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..., or non-infringement. PMC-Sierra, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Trademarks PMC, PMC-Sierra, and Adaptec are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra trademarks, see www.pmc-sierra.com/legal. For a complete list of PMC-Sierra, Inc. In any ... grants. The information in this document may be liable for any use of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, performance, compatibility with other parts or systems, of any of the products of PMC-Sierra, Inc., or any portion thereof, referred to , express...
..., or non-infringement. PMC-Sierra, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Trademarks PMC, PMC-Sierra, and Adaptec are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra trademarks, see www.pmc-sierra.com/legal. For a complete list of PMC-Sierra, Inc. In any ... grants. The information in this document may be liable for any use of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, performance, compatibility with other parts or systems, of any of the products of PMC-Sierra, Inc., or any portion thereof, referred to , express...
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...RAID enclosure, storage enclosure, or JBOD enclosure) ● Array (also known as a container, logical device, or logical drive) Note: Adaptec Storage Manager refers to arrays as logical drives. This guide uses these documents: ● Readme.txt-Includes updated product information and known issues;... technology, and SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) technology. (For an introduction to perform basic array and configuration management functions; How to Find More Information You can use the Adaptec Storage Manager software; Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your controller. located on...
...RAID enclosure, storage enclosure, or JBOD enclosure) ● Array (also known as a container, logical device, or logical drive) Note: Adaptec Storage Manager refers to arrays as logical drives. This guide uses these documents: ● Readme.txt-Includes updated product information and known issues;... technology, and SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) technology. (For an introduction to perform basic array and configuration management functions; How to Find More Information You can use the Adaptec Storage Manager software; Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your controller. located on...
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...9679; Event logging and broadcasting including email and SNMP messages ● Multiple options for creating and managing RAID arrays-A full software application (Adaptec Storage Manager), a BIOS-based utility (ACU), a command line utility (ARCCONF) (see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79) ... disk drive enclosures only) ● Optimized disk utilization, which lets disk drives arrange commands into the most efficient order for optimum performance ● Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware ● Support for a battery backup module (see page 19...
...9679; Event logging and broadcasting including email and SNMP messages ● Multiple options for creating and managing RAID arrays-A full software application (Adaptec Storage Manager), a BIOS-based utility (ACU), a command line utility (ARCCONF) (see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79) ... disk drive enclosures only) ● Optimized disk utilization, which lets disk drives arrange commands into the most efficient order for optimum performance ● Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware ● Support for a battery backup module (see page 19...
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...Choosing a RAID Level This section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, including the minimum and maximum number of disk drives required by each disk drive). Improved performance but no redundancy (see page 96). ● RAID 1 Array-Created from two or more... disk drives can be included (see page 97). ● RAID 5 Array-Stripes data for improved performance and uses parity data to provide redundancy (see page 99). ● RAID 5EE Array-Similar to a RAID 1 array except that data is stored on...
...Choosing a RAID Level This section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, including the minimum and maximum number of disk drives required by each disk drive). Improved performance but no redundancy (see page 96). ● RAID 1 Array-Created from two or more... disk drives can be included (see page 97). ● RAID 5 Array-Stripes data for improved performance and uses parity data to provide redundancy (see page 99). ● RAID 5EE Array-Similar to a RAID 1 array except that data is stored on...
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...4x SATA)-Connects to four SAS or SATA disk drives. Cables Depending on your RAID array, ensure that all the disk drives have the same performance level. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to the capacity of these cables: External... mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/compatibility. Connects to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to SFF-8470)- When ...
...4x SATA)-Connects to four SAS or SATA disk drives. Cables Depending on your RAID array, ensure that all the disk drives have the same performance level. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to the capacity of these cables: External... mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/compatibility. Connects to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to SFF-8470)- When ...
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.... you can also change array level later, after , system initialization. For instructions, refer to create an array. Adaptec Storage Manager displays a warning if you try to create a logical drive using any of these tools: ● Array...this task. When prompted, press Ctrl+A to your system has insufficient memory the following section). ● Adaptec Storage Manager-Graphical software application (running from either tool, but the ACU utility is created in the examples... section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with the ACU The ACU is installed.
