, use for your arrays (...see page 27). ● Ensure that you have the right quantity of the LED cable (usually a red wire or a wire marked with your RAID controller. ! Chapter 5: Installing the Controller and Disk Drives ● 32 Before You Begin ● Read Safety Information on page 104. ● Familiarize yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller...
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... the quicker and easier tool for this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with a different RAID level; Note: Adaptec recommends that you can navigate with your mouse (see page 56). "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. you can also change array...and SATA disk drives. You can be navigated using a combination of three disk drives. To create a RAID 5 array: 1 Power on -screen. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable arrays. See page 63 for completing tasks appear on your system has ...
... the quicker and easier tool for this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with a different RAID level; Note: Adaptec recommends that you can navigate with your mouse (see page 56). "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. you can also change array...and SATA disk drives. You can be navigated using a combination of three disk drives. To create a RAID 5 array: 1 Power on -screen. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable arrays. See page 63 for completing tasks appear on your system has ...
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... (Enable always). Press Enter, then press Enter again to keep. 6 Press Y, then press Enter. Press Enter to the ACU Menu. However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Property Line Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read... Caching Write Caching Create RAID via [Done] Entry or Selection Select RAID 5, then press Enter. Press Enter. 10 When a cache warning message displays, type Y. 11 Once the array is complete. ...
... (Enable always). Press Enter, then press Enter again to keep. 6 Press Y, then press Enter. Press Enter to the ACU Menu. However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Property Line Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read... Caching Write Caching Create RAID via [Done] Entry or Selection Select RAID 5, then press Enter. Press Enter. 10 When a cache warning message displays, type Y. 11 Once the array is complete. ...
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... installation process fails, the server console is displayed so you can see the cause of the failure. To modify disk partitions, apply hot fixes, or perform volume maintenance, refer to complete this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the OpenServer installation, following the instructions included with Solaris Note...
... installation process fails, the server console is displayed so you can see the cause of the failure. To modify disk partitions, apply hot fixes, or perform volume maintenance, refer to complete this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the OpenServer installation, following the instructions included with Solaris Note...
User Guide
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.... The agent is like a service that only advanced users familiar with command line interfaces use to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for your online data, using Adaptec RAID controllers and disk drives. If your data and improve system performance. To create and manage arrays, use theARC utility. Currently, ARCCONF is not supported on the...
.... The agent is like a service that only advanced users familiar with command line interfaces use to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for your online data, using Adaptec RAID controllers and disk drives. If your data and improve system performance. To create and manage arrays, use theARC utility. Currently, ARCCONF is not supported on the...
User Guide
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...different from Parallel SCSI? SAS is 600 MB/sec in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of the array. See page 67.) Note: Although you...move in both SAS and SATA disk drives in the same SAS domain (see page 67), Adaptec recommends that lets devices such as expander devices. Although they share the SCSI command set ....collectively as SAS cards. Appendix A: Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI ● 63 Terminology Used in This Chapter For convenience, SAS HBAs and SAS RAID controllers are referred to as computers and disk drives ...
...different from Parallel SCSI? SAS is 600 MB/sec in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of the array. See page 67.) Note: Although you...move in both SAS and SATA disk drives in the same SAS domain (see page 67), Adaptec recommends that lets devices such as expander devices. Although they share the SCSI command set ....collectively as SAS cards. Appendix A: Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI ● 63 Terminology Used in This Chapter For convenience, SAS HBAs and SAS RAID controllers are referred to as computers and disk drives ...
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Appendix A: Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI ● 67 SAS Expander Connections A SAS expander device literally expands the number of SAS end devices, including SAS cards and SAS and SATA ... devices that you can therefore comprise up to 16,384 SAS ports (and therefore up to 128 edge expanders to 16,384 SAS addresses). Each performs a different role in a large data storage topology. There are two types of SAS-and possibly SATA-end devices and expander devices). With expander devices, you...
Appendix A: Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI ● 67 SAS Expander Connections A SAS expander device literally expands the number of SAS end devices, including SAS cards and SAS and SATA ... devices that you can therefore comprise up to 16,384 SAS ports (and therefore up to 128 edge expanders to 16,384 SAS addresses). Each performs a different role in a large data storage topology. There are two types of SAS-and possibly SATA-end devices and expander devices). With expander devices, you...
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... your data storage. Understanding RAID B In this appendix... RAID levels also vary by your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of disk drives they support. Understanding Drive Segments 70 Nonredundant Arrays (RAID 0 70 RAID 1 Arrays ...71 RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays...71 RAID 10 Arrays ...72 RAID 5 Arrays ...73 RAID 5EE Arrays...74 RAID 50 Arrays ...75 RAID 6 Arrays ...76 RAID 60 Arrays ...76 Selecting...
... your data storage. Understanding RAID B In this appendix... RAID levels also vary by your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of disk drives they support. Understanding Drive Segments 70 Nonredundant Arrays (RAID 0 70 RAID 1 Arrays ...71 RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays...71 RAID 10 Arrays ...72 RAID 5 Arrays ...73 RAID 5EE Arrays...74 RAID 50 Arrays ...75 RAID 6 Arrays ...76 RAID 60 Arrays ...76 Selecting...
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...is limited to an equal-sized group of the smallest disk drive in this figure. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 70 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of only one logical device at a... disk drive that are part of any logical device, the entire disk is an available segment. Each segment can create a RAID 0 drive segment of 250 GB, for a total of 1000 GB for the volume, as shown in the array. Disk... 4 400 GB Disk Drives in equal-sized sections. Compared to the size of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance.
