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... Controllers 29 Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller 30 Connecting to a Backplane 30 Installing the SAS HostRAID Controller to a SAS Expander 31 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Checking Your Controller and Devices 32 Setting the Boot Controller 32 Next Steps ...33 5 Getting Started ... Operating System 36 6 Creating a Bootable Array Creating an Array 38 Creating an Array with the ACU 38 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 38 Making Your Array Bootable 40 7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 42 Creating a Driver ...
... Controllers 29 Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller 30 Connecting to a Backplane 30 Installing the SAS HostRAID Controller to a SAS Expander 31 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Checking Your Controller and Devices 32 Setting the Boot Controller 32 Next Steps ...33 5 Getting Started ... Operating System 36 6 Creating a Bootable Array Creating an Array 38 Creating an Array with the ACU 38 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 38 Making Your Array Bootable 40 7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 42 Creating a Driver ...
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...9679; Array (also known as logical drive) Note: In DAS environments, Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide refers to The term SATA-only means that the requirement, feature, or procedure is applicable only to SAS HostRAID controllers. See Managing Your Storage Space on page 49 for more information..., refer to install and use the Adaptec HostRAID Controller Configuration (HRCONF) command...
...9679; Array (also known as logical drive) Note: In DAS environments, Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide refers to The term SATA-only means that the requirement, feature, or procedure is applicable only to SAS HostRAID controllers. See Managing Your Storage Space on page 49 for more information..., refer to install and use the Adaptec HostRAID Controller Configuration (HRCONF) command...
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About Your HostRAID Controller 2 In this chapter... HostRAID Controller Features 15 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller 16 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller 17 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller 18 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller 19 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller 20 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller 21 About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller 22 This chapter provides an overview of standard HostRAID controller features, and describes the unique features of Adaptec SAS and SATA HostRAID controllers.
About Your HostRAID Controller 2 In this chapter... HostRAID Controller Features 15 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller 16 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller 17 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller 18 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller 19 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller 20 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller 21 About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller 22 This chapter provides an overview of standard HostRAID controller features, and describes the unique features of Adaptec SAS and SATA HostRAID controllers.
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...SAS and max. four drives ● RAID 1 is build with two drives always The maximum number of arrays that the drive has enough available capacity to RAID 1 ● (SATA-only) Native command queuing (NCQ), which are automatically rebuilt when a failed disk drive is two. six drives with SATA... Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ● Support for Adaptec Metadata Format (AMF) allowing the migration of global hot spares per controller is replaced (applies to Adaptec RAID controllers. ● Multiple options for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple ...
...SAS and max. four drives ● RAID 1 is build with two drives always The maximum number of arrays that the drive has enough available capacity to RAID 1 ● (SATA-only) Native command queuing (NCQ), which are automatically rebuilt when a failed disk drive is two. six drives with SATA... Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ● Support for Adaptec Metadata Format (AMF) allowing the migration of global hot spares per controller is replaced (applies to Adaptec RAID controllers. ● Multiple options for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple ...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 16 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller The Adaptec 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Drive LEDs External miniSAS Connectors 3.3V PCI-X Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) ... failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 None 2 x4 external SFF 8088 (miniSAS) miniSAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gb/s), SATA I (1.5Gb/s), SATA II 3.0Gb/s) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is NO I2C function on...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 16 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller The Adaptec 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Drive LEDs External miniSAS Connectors 3.3V PCI-X Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) ... failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 None 2 x4 external SFF 8088 (miniSAS) miniSAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gb/s), SATA I (1.5Gb/s), SATA II 3.0Gb/s) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is NO I2C function on...
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...for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 17 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller The Adaptec 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External SAS Connector Internal SAS Connector J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) Mounting bracket 3.3V PCI-X ...Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 1 x4 external SFF-8470 SAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No ...
...for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 17 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller The Adaptec 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External SAS Connector Internal SAS Connector J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) Mounting bracket 3.3V PCI-X ...Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 1 x4 external SFF-8470 SAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No ...
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... on page 86 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 18 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller The Adaptec 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Internal SAS Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) 3.3V PCI-X Connector Form factor Bus... Queuing (NCQ) Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 4 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 4 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expanded technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: ...
... on page 86 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 18 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller The Adaptec 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Internal SAS Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) 3.3V PCI-X Connector Form factor Bus... Queuing (NCQ) Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 4 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 4 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expanded technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: ...
