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... does, the type and quantity vary-for cable information about your RAID Installation CD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel... color monitor with U1, U2, or U3, VMware ESX Server 4.0 (storage management must be done by command-line, BIOS utility, or remote GUI connection-see page 81) ● FreeBSD 6.3, 7.0 Note: For up-to the Readme file on your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www...
... does, the type and quantity vary-for cable information about your RAID Installation CD or visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel... color monitor with U1, U2, or U3, VMware ESX Server 4.0 (storage management must be done by command-line, BIOS utility, or remote GUI connection-see page 81) ● FreeBSD 6.3, 7.0 Note: For up-to the Readme file on your controller, visit the Adaptec Web site at www...
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.... ● Copyback Hot Spare-You can increase the capacity of 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 ● Event logging and broadcasting including...
.... ● Copyback Hot Spare-You can increase the capacity of 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 ● Event logging and broadcasting including...
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... of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 58). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. When prompted, press Ctrl+A to your computer documentation. "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 42 Setting the Boot Controller Note: If your system won't contain more than...
... of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 58). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. When prompted, press Ctrl+A to your computer documentation. "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 42 Setting the Boot Controller Note: If your system won't contain more than...
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...1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 ...your operating system. The system creates the driver disk. 6 Remove and label the driver disk. 7 Continue with Windows Note: You will need your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 35). ● Create a bootable array (see page 41). ● Create a driver disk (see page ...
...1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 ...your operating system. The system creates the driver disk. 6 Remove and label the driver disk. 7 Continue with Windows Note: You will need your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 35). ● Create a bootable array (see page 41). ● Create a driver disk (see page ...
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...adaptec.com. Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on -screen instructions to get to download the latest drivers. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller... instructions for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 47) before you begin installing the controller driver. From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find ...
...adaptec.com. Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on -screen instructions to get to download the latest drivers. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller... instructions for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 47) before you begin installing the controller driver. From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find ...
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.... (ACU for DOS is primarily intended for more information, see page 58). For more information. For all subsequent storage management tasks, Adaptec recommends that you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! As a full-featured software application with a graphical user interface, it is the easiest to...
.... (ACU for DOS is primarily intended for more information, see page 58). For more information. For all subsequent storage management tasks, Adaptec recommends that you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! As a full-featured software application with a graphical user interface, it is the easiest to...
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... drives fail. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your controller from the controller, then attach a shorting jumper to the Mode 0 flash connector. (To locate the Mode 0 flash connector on your Adaptec RAID controller, see the figures in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see page 59...
... drives fail. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your controller from the controller, then attach a shorting jumper to the Mode 0 flash connector. (To locate the Mode 0 flash connector on your Adaptec RAID controller, see the figures in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see page 59...
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...more information) ● ExpX:PhyX = Expander X is attached to Phy X (see SAS Expander Connections below for your disk drives. In the BIOS and in the management utilities (see Identifying Disk Drives on page 89), disk drives are identified in the following formats: ● CNX:DevY =...each other than disk drives (CDROM, tape drives, etc...) are listed in SAS? When you to manage your RAID controller Activity LED connections and locations. The figure on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. .The number of end devices is the logical unit number (LUN). Appendix A: Introduction ...
...more information) ● ExpX:PhyX = Expander X is attached to Phy X (see SAS Expander Connections below for your disk drives. In the BIOS and in the management utilities (see Identifying Disk Drives on page 89), disk drives are identified in the following formats: ● CNX:DevY =...each other than disk drives (CDROM, tape drives, etc...) are listed in SAS? When you to manage your RAID controller Activity LED connections and locations. The figure on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. .The number of end devices is the logical unit number (LUN). Appendix A: Introduction ...
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... Using the ACU to Create and Manage JBODs 85 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 86 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 88 Locating Disk Drives ...89 Identifying Disk Drives ...89 Viewing the Event Log ...90 The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that only advanced users familiar with working in a computer...
... Using the ACU to Create and Manage JBODs 85 Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings 86 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 88 Locating Disk Drives ...89 Identifying Disk Drives ...89 Viewing the Event Log ...90 The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that only advanced users familiar with working in a computer...
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...insufficient memory this message displays: "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will load after you power on your computer. Or press Key to attempt loading the utility forcibly [Generally, not recommended]" Note: The first time you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that ...open the ACU, start the ARC utility (see page 82). Running the ARC Utility If your Adaptec controller is normal. When prompted, press Ctrl+A. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 82 Introduction to the ARC Utility The ARC utility comprises these tools: ...
...insufficient memory this message displays: "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will load after you power on your computer. Or press Key to attempt loading the utility forcibly [Generally, not recommended]" Note: The first time you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that ...open the ACU, start the ARC utility (see page 82). Running the ARC Utility If your Adaptec controller is normal. When prompted, press Ctrl+A. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 82 Introduction to the ARC Utility The ARC utility comprises these tools: ...
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...of an array. Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to low power state, when the array/ drive is slowed down to low ... can: ● View the properties of the array/drive after which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3 Restart your computer documentation. In the power management console, enter these details...make bootable, then press Ctrl+B. The array's number changes to your computer. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 83 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from...
