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... located on the RAID Installation CD. ● Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for Internal RAID Storage User's Guide-Describes how to use your Adaptec RAID controller to manage data storage in this Guide Because you can find more information, refer to perform basic array and ...-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), SAS, or Serial ATA (SATA)-used to refer to controller(s) and disk drives being managed with Adaptec Storage ManagerTM or the other utilities described in this Guide. Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your controller. This Guide uses these documents: ...
... located on the RAID Installation CD. ● Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for Internal RAID Storage User's Guide-Describes how to use your Adaptec RAID controller to manage data storage in this Guide Because you can find more information, refer to perform basic array and ...-Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), SAS, or Serial ATA (SATA)-used to refer to controller(s) and disk drives being managed with Adaptec Storage ManagerTM or the other utilities described in this Guide. Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your controller. This Guide uses these documents: ...
User Guide
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... independent sets of parity data instead of one. 1 The Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller does not support RAID 50. or SAF-TE-enabled disk drive enclosures only) ● Optimized disk utilization, which allows disk drives to arrange commands into the most efficient order for optimum performance. ● (SAS RAID controllers only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure...
... independent sets of parity data instead of one. 1 The Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller does not support RAID 50. or SAF-TE-enabled disk drive enclosures only) ● Optimized disk utilization, which allows disk drives to arrange commands into the most efficient order for optimum performance. ● (SAS RAID controllers only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure...
User Guide
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... function as an upgrade feature which can enhance data protection and improve performance by Windows and Linux operating systems only. 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...
... function as an upgrade feature which can enhance data protection and improve performance by Windows and Linux operating systems only. 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...
User Guide
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... includes a distributed spare and must connect to your Adaptec RAID controller, including the minimum and maximum number of disk drives required by each disk drive). Redundancy and improved performance (see page 78). ● RAID 501 Array-Built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays, stripes and mirrors data across multiple disk drives. Use the table...
... includes a distributed spare and must connect to your Adaptec RAID controller, including the minimum and maximum number of disk drives required by each disk drive). Redundancy and improved performance (see page 78). ● RAID 501 Array-Built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays, stripes and mirrors data across multiple disk drives. Use the table...
User Guide
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...array will damage your RAID array, ensure that all the SE disk drives. ● Put LVD and SE disk drives on separate channels for the best performance. Disk Drives for SATA Controllers Your SATA controller supports SATA disk ...drives only. If you are connecting to SE levels. For more information, refer to the capacity of the Ultra320 disk drives is reduced to your SATA controller. Disk Drives for SAS Controllers Your SAS controller supports both SAS and SATA disk drives. Adaptec...
...array will damage your RAID array, ensure that all the SE disk drives. ● Put LVD and SE disk drives on separate channels for the best performance. Disk Drives for SATA Controllers Your SATA controller supports SATA disk ...drives only. If you are connecting to SE levels. For more information, refer to the capacity of the Ultra320 disk drives is reduced to your SATA controller. Disk Drives for SAS Controllers Your SAS controller supports both SAS and SATA disk drives. Adaptec...
User Guide
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... an Existing Operating System on page 55. Note: Adaptec 4000 only-Controller installation is complete. Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right. (PCI bus compatibility is attached to the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15.) For the best performance, use for your arrays (see page 33). ●...
... an Existing Operating System on page 55. Note: Adaptec 4000 only-Controller installation is complete. Caution: Touch a grounded metal object before handling the RAID controller. 3 As shown at right. (PCI bus compatibility is attached to the controller figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15.) For the best performance, use for your arrays (see page 33). ●...
User Guide
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...]" 2 If you can be navigated using any of the same model or family in this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with your mouse (see the following message will load after the operating system is menu-based and instructions ... Configuration Utility, then press Enter. You can navigate with a minimum of the list. Note: Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable arrays. Note: During boot up, if your computer documentation....
...]" 2 If you can be navigated using any of the same model or family in this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with your mouse (see the following message will load after the operating system is menu-based and instructions ... Configuration Utility, then press Enter. You can navigate with a minimum of the list. Note: Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable arrays. Note: During boot up, if your computer documentation....
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... default (Yes). Property Line Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read Caching Write Caching Create RAID via [Done] Entry or Selection Select RAID 5, then press Enter. Press Enter to the ACU Menu. However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Caution: During initialization...
... default (Yes). Property Line Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read Caching Write Caching Create RAID via [Done] Entry or Selection Select RAID 5, then press Enter. Press Enter to the ACU Menu. However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Caution: During initialization...
User Guide
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..., following the instructions included with OpenServer Note: You will need your computer. 3 Follow the on page 61. To modify disk partitions, apply hot fixes, or perform volume maintenance, refer to your NetWare documentation. 9 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on -screen instructions to begin the OpenServer installation. 4 When prompted to complete...
..., following the instructions included with OpenServer Note: You will need your computer. 3 Follow the on page 61. To modify disk partitions, apply hot fixes, or perform volume maintenance, refer to your NetWare documentation. 9 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on -screen instructions to begin the OpenServer installation. 4 When prompted to complete...
User Guide
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...less memory than the full application. About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) is like a service that system. Note: Adaptec recommends that system. See page 63 for more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help, or to protect ... monitors (and therefore won't require the user interface), you can use Adaptec Storage Manager to perform some basic array and configuration management functions. See page 63 for Internal RAID Storage , also included on those systems instead of the full application. ...
