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... Disk Drives 76 Identifying Disk Drives 76 Viewing the Event Log 77 D Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS Introduction ...79 System Requirements 79 Compatibility Information 79 Before You Begin 79 Obtaining the Firmware 79 Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy Disks 80 Running the AFU 80 Running the Menu-Based AFU 80...
... Disk Drives 76 Identifying Disk Drives 76 Viewing the Event Log 77 D Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS Introduction ...79 System Requirements 79 Compatibility Information 79 Before You Begin 79 Obtaining the Firmware 79 Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy Disks 80 Running the AFU 80 Running the Menu-Based AFU 80...
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...high capacity hard disk drives above 750GB. ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware. ● Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ● Support for Adaptec Metadata Format (AMF) allowing the migration of arrays that the drive has enough available capacity... when a failed disk drive is build with SES2 enclosure management hardware. four drives ● RAID 1 is replaced (applies to Adaptec RAID controllers. ● Multiple options for disk drive enclosures with two drives always The maximum number of simple volumes and arrays to...
...high capacity hard disk drives above 750GB. ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware. ● Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ● Support for Adaptec Metadata Format (AMF) allowing the migration of arrays that the drive has enough available capacity... when a failed disk drive is build with SES2 enclosure management hardware. four drives ● RAID 1 is replaced (applies to Adaptec RAID controllers. ● Multiple options for disk drive enclosures with two drives always The maximum number of simple volumes and arrays to...
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...'s BIOS. Which Utility Should I Use? Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller inoperable.Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with a graphical user interface (GUI), it is a text-based DOS utility that you can use ... that you install and use Adaptec Storage Manager (see page 79. ! For more information, see Using the ARC Utility on page 67. For more information, see page 50). As a full-featured software application with working in your HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random...
...'s BIOS. Which Utility Should I Use? Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller inoperable.Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with a graphical user interface (GUI), it is a text-based DOS utility that you can use ... that you install and use Adaptec Storage Manager (see page 79. ! For more information, see Using the ARC Utility on page 67. For more information, see page 50). As a full-featured software application with working in your HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random...
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...the Same Array If more disk drive failures than hot spares, see bullet above). To reset your Adaptec HostRAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your controller from www.adaptec.com. 2 Extract the downloaded files to a folder on which they failed. (The array that includes...disk drives fail. Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or if a firmware upgrade is available-see Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by hot spares, the controller rebuilds the arrays with these limitations: ● A hot ...
...the Same Array If more disk drive failures than hot spares, see bullet above). To reset your Adaptec HostRAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your controller from www.adaptec.com. 2 Extract the downloaded files to a folder on which they failed. (The array that includes...disk drives fail. Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or if a firmware upgrade is available-see Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by hot spares, the controller rebuilds the arrays with these limitations: ● A hot ...
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... 1) is connected to phy0 (phy 0 within a connector). Some events are listed in the enclosure). Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. For more information, see Direct-Attach Connections on page 60. ● Expanders-The connections is...
... 1) is connected to phy0 (phy 0 within a connector). Some events are listed in the enclosure). Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. For more information, see Direct-Attach Connections on page 60. ● Expanders-The connections is...
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Adaptec recommends that you from accidentally damaging your HostRAID controller inoperable. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards ... Running the AFU ...80 AFU Commands...81 Updating Flash Using AFU Command Line 84 This Appendix 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... HostRAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS. ! Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for D DOS In this Appendix...
Adaptec recommends that you from accidentally damaging your HostRAID controller inoperable. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards ... Running the AFU ...80 AFU Commands...81 Updating Flash Using AFU Command Line 84 This Appendix 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... HostRAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS. ! Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for D DOS In this Appendix...
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...AFU are as EMM386.SYS and DOS4GW. The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. The Adaptec Web site (www.adaptec.com)-Download a new firmware file to get the most recent version of Windows. The AFU is easy to prevent you could render the HostRAID ...the AFU, complete these tasks: ● Obtaining the Firmware on page 79 ● Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy Disks on page 80 Obtaining the Firmware To obtain HostRAID controller firmware, go to update, save, or verify your HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ...
...AFU are as EMM386.SYS and DOS4GW. The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. The Adaptec Web site (www.adaptec.com)-Download a new firmware file to get the most recent version of Windows. The AFU is easy to prevent you could render the HostRAID ...the AFU, complete these tasks: ● Obtaining the Firmware on page 79 ● Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy Disks on page 80 Obtaining the Firmware To obtain HostRAID controller firmware, go to update, save, or verify your HostRAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ...