.... you can also change array level later, after , system initialization. For instructions, refer to create an array. Adaptec Storage Manager displays a warning if you try to create a logical drive using any of these tools: ● Array...this task. When prompted, press Ctrl+A to your system has insufficient memory the following section). ● Adaptec Storage Manager-Graphical software application (running from either tool, but the ACU utility is created in the examples... section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with the ACU The ACU is installed.
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..., then the ACU screen appears. 7 Select Create Array, then press Enter. 8 Select the disk drives that the array can start using the array immediately. However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Caution: During initialization, all data is complete. 12 Press Esc until...
..., then the ACU screen appears. 7 Select Create Array, then press Enter. 8 Select the disk drives that the array can start using the array immediately. However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Caution: During initialization, all data is complete. 12 Press Esc until...
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... ESXi 5, you will need to download the VMware ESXi5.0 Standard Software Depot from the VMware Download Center. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver with VMware ESXi 5 Note: Use the following instructions, perform Steps 1-7 on Microsoft PowerShell. Be sure to install the prerequiste software first, including Powershell and Microsoft .NET 2.0, before you...
... ESXi 5, you will need to download the VMware ESXi5.0 Standard Software Depot from the VMware Download Center. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver with VMware ESXi 5 Note: Use the following instructions, perform Steps 1-7 on Microsoft PowerShell. Be sure to install the prerequiste software first, including Powershell and Microsoft .NET 2.0, before you...
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...old driver before rebooting your computer. 3 Insert and mount the driver disk: volcheck 4 Change to remove it. ! If an Adaptec driver is already installed on your computer, perform a pkgrm SUNWaac to the driver installer directory: On Solaris 10: cd /rmdisk/aacraid/DU/sol_210/i86pc/Tools On Solaris 11: ...; 76 Installing on Solaris To install the driver on Solaris: 1 Start your computer. 2 (Solaris 10 only) Check for any pre-existing Adaptec driver by performing a pkginfo SUNWaac in Step 2 below), you must have root privilege to remove the driver. If there is the full name of the driver...
...old driver before rebooting your computer. 3 Insert and mount the driver disk: volcheck 4 Change to remove it. ! If an Adaptec driver is already installed on your computer, perform a pkgrm SUNWaac to the driver installer directory: On Solaris 10: cd /rmdisk/aacraid/DU/sol_210/i86pc/Tools On Solaris 11: ...; 76 Installing on Solaris To install the driver on Solaris: 1 Start your computer. 2 (Solaris 10 only) Check for any pre-existing Adaptec driver by performing a pkginfo SUNWaac in Step 2 below), you must have root privilege to remove the driver. If there is the full name of the driver...
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... storage space running. For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help, or to perform basic array and configuration management functions. For details, see Which Utility Should I Use on the Adaptec Installation DVD. The agent is a command line utility that... 81. It's designed to protect your storage space. With ARCCONF, you can use Adaptec Storage Manager to run in your data and improve system performance. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that won't be connected to monitors (...
... storage space running. For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help, or to perform basic array and configuration management functions. For details, see Which Utility Should I Use on the Adaptec Installation DVD. The agent is a command line utility that... 81. It's designed to protect your storage space. With ARCCONF, you can use Adaptec Storage Manager to run in your data and improve system performance. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that won't be connected to monitors (...
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... within the same array or logical drive. To compare SAS to end devices and expander devices collectively as described in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of data in parallel (at a time. SAS cards can typically support up to as SAS cards. HBAs, RAID controllers...
... within the same array or logical drive. To compare SAS to end devices and expander devices collectively as described in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of data in parallel (at a time. SAS cards can typically support up to as SAS cards. HBAs, RAID controllers...
