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... Upgrading the Controller Firmware 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 21 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 22 About the Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q 23 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 24 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 25 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 26 About the Adaptec RAID 5405Z 27 About the Adaptec RAID 5445Z 28...
... Upgrading the Controller Firmware 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 21 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 22 About the Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q 23 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 24 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 25 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 26 About the Adaptec RAID 5405Z 27 About the Adaptec RAID 5445Z 28...
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...Drives 113 Identifying Disk Drives 114 Viewing the Event Log 114 D Using the Adaptec Flash Utility System Requirements 116 Before You Begin 116 Obtaining the Firmware 116 Creating the Firmware Update Disks 117 Running the Menu-based AFU 117 Running the AFU from the...Specification 137 Adaptec RAID 2805 LED and I2C Connector Specification 138 Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED and I2C Connector Specification 139 Adaptec RAID 6805/6805Q LED and I2C Connector Specification 141 Adaptec RAID 6405E LED Connector Specification 142 Adaptec RAID 6805E LED Connector Specification 143 Adaptec RAID ...
...Drives 113 Identifying Disk Drives 114 Viewing the Event Log 114 D Using the Adaptec Flash Utility System Requirements 116 Before You Begin 116 Obtaining the Firmware 116 Creating the Firmware Update Disks 117 Running the Menu-based AFU 117 Running the AFU from the...Specification 137 Adaptec RAID 2805 LED and I2C Connector Specification 138 Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED and I2C Connector Specification 139 Adaptec RAID 6805/6805Q LED and I2C Connector Specification 141 Adaptec RAID 6405E LED Connector Specification 142 Adaptec RAID 6805E LED Connector Specification 143 Adaptec RAID ...
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...SATA/SATA II disk drives, and SATA and SAS Solid State Drives (SSDs) ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot-swapping ● Event logging and broadcasting including email and SNMP messages ● ...Multiple options for creating and managing RAID arrays-A full software application (Adaptec Storage Manager), a BIOS-based utility (ACU), a command line utility (ARCCONF) (see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79) ● ...
...SATA/SATA II disk drives, and SATA and SAS Solid State Drives (SSDs) ● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware, BIOS, and the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility ● Disk drive hot-swapping ● Event logging and broadcasting including email and SNMP messages ● ...Multiple options for creating and managing RAID arrays-A full software application (Adaptec Storage Manager), a BIOS-based utility (ACU), a command line utility (ARCCONF) (see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79) ● ...
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... (pre-installed) with Supercapacitor Card Upgrading the Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller. Refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. RAID Controller Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q/ Adaptec 51245/Adaptec 51645/Adaptec 52445 Battery Model Adaptec Battery Module 800 Adaptec Battery Module 800T Adding a Flash Backup Module This...
... (pre-installed) with Supercapacitor Card Upgrading the Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller. Refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. RAID Controller Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q/ Adaptec 51245/Adaptec 51645/Adaptec 52445 Battery Model Adaptec Battery Module 800 Adaptec Battery Module 800T Adding a Flash Backup Module This...
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... operating systems, we recommend that you can connect to the VMware system and configure and manage arrays from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! You can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's flash contents...depending on which version of VMware you are running: ● On VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESX 4.0 systems: ● You can install the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent (only) on the VMware ESX system, then from a Windows or Linux machine running ; The ARC utility comprises these tools: ●...
... operating systems, we recommend that you can connect to the VMware system and configure and manage arrays from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! You can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's flash contents...depending on which version of VMware you are running: ● On VMware ESX 4.1 and VMware ESX 4.0 systems: ● You can install the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent (only) on the VMware ESX system, then from a Windows or Linux machine running ; The ARC utility comprises these tools: ●...
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... Pool Because Solid State Drives (SSD) in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or if a firmware upgrade is moved back to do not include redundancy, if a disk drive fails in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility... RAID 0 array, the data can't be able to a folder on which disk drives fail. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your controller from www.adaptec.com. 2 Extract the down-loaded files to recover the data by forcing the logical drive online or by a...
