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... A Introduction to SAS Terminology Used in This Chapter 89 What is SAS?...89 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 90 What's a Phy? ...90 What's a SAS Port 91 What's a SAS Address 91 What's a SAS Connector 91 What do SAS Cables Look Like 91 How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS 92 What are the SAS Connection Options 92 ...5EE Arrays 100 RAID 50 Arrays 101 RAID 6 Arrays 102 RAID 60 Arrays 102 Selecting the Best RAID Level 103 C Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 105 Running the ARC Utility 105 Navigating the ARC Utility 105 Using the ACU to Create...
... A Introduction to SAS Terminology Used in This Chapter 89 What is SAS?...89 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 90 What's a Phy? ...90 What's a SAS Port 91 What's a SAS Address 91 What's a SAS Connector 91 What do SAS Cables Look Like 91 How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS 92 What are the SAS Connection Options 92 ...5EE Arrays 100 RAID 50 Arrays 101 RAID 6 Arrays 102 RAID 60 Arrays 102 Selecting the Best RAID Level 103 C Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 105 Running the ARC Utility 105 Navigating the ARC Utility 105 Using the ACU to Create...
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...-8470)- You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to the capacity of these cables: External mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to four...Connects to an external SAS enclosure. Connects to four SATA disk drives. 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 the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/compatibility. When ...
...-8470)- You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will be limited to the capacity of these cables: External mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to four...Connects to an external SAS enclosure. Connects to four SATA disk drives. 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 the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/compatibility. When ...
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... full-height bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket If you can't insert them incorrectly. Internal mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8087 to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. The full-height bracket is mounted on the front of the controller, the low-profile bracket...-Height Bracket with the low-profile bracket included in the figure below. Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 43 External mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to a backplane or enclosure. Connects to SFF-8088)- Connects to a backplane or enclosure. We recommend using only Adaptec SAS cables.
... full-height bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket If you can't insert them incorrectly. Internal mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8087 to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. The full-height bracket is mounted on the front of the controller, the low-profile bracket...-Height Bracket with the low-profile bracket included in the figure below. Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 43 External mini-SAS to mini-SAS (SFF-8088 to a backplane or enclosure. Connects to SFF-8088)- Connects to a backplane or enclosure. We recommend using only Adaptec SAS cables.
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...we recommend that caries SGPIO signals for more information. Note: Although you can connect SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, and SATA and SAS Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your Adaptec RAID controller. (See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of direct-attached disk drives is not used with ... drives within the same array or logical drive. Connecting Drives Directly to the Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are also available with SAS cables. See page 89 for enclosure management. If you plan to build a bootable array, ensure you install at least...
...we recommend that caries SGPIO signals for more information. Note: Although you can connect SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, and SATA and SAS Solid State Drives (SSDs) to your Adaptec RAID controller. (See www.adaptec.com/compatibility for a list of direct-attached disk drives is not used with ... drives within the same array or logical drive. Connecting Drives Directly to the Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are also available with SAS cables. See page 89 for enclosure management. If you plan to build a bootable array, ensure you install at least...
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...information about backplane and expander connections, see page 92.) 1 Connect one or more internal SAS or SATA disk drives to the backplane. (Refer to your system's documentation for more information.) 2 Use an internal SAS cable to connect the controller to the number of disk drives is limited to the backplane, as...have been installed and connected, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with Connecting External Devices on backplane External SAS cable connecting to a drive bay Controller connected to and communicate with each other through a system backplane.
...information about backplane and expander connections, see page 92.) 1 Connect one or more internal SAS or SATA disk drives to the backplane. (Refer to your system's documentation for more information.) 2 Use an internal SAS cable to connect the controller to the number of disk drives is limited to the backplane, as...have been installed and connected, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with Connecting External Devices on backplane External SAS cable connecting to a drive bay Controller connected to and communicate with each other through a system backplane.
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..., use a direct-attached connection or a backplane connection. Typical SSD installation Note: For Adaptec maxCache applications or hybrid RAID arrays (comprised of eight maxCache-compatible SSDs to a controller. Adaptec maxCache is supported on the compatibility list. For servers with SAS cables (mini-SAS to SATA). In a direct-attach connection (described in your server does not have...
..., use a direct-attached connection or a backplane connection. Typical SSD installation Note: For Adaptec maxCache applications or hybrid RAID arrays (comprised of eight maxCache-compatible SSDs to a controller. Adaptec maxCache is supported on the compatibility list. For servers with SAS cables (mini-SAS to SATA). In a direct-attach connection (described in your server does not have...
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... Controller and Disk Drives ● 53 2 Use an internal mini-SAS to SATA cable to attach the SSD(s) to the controller, as disk drives or disk drive enclosures. We recommend using only Adaptec cables. Connecting External Devices Note: If you are installing the controller driver and...continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 54. Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Next Steps If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue...
... Controller and Disk Drives ● 53 2 Use an internal mini-SAS to SATA cable to attach the SSD(s) to the controller, as disk drives or disk drive enclosures. We recommend using only Adaptec cables. Connecting External Devices Note: If you are installing the controller driver and...continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 54. Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Next Steps If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue...
