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...trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in some jurisdictions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notification ...COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. ●2 Copyright ©2007 Adaptec, Inc. Novell and NetWare are the property of Red Hat, Inc. Changes The material in this document, or from errors or ...
...trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in some jurisdictions. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without notification ...COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES. ●2 Copyright ©2007 Adaptec, Inc. Novell and NetWare are the property of Red Hat, Inc. Changes The material in this document, or from errors or ...
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to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. ● For RAID and Fibre Channel products call +1 321-207-2000, Monday to 17:00, CET. Europe ● Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com. ● German: Call +49 89 43 66 55 22, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to Friday, 5:00 A.M. If you can order cables ... of you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. North America ● Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com. ● Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-de.adaptec.com. ● French: Call +49 89 43 66 55 33, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to Friday, 5:00 A.M. Or, you...
to 5:00 P.M., Pacific Time. ● For RAID and Fibre Channel products call +1 321-207-2000, Monday to 17:00, CET. Europe ● Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com. ● German: Call +49 89 43 66 55 22, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to Friday, 5:00 A.M. If you can order cables ... of you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. North America ● Visit our Web site at www.adaptec.com. ● Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at ask-de.adaptec.com. ● French: Call +49 89 43 66 55 33, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to Friday, 5:00 A.M. Or, you...
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...DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8. Adaptec, Inc. ("Adaptec") warrants to Adaptec. 2. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, ... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL ...
...DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 8. Adaptec, Inc. ("Adaptec") warrants to Adaptec. 2. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY PRODUCT WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, ... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADAPTEC AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND TO THE EXTENT NOT UNCONSCIONABLE, FOR PERSONAL ...
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...ASR-3805/ASR-3085/ ASR-31205/ASR-31605/ASR-4000SAS/ ASR-4800SAS/ASR-4805SAS AAR-2420SA/AAR-2820SA ASR-2130SLP/ASR-2230SLP Tested to Comply With FCC Standards...du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to comply with EMC Directive 73/23/EEC as amended.... This equipment is designed for home use but it correctly per this unit to operate the equipment. Adaptec, Inc. Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all equipment requiring U.L. EN61000-4-5 (1995...
...ASR-3805/ASR-3085/ ASR-31205/ASR-31605/ASR-4000SAS/ ASR-4800SAS/ASR-4805SAS AAR-2420SA/AAR-2820SA ASR-2130SLP/ASR-2230SLP Tested to Comply With FCC Standards...du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to comply with EMC Directive 73/23/EEC as amended.... This equipment is designed for home use but it correctly per this unit to operate the equipment. Adaptec, Inc. Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all equipment requiring U.L. EN61000-4-5 (1995...
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... Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec 3085 18 About the Adaptec 3405 19 About the Adaptec 3805 20 About the Adaptec 31205 21 About the Adaptec 31605 22 About the Adaptec 4000 23 About the Adaptec 4800SAS 24 About the Adaptec 4805SAS 25 About the Adaptec 2420SA 26 About the Adaptec 2820SA 27 About the Adaptec 2130SLP 28 About...
... Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec 3085 18 About the Adaptec 3405 19 About the Adaptec 3805 20 About the Adaptec 31205 21 About the Adaptec 31605 22 About the Adaptec 4000 23 About the Adaptec 4800SAS 24 About the Adaptec 4805SAS 25 About the Adaptec 2420SA 26 About the Adaptec 2820SA 27 About the Adaptec 2130SLP 28 About...
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... Before You Begin 38 Installing the Controller 38 Connecting Disk Drives to SAS RAID Controllers 39 Connecting Directly to the Controller 39 Connecting to a System Backplane 40 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA RAID Controllers 41 Connecting Disk Drives to SCSI RAID Controllers 41 Connecting External Devices 42 Next Steps...42 Monitoring Disk Drives with Adaptec Storage Manager 42 Creating a Bootable...
... Before You Begin 38 Installing the Controller 38 Connecting Disk Drives to SAS RAID Controllers 39 Connecting Directly to the Controller 39 Connecting to a System Backplane 40 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA RAID Controllers 41 Connecting Disk Drives to SCSI RAID Controllers 41 Connecting External Devices 42 Next Steps...42 Monitoring Disk Drives with Adaptec Storage Manager 42 Creating a Bootable...