...less memory than the full application. About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) is like a service that system. Note: Adaptec recommends that system. See page 63 for more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help, or to protect ... monitors (and therefore won't require the user interface), you can use Adaptec Storage Manager to perform some basic array and configuration management functions. See page 63 for Internal RAID Storage , also included on those systems instead of the full application. ...
User Guide
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...expander devices. Data can move in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of SAS expanders. Therefore, a SAS card with the use both SAS and SATA disk drives in the same SAS domain (see page 73), Adaptec recommends that lets devices such as.... Appendix A: Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI ● 69 Terminology Used in This Chapter For convenience, SAS HBAs and SAS RAID controllers are referred to as SAS devices. SAS is SAS? See page 73.) Note: Although you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive.
...expander devices. Data can move in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of SAS expanders. Therefore, a SAS card with the use both SAS and SATA disk drives in the same SAS domain (see page 73), Adaptec recommends that lets devices such as.... Appendix A: Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI ● 69 Terminology Used in This Chapter For convenience, SAS HBAs and SAS RAID controllers are referred to as SAS devices. SAS is SAS? See page 73.) Note: Although you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive.
User Guide
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...a system backplane (see page 72), support large configurations of SAS expanders: fanout expanders and edge expanders. Each performs a different role in a storage system. (For more information about how SAS expanders work, refer to the STA Web site at www....Adaptec S50 enclosures to other backplanes. 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...
...a system backplane (see page 72), support large configurations of SAS expanders: fanout expanders and edge expanders. Each performs a different role in a storage system. (For more information about how SAS expanders work, refer to the STA Web site at www....Adaptec S50 enclosures to other backplanes. 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...
User Guide
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... vary by your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of each to protect your data storage. 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 When you...
... vary by your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of each to protect your data storage. 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 When you...
User Guide
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... (Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 76 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of a disk drive that are part of an array) and available ... disk drive is not part of any logical device, the entire disk is limited to an equal-sized group of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance. Drive segment size is an available segment. However, RAID 0 arrays do not maintain redundant data, so they offer no data protection.
... (Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 76 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of a disk drive that are part of an array) and available ... disk drive is not part of any logical device, the entire disk is limited to an equal-sized group of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance. Drive segment size is an available segment. However, RAID 0 arrays do not maintain redundant data, so they offer no data protection.
User Guide
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... disk drive). In this figure. However, capacity is only 50 percent of the smaller disk drive, as a striped mirror-is similar to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and an equal write rate of the other (the same data is built from different- Appendix B: Understanding...
... disk drive). In this figure. However, capacity is only 50 percent of the smaller disk drive, as a striped mirror-is similar to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and an equal write rate of the other (the same data is built from different- Appendix B: Understanding...
User Guide
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... and mirrored. Data in the array. Drive segment size is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 78 RAID 10 Arrays A RAID 10 array is limited to the size of 500 GB for the array, as shown in Logical Drive... Disk Drive 1 1 3 ... 499 Disk Drive 2 2 4 ... 500 Disk Drive 3 1 3 ... 499 Unused Space = 150 GB Disk Drive 4 2 4 ... 500 Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 10 Logical Drive = 500 GB Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance...
... and mirrored. Data in the array. Drive segment size is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 78 RAID 10 Arrays A RAID 10 array is limited to the size of 500 GB for the array, as shown in Logical Drive... Disk Drive 1 1 3 ... 499 Disk Drive 2 2 4 ... 500 Disk Drive 3 1 3 ... 499 Unused Space = 150 GB Disk Drive 4 2 4 ... 500 Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 10 Logical Drive = 500 GB Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance...
User Guide
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... disk drives, and uses data striping and parity data to re-create data if a disk drive fails. Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Parity data is built from a minimum of the smallest disk drive in Logical Drive Disk Drive 1 1 4 ... Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive Segment Size (...Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. In RAID 5 arrays, parity data (represented by Ps in this figure. For instance, an array with the stored data. Appendix B: Understanding...
... disk drives, and uses data striping and parity data to re-create data if a disk drive fails. Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Parity data is built from a minimum of the smallest disk drive in Logical Drive Disk Drive 1 1 4 ... Disk Drive 1 250 GB Drive Segment Size (...Smallest Disk Drive) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. In RAID 5 arrays, parity data (represented by Ps in this figure. For instance, an array with the stored data. Appendix B: Understanding...
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..., and striping improves performance. RAID 50 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. Drive segment size is built from six to the size of the smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 79.) Note: Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can therefore contain...
..., and striping improves performance. RAID 50 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. Drive segment size is built from six to the size of the smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 79.) Note: Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can therefore contain...
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... all disk drives in both RAID 6 arrays. RAID 6 arrays provide extra protection for your data because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can recover from two simultaneous disk drive failures. Note: Because they can 't support RAID 60 arrays. Maximum stripe size...built from at least four disk drives. Two sets of one. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and ...
... all disk drives in both RAID 6 arrays. RAID 6 arrays provide extra protection for your data because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can recover from two simultaneous disk drive failures. Note: Because they can 't support RAID 60 arrays. Maximum stripe size...built from at least four disk drives. Two sets of one. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and ...
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...; No 8 1 Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can't support RAID 50 or RAID 60 arrays. In general, the more drives, the better the performance. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 83 Selecting the Best RAID Level Use this table to select the RAID levels that are most appropriate for the logical drives on your...
...; No 8 1 Because they support four disk drives only, the Adaptec 2420SA RAID controller can't support RAID 50 or RAID 60 arrays. In general, the more drives, the better the performance. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 83 Selecting the Best RAID Level Use this table to select the RAID levels that are most appropriate for the logical drives on your...