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See Chapter 5 for details.) ● Low-profile bracket ● SAS and SATA HostRAID Controllers Quickstart Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent processor ● A motherboard with these features: ● Complies ... ● SerialSelect or SATASelect-Used to modify your controller and disk drive settings ● Disk Utilities-Used to -date operating system version support, visit www.adaptec.com. ● At least 256 MB of at least 800 x 600 ● CD drive ● Appropriate interface cables Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System ...
See Chapter 5 for details.) ● Low-profile bracket ● SAS and SATA HostRAID Controllers Quickstart Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent processor ● A motherboard with these features: ● Complies ... ● SerialSelect or SATASelect-Used to modify your controller and disk drive settings ● Disk Utilities-Used to -date operating system version support, visit www.adaptec.com. ● At least 256 MB of at least 800 x 600 ● CD drive ● Appropriate interface cables Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System ...
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Before You Begin ...26 Installing the HostRAID Controller 26 Selecting Disk Drives...27 Selecting SAS Cables ...27 Selecting SATA Cables ...29 Connecting Disk Drives to SAS HostRAID Controllers 29 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Setting the Boot Controller...32 Next Steps ...33 This chapter explains how to install your HostRAID controller, and how to connect disk drives. Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives 4 In this chapter...
Before You Begin ...26 Installing the HostRAID Controller 26 Selecting Disk Drives...27 Selecting SAS Cables ...27 Selecting SATA Cables ...29 Connecting Disk Drives to SAS HostRAID Controllers 29 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Setting the Boot Controller...32 Next Steps ...33 This chapter explains how to install your HostRAID controller, and how to connect disk drives. Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives 4 In this chapter...
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...press down gently but firmly until it supports (see page 14). ● Ensure that 's compatible with your HostRAID controller (see page 27 for SAS page 29 cables and for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your computer. 5 Connect your computer's disk activity LED cable to the... properly, the HostRAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for SATA cables). ● If you have a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with a red stripe) is marked to achieve...
...press down gently but firmly until it supports (see page 14). ● Ensure that 's compatible with your HostRAID controller (see page 27 for SAS page 29 cables and for instance, a screw or lever) supplied with your computer. 5 Connect your computer's disk activity LED cable to the... properly, the HostRAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for SATA cables). ● If you have a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with a red stripe) is marked to achieve...
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... or page 32 for your requirements, you can use any of the smallest and slowest disk drive. Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) I and II disk drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to ... need one SAS cable for each disk drive you are connecting to your disk drives, following the instructions on your RAID array, ensure that all models) to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Selecting Disk Drives When selecting disk drives for SATA controllers. For...
... or page 32 for your requirements, you can use any of the smallest and slowest disk drive. Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) I and II disk drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to ... need one SAS cable for each disk drive you are connecting to your disk drives, following the instructions on your RAID array, ensure that all models) to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Selecting Disk Drives When selecting disk drives for SATA controllers. For...
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For more information or to 4x SFF-8482 fanout cable Note: This cable is included in the Adaptec HostRAID 44300 and 48300 controller kit. Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l 28 External SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable Internal SFF-8484 to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at ww w.adaptec.com. It can be used to connect SAS or SATA disk drives Internal SFF-8484 to 4x SATA fanout cable Internal SFF-8484 to SFF-8484 cable Internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8484 cable Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables.
For more information or to 4x SFF-8482 fanout cable Note: This cable is included in the Adaptec HostRAID 44300 and 48300 controller kit. Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l 28 External SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable Internal SFF-8484 to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at ww w.adaptec.com. It can be used to connect SAS or SATA disk drives Internal SFF-8484 to 4x SATA fanout cable Internal SFF-8484 to SFF-8484 cable Internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8484 cable Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables.
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... two cables included in the 1220SA kit and four cables in the SATA HostRAID controller kit. External SATA (eSATA) cable Internal 4x SATA to SFF-8484 fanout cable Internal SATA to your SAS HostRAID controller. Adaptec recommends using internal disk drives, ensure you install at least the minimum... disk drives required to support the RAID level you can connect SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, or a combination of both SAS and SATA disk drives to your SAS HostRAID controller, Adaptec recommends not to combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive. Connecting Disk...
... two cables included in the 1220SA kit and four cables in the SATA HostRAID controller kit. External SATA (eSATA) cable Internal 4x SATA to SFF-8484 fanout cable Internal SATA to your SAS HostRAID controller. Adaptec recommends using internal disk drives, ensure you install at least the minimum... disk drives required to support the RAID level you can connect SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, or a combination of both SAS and SATA disk drives to your SAS HostRAID controller, Adaptec recommends not to combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive. Connecting Disk...
