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... to SATA RAID Controllers 34 Connecting Disk Drives to SCSI RAID Controllers 35 Connecting External Devices 35 Next Steps...35 Creating a Bootable Array Setting the Boot Controller 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...
... to SATA RAID Controllers 34 Connecting Disk Drives to SCSI RAID Controllers 35 Connecting External Devices 35 Next Steps...35 Creating a Bootable Array Setting the Boot Controller 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...
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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... 57 Failure in Multiple Arrays Simultaneously 57 Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array 57 Multiple Failures in the Same Array 58 Resetting the Controller 58 Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Terminology Used in This Chapter 60 What is ...
...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... 57 Failure in Multiple Arrays Simultaneously 57 Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array 57 Multiple Failures in the Same Array 58 Resetting the Controller 58 Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Terminology Used in This Chapter 60 What is ...
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... 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 Adaptec RAID controller configuration command line utility (ARCCONF) ● Cables (type and quantity vary-for additional motherboard compatibility...
... 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 Adaptec RAID controller configuration command line utility (ARCCONF) ● Cables (type and quantity vary-for additional motherboard compatibility...
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.... Alternatively, you can connect external disk drives as well (or instead). 2 Install the controller driver (see page 31). External SCSI cable-Connects to seven internal SCSI disk drives and devices. Do not use cables not rated for your RAID controller. Adaptec recommends using only high-quality Ultra320-rated cables with multimode terminators for all disk...
.... Alternatively, you can connect external disk drives as well (or instead). 2 Install the controller driver (see page 31). External SCSI cable-Connects to seven internal SCSI disk drives and devices. Do not use cables not rated for your RAID controller. Adaptec recommends using only high-quality Ultra320-rated cables with multimode terminators for all disk...
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...controller driver and an operating system on a bootable array, continue with your computer. 5 Connect your RAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to the LED connector on the controller (marked on the figures in the kit. ! Ensure that 's compatible with your RAID controller. ! Caution: Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only. Note: Adaptec 4000SAS only-Controller... yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it clicks into place. If you want to install your Adaptec RAID controller into your computer ...
...controller driver and an operating system on a bootable array, continue with your computer. 5 Connect your RAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to the LED connector on the controller (marked on the figures in the kit. ! Ensure that 's compatible with your RAID controller. ! Caution: Handle the controller by its bracket or edges only. Note: Adaptec 4000SAS only-Controller... yourself with your Adaptec RAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it clicks into place. If you want to install your Adaptec RAID controller into your computer ...
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...out cable 3 When all internal disk drives have been installed and connected, close your system's documentation. Connecting Disk Drives to SATA RAID Controllers 1 Install your SATA disk drives, following the instructions in your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with Connecting ... the backplane. (Refer to your computer cabinet, and reattach the power cord. 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 ...
...out cable 3 When all internal disk drives have been installed and connected, close your system's documentation. Connecting Disk Drives to SATA RAID Controllers 1 Install your SATA disk drives, following the instructions in your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with Connecting ... the backplane. (Refer to your computer cabinet, and reattach the power cord. 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 ...
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... unless absolutely necessary. 2 Install a terminator (or enable termination) on the disk drive at www.adaptec.com.. Adaptec recommends using the Adaptec RAID Controller utility (see the following the instructions in your system's documentation. 3 If space inside your computer cabinet is ... your disk drives, then connect them . (For installation instructions, refer to a least one disk drive. If you are installing the controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array, continue with Connecting External Devices on page 36. Remove any external devices, see page 75...
... unless absolutely necessary. 2 Install a terminator (or enable termination) on the disk drive at www.adaptec.com.. Adaptec recommends using the Adaptec RAID Controller utility (see the following the instructions in your system's documentation. 3 If space inside your computer cabinet is ... your disk drives, then connect them . (For installation instructions, refer to a least one disk drive. If you are installing the controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array, continue with Connecting External Devices on page 36. Remove any external devices, see page 75...
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Skip to complete this chapter... 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 Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47. 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 create a bootable array.
Skip to complete this chapter... 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 Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 47. 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 create a bootable array.
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...one logical drive with RAID 5 and a hot spare. Making Your Array Bootable Use the ACU to restart your system. 11 Remove the RAID Installation CD. To ...specify a size for the logical drives, or to make the array bootable (see Creating Bootable Arrays on page 40. Adaptec...on installing and using Adaptec Storage Manager as a full software application, refer to arrays (see page 12). In this example, Adaptec Storage Manager has ... Review the information that is saved on the Adaptec controller (as an "array", see page 12) and on the physical disk drives. ...
...one logical drive with RAID 5 and a hot spare. Making Your Array Bootable Use the ACU to restart your system. 11 Remove the RAID Installation CD. To ...specify a size for the logical drives, or to make the array bootable (see Creating Bootable Arrays on page 40. Adaptec...on installing and using Adaptec Storage Manager as a full software application, refer to arrays (see page 12). In this example, Adaptec Storage Manager has ... Review the information that is saved on the Adaptec controller (as an "array", see page 12) and on the physical disk drives. ...
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... an existing operating system, see page 47. To install the driver on a computer with FreeBSD ...46 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller as a boot controller. 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...
... an existing operating system, see page 47. To install the driver on a computer with FreeBSD ...46 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller as a boot controller. 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...