...of an array. Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to low power state, when the array/ drive is slowed down to low ... can: ● View the properties of the array/drive after which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3 Restart your computer documentation. In the power management console, enter these details...make bootable, then press Ctrl+B. The array's number changes to your computer. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 83 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from...
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...that there may be rebuilt manually. Array-based BBS Support When enabled in Adaptec Storage Manager. Caution-When write cache is enabled, there is not available on all RAID controller models.) Alarm Control When enabled, the alarm sounds. Disable this feature if you want to ...indicate fault state only. Displaying the disk drives adds a few seconds to the BIOS for transaction-oriented applications, such as CD ...
...that there may be rebuilt manually. Array-based BBS Support When enabled in Adaptec Storage Manager. Caution-When write cache is enabled, there is not available on all RAID controller models.) Alarm Control When enabled, the alarm sounds. Disable this feature if you want to ...indicate fault state only. Displaying the disk drives adds a few seconds to the BIOS for transaction-oriented applications, such as CD ...
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Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes...-the event log is determined by an expander. Some events are listed in the enclosure). Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 90 ● Storage Enclosure Processor (SEP) managed devices-The connection is cleared of any ... 3 When the ARC utility menu appears, then press Ctrl+P. 4 Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter. For more information, see page 82). 2 Select the controller you restart your system disk drives. To view the event log: 1 ...
Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes...-the event log is determined by an expander. Some events are listed in the enclosure). Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 90 ● Storage Enclosure Processor (SEP) managed devices-The connection is cleared of any ... 3 When the ARC utility menu appears, then press Ctrl+P. 4 Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter. For more information, see page 82). 2 Select the controller you restart your system disk drives. To view the event log: 1 ...
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See page 82.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in the ACU Using Menus 92 Running the ACU Using Scripts 93 This chapter describes the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for DOS, a text-based utility that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix... Getting Started ...92 Working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 57. Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility.
See page 82.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in the ACU Using Menus 92 Running the ACU Using Scripts 93 This chapter describes the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) for DOS, a text-based utility that you can use the ACU for DOS D In this appendix... Getting Started ...92 Working in DOS use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 57. Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS utility.
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..., or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! System Requirements ...102 Before You Begin ...102 Running the Menu-based AFU 103 Running the AFU from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. Using the Adaptec Flash Utility E In this appendix... Adaptec recommends that you from...
..., or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! System Requirements ...102 Before You Begin ...102 Running the Menu-based AFU 103 Running the AFU from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. Using the Adaptec Flash Utility E In this appendix... Adaptec recommends that you from...
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... disks (see page 104) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to: ● The RAID Installation CD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; See www.adaptec.com for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and SETVER.SYS). ●...and DOS4GW. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 102 System Requirements ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later. The flash image may comprise multiple ...
... disks (see page 104) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to: ● The RAID Installation CD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; See www.adaptec.com for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and SETVER.SYS). ●...and DOS4GW. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 102 System Requirements ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later. The flash image may comprise multiple ...
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... Rate setting 88 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 87 RAID levels 31 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 87 resetting 63 Runtime BIOS setting 87 SAS Address setting 88 SAS cables 32 setting boot controller 42 specifications 126 standard features troubleshooting 61 updating firmware 102 ...88 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 38, 69 disk drives 32, 69 connecting to controllers 38 connections 89 external 40 failure recovery multiple arrays 62 multiple disk drives 63 RAID 0 arrays 63 with hot spare 62 without hot spare 62 formatting 88 identifying 89 initializing 84...
... Rate setting 88 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 87 RAID levels 31 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 87 resetting 63 Runtime BIOS setting 87 SAS Address setting 88 SAS cables 32 setting boot controller 42 specifications 126 standard features troubleshooting 61 updating firmware 102 ...88 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 38, 69 disk drives 32, 69 connecting to controllers 38 connections 89 external 40 failure recovery multiple arrays 62 multiple disk drives 63 RAID 0 arrays 63 with hot spare 62 without hot spare 62 formatting 88 identifying 89 initializing 84...
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See RAID Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 87 replacing failed disk drives 62 requirements 14 drive 32 rescanning disk drives 84 resetting controllers 63 Runtime BIOS setting 87 S safety information 125 SAS 4-wide ports 68 backplane connections 69 cables 32 comparison to... U UnixWare driver installation 55 OS installation 50 updating firmware 102 upgrading firmware 17 utilities Adaptec RAID Controller utility 59 AFU 59 Index ● 131 RAID 60 17, 79 RAID controllers. See controllers RAID levels 31 record mode 94 recovering from disk drive failure 62 Red Hat driver installation ...
See RAID Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 87 replacing failed disk drives 62 requirements 14 drive 32 rescanning disk drives 84 resetting controllers 63 Runtime BIOS setting 87 S safety information 125 SAS 4-wide ports 68 backplane connections 69 cables 32 comparison to... U UnixWare driver installation 55 OS installation 50 updating firmware 102 upgrading firmware 17 utilities Adaptec RAID Controller utility 59 AFU 59 Index ● 131 RAID 60 17, 79 RAID controllers. See controllers RAID levels 31 record mode 94 recovering from disk drive failure 62 Red Hat driver installation ...