...is limited to an equal-sized group of the smallest disk drive in this figure. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 70 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of only one logical device at a... disk drive that are part of any logical device, the entire disk is an available segment. Each segment can create a RAID 0 drive segment of 250 GB, for a total of 1000 GB for the volume, as shown in the array. Disk... 4 400 GB Disk Drives in equal-sized sections. Compared to the size of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance.
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...to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and an equal write rate of the smaller disk drive, as a striped mirror-is similar to a RAID 1 array except that data is both mirrored and striped, and more disk drives can be included. A RAID 1E array can be ... data stripes. However, capacity is only 50 percent of the other (the same data is stored on each disk drive). Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 71 RAID 1 Arrays A RAID 1 array is built from two disk drives, where one disk drive is a mirror of independent disk drives. If the...
...to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and an equal write rate of the smaller disk drive, as a striped mirror-is similar to a RAID 1 array except that data is both mirrored and striped, and more disk drives can be included. A RAID 1E array can be ... data stripes. However, capacity is only 50 percent of the other (the same data is stored on each disk drive). Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 71 RAID 1 Arrays A RAID 1 array is built from two disk drives, where one disk drive is a mirror of independent disk drives. If the...
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..., and striping improves performance. For instance, an array with two 250 GB disk drives and two 400 GB disk drives can create two mirrored drive segments of 250 GB, for the array, as shown in this figure. Drive segment size is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Disk ...(Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in a RAID 10 array is both striped and mirrored. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 72 RAID 10 Arrays A RAID 10 array is limited to the size of 500 GB for a total of the smallest disk drive in the...
..., and striping improves performance. For instance, an array with two 250 GB disk drives and two 400 GB disk drives can create two mirrored drive segments of 250 GB, for the array, as shown in this figure. Drive segment size is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Disk ...(Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in a RAID 10 array is both striped and mirrored. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 72 RAID 10 Arrays A RAID 10 array is limited to the size of 500 GB for a total of the smallest disk drive in the...
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Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. In RAID 5 arrays, parity data (represented by Ps in the array. Drive segment size is limited to the size of the smallest disk drive in the next ... drive fails. P Disk Drive 2 2 5 ... 748 Disk Drive 3 3 P ... 749 Unused Space = 150 GB Disk Drive 4 P 6 ... 750 Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 5 Logical Drive = 750 GB plus Parity Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 73 RAID 5 Arrays A RAID 5 array is built from a minimum of parity data, as shown in Logical Drive Disk Drive 1 1 4 ... Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive...
Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. In RAID 5 arrays, parity data (represented by Ps in the array. Drive segment size is limited to the size of the smallest disk drive in the next ... drive fails. P Disk Drive 2 2 5 ... 748 Disk Drive 3 3 P ... 749 Unused Space = 150 GB Disk Drive 4 P 6 ... 750 Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 5 Logical Drive = 750 GB plus Parity Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 73 RAID 5 Arrays A RAID 5 array is built from a minimum of parity data, as shown in Logical Drive Disk Drive 1 1 4 ... Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive...
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... improves performance. Drive segment size is built from six to the size of the smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more RAID 5 arrays, and stripes stored data and parity data across all disk drives in the array. RAID 50 Logical Drive = 1000 GB plus Parity RAID 5 A Each RAID 5 Logical... array is limited to forty-eight disk drives configured as two or more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 73.) Note: Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can therefore contain 1000 GB (2 x 500 GB) of stored data and 500 GB of parity data. For ...
... improves performance. Drive segment size is built from six to the size of the smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more RAID 5 arrays, and stripes stored data and parity data across all disk drives in the array. RAID 50 Logical Drive = 1000 GB plus Parity RAID 5 A Each RAID 5 Logical... array is limited to forty-eight disk drives configured as two or more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 73.) Note: Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can therefore contain 1000 GB (2 x 500 GB) of stored data and 500 GB of parity data. For ...
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...four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can recover from at least four disk drives. Note: Because they can 't support RAID 60 arrays. Two sets of one. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. RAID 60 arrays also provide high... data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 6 arrays must be built from two simultaneous disk drive failures. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 76 RAID 6 Arrays A RAID 6 array-also known as two or more RAID 6 arrays, and stripes stored data and two ...
...four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can recover from at least four disk drives. Note: Because they can 't support RAID 60 arrays. Two sets of one. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. RAID 60 arrays also provide high... data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 6 arrays must be built from two simultaneous disk drive failures. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 76 RAID 6 Arrays A RAID 6 array-also known as two or more RAID 6 arrays, and stripes stored data and two ...
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...the performance. Disk drive usage, read performance, and write performance depend on the number of drives in Hot Spare No Minimum Disk Drives 2 RAID 1 Yes 50% No 2 RAID 1E Yes 50% No 3 RAID 10...RAID 5EE Yes 50 - 88% Yes 4 RAID 501 Yes 67 - 94% No 6 RAID 6 Yes 50 - 88% No 4 RAID 601 Yes 50 - 88% No 8 1 Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can't support RAID 50 or RAID...
...the performance. Disk drive usage, read performance, and write performance depend on the number of drives in Hot Spare No Minimum Disk Drives 2 RAID 1 Yes 50% No 2 RAID 1E Yes 50% No 3 RAID 10...RAID 5EE Yes 50 - 88% Yes 4 RAID 501 Yes 67 - 94% No 6 RAID 6 Yes 50 - 88% No 4 RAID 601 Yes 50 - 88% No 8 1 Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can't support RAID 50 or RAID...