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... VMware 59 Installing on FreeBSD 60 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 62 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 62 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 62 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 63 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 63 Which Utility Should I Use 63 Solving Problems ... 69 What is SAS?...69 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 70 What's a Phy? ...70 What's a SAS Port 71 What's a SAS Address 71 What's a SAS Connector 71 What do SAS Cables Look Like 71 How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS 72 What are the SAS Connection Options 72
... VMware 59 Installing on FreeBSD 60 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 62 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 62 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 62 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 63 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 63 Which Utility Should I Use 63 Solving Problems ... 69 What is SAS?...69 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 70 What's a Phy? ...70 What's a SAS Port 71 What's a SAS Address 71 What's a SAS Connector 71 What do SAS Cables Look Like 71 How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS 72 What are the SAS Connection Options 72
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...SAS Different from Parallel SCSI 74 Understanding RAID Understanding Drive Segments 76 Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0 76 RAID 1 Arrays 77 RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays 77 RAID 10 Arrays 78 RAID 5 Arrays 79 RAID 5EE Arrays 80 RAID 50 Arrays 81 RAID 6 Arrays 82 RAID 60 Arrays 82 Selecting the Best RAID Level 83 Using the Adaptec RAID...Controller Settings 87 Opening a -Select Utility 87 Applying Changes and Exiting 87 Modifying Your Controller's Configuration 88 General Controller Settings 88 SAS-specific Controller Settings 89 SATA-specific Controller Settings 89 SCSI-specific Controller...
...SAS Different from Parallel SCSI 74 Understanding RAID Understanding Drive Segments 76 Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0 76 RAID 1 Arrays 77 RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays 77 RAID 10 Arrays 78 RAID 5 Arrays 79 RAID 5EE Arrays 80 RAID 50 Arrays 81 RAID 6 Arrays 82 RAID 60 Arrays 82 Selecting the Best RAID Level 83 Using the Adaptec RAID...Controller Settings 87 Opening a -Select Utility 87 Applying Changes and Exiting 87 Modifying Your Controller's Configuration 88 General Controller Settings 88 SAS-specific Controller Settings 89 SATA-specific Controller Settings 89 SCSI-specific Controller...
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... I2C Connector Specification 113 Adaptec 3085 LED and I2C Connector Specification 114 Adaptec 3405 LED and I2C Connector Specification 114 Adaptec 3805 LED and I2C Connector Specification 116 Adaptec 31205 LED and I2C Connector Specification 118 Adaptec 31605 LED and I2C Connector Specification 121 Adaptec 4800SAS LED and I2C Connector Specification 126 Adaptec 4805SAS LED and I2C Connector...
... I2C Connector Specification 113 Adaptec 3085 LED and I2C Connector Specification 114 Adaptec 3405 LED and I2C Connector Specification 114 Adaptec 3805 LED and I2C Connector Specification 116 Adaptec 31205 LED and I2C Connector Specification 118 Adaptec 31605 LED and I2C Connector Specification 121 Adaptec 4800SAS LED and I2C Connector Specification 126 Adaptec 4805SAS LED and I2C Connector...
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... the utilities included in your Adaptec® RAID controller. About This Guide 1 In this Guide 12 How to Find More Information 12 This Installation and User's Guide explains how to Know Before You Begin 12 Terminology Used in this Guide: SAS Controllers Adaptec 3085 Adaptec 3405 Adaptec 3805 Adaptec 31205 Adaptec 31605 Adaptec 4000 Adaptec 4800SAS Adaptec 4805SAS SATA Controllers Adaptec 2420SA Adaptec 2820SA SCSI Controllers Adaptec 2130SLP Adaptec 2230SLP
... the utilities included in your Adaptec® RAID controller. About This Guide 1 In this Guide 12 How to Find More Information 12 This Installation and User's Guide explains how to Know Before You Begin 12 Terminology Used in this Guide: SAS Controllers Adaptec 3085 Adaptec 3405 Adaptec 3805 Adaptec 31205 Adaptec 31605 Adaptec 4000 Adaptec 4800SAS Adaptec 4805SAS SATA Controllers Adaptec 2420SA Adaptec 2820SA SCSI Controllers Adaptec 2130SLP Adaptec 2230SLP
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... Storage (NAS)-whichever is used by your controller. (For an introduction to SAS, see page 68.) You should also be available for Internal RAID Storage-Describes how to install and use the Adaptec Storage Manager software (see About Your RAID Controller on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. ● Adaptec Storage Manager online Help-Describes how to use...
... Storage (NAS)-whichever is used by your controller. (For an introduction to SAS, see page 68.) You should also be available for Internal RAID Storage-Describes how to install and use the Adaptec Storage Manager software (see About Your RAID Controller on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. ● Adaptec Storage Manager online Help-Describes how to use...
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Kit Contents and System Requirements 2 In this chapter... Kit Contents...14 System Requirements ...14 This chapter lists the contents of your Adaptec RAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
Kit Contents and System Requirements 2 In this chapter... Kit Contents...14 System Requirements ...14 This chapter lists the contents of your Adaptec RAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
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...; 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 cable information about your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec SAS, SATA, and SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System...
...; 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 cable information about your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec SAS, SATA, and SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System...