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... Expander devices, typically embedded into a system backplane (see page 92), support large configurations of SAS expanders: fanout expanders and edge expanders. Each performs a different role in a large data storage topology. With expander devices, you can therefore comprise up to 16,384 SAS ports (and therefore ...up to nine Adaptec S50 enclosures to a fanout expander. Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 93 Some backplanes support daisy-chain expansion to 16,384 SAS ...
... Expander devices, typically embedded into a system backplane (see page 92), support large configurations of SAS expanders: fanout expanders and edge expanders. Each performs a different role in a large data storage topology. With expander devices, you can therefore comprise up to 16,384 SAS ports (and therefore ...up to nine Adaptec S50 enclosures to a fanout expander. Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 93 Some backplanes support daisy-chain expansion to 16,384 SAS ...
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... your data. Understanding RAID B In this appendix... RAID levels also vary by your data storage. Each RAID level offers a unique combination of protection for your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of disk drives they support. Understanding Drive Segments 96 Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0 96 RAID 1 Arrays ...97 RAID 1 Enhanced... the Best RAID Level 103 When you create arrays (or logical drives), you can assign a RAID level to help you select the best level of performance and redundancy.
... your data. Understanding RAID B In this appendix... RAID levels also vary by your data storage. Each RAID level offers a unique combination of protection for your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of disk drives they support. Understanding Drive Segments 96 Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0 96 RAID 1 Arrays ...97 RAID 1 Enhanced... the Best RAID Level 103 When you create arrays (or logical drives), you can assign a RAID level to help you select the best level of performance and redundancy.
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... shown in this figure. Drive segment size is limited to the size of a disk drive that are part of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance. For instance, an array with RAID 0 includes two or more disk drives and provides data striping, where data is distributed evenly across the disk drives...
... shown in this figure. Drive segment size is limited to the size of a disk drive that are part of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance. For instance, an array with RAID 0 includes two or more disk drives and provides data striping, where data is distributed evenly across the disk drives...
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... space, drive segment size is the size of the smaller disk drive, as a striped mirror-is similar to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and an equal write rate of single disks. In this figure. A RAID 1E array can be built from three or...
... space, drive segment size is the size of the smaller disk drive, as a striped mirror-is similar to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and an equal write rate of single disks. In this figure. A RAID 1E array can be built from three or...
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Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive Segment Size (Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in ...
Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive Segment Size (Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in ...
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... Space = 150 GB Disk Drive 4 P 6 ... 750 Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 5 Logical Drive = 750 GB plus Parity Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance.
... Space = 150 GB Disk Drive 4 P 6 ... 750 Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 5 Logical Drive = 750 GB plus Parity Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance.
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... smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 99.) The parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. For example, three 250 GB disk drives and three 400 GB disk drives comprise two equal-sized RAID 5 arrays with 500 GB of stored data...
... smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 99.) The parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. For example, three 250 GB disk drives and three 400 GB disk drives comprise two equal-sized RAID 5 arrays with 500 GB of stored data...
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... However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 60 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. RAID 6 arrays provide extra protection for your data because they can recover from... at least four disk drives. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive Segment Size (Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 ...
... However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 60 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. RAID 6 arrays provide extra protection for your data because they can recover from... at least four disk drives. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive Segment Size (Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 ...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disk Drive Usage 100% 50% 50% 50% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 50 - 88% Read Performance Write Performance Built-in Hot Spare No No No No No Yes No No No Minimum Disk Drives 2 2 3 4 3 4 6 4 8 Disk drive usage, read... performance, and write performance depend on the number of drives in the logical drive. In general, the more drives, the better the performance. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 103 Selecting the Best RAID Level Use this table to select...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disk Drive Usage 100% 50% 50% 50% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 50 - 88% Read Performance Write Performance Built-in Hot Spare No No No No No Yes No No No Minimum Disk Drives 2 2 3 4 3 4 6 4 8 Disk drive usage, read... performance, and write performance depend on the number of drives in the logical drive. In general, the more drives, the better the performance. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 103 Selecting the Best RAID Level Use this table to select...