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... For UnixWare, see page 45. ● For FreeBSD, see the following section). The system creates the driver disk. 7 Remove and label the driver disk. 8 Continue with the instructions for your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). ● Create a bootable array (see page 36). ●... the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to complete this task. Linux only-If prompted, select your operating system and the architecture: ● Intel 386 or 486 computers-Select i386. ● Pentium I or II computers-...
... For UnixWare, see page 45. ● For FreeBSD, see the following section). The system creates the driver disk. 7 Remove and label the driver disk. 8 Continue with the instructions for your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31). ● Create a bootable array (see page 36). ●... the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to complete this task. Linux only-If prompted, select your operating system and the architecture: ● Intel 386 or 486 computers-Select i386. ● Pentium I or II computers-...
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...prompt. 4 When prompted, insert the driver disk, then select OK. 5 Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want. 6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. 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. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux: 1 Insert the first Red Hat...
...prompt. 4 When prompted, insert the driver disk, then select OK. 5 Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want. 6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. 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. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux: 1 Insert the first Red Hat...
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... 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. 3 When the SuSE installation selection screen appears, choose the type...When the Device Types screen appears, check the Storage adapters list and select Modify to complete this task. All recognized controllers are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Once the driver is selected, the Parameter screen is detected, delete it. 5 Press Insert to scan the floppy disk drive. To...
... 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. 3 When the SuSE installation selection screen appears, choose the type...When the Device Types screen appears, check the Storage adapters list and select Modify to complete this task. All recognized controllers are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Once the driver is selected, the Parameter screen is detected, delete it. 5 Press Insert to scan the floppy disk drive. To...
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... instructions to begin the OpenServer installation. 4 When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select Yes. (To load more HBA drivers, repeat this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the UnixWare installation, following the instructions included... instructions to begin the UnixWare installation. 4 When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select Yes. (To load more HBA drivers, repeat this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the OpenServer installation, following the instructions ...
... instructions to begin the OpenServer installation. 4 When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select Yes. (To load more HBA drivers, repeat this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the UnixWare installation, following the instructions included... instructions to begin the UnixWare installation. 4 When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select Yes. (To load more HBA drivers, repeat this step.) 5 When all drivers have loaded, select No. 6 Complete the OpenServer installation, following the instructions ...
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...operating system boot to load the drivers again for the initial bootup. 10 Install the driver package permenantly, following the instructions in Installing on FreeBSD on FreeBSD. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). If the driver fails to complete this task. ...See page 54 for the floppy disk drive. To install the driver when installing FreeBSD: 1 Insert the FreeBSD installation CD. 2 Restart ...
...operating system boot to load the drivers again for the initial bootup. 10 Install the driver package permenantly, following the instructions in Installing on FreeBSD on FreeBSD. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). If the driver fails to complete this task. ...See page 54 for the floppy disk drive. To install the driver when installing FreeBSD: 1 Insert the FreeBSD installation CD. 2 Restart ...
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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... 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.
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...9679; 48 Before You Begin Before you begin installing the controller driver. 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. Creating a Driver Disk Note: You will need a full format only if ... -screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system. Linux only-Select your operating system and the architecture: ● Intel 386 or 486 computers-Select i386. ● Pentium I or II computers-Select i586. ● Pentium III, IV...
...9679; 48 Before You Begin Before you begin installing the controller driver. 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. Creating a Driver Disk Note: You will need a full format only if ... -screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system. Linux only-Select your operating system and the architecture: ● Intel 386 or 486 computers-Select i386. ● Pentium I or II computers-Select i586. ● Pentium III, IV...
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... to the Novell Web site for any new disk drives. 5 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on Windows: 1 Start or restart Windows. To install the driver on -screen instructions to the minimum patch level specified by Novell. Installing on NetWare Note: Before you begin, ensure that your NetWare OS has been... Storage Space on the Linux system, xxx is the driver path, and yyy.rpm is the specific mount point on page 52. Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux To install the module on Red Hat or SuSE Linux: 1 Insert and mount the RAID Installation CD: Red Hat: mount /dev/cdrom /mnt...
... to the Novell Web site for any new disk drives. 5 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on Windows: 1 Start or restart Windows. To install the driver on -screen instructions to the minimum patch level specified by Novell. Installing on NetWare Note: Before you begin, ensure that your NetWare OS has been... Storage Space on the Linux system, xxx is the driver path, and yyy.rpm is the specific mount point on page 52. Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux To install the module on Red Hat or SuSE Linux: 1 Insert and mount the RAID Installation CD: Red Hat: mount /dev/cdrom /mnt...
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...the installer. 6 Reboot your computer and remove the driver disk. 7 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 52. Installing on OpenServer To install the driver on OpenServer: 1 Start your computer, then insert the driver disk. 2 Begin the driver package installer: pkgadd -d diskette1 3 At the ... 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. The...
...the installer. 6 Reboot your computer and remove the driver disk. 7 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 52. Installing on OpenServer To install the driver on OpenServer: 1 Start your computer, then insert the driver disk. 2 Begin the driver package installer: pkgadd -d diskette1 3 At the ... 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. The...
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... information. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). See page 54 for more information. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 51 Installing ...on Solaris To install the driver on Solaris: 1 Start your computer. 2 Insert and mount the driver disk: volcheck 3 Change to the...
... information. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). See page 54 for more information. To create and manage arrays, use the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility (ACU). Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 51 Installing ...on Solaris To install the driver on Solaris: 1 Start your computer. 2 Insert and mount the driver disk: volcheck 3 Change to the...