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...You can use its own floppy disk. The AFU's main menu is the correct file for DOS ● 80 Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy Disks To create the firmware floppy disks: 1 Create a bootable MS-DOS floppy disk and copy these files to it . Each goes onto its GUI...controller you can use the spacebar, then press Enter. Check that the .ufi file is displayed. 3 Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec HostRAID controllers to be flashed. Note: When updating the HostRAID controller flash, controller activity is the model number of your controller. Appendix D: Using ...
...You can use its own floppy disk. The AFU's main menu is the correct file for DOS ● 80 Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy Disks To create the firmware floppy disks: 1 Create a bootable MS-DOS floppy disk and copy these files to it . Each goes onto its GUI...controller you can use the spacebar, then press Enter. Check that the .ufi file is displayed. 3 Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec HostRAID controllers to be flashed. Note: When updating the HostRAID controller flash, controller activity is the model number of your controller. Appendix D: Using ...
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... functions and command switches. AFU Commands You can manage your system. Examples The following are summarized in in your HostRAID controller's BIOS firmware using these options, then follow the on a HostRAID controller with the flash image data from the Command Line At the DOS command ... writing them to the controller's flash components. The AFU updates the HostRAID controller's flash by a command and any switches. Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 81 4 Select Select an Operation and choose one of these commands: ● HELP (next section) ●...
... functions and command switches. AFU Commands You can manage your system. Examples The following are summarized in in your HostRAID controller's BIOS firmware using these options, then follow the on a HostRAID controller with the flash image data from the Command Line At the DOS command ... writing them to the controller's flash components. The AFU updates the HostRAID controller's flash by a command and any switches. Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 81 4 Select Select an Operation and choose one of these commands: ● HELP (next section) ●...
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...contents of each of the flash components on your computer. All Rights Reserved. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow firmware changes to the corresponding image in a UFI file and indicates whether they match. Use this command to determine whether a ...file. A:\> AFU SAVE /C 1 /D C:\UFI_FILES UPDATE The UPDATE command updates a HostRAID controller's flash components from Controller 1 to update firmware on controller(s) Adaptec ASC-48300 ***PLEASE DO NOT REBOOT THE SYSTEM DURING THE UPDATE*** This might take effect. Command Syntax The command syntax for the ...
...contents of each of the flash components on your computer. All Rights Reserved. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow firmware changes to the corresponding image in a UFI file and indicates whether they match. Use this command to determine whether a ...file. A:\> AFU SAVE /C 1 /D C:\UFI_FILES UPDATE The UPDATE command updates a HostRAID controller's flash components from Controller 1 to update firmware on controller(s) Adaptec ASC-48300 ***PLEASE DO NOT REBOOT THE SYSTEM DURING THE UPDATE*** This might take effect. Command Syntax The command syntax for the ...
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...is as follows: AFU VERSION [/C] Command Switches For details on the /C switch, see SAVE on a HostRAID controller. Version Information for Controller #0 (Adaptec ASC-48300) ROM: Build 1406 [VALID] Updating Flash Using AFU Command Line This section provides step-by a command (see page 80). 2 Power...DOS command, type AFU followed by step instructions for updating the flash. 1 Create the firmware kit on floppy disks (see page 81) and any switches you want . Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 84 Example The following example displays version information about the ...
...is as follows: AFU VERSION [/C] Command Switches For details on the /C switch, see SAVE on a HostRAID controller. Version Information for Controller #0 (Adaptec ASC-48300) ROM: Build 1406 [VALID] Updating Flash Using AFU Command Line This section provides step-by a command (see page 80). 2 Power...DOS command, type AFU followed by step instructions for updating the flash. 1 Create the firmware kit on floppy disks (see page 81) and any switches you want . Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 84 Example The following example displays version information about the ...
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... Step 7 until the flash update is the number of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you are updating. The AFU reads the first disk. 7 When prompted, remove the first firmware disk and insert the second firmware disk into your floppy disk drive. Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 85 5 Update the flash...
... Step 7 until the flash update is the number of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you are updating. The AFU reads the first disk. 7 When prompted, remove the first firmware disk and insert the second firmware disk into your floppy disk drive. Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 85 5 Update the flash...
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... off the hard disk. logical device Volume comprised of an array when it were a single storage unit. low-level format Process performed by the drive firmware that cannot be accessed. for optimum performance. Q quick init An array configured using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no longer be configured...
... off the hard disk. logical device Volume comprised of an array when it were a single storage unit. low-level format Process performed by the drive firmware that cannot be accessed. for optimum performance. Q quick init An array configured using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no longer be configured...