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... 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) ● Native command queuing...
... 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) ● Native command queuing...
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...-based and instructions for more information, refer to the next section, Creating an Array. Creating an Array This section explains how to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide. You can be navigated using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on -screen. ...examples shown in your computer, select your system won't contain more than one controller of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 80). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. Or press Key to attempt loading the utility forcibly [...
...-based and instructions for more information, refer to the next section, Creating an Array. Creating an Array This section explains how to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide. You can be navigated using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on -screen. ...examples shown in your computer, select your system won't contain more than one controller of these tools: ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation (see page 80). ● ARCCONF-Command line utility. Or press Key to attempt loading the utility forcibly [...
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...For FreeBSD, see page 71. For details, see the following section). To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the Adaptec Installation DVD. Select your controller type and OS to generate a list of supported operating systems and to -date operating system...driver disk manually. For up-to download the latest drivers. Note: Not all operating systems are supported on your computer, then insert the Adaptec Installation DVD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Click Create Diskette, then select your operating system and version. 4 When prompted, insert ...
...For FreeBSD, see page 71. For details, see the following section). To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the Adaptec Installation DVD. Select your controller type and OS to generate a list of supported operating systems and to -date operating system...driver disk manually. For up-to download the latest drivers. Note: Not all operating systems are supported on your computer, then insert the Adaptec Installation DVD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Click Create Diskette, then select your operating system and version. 4 When prompted, insert ...
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... you must copy the driver from the installation DVD and install it from the local system. they load the driver right from the Adaptec Installation DVD or from the DVD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the...OS support to generate a list of supported operating systems and to -date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the OS installation CD (Debian, for most supported operating systems. You will need...
... you must copy the driver from the installation DVD and install it from the local system. they load the driver right from the Adaptec Installation DVD or from the DVD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the...OS support to generate a list of supported operating systems and to -date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site at www.adaptec.com. To create a driver disk: 1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the OS installation CD (Debian, for most supported operating systems. You will need...
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...primarily intended for more information. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you can connect to update the controller firmware/BIOS. Note: If your Adaptec RAID controller is still important to use and offers the widest range of management functions. on which version of the operating ... Manager GUI, you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is included in DOS use the BIOS-based ACU (See Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility on the VMware ESX system, then from the remote ASM GUI. Which Utility Should I Use on page 104...
...primarily intended for more information. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you can connect to update the controller firmware/BIOS. Note: If your Adaptec RAID controller is still important to use and offers the widest range of management functions. on which version of the operating ... Manager GUI, you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is included in DOS use the BIOS-based ACU (See Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility on the VMware ESX system, then from the remote ASM GUI. Which Utility Should I Use on page 104...
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... see the illustrations in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see page 52), then add the SSD to reset, or Mode 0 flash, your data (if available). Then, restore your Adaptec RAID controller. You may want to its original location once the controller detects ...that the failed drive has been replaced. You can 't be recovered. Once you identify the failed SSD, for example, by using Adaptec Storage Manager's rapid fault isolation feature, replace the failed SSD with a new one disk drive fails at the same time in Chapter 3. Note: Mode...
... see the illustrations in the same array, the data normally can use the BIOS utility, ACU (see page 52), then add the SSD to reset, or Mode 0 flash, your data (if available). Then, restore your Adaptec RAID controller. You may want to its original location once the controller detects ...that the failed drive has been replaced. You can 't be recovered. Once you identify the failed SSD, for example, by using Adaptec Storage Manager's rapid fault isolation feature, replace the failed SSD with a new one disk drive fails at the same time in Chapter 3. Note: Mode...
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... devices to each other through backplane connections. There are the SAS Connection Options? See About Your RAID Controller on the Adaptec Installation DVD. .The number of direct-attached disk drives is attached to Phy X (see Backplane Connections below for more..., tape drives, etc...) are connected directly to a SAS card with SAS or mini-SAS cables. For example, the Adaptec S50 enclosure, which contains an expander, is the count number. In parallel SCSI, XX is the disk drive's channel ... ● BoxX:SlotX = Enclosure X is the logical unit number (LUN). In the BIOS and in SAS?
... devices to each other through backplane connections. There are the SAS Connection Options? See About Your RAID Controller on the Adaptec Installation DVD. .The number of direct-attached disk drives is attached to Phy X (see Backplane Connections below for more..., tape drives, etc...) are connected directly to a SAS card with SAS or mini-SAS cables. For example, the Adaptec S50 enclosure, which contains an expander, is the count number. In parallel SCSI, XX is the disk drive's channel ... ● BoxX:SlotX = Enclosure X is the logical unit number (LUN). In the BIOS and in SAS?
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... Using SerialSelect to create arrays and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices. Note: We recommend that only advanced users familiar with working in a computer BIOS use to Modify Controller Settings 110 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 113 Locating Disk Drives ...113 Identifying Disk Drives ...114 Viewing the Event Log ...114...
... Using SerialSelect to create arrays and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices. Note: We recommend that only advanced users familiar with working in a computer BIOS use to Modify Controller Settings 110 Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives 113 Locating Disk Drives ...113 Identifying Disk Drives ...114 Viewing the Event Log ...114...
