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...A2:2003) Immunity: - Dispose of the FCC rules. Adaptec, Inc. Use only with the listed ITE: Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/ Adaptec RAID 5805/ Adaptec RAID 51245/Adaptec RAID 51645/Adaptec RAID 52445/ Adaptec RAID 2045/Adaptec RAID 2405 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE...batteries according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to radio or television equipment reception, which the receiver is ...
...A2:2003) Immunity: - Dispose of the FCC rules. Adaptec, Inc. Use only with the listed ITE: Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/ Adaptec RAID 5805/ Adaptec RAID 51245/Adaptec RAID 51645/Adaptec RAID 52445/ Adaptec RAID 2045/Adaptec RAID 2405 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE...batteries according to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to radio or television equipment reception, which the receiver is ...
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... Backup Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 21 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 23 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 24 About the Adaptec RAID 2045 25 About the Adaptec RAID 2405 26 Getting Started Choosing a RAID Level 28 Selecting Disk Drives...
... Backup Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 21 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 23 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 24 About the Adaptec RAID 2045 25 About the Adaptec RAID 2405 26 Getting Started Choosing a RAID Level 28 Selecting Disk Drives...
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...on VMware 52 Installing on FreeBSD 52 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 54 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 54 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 54 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 55 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 55 Which Utility Should I Use 55 Solving Problems ... by a Hot Spare 58 Failure in Multiple Arrays Simultaneously 58 Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array 59 Multiple Failures in the Same Array 59 Resetting the Controller 59 Introduction to SAS Terminology Used in This Chapter 62 What is SAS?...62 How Do...
...on VMware 52 Installing on FreeBSD 52 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 54 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 54 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 54 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 55 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 55 Which Utility Should I Use 55 Solving Problems ... by a Hot Spare 58 Failure in Multiple Arrays Simultaneously 58 Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array 59 Multiple Failures in the Same Array 59 Resetting the Controller 59 Introduction to SAS Terminology Used in This Chapter 62 What is SAS?...62 How Do...
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Contents ● 9 RAID 5 Arrays 72 RAID 5EE Arrays 73 RAID 50 Arrays 74 RAID 6 Arrays 75 RAID 60 Arrays 75 Selecting the Best RAID Level 76 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 78 Running the ARC Utility 78 Navigating the ARC Utility ...Manage JBODs 81 Creating a New JBOD 81 Managing Existing JBODs 82 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 82 Opening SerialSelect 82 Applying Changes and Exiting 82 Modifying Your Controller's Configuration 82 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 84 Locating Disk Drives 85 Identifying Disk Drives...
Contents ● 9 RAID 5 Arrays 72 RAID 5EE Arrays 73 RAID 50 Arrays 74 RAID 6 Arrays 75 RAID 60 Arrays 75 Selecting the Best RAID Level 76 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 78 Running the ARC Utility 78 Navigating the ARC Utility ...Manage JBODs 81 Creating a New JBOD 81 Managing Existing JBODs 82 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 82 Opening SerialSelect 82 Applying Changes and Exiting 82 Modifying Your Controller's Configuration 82 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 84 Locating Disk Drives 85 Identifying Disk Drives...
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... Using the AFU Command Line 103 Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference Adaptec RAID 5085 LED Connector Specification 105 Adaptec RAID 5405 LED and I2C Connector Specification 106 Adaptec RAID 5445 LED and I2C Connector Specification 108 Adaptec RAID 5805 LED and I2C Connector Specification 110 Adaptec RAID 51245 LED and I2C Connector Specification 112 Adaptec RAID 51645 LED and I2C Connector Specification...
... Using the AFU Command Line 103 Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference Adaptec RAID 5085 LED Connector Specification 105 Adaptec RAID 5405 LED and I2C Connector Specification 106 Adaptec RAID 5445 LED and I2C Connector Specification 108 Adaptec RAID 5805 LED and I2C Connector Specification 110 Adaptec RAID 51245 LED and I2C Connector Specification 112 Adaptec RAID 51645 LED and I2C Connector Specification...
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... the utilities included in your Adaptec® RAID controller. About This Guide 1 In this Guide: ● Adaptec RAID 5085 ● Adaptec RAID 5405 ● Adaptec RAID 5445 ● Adaptec RAID 5805 ● Adaptec RAID 51245 ● Adaptec RAID 51645 ● Adaptec RAID 52445 ● Adaptec RAID 2045 ● Adaptec RAID 2405 What You Need to Know Before You Begin You should be familiar with computer hardware, data storage, RAID technology, and SAS and...
... the utilities included in your Adaptec® RAID controller. About This Guide 1 In this Guide: ● Adaptec RAID 5085 ● Adaptec RAID 5405 ● Adaptec RAID 5445 ● Adaptec RAID 5805 ● Adaptec RAID 51245 ● Adaptec RAID 51645 ● Adaptec RAID 52445 ● Adaptec RAID 2045 ● Adaptec RAID 2405 What You Need to Know Before You Begin You should be familiar with computer hardware, data storage, RAID technology, and SAS and...
