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... including user guides for cable information about your RAID Controller Installation CD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible...these operating systems: Note: Operating system support varies by command-line, BIOS utility, or remote GUI connection-see page 91. ● FreeBSD 6.1, 6.0 (3-series controllers only), FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 6.4 (5-series and 2-series controllers only) ● 128 MB (or more) of RAM If your...
... including user guides for cable information about your RAID Controller Installation CD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible...these operating systems: Note: Operating system support varies by command-line, BIOS utility, or remote GUI connection-see page 91. ● FreeBSD 6.1, 6.0 (3-series controllers only), FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 6.4 (5-series and 2-series controllers only) ● 128 MB (or more) of RAM If your...
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... of disk drives in your RAID Controller Installation CD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. ● Support for SAS disk drives, SATA/SATA II disk drives, SATA Solid State Drives (SSD), and Adaptec MaxIQ™ Solid State Drives ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk...
... of disk drives in your RAID Controller Installation CD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. ● Support for SAS disk drives, SATA/SATA II disk drives, SATA Solid State Drives (SSD), and Adaptec MaxIQ™ Solid State Drives ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk...
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... setup. 2 Navigate to the drive boot sequence. 3 Move the boot controller to the top of the list. Menus can create an array using any of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 68). ● ARCCONF-Command ...will load after the operating system is created in the examples shown in your computer, select your controller, then press Enter. 3 Select Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable arrays. you can also change array level later, after , ...
... setup. 2 Navigate to the drive boot sequence. 3 Move the boot controller to the top of the list. Menus can create an array using any of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 68). ● ARCCONF-Command ...will load after the operating system is created in the examples shown in your computer, select your controller, then press Enter. 3 Select Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable arrays. you can also change array level later, after , ...
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..., visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 ... prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK. Note: For up-to complete this task for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 43). ● Create a bootable array (see page 51). ● Create a driver disk (see page 61....
..., visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 ... prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK. Note: For up-to complete this task for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 43). ● Create a bootable array (see page 51). ● Create a driver disk (see page 61....
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...To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer 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 .... 7 Continue with the instructions for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 66. Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on -screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for your operating system: ●...
...To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer 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 .... 7 Continue with the instructions for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 66. Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on -screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for your operating system: ●...
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... prevent you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! To create a bootable array, Adaptec recommends that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's flash contents, it is a BIOS-based utility that you use the BIOS-based ACU (See Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility on page 91. Note...
... prevent you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! To create a bootable array, Adaptec recommends that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's flash contents, it is a BIOS-based utility that you use the BIOS-based ACU (See Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility on page 91. Note...
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...9679; 73 If there are used just for caching, not permanent storage, no data recovery or rebuilding is necessary. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your local hard drive (for example, C:\Download\Drivers). 3 Create a bootable DOS floppy... BIOS utility, ACU (see page 48), then add the SSD to a folder on page 96 or by using Adaptec Storage Manager. Resetting the Controller This section explains how to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Interface User's Guide and the Adaptec. Note: In some instances, RAID 10 and RAID...
...9679; 73 If there are used just for caching, not permanent storage, no data recovery or rebuilding is necessary. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your local hard drive (for example, C:\Download\Drivers). 3 Create a bootable DOS floppy... BIOS utility, ACU (see page 48), then add the SSD to a folder on page 96 or by using Adaptec Storage Manager. Resetting the Controller This section explains how to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Interface User's Guide and the Adaptec. Note: In some instances, RAID 10 and RAID...
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.... (Note that supports up to 12 SAS or SATA disk drives. There are the SAS Connection Options? For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide on the backplane. In parallel SCSI, XX is the disk drive's channel number, YY is the target number, and... for more information) ● ExpX:PhyX = Expander X is attached to Phy X (see SAS Expander Connections below for your RAID controller Activity LED connections and locations. In the BIOS and in the management utilities (see page 80), you have connected to the number of backplane connections, passive and active. The ...
.... (Note that supports up to 12 SAS or SATA disk drives. There are the SAS Connection Options? For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide on the backplane. In parallel SCSI, XX is the disk drive's channel number, YY is the target number, and... for more information) ● ExpX:PhyX = Expander X is attached to Phy X (see SAS Expander Connections below for your RAID controller Activity LED connections and locations. In the BIOS and in the management utilities (see page 80), you have connected to the number of backplane connections, passive and active. The ...
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...MaxIQ Pool 96 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 97 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 99 Locating Disk Drives ...100 Identifying Disk Drives ...100 Viewing the Event Log ...102 The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that only advanced users familiar... with working in a computer BIOS use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. For more information...
...MaxIQ Pool 96 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 97 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 99 Locating Disk Drives ...100 Identifying Disk Drives ...100 Viewing the Event Log ...102 The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that only advanced users familiar... with working in a computer BIOS use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. For more information...
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... 94 for DOS. Only disk drives that doesn't match your computer. See Initializing Disk Drives on your Adaptec controller is normal. Note: Also available-ACU for more information about RAID levels and using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on your system's configuration. Running the ...for selection. (Disk drives must be initialized before you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be used in an array. Follow the on page 96. Note: For more than one controller, select your enclosure (or enclosures) before they can be navigated using disk...