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... other keys on your keyboard. Please wait... Only disk drives that doesn't match your system has insufficient memory this message displays: "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will load after, system initialization. Running the ARC Utility If your controller, then press Enter. see page 113). See... after you have more information about maxCache, see page 105). Start or restart your computer. If you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be navigated using disk drives to modify the array's RAID level, size, name, stripe size, cache...
... other keys on your keyboard. Please wait... Only disk drives that doesn't match your system has insufficient memory this message displays: "Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will load after, system initialization. Running the ARC Utility If your controller, then press Enter. see page 113). See... after you have more information about maxCache, see page 105). Start or restart your computer. If you install a new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that can be navigated using disk drives to modify the array's RAID level, size, name, stripe size, cache...
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...is slowed down to make an array bootable while it is inactive. Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to avoid permanently losing it is an optional setting. Note: You cannot make bootable, then press Ctrl+B. Note: Failed drives are ...the properties of the array/drive after which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3 Restart your computer documentation. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 106 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. 2 Select...
...is slowed down to make an array bootable while it is inactive. Creating Bootable Arrays Note: You may need to change the system BIOS to avoid permanently losing it is an optional setting. Note: You cannot make bootable, then press Ctrl+B. Note: Failed drives are ...the properties of the array/drive after which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3 Restart your computer documentation. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 106 Managing Existing Arrays To view or modify existing arrays, select Manage Arrays from the main ACU menu. 2 Select...
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... enabled/disabled on the controller (such as a bootable device. When enabled, the controller constantly verifies a redundant array. When enabled in Adaptec Storage Manager.) When set to Disable All, write cache is disabled. Default is Fault Only. When enabled, connected disk drives are displayed... Series 5 controllers, default is enabled. Only available with SATA II disk drives. Note-When the alarm is replaced. Disabling the BIOS allows another controller to new tasks. When set to Drive Specific, write cache is a slight possibility of data loss or corruption ...
... enabled/disabled on the controller (such as a bootable device. When enabled, the controller constantly verifies a redundant array. When enabled in Adaptec Storage Manager.) When set to Disable All, write cache is disabled. Default is Fault Only. When enabled, connected disk drives are displayed... Series 5 controllers, default is enabled. Only available with SATA II disk drives. Note-When the alarm is replaced. Disabling the BIOS allows another controller to new tasks. When set to Drive Specific, write cache is a slight possibility of data loss or corruption ...
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... a connector). Note: Devices other than disk drives (CDROM, tape drives, etc...) are listed in the enclosure). Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. The Disk Utilities view will provide you want...overwrite old events. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see Backplane Connections on page 93. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 114 Identifying Disk Drives You can identify disk drives by an expander. Speed Size The speed of the The size...
... a connector). Note: Devices other than disk drives (CDROM, tape drives, etc...) are listed in the enclosure). Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. The Disk Utilities view will provide you want...overwrite old events. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see Backplane Connections on page 93. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 114 Identifying Disk Drives You can identify disk drives by an expander. Speed Size The speed of the The size...
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Using the Adaptec Flash Utility D In this appendix... For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! System Requirements ...116 Before You Begin ...116 Running the Menu-based AFU 117 Running ...to prevent you from the Command Line 118 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 121 This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU.
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility D In this appendix... For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 79. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware BIOS and NVRAM. ! System Requirements ...116 Before You Begin ...116 Running the Menu-based AFU 117 Running ...to prevent you from the Command Line 118 Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line 121 This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the AFU.
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Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to : ● Adaptec Installation DVD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. There are two ways to run the ...later. See www.adaptec.com for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and SETVER.SYS). ● Does not support DOS extenders installed in memory, such as EMM386.SYS and DOS4GW. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. ...
Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; The flash image may comprise multiple User Flash Image (UFI) files. ● Adaptec Web site-Download a new firmware file to : ● Adaptec Installation DVD-Includes the AFU executable (AFU.exe) and a separate flash image. There are two ways to run the ...later. See www.adaptec.com for example, SMARTDRV.SYS and SETVER.SYS). ● Does not support DOS extenders installed in memory, such as EMM386.SYS and DOS4GW. compatible with other DOS drivers running under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of firmware/BIOS and AFU. ...
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... 113 Phy Rate setting 113 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 111 RAID levels 41 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 111 resetting 86 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...
... 113 Phy Rate setting 113 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 111 RAID levels 41 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 111 resetting 86 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...
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...erasing disk drives 108 stopping a secure erase 108 Selectable Performance Mode 112 Serial Attached SCSI. resetting controllers 86 Runtime BIOS setting 111 S safety information 147 SAS 4-wide ports 91 backplane connections 92 cables 42 comparison to 53 specifications 148 ... 15 T technical specifications 148 technical support 3 Technical Support Identification (TSID) number 3 terminology 13 SAS 89 tools Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 81 Adaptec Storage Manager 80 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 troubleshooting tips 83 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number U updating firmware 116...
...erasing disk drives 108 stopping a secure erase 108 Selectable Performance Mode 112 Serial Attached SCSI. resetting controllers 86 Runtime BIOS setting 111 S safety information 147 SAS 4-wide ports 91 backplane connections 92 cables 42 comparison to 53 specifications 148 ... 15 T technical specifications 148 technical support 3 Technical Support Identification (TSID) number 3 terminology 13 SAS 89 tools Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 81 Adaptec Storage Manager 80 AFU 81 ARCCONF 80 troubleshooting tips 83 TSID Number See Technical Support Identification Number U updating firmware 116...