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... upgrade your controller. About Your RAID Controller 3 In this chapter... About the Adaptec 3085...18 About the Adaptec 3405...19 About the Adaptec 3805...20 About the Adaptec 31205...21 About the Adaptec 31605...22 About the Adaptec 4000...23 About the Adaptec 4800SAS 24 About the Adaptec 4805SAS 25 About the Adaptec 2420SA ...26 About the Adaptec 2820SA ...27 About the Adaptec 2130SLP 28...
... upgrade your controller. About Your RAID Controller 3 In this chapter... About the Adaptec 3085...18 About the Adaptec 3405...19 About the Adaptec 3805...20 About the Adaptec 31205...21 About the Adaptec 31605...22 About the Adaptec 4000...23 About the Adaptec 4800SAS 24 About the Adaptec 4805SAS 25 About the Adaptec 2420SA ...26 About the Adaptec 2820SA ...27 About the Adaptec 2130SLP 28...
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... efficient order for optimum performance. ● (SAS RAID controllers only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware ● Some RAID controllers support adding a battery backup module (see page 17). Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 16 Standard RAID Controller Features ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot...
... efficient order for optimum performance. ● (SAS RAID controllers only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware ● Some RAID controllers support adding a battery backup module (see page 17). Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 16 Standard RAID Controller Features ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot...
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... key, use this feature to back up your Adaptec controller with extra features. RAID Controller Adaptec 3085/Adaptec 3405/ Adaptec 3805/Adaptec 31205/ Adaptec 31605 Adaptec 4800SAS / Adaptec 4805SAS Adaptec 2420SA / Adaptec 2820SA Adaptec 2130SLP / Adaptec 2230SLP Battery Model Adaptec Battery Module 800 Adaptec Battery Module 600 Adaptec Battery Module 500 Adaptec Battery Module 400 To purchase a battery backup module, refer to a RAID 50 array except that it includes four independent...
... key, use this feature to back up your Adaptec controller with extra features. RAID Controller Adaptec 3085/Adaptec 3405/ Adaptec 3805/Adaptec 31205/ Adaptec 31605 Adaptec 4800SAS / Adaptec 4805SAS Adaptec 2420SA / Adaptec 2820SA Adaptec 2130SLP / Adaptec 2230SLP Battery Model Adaptec Battery Module 800 Adaptec Battery Module 600 Adaptec Battery Module 500 Adaptec Battery Module 400 To purchase a battery backup module, refer to a RAID 50 array except that it includes four independent...
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 18 About the Adaptec 3085 The Adaptec 3085 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Diagnostic Activity Board Power Supply LEDs LEDs Drive Activity LED connectors for CN1/CN0 Alarm connector Mode 0 Flash connector CN1 CN0 2 external SAS connectors Mounting bracket PCIe x8 connector Battery connector Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 18 About the Adaptec 3085 The Adaptec 3085 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Diagnostic Activity Board Power Supply LEDs LEDs Drive Activity LED connectors for CN1/CN0 Alarm connector Mode 0 Flash connector CN1 CN0 2 external SAS connectors Mounting bracket PCIe x8 connector Battery connector Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width...
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 19 About the Adaptec 3405 The Adaptec 3405 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Aggregate Activity LED header for CN0 Drive Activity LED connectors for CN0 Mode 0 Flash connector Battery connector 1 internal SAS connector CN0 I2C connector for CN0 Alarm connector PCIe x4 connector Mounting bracket Board power supply Drive Activity LEDs...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 19 About the Adaptec 3405 The Adaptec 3405 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Aggregate Activity LED header for CN0 Drive Activity LED connectors for CN0 Mode 0 Flash connector Battery connector 1 internal SAS connector CN0 I2C connector for CN0 Alarm connector PCIe x4 connector Mounting bracket Board power supply Drive Activity LEDs...
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 20 About the Adaptec 3805 The Adaptec 3805 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Aggregate Activity LED header for CN0 Battery connector Drive Activity LED connectors for CN0/CN1 Mode 0 Flash connector CN1 Board power supply 2 internal SAS connectors CN0 I2C connector for CN0 Alarm ...Module Back side of Controller Low-profile MD2 PCIe x4 2.5 Gb/s 8 128 MB DDR2 Two SAS x4 (SFF-8087) 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, 5EE, 50,6, 60, JBOD Yes SATA, SATA II, SAS 8 (or up to 100 with expanders) Yes I2C and SGPIO Yes No Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 20 About the Adaptec 3805 The Adaptec 3805 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Aggregate Activity LED header for CN0 Battery connector Drive Activity LED connectors for CN0/CN1 Mode 0 Flash connector CN1 Board power supply 2 internal SAS connectors CN0 I2C connector for CN0 Alarm ...Module Back side of Controller Low-profile MD2 PCIe x4 2.5 Gb/s 8 128 MB DDR2 Two SAS x4 (SFF-8087) 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, 5EE, 50,6, 60, JBOD Yes SATA, SATA II, SAS 8 (or up to 100 with expanders) Yes I2C and SGPIO Yes No Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold...