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...or non-infringement. expressly disclaims all representations and warranties of PMC-Sierra, Inc. PMC-Sierra, Inc. Trademarks PMC, PMC-Sierra, and Adaptec are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra trademarks, see www.pmc-sierra.com/legal. In no part of this document may be reproduced or redistributed...' internal use. For a complete list of PMC-Sierra, Inc. as to PMC-Sierra, Inc., and for a particular purpose, merchantability, performance, compatibility with other parts or systems, of any of the products of PMC-Sierra, Inc., or any form without the express written consent of...
...or non-infringement. expressly disclaims all representations and warranties of PMC-Sierra, Inc. PMC-Sierra, Inc. Trademarks PMC, PMC-Sierra, and Adaptec are registered trademarks of PMC-Sierra trademarks, see www.pmc-sierra.com/legal. In no part of this document may be reproduced or redistributed...' internal use. For a complete list of PMC-Sierra, Inc. as to PMC-Sierra, Inc., and for a particular purpose, merchantability, performance, compatibility with other parts or systems, of any of the products of PMC-Sierra, Inc., or any form without the express written consent of...
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... manage data storage in a variety of the terms and concepts referred to in this guide covers multiple Adaptec RAID products, some of Adaptec Storage Manager. ● Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide-Describes how to perform basic array and configuration management functions; Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your controller. accessible from...
... manage data storage in a variety of the terms and concepts referred to in this guide covers multiple Adaptec RAID products, some of Adaptec Storage Manager. ● Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide-Describes how to perform basic array and configuration management functions; Your RAID controller creates arrays, which your controller. accessible from...
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...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...TE-enabled disk drive enclosures only) ● Optimized disk utilization, which lets disk drives arrange commands into the most efficient order for optimum performance ● Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware ● Support for a battery backup module (see page 19) ...
...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...TE-enabled disk drive enclosures only) ● Optimized disk utilization, which lets disk drives arrange commands into the most efficient order for optimum performance ● Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware ● Support for a battery backup module (see page 19) ...
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... disk drives where one (see Standard RAID Controller Features on page 18). ● RAID 0 (Non-redundant Array)-Stripes data across multiple disk drives. Improved performance but includes a distributed spare and must connect to your RAID controller to support the RAID level you must include a minimum of four disk drives (see...two (see page 102). Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 41 Choosing a RAID Level This section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, including the minimum and maximum number of disk drives required by each disk drive).
... disk drives where one (see Standard RAID Controller Features on page 18). ● RAID 0 (Non-redundant Array)-Stripes data across multiple disk drives. Improved performance but includes a distributed spare and must connect to your RAID controller to support the RAID level you must include a minimum of four disk drives (see...two (see page 102). Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 41 Choosing a RAID Level This section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, including the minimum and maximum number of disk drives required by each disk drive).
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... can use any of the smallest and slowest disk drive. Cables Depending on your RAID array, ensure that all the disk drives have the same performance level. Internal mini-SAS with power (SFF-8087 to SFF-8482)-Connects to an external SAS enclosure. For more information about arrays, refer to the.../compatibility. Connects to four SAS or SATA disk drives. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. Internal mini-SAS to SATA fan-out (SFF-8087 to 4x SATA)-Connects to SFF-8470)- You can ...
... can use any of the smallest and slowest disk drive. Cables Depending on your RAID array, ensure that all the disk drives have the same performance level. Internal mini-SAS with power (SFF-8087 to SFF-8482)-Connects to an external SAS enclosure. For more information about arrays, refer to the.../compatibility. Connects to four SAS or SATA disk drives. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. Internal mini-SAS to SATA fan-out (SFF-8087 to 4x SATA)-Connects to SFF-8470)- You can ...
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...level later, after the operating system is menu-based and instructions for this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with your mouse (see the following message will load after, system initialization. You can use either a disk drive or an ...these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 80). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. When prompted, press Ctrl+A to create an array. Please wait... For more than one bootable controller, skip ...
...level later, after the operating system is menu-based and instructions for this section because RAID 5 provides the most security and best performance with your mouse (see the following message will load after, system initialization. You can use either a disk drive or an ...these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 80). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display. When prompted, press Ctrl+A to create an array. Please wait... For more than one bootable controller, skip ...
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... Enter. 8 Select the disk drives that the array can start using the array immediately. MaxCache Read Press Enter to use the default (256 KB). However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Property Line Entry or Selection Array Type Select RAID 5, then press...
... Enter. 8 Select the disk drives that the array can start using the array immediately. MaxCache Read Press Enter to use the default (256 KB). However, performance is reduced until the Exit utility window appears. 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. Property Line Entry or Selection Array Type Select RAID 5, then press...
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...a writable CD to download the VMware ESXi5.0 Standard Software Depot from the Microsoft Download Center at www.vmware.com/ downloads. Installing with an Adaptec Series 2 or Series 5 controller. This task is preinstalled on Windows 2008 and Windows 7 systems. 2 Run PowerShell as a snap-in ...if required. Note: PowerShell is not necessary if you are installing the driver with VMware ESXi 5 Note: Use the following instructions, perform Steps 1-7 on your Windows build machine-the machine used to Remote Signed: # Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned 3 Download and install vSphere PowerCLI ...
...a writable CD to download the VMware ESXi5.0 Standard Software Depot from the Microsoft Download Center at www.vmware.com/ downloads. Installing with an Adaptec Series 2 or Series 5 controller. This task is preinstalled on Windows 2008 and Windows 7 systems. 2 Run PowerShell as a snap-in ...if required. Note: PowerShell is not necessary if you are installing the driver with VMware ESXi 5 Note: Use the following instructions, perform Steps 1-7 on your Windows build machine-the machine used to Remote Signed: # Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned 3 Download and install vSphere PowerCLI ...
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... software vib remove --vibname=scsi-aacraid --maintenance-mode (remove package) Caution: If your operating system currently boots from the Adaptec controller, do not reset your computer, perform a pkgrm SUNWaac to remove it. ! To install the driver on VMware: 1 At the VMware console screen, type these... 76 Installing on Solaris To install the driver on Solaris: 1 Start your computer. 2 (Solaris 10 only) Check for any pre-existing Adaptec driver by performing a pkginfo SUNWaac in Step 2 below), you must have root privilege to the VMware ESX/ESXi server (in a terminal window . If there...
... software vib remove --vibname=scsi-aacraid --maintenance-mode (remove package) Caution: If your operating system currently boots from the Adaptec controller, do not reset your computer, perform a pkgrm SUNWaac to remove it. ! To install the driver on VMware: 1 At the VMware console screen, type these... 76 Installing on Solaris To install the driver on Solaris: 1 Start your computer. 2 (Solaris 10 only) Check for any pre-existing Adaptec driver by performing a pkginfo SUNWaac in Step 2 below), you must have root privilege to the VMware ESX/ESXi server (in a terminal window . If there...
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...includes a command line utility for your storage space running. When Adaptec Storage Manager is installed on page 81. For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help, or to perform basic array and configuration management functions. Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage... Space ● 80 About Adaptec Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that...
...includes a command line utility for your storage space running. When Adaptec Storage Manager is installed on page 81. For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help, or to perform basic array and configuration management functions. Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage... Space ● 80 About Adaptec Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that...
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.... (You can add 128 end devices-or even more-with the use both SAS and SATA disk drives in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of SAS expanders. SAS cards can typically support up to 128 end devices and can use of the array. SAS...
.... (You can add 128 end devices-or even more-with the use both SAS and SATA disk drives in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of SAS expanders. SAS cards can typically support up to 128 end devices and can use of the array. SAS...
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... daisy-chain (connect one fanout expander in a host system. With expander devices, you can use only one to the next) up to nine Adaptec S50 enclosures to a fanout expander. You can connect together. SAS Domain Disk Drives SAS SAS SATA Disk Drives SATA Disk Drives SATA SAS Edge ... SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander Fanout Expander SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander SAS Card SATA Disk Drives SAS Each performs a different role in a large data storage topology. A single SAS domain can therefore comprise up to 16,384 SAS ports (and therefore up ...
... daisy-chain (connect one fanout expander in a host system. With expander devices, you can use only one to the next) up to nine Adaptec S50 enclosures to a fanout expander. You can connect together. SAS Domain Disk Drives SAS SAS SATA Disk Drives SATA Disk Drives SATA SAS Edge ... SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander Fanout Expander SAS Card SAS SATA Disk Drives Edge Expander SAS Card SATA Disk Drives SAS Each performs a different role in a large data storage topology. A single SAS domain can therefore comprise up to 16,384 SAS ports (and therefore up ...
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... for your data storage. Each RAID level offers a unique combination of each to help you can assign a RAID level to protect your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of performance and redundancy. Understanding RAID B In this appendix... Understanding Drive Segments 96 Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0 96 RAID 1 Arrays ...97 RAID 1 Enhanced...
... for your data storage. Each RAID level offers a unique combination of each to help you can assign a RAID level to protect your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of performance and redundancy. Understanding RAID B In this appendix... Understanding Drive Segments 96 Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0 96 RAID 1 Arrays ...97 RAID 1 Enhanced...
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... equal-sized sections. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 96 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance. Compared to an equal-sized group of a disk drive that are part of any logical device, the entire disk is an available segment. Non-redundant...
... equal-sized sections. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 96 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of independent disks, a RAID 0 array provides improved I/O performance. Compared to an equal-sized group of a disk drive that are part of any logical device, the entire disk is an available segment. Non-redundant...
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... other (the same data is the size 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 independent disk drives. Disk Drive 1 400 GB Disk Drive 2 400 GB Disk Drive 3 400...
... other (the same data is the size 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 independent disk drives. Disk Drive 1 400 GB Disk Drive 2 400 GB Disk Drive 3 400...
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... 10 Logical Drive = 500 GB Drive segment size is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance.
... 10 Logical Drive = 500 GB Drive segment size is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance.
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...) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 99 RAID 5 Arrays A RAID 5 array is an error-correcting redundancy that's used to provide redundancy. P Disk Drive 2 2 5 ... 748 Disk Drive 3 3 P ... 749...
...) Disk Drive 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 99 RAID 5 Arrays A RAID 5 array is an error-correcting redundancy that's used to provide redundancy. P Disk Drive 2 2 5 ... 748 Disk Drive 3 3 P ... 749...
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... smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 99.) The parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. The RAID 50 array can therefore contain 1000 GB (2 x 500 GB) of stored data and 500 GB of parity data. RAID 50 Logical Drive = 1000...
... smallest disk drive in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 99.) The parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. The RAID 50 array can therefore contain 1000 GB (2 x 500 GB) of stored data and 500 GB of parity data. RAID 50 Logical Drive = 1000...
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... P1 3 ... However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 60 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 102 RAID 6 Arrays A RAID 6 array-also known as... 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. Maximum stripe size depends on the drive segment sizes used: RAID 6 Logical Drive = 500 GB plus parity (...
... P1 3 ... However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 60 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 102 RAID 6 Arrays A RAID 6 array-also known as... 2 250 GB Disk Drive 3 400 GB Disk Drive 4 400 GB Disk Drives in the array. However, the extra parity calculation slows performance (compared to provide redundancy. Maximum stripe size depends on the drive segment sizes used: RAID 6 Logical Drive = 500 GB plus parity (...
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... Hot Spare No No No No No Yes No No No Minimum Disk Drives 2 2 3 4 3 4 6 4 8 Disk drive usage, read performance, and write performance depend on the number of available disk drives and your requirements for performance and reliability. RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 1E RAID 10 RAID 5 RAID 5EE RAID 50 RAID 6 RAID 60... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disk Drive Usage 100% 50% 50% 50% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 50 - 88% Read Performance Write Performance Built-in the logical drive. In general, the more drives, the better the...
... Hot Spare No No No No No Yes No No No Minimum Disk Drives 2 2 3 4 3 4 6 4 8 Disk drive usage, read performance, and write performance depend on the number of available disk drives and your requirements for performance and reliability. RAID Level RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 1E RAID 10 RAID 5 RAID 5EE RAID 50 RAID 6 RAID 60... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Disk Drive Usage 100% 50% 50% 50% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 67 - 94% 50 - 88% 50 - 88% Read Performance Write Performance Built-in the logical drive. In general, the more drives, the better the...