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...see below). ● Connecting to a Backplane on page 60. 1 Install your internal SAS or SATA disk drives, following the instructions in your computer cabinet, and reconnect the power cord. SATA disk drives attached to controller with each other through a backplane. The number of direct...drives and connected the to four per internal SAS connector. Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are connected to, and communicate with fan-out cable External SAS cable External SAS connector 3 When you have these connection options:...
...see below). ● Connecting to a Backplane on page 60. 1 Install your internal SAS or SATA disk drives, following the instructions in your computer cabinet, and reconnect the power cord. SATA disk drives attached to controller with each other through a backplane. The number of direct...drives and connected the to four per internal SAS connector. Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are connected to, and communicate with fan-out cable External SAS cable External SAS connector 3 When you have these connection options:...
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.... Disk drives on backplane Controller connected to backplane with 2-port adapters, you can be sent down one or more internal SAS or SATA disk drives to the backplane. Commands can design redundant systems for more information about expander connections, see page 31. 1 Connect...Connect a cable from the expander's PHY connector to multiple SAS HostRAID controllers). Some backplanes have been installed and connected, close your system's documentation for maximum fault-tolerance. Using a SAS expander and dual-port SAS drives and SATA drives with fan-out cable 3 When all internal disk ...
.... Disk drives on backplane Controller connected to backplane with 2-port adapters, you can be sent down one or more internal SAS or SATA disk drives to the backplane. Commands can design redundant systems for more information about expander connections, see page 31. 1 Connect...Connect a cable from the expander's PHY connector to multiple SAS HostRAID controllers). Some backplanes have been installed and connected, close your system's documentation for maximum fault-tolerance. Using a SAS expander and dual-port SAS drives and SATA drives with fan-out cable 3 When all internal disk ...
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... are using the 1225SA controller that does not support bootable devices, proceed with Creating an Array on SAS controller) to verify the hardware configuration of the Adaptec HostRAID controllers support bootable disk drives and arrays. Verify that you have installed your controller and connected ... either a disk drive or an array connected to the HostRAID controller: Note: Selecting the boot controller is done using a recommended SATA cable. Setting the Boot Controller Note: If your computer documentation for instructions on your computer cabinet, and reconnect the power cord. ...
... are using the 1225SA controller that does not support bootable devices, proceed with Creating an Array on SAS controller) to verify the hardware configuration of the Adaptec HostRAID controllers support bootable disk drives and arrays. Verify that you have installed your controller and connected ... either a disk drive or an array connected to the HostRAID controller: Note: Selecting the boot controller is done using a recommended SATA cable. Setting the Boot Controller Note: If your computer documentation for instructions on your computer cabinet, and reconnect the power cord. ...
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...on page 50). ● HRCONF-Command line utility, refer to create a logical drive using a combination of drives that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array. Menus can be used. To deselect any disk, highlight the disk, then press Delete. For more ...Information see Assigning Array Properties on for the maximum number of SAS and SATA disk drives. See the table on page 69. 6 When you try to the Command Line Interface User's Guide for Direct Attached Storage. Adaptec Storage Manager generates a warning if you are connected and installed. ...
...on page 50). ● HRCONF-Command line utility, refer to create a logical drive using a combination of drives that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array. Menus can be used. To deselect any disk, highlight the disk, then press Delete. For more ...Information see Assigning Array Properties on for the maximum number of SAS and SATA disk drives. See the table on page 69. 6 When you try to the Command Line Interface User's Guide for Direct Attached Storage. Adaptec Storage Manager generates a warning if you are connected and installed. ...
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..., following the instructions included with your operating system. 8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 49. The computer reads the disk. 6 When the Adaptec SAS or SATA driver is on page 49. Installing with SUSE Linux To install the HostRAID controller driver while installing SuSE Linux: 1 Insert the first SUSE Installation CD...
..., following the instructions included with your operating system. 8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 49. The computer reads the disk. 6 When the Adaptec SAS or SATA driver is on page 49. Installing with SUSE Linux To install the HostRAID controller driver while installing SuSE Linux: 1 Insert the first SUSE Installation CD...
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... new types of the main differences between devices SAS Domain Disk Drives SAS SAS SATA Disk Drives SATA Disk Drives SATA SAS Edge Expander SATA Disk Drives SATA Edge Expander Edge Expander SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander Fanout Expander SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander SAS Card SATA Disk Drives SAS How is very different. The following figure illustrates (in a large data storage...
... new types of the main differences between devices SAS Domain Disk Drives SAS SAS SATA Disk Drives SATA Disk Drives SATA SAS Edge Expander SATA Disk Drives SATA Edge Expander Edge Expander SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander Fanout Expander SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander SAS Card SATA Disk Drives SAS How is very different. The following figure illustrates (in a large data storage...