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... JBOD enclosure) ● Array (also known as a container or logical drive) Note: In DAS environments, Adaptec Storage Manager refers to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your Adaptec RAID controller and the software and utilities included with Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) or Network-Attached Storage...
... JBOD enclosure) ● Array (also known as a container or logical drive) Note: In DAS environments, Adaptec Storage Manager refers to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your Adaptec RAID controller and the software and utilities included with Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) or Network-Attached Storage...
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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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From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find Answers. Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 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 additional motherboard compatibility information. ● One of these operating systems: ●...
From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find Answers. Chapter 2: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 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 additional motherboard compatibility information. ● One of these operating systems: ●...
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Standard RAID Controller Features 16 Adding a Battery Backup Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 21 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 23 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 24 About the Adaptec RAID 2045 25 About the Adaptec RAID 2405 26 This chapter provides an overview of standard Adaptec RAID controller features, and describes the unique features of your controller. About Your RAID Controller 3 In this chapter...
Standard RAID Controller Features 16 Adding a Battery Backup Module 17 Upgrading the Controller Firmware 17 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 21 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 23 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 24 About the Adaptec RAID 2045 25 About the Adaptec RAID 2405 26 This chapter provides an overview of standard Adaptec RAID controller features, and describes the unique features of your controller. About Your RAID Controller 3 In this chapter...
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...of an array without recreating it ● Support for array migration from one RAID level to another Advanced Data Protection Suite Note: The following features are supported by Adaptec 5-Series controllers only. ● Copyback Hot Spare-You can use this feature to move... Not all features are supported by all controllers. Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 16 Standard RAID Controller Features ● Support for SAS, SATA, and SATA II disk drives ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot-swapping...
...of an array without recreating it ● Support for array migration from one RAID level to another Advanced Data Protection Suite Note: The following features are supported by Adaptec 5-Series controllers only. ● Copyback Hot Spare-You can use this feature to move... Not all features are supported by all controllers. Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 16 Standard RAID Controller Features ● Support for SAS, SATA, and SATA II disk drives ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot-swapping...
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... controller firmware, refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Upgrading the Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller. Adding a Battery Backup Module This table shows the battery model supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, follow the instructions in Using the Adaptec Flash Utility on page 97. RAID Controller Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/Adaptec RAID 5805/ Adaptec 51245/Adaptec 51645/Adaptec 52445 Battery Model Adaptec...
... controller firmware, refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Upgrading the Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller. Adding a Battery Backup Module This table shows the battery model supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, follow the instructions in Using the Adaptec Flash Utility on page 97. RAID Controller Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/Adaptec RAID 5805/ Adaptec 51245/Adaptec 51645/Adaptec 52445 Battery Model Adaptec...
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 The Adaptec RAID 5085 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Output) Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm Aggregate Activity Mode 0 Flash connector Activity LEDs Diagnostic LEDs Audible Alarm Drive Activity LED connectors for ...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 The Adaptec RAID 5085 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO (Serial General Purpose Output) Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm Aggregate Activity Mode 0 Flash connector Activity LEDs Diagnostic LEDs Audible Alarm Drive Activity LED connectors for ...
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 The Adaptec RAID 5405 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm connector I2C connector for CN0 Battery connector Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus ...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 The Adaptec RAID 5405 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm connector I2C connector for CN0 Battery connector Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus ...
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 The Adaptec RAID 5445 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm External SAS connector CN1 Diagnostic LEDs (back of card) Internal mini-SAS connector CN0 ABM-800 ...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 The Adaptec RAID 5445 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm External SAS connector CN1 Diagnostic LEDs (back of card) Internal mini-SAS connector CN0 ABM-800 ...
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...-SAS connectors CN0 Status CN1, CN0 PCIe x8 connector Mounting bracket I2C connector for CN1 I2C connector for CN0 Battery connector Ext. Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 21 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 The Adaptec RAID 5805 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17)
...-SAS connectors CN0 Status CN1, CN0 PCIe x8 connector Mounting bracket I2C connector for CN1 I2C connector for CN0 Battery connector Ext. Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 21 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 The Adaptec RAID 5805 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17)
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 The Adaptec RAID 51245 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm Aggregate Activity Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys (Unified Serial Ports) ...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 The Adaptec RAID 51245 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm Aggregate Activity Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys (Unified Serial Ports) ...
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..., CN1 CN6 1 external SAS connector I2C, CN1 I2C, CN0 CN0 CN1 4 internal mini-SAS connectors CN2 CN3 ABM-800 connector Reserved Ext. Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 23 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 The Adaptec RAID 51645 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17)
..., CN1 CN6 1 external SAS connector I2C, CN1 I2C, CN0 CN0 CN1 4 internal mini-SAS connectors CN2 CN3 ABM-800 connector Reserved Ext. Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 23 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 The Adaptec RAID 51645 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17)
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Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 24 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 The Adaptec RAID 52445 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm Aggregate Activity Activity CN4, CN5 Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys (...
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller ● 24 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 The Adaptec RAID 52445 is a SAS RAID controller with expanders) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec Battery Module 800 (sold separately-see page 17) Alarm Aggregate Activity Activity CN4, CN5 Form Factor Bus compatibility PCIe bus width PCIe bus speed Phys (...