... Pool Because Solid State Drives (SSD) in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or if a firmware upgrade is moved back to do not include redundancy, if a disk drive fails in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility... RAID 0 array, the data can't be able to a folder on which disk drives fail. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on your controller from www.adaptec.com. 2 Extract the down-loaded files to recover the data by forcing the logical drive online or by a...
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... on your computer, disconnect the power cord, then open the cabinet following the manufacturer's instructions. 5 Disconnect all cables from the Adaptec Installation DVD) and the firmware image files (typically *.ufi) to the Mode 0 flash connector. Note: To locate the Mode 0 flash connector on your... Adaptec RAID controller, see Step 3). 7 At the prompt, type :\afu update /c x where drive-letter is complete, power off your computer. Chapter 10...
... on your computer, disconnect the power cord, then open the cabinet following the manufacturer's instructions. 5 Disconnect all cables from the Adaptec Installation DVD) and the firmware image files (typically *.ufi) to the Mode 0 flash connector. Note: To locate the Mode 0 flash connector on your... Adaptec RAID controller, see Step 3). 7 At the prompt, type :\afu update /c x where drive-letter is complete, power off your computer. Chapter 10...
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... Up Limit (External) The number of other power management settings, daily. Note-With the default IBPI setting, the firmware sends a SGPIO "Backplane_TYPE" signal if it is 00:00 to 23:59. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 112 Option Description Backplane Mode ● Series 2, Series 5, Series 6 Controllers: When set to...
... Up Limit (External) The number of other power management settings, daily. Note-With the default IBPI setting, the firmware sends a SGPIO "Backplane_TYPE" signal if it is 00:00 to 23:59. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 112 Option Description Backplane Mode ● Series 2, Series 5, Series 6 Controllers: When set to...
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...more information, see page 105). 2 Select the controller you restart your system. Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. additionally, once the log is determined by an expander. To view the ...utility (see Backplane Connections on page 92. ● Expanders-The connections is full, new events overwrite old events. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 114 Identifying Disk Drives You can identify disk drives by viewing the list of disk drives on your computer;...
...more information, see page 105). 2 Select the controller you restart your system. Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. additionally, once the log is determined by an expander. To view the ...utility (see Backplane Connections on page 92. ● Expanders-The connections is full, new events overwrite old events. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 114 Identifying Disk Drives You can identify disk drives by viewing the list of disk drives on your computer;...
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...116 Before You Begin ...116 Running the Menu-based AFU 117 Running the AFU from accidentally damaging your RAID controller inoperable. Using the Adaptec Flash Utility D In this appendix... We recommend that you from the Command Line 118 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 121... that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU carefully and correctly to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent...
...116 Before You Begin ...116 Running the Menu-based AFU 117 Running the AFU from accidentally damaging your RAID controller inoperable. Using the Adaptec Flash Utility D In this appendix... We recommend that you from the Command Line 118 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 121... that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU carefully and correctly to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent...
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... 117). compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 116 System Requirements ● DOS version 5.0 or later. There are two ways to get... Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; Before You Begin 1 Obtain the firmware (see the following section). 2 Create firmware disks (see page 118) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to: ● Adaptec Installation DVD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image...
... 117). compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 116 System Requirements ● DOS version 5.0 or later. There are two ways to get... Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; Before You Begin 1 Obtain the firmware (see the following section). 2 Create firmware disks (see page 118) Obtaining the Firmware To obtain RAID controller firmware, go to: ● Adaptec Installation DVD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image...
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.... ● Display flash information-Displays version information about a RAID controller's flash components. some have a suffix (for example Adaptec RAID 3405). Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 117 Creating the Firmware Update Disks To create the firmware update disks: 1 Copy these files to boot from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility...
.... ● Display flash information-Displays version information about a RAID controller's flash components. some have a suffix (for example Adaptec RAID 3405). Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 117 Creating the Firmware Update Disks To create the firmware update disks: 1 Copy these files to boot from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility...
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...Adaptec Flash Utility ● 118 7 Complete the flash operation and restart your computer before trying to use the RAID controller again. (You can not use a disk connected to the controller you want. Running the AFU from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility to change the setting. 2 Insert the firmware... a typical system response to each controller. Also displays the ID numbers assigned to a LIST command: A:\> AFU LIST Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. You don't have to boot from the Command Line Note: You can 't be changed. The...
