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...RAID Controller Installation CD for additional motherboard compatibility information. ● One of 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 Linux or to -date operating system version support check the readme on Adaptec's support of RAM and 2-series). series controllers only). If your kit does, the type and quantity vary-for cable information about ...
...RAID Controller Installation CD for additional motherboard compatibility information. ● One of 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 Linux or to -date operating system version support check the readme on Adaptec's support of RAM and 2-series). series controllers only). If your kit does, the type and quantity vary-for cable information about ...
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...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 drive hot-swapping ● 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), and a DOS utility (see page 93) ● Audible alarm ●...
...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 drive hot-swapping ● 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), and a DOS utility (see page 93) ● Audible alarm ●...
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...this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with your system has insufficient memory the following section). ● Adaptec Storage Manager-Graphical software application (running from a bootable RAID installation CD) that you can navigate with a minimum of SAS and SATA.... A RAID 5 array is installed. 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 line utility. To enable your system to your controller, then press...
...this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with your system has insufficient memory the following section). ● Adaptec Storage Manager-Graphical software application (running from a bootable RAID installation CD) that you can navigate with a minimum of SAS and SATA.... A RAID 5 array is installed. 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 line utility. To enable your system to your controller, then press...
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... complete this task for all operating systems except Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. 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 ... your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to -date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. Note: For up-to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for your operating system: ● For Windows, see page 58. ●...
... complete this task for all operating systems except Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7. 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 ... your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to -date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. Note: For up-to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for your operating system: ● For Windows, see page 58. ●...
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...disk. 7 Continue with the instructions for Installing/Updating your OS, then select 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...your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on an Existing Operating System ● 63 Before You Begin Before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 66. Creating a Driver Disk Note: You will need a floppy disk to -date operating system ...
...disk. 7 Continue with the instructions for Installing/Updating your OS, then select 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...your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on an Existing Operating System ● 63 Before You Begin Before you begin , install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 66. Creating a Driver Disk Note: You will need a floppy disk to -date operating system ...
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... to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. For all subsequent storage management tasks, Adaptec recommends that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! As a full-featured software application with working in your controller and...
... to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. For all subsequent storage management tasks, Adaptec recommends that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! As a full-featured software application with working in your controller and...
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...to do not include redundancy, if a disk drive fails in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by using Adaptec Storage Manager's rapid fault isolation feature, replace the failed SSD with a new one disk drive fails at the same...Array Except in RAID 6 and RAID 60 arrays (see page 82), if more than hot spares, see page 69), the command-line utility, ARCCONF, or Adaptec Storage Manager. You can 't be recovered. Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or ...
...to do not include redundancy, if a disk drive fails in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by using Adaptec Storage Manager's rapid fault isolation feature, replace the failed SSD with a new one disk drive fails at the same...Array Except in RAID 6 and RAID 60 arrays (see page 82), if more than hot spares, see page 69), the command-line utility, ARCCONF, or Adaptec Storage Manager. You can 't be recovered. Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or ...
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...on page 100), disk drives are the SAS Connection Options? Once you have connected to a backplane, use one fan-out cable). In the BIOS and in Slot X (see Backplane Connections below for more information) ● BoxX:SlotX = Enclosure X is attached to Phy X (see page 80),...When you can connect end devices to each other through direct cable connections and through a system backplane. See About Your RAID Controller on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. .The number of end devices is a backplane connection that there may be multiple phys within a single connector. For ...
...on page 100), disk drives are the SAS Connection Options? Once you have connected to a backplane, use one fan-out cable). In the BIOS and in Slot X (see Backplane Connections below for more information) ● BoxX:SlotX = Enclosure X is attached to Phy X (see page 80),...When you can connect end devices to each other through direct cable connections and through a system backplane. See About Your RAID Controller on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. .The number of end devices is a backplane connection that there may be multiple phys within a single connector. For ...
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... ACU to Manage the MaxIQ Pool 96 Using SerialSelect to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. Note: Adaptec recommends that you can use 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 the ARC utility tools.
... ACU to Manage the MaxIQ Pool 96 Using SerialSelect to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. Note: Adaptec recommends that you can use 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 the ARC utility tools.
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... keys on your keyboard. This is connected to a RAID enclosure, power on your system's configuration. If you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be used in a new array are menu-based and instructions for more information about MaxIQ, see page 92)....Array Properties menu to modify the array's RAID level, size, name, stripe size, cache settings, and MaxIQ settings. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 92 Introduction to the ARC Utility The ARC utility comprises these tools: ● The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-...
... keys on your keyboard. This is connected to a RAID enclosure, power on your system's configuration. If you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be used in a new array are menu-based and instructions for more information about MaxIQ, see page 92)....Array Properties menu to modify the array's RAID level, size, name, stripe size, cache settings, and MaxIQ settings. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 92 Introduction to the ARC Utility The ARC utility comprises these tools: ● The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-...
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...Arrays from the main ACU menu. 2 Select the array, then press Ctrl+W. Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to avoid permanently losing it 's building, verifying, or rebuilding. Note: Failed drives are displayed in a different text color. ● Make an...or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. Modifying Power Management Settings Power management settings switch the array 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. 2 Select the array, then press Ctrl+W. Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to avoid permanently losing it 's building, verifying, or rebuilding. Note: Failed drives are displayed in a different text color. ● Make an...or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. Modifying Power Management Settings Power management settings switch the array 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 ...
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... General Controller Settings Note: Default settings are shown in Adaptec Storage Manager.) When set to Disable All, write cache is not used on the disk drives. Option Description Drive's Write Cache When set to act as data entry and retrieval. Disabling the BIOS allows another controller to OLTP/ Db, performance criteria is...
... General Controller Settings Note: Default settings are shown in Adaptec Storage Manager.) When set to Disable All, write cache is not used on the disk drives. Option Description Drive's Write Cache When set to act as data entry and retrieval. Disabling the BIOS allows another controller to OLTP/ Db, performance criteria is...
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The current event log opens. 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. additionally, once the log is cleared of any non-...
The current event log opens. 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. additionally, once the log is cleared of any non-...
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For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Getting Started ...104 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 only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility. See page 92.) Note: Adaptec recommends that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix...
For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Getting Started ...104 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 only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility. See page 92.) Note: Adaptec recommends that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix...
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...safeguards to prevent you from the Command Line 116 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 119 This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU carefully and correctly to... update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Adaptec recommends that you can use to avoid rendering your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important ...
...safeguards to prevent you from the Command Line 116 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 119 This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU carefully and correctly to... update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 67. Adaptec recommends that you can use to avoid rendering your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important ...
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... as EMM386.SYS and 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 : ● The RAID Controller 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 firmware/BIOS and AFU. Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 114 System Requirements ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later.
... as EMM386.SYS and 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 : ● The RAID Controller 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 firmware/BIOS and AFU. Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 114 System Requirements ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later.
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... 99 Phy 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 upgrading firmware 19...
... 99 Phy 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 upgrading firmware 19...
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... 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 ...15 T technical specifications 151 technical support 3 Technical Support Identification (TSID) number 3 terminology 13 SAS 76 tools Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 69 Adaptec Storage Manager 68 AFU 69 ARCCONF 68 troubleshooting tips 70 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number See controllers ...
... 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 ...15 T technical specifications 151 technical support 3 Technical Support Identification (TSID) number 3 terminology 13 SAS 76 tools Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 69 Adaptec Storage Manager 68 AFU 69 ARCCONF 68 troubleshooting tips 70 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number See controllers ...