... 94 for DOS. Only disk drives that doesn't match your computer. See Initializing Disk Drives on your Adaptec controller is normal. Note: Also available-ACU for more information about RAID levels and using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on your system's configuration. Running the ...for selection. (Disk drives must be initialized before you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be used in an array. Follow the on page 96. Note: For more than one controller, select your enclosure (or enclosures) before they can be navigated using disk...
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Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to Adaptec 5-series and 2-series controllers only. (3-series controllers do not support power management.) To modify power management settings: 1 Select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. To make an array bootable:...array. The array's number changes to low power state when it is inactive for an array. ● Delete an array. ! Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 93 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. 2 Select the array,...
Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to Adaptec 5-series and 2-series controllers only. (3-series controllers do not support power management.) To modify power management settings: 1 Select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. To make an array bootable:...array. The array's number changes to low power state when it is inactive for an array. ● Delete an array. ! Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 93 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. 2 Select the array,...
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... LEDs blink to indicate I/O activity (randomly depending on controller usage, RAID level, and disk drive type. Note that support BBS, the controller presents attached bootable devices up to the BIOS for transaction-oriented applications, such as logical drive creation)...RAID controller models.) Alarm Control When enabled, the alarm sounds. To set to Drive Specific, write cache is enabled/disabled on after a reboot. Displaying the disk drives adds a few seconds to the overall POST time. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 98 General Controller...
... LEDs blink to indicate I/O activity (randomly depending on controller usage, RAID level, and disk drive type. Note that support BBS, the controller presents attached bootable devices up to the BIOS for transaction-oriented applications, such as logical drive creation)...RAID controller models.) Alarm Control When enabled, the alarm sounds. To set to Drive Specific, write cache is enabled/disabled on after a reboot. Displaying the disk drives adds a few seconds to the overall POST time. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 98 General Controller...
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Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 102 Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. Some events are not stored indefinitely-the event log ... log is cleared of any non-persistent events each time you want, then press Enter. 3 When the ARC utility menu appears, then press Ctrl+P. 4 Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see page 92). 2 Select the...
Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 102 Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. Some events are not stored indefinitely-the event log ... log is cleared of any non-persistent events each time you want, then press Enter. 3 When the ARC utility menu appears, then press Ctrl+P. 4 Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see page 92). 2 Select the...
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For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Getting Started ...104 Working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. See page 92.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in the ACU Using Menus 104 Running the ACU Using Scripts 105 This chapter describes the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for DOS, a text-based utility that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix... Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility.
For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Getting Started ...104 Working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. See page 92.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in the ACU Using Menus 104 Running the ACU Using Scripts 105 This chapter describes the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for DOS, a text-based utility that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix... Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility.
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... damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and correctly to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! Using the Adaptec Flash Utility...
... damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and correctly to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! Using the Adaptec Flash Utility...
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...version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. Before You Begin 1 Obtain the firmware (see the following section). 2 Create firmware disks (see page 116) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to get the most recent version of extended memory....HIMEM.SYS (for more information. The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● The Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to : ● The RAID Controller Installation CD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. Note: You can't run the AFU...
...version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. Before You Begin 1 Obtain the firmware (see the following section). 2 Create firmware disks (see page 116) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to get the most recent version of extended memory....HIMEM.SYS (for more information. The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● The Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to : ● The RAID Controller Installation CD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. Note: You can't run the AFU...
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... Rate setting 99 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 98 RAID levels 39 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 98 resetting 73 Runtime BIOS setting 98 SAS Address setting 99 SAS cables 40 setting boot controller 52 specifications 151 standard features troubleshooting 71 updating firmware 114 ...99 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 46, 79 disk drives 40, 79 connecting to controllers 46 connections 100 external 50 failure recovery multiple arrays 72 multiple disk drives 73 RAID 0 arrays 73 with hot spare 72 without hot spare 72 formatting 99 identifying 100 initializing 94...
... Rate setting 99 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 98 RAID levels 39 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 98 resetting 73 Runtime BIOS setting 98 SAS Address setting 99 SAS cables 40 setting boot controller 52 specifications 151 standard features troubleshooting 71 updating firmware 114 ...99 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 46, 79 disk drives 40, 79 connecting to controllers 46 connections 100 external 50 failure recovery multiple arrays 72 multiple disk drives 73 RAID 0 arrays 73 with hot spare 72 without hot spare 72 formatting 99 identifying 100 initializing 94...
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... disk drives 72 requirements 15 drive 40 rescanning disk drives 95 resetting controllers 73 Runtime BIOS setting 98 S safety information 150 SAS 4-wide ports 78 backplane connections 79 cables 40 comparison to 50 specifications 151 storage management Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 69 Adaptec Storage Manager 68 AFU 69 ARCCONF 68 storage space 13 support, customer...
... disk drives 72 requirements 15 drive 40 rescanning disk drives 95 resetting controllers 73 Runtime BIOS setting 98 S safety information 150 SAS 4-wide ports 78 backplane connections 79 cables 40 comparison to 50 specifications 151 storage management Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 69 Adaptec Storage Manager 68 AFU 69 ARCCONF 68 storage space 13 support, customer...