...Adaptec Flash Utility ● 118 7 Complete the flash operation and restart your computer before trying to use the RAID controller again. (You can not use a disk connected to the controller you want. Running the AFU from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility to change the setting. 2 Insert the firmware... a typical system response to each controller. Also displays the ID numbers assigned to a LIST command: A:\> AFU LIST Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. You don't have to boot from the Command Line Note: You can 't be changed. The...
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..., only its UFI files in the current default drive and directory: A:\> AFU SAVE /C 0 In this example, the AFU saves flash contents from Controller 1 to update firmware on controllers Adaptec RAID 51645 ***PLEASE DO NOT REBOOT THE SYSTEM DURING THE UPDATE*** This might take effect. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow...
..., only its UFI files in the current default drive and directory: A:\> AFU SAVE /C 0 In this example, the AFU saves flash contents from Controller 1 to update firmware on controllers Adaptec RAID 51645 ***PLEASE DO NOT REBOOT THE SYSTEM DURING THE UPDATE*** This might take effect. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow...
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Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 121 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 1 Create the firmware update disks (see page 118) and any switches you want to worry about flashing the wrong controller. 7 When prompted, insert the first firmware disk into your requirements: ... disk containing AFU.exe 4 At the DOS command, if you have multiple controllers and you don't know the number of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you don't have to update, type AFU LIST, then press Enter. For example, to upgrade controllers 0, 2, and 3, type AFU UPDATE /C ...
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 121 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 1 Create the firmware update disks (see page 118) and any switches you want to worry about flashing the wrong controller. 7 When prompted, insert the first firmware disk into your requirements: ... disk containing AFU.exe 4 At the DOS command, if you have multiple controllers and you don't know the number of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you don't have to update, type AFU LIST, then press Enter. For example, to upgrade controllers 0, 2, and 3, type AFU UPDATE /C ...
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...protection 19 descriptions 17 to 32 disk drives 42 Drive's Write Cache setting 111 event log 114 figures 17 to 32 firmware 116 flashing 86 I2C connector specifications 122 installation options 45 installing 47 modifying general settings 111 modifying settings with SerialSelect 110 ...Runtime BIOS setting 111 SAS Address setting 113 SAS cables 42 setting boot controller 55 specifications 148 standard features troubleshooting 84 updating firmware 116 upgrading firmware 19 copyback 19 CRC Checking setting 113 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 50, 92 disk drives 42, 92 connecting...
...protection 19 descriptions 17 to 32 disk drives 42 Drive's Write Cache setting 111 event log 114 figures 17 to 32 firmware 116 flashing 86 I2C connector specifications 122 installation options 45 installing 47 modifying general settings 111 modifying settings with SerialSelect 110 ...Runtime BIOS setting 111 SAS Address setting 113 SAS cables 42 setting boot controller 55 specifications 148 standard features troubleshooting 84 updating firmware 116 upgrading firmware 19 copyback 19 CRC Checking setting 113 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 50, 92 disk drives 42, 92 connecting...
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... 147 SAS 4-wide ports 91 backplane connections 92 cables 42 comparison to 53 specifications 148 Index ● 153 storage management Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 81 Adaptec Storage Manager 80 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 storage space 13 support, customer 3 SUSE installation 63 system requirements 15 T technical... Manager 80 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 troubleshooting tips 83 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number U updating firmware 116 upgrading firmware 19 utilities Adaptec RAID Controller utility 81 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 V verifying disk drives 113 VMWare OS installation 67, 68 W Windows ...
... 147 SAS 4-wide ports 91 backplane connections 92 cables 42 comparison to 53 specifications 148 Index ● 153 storage management Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 81 Adaptec Storage Manager 80 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 storage space 13 support, customer 3 SUSE installation 63 system requirements 15 T technical... Manager 80 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 troubleshooting tips 83 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number U updating firmware 116 upgrading firmware 19 utilities Adaptec RAID Controller utility 81 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 V verifying disk drives 113 VMWare OS installation 67, 68 W Windows ...