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... in This Chapter 89 What is SAS? ...89 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 90 What's a Phy? ...90 What's a SAS Port?...91 What's a SAS Address?...91 What's a SAS Connector? ...91 What do SAS Cables Look Like 91 How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS 92 What are the SAS Connection Options 92 How is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI 94 This...
... in This Chapter 89 What is SAS? ...89 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 90 What's a Phy? ...90 What's a SAS Port?...91 What's a SAS Address?...91 What's a SAS Connector? ...91 What do SAS Cables Look Like 91 How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS 92 What are the SAS Connection Options 92 How is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI 94 This...
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... from parallel SCSI physically, and has its own types of connectors, cables, connection options, and terminology, as described in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of the array. SAS also uses the SCSI command set, but moves multiple bits of parallel SCSI ...computers and disk drives communicate with each other. The difference in the rest of 2400 MB/sec. For convenience, this chapter as SAS cards. SAS is SAS? SAS cards can typically support up to 128 end devices and can add 128 end devices-or even more-with eight links has a ...
... from parallel SCSI physically, and has its own types of connectors, cables, connection options, and terminology, as described in performance between the two types of disk drives may adversely affect the performance of the array. SAS also uses the SCSI command set, but moves multiple bits of parallel SCSI ...computers and disk drives communicate with each other. The difference in the rest of 2400 MB/sec. For convenience, this chapter as SAS cards. SAS is SAS? SAS cards can typically support up to 128 end devices and can add 128 end devices-or even more-with eight links has a ...
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... between two phys. A phy can support multiple independent links simultaneously. SAS Device SAS Device link Narrow Port Phy Receiver Transmitter Transmitter Receiver Phy Narrow Port SAS Device Wide Port Phy Receiver Transmitter Phy Receiver Transmitter Wide Port Phy Receiver... Phy Receiver Transmitter Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Wide Port SAS Device Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Wide Port What's a Phy? SAS cables physically connect one or more phys on another...
... between two phys. A phy can support multiple independent links simultaneously. SAS Device SAS Device link Narrow Port Phy Receiver Transmitter Transmitter Receiver Phy Narrow Port SAS Device Wide Port Phy Receiver Transmitter Phy Receiver Transmitter Wide Port Phy Receiver... Phy Receiver Transmitter Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Wide Port SAS Device Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Transmitter Receiver Phy Wide Port What's a Phy? SAS cables physically connect one or more phys on another...
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...intervention is shared by all four phys in the port. wide connectors supports more connectors. For examples of some internal SAS/mini-SAS cables and an external SAS/mini-SAS cables, see Cables on the number of links they support, from single link connectors to 4-wide (or larger) connectors. A narrow...attach four disk drives to as a 4-wide or 4x port.) What's a SAS Address? Note: Because the physical link between more of the SAS cable that same SAS address. Internal fan-out cables let you plug a SAS cable into, or the end of a virtual concept, different from phy to phy, ...
...intervention is shared by all four phys in the port. wide connectors supports more connectors. For examples of some internal SAS/mini-SAS cables and an external SAS/mini-SAS cables, see Cables on the number of links they support, from single link connectors to 4-wide (or larger) connectors. A narrow...attach four disk drives to as a 4-wide or 4x port.) What's a SAS Address? Note: Because the physical link between more of the SAS cable that same SAS address. Internal fan-out cables let you plug a SAS cable into, or the end of a virtual concept, different from phy to phy, ...
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...below for your system disk drives. Once you use Adaptec Storage Manager to manage your disk drives. The figure on page 17 for more information) where X is attached to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with one SAS/mini-SAS cable (or multiple disk drives are two types of direct...-attach connections. One disk drive is the count number. There are attached to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with one fan-out cable). For example, the Adaptec S50 enclosure, which ...
...below for your system disk drives. Once you use Adaptec Storage Manager to manage your disk drives. The figure on page 17 for more information) where X is attached to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with one SAS/mini-SAS cable (or multiple disk drives are two types of direct...-attach connections. One disk drive is the count number. There are attached to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with one fan-out cable). For example, the Adaptec S50 enclosure, which ...
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...for building your storage space. SAS lets you mix SAS and SATA disk drives together, and lets you connect many, many of connectors, cables, connection options, and terminology. and dual-port devices Uses unique SAS addresses to differentiate between devices SAS addresses self-configured by all ...devices on the bus Supports SCSI devices only Up to 16 devices per SAS card, using an expander (see...
...for building your storage space. SAS lets you mix SAS and SATA disk drives together, and lets you connect many, many of connectors, cables, connection options, and terminology. and dual-port devices Uses unique SAS addresses to differentiate between devices SAS addresses self-configured by all ...devices on the bus Supports SCSI devices only Up to 16 devices per SAS card, using an expander (see...
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...SAS Expander Connections on page 93. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see Backplane Connections on page 92. ● Storage Enclosure Processor (SEP) managed devices-The connection is connected to slot0 (disk drive slot 0 in order after your system. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec... during POST are not stored indefinitely-the event log is cleared of connections: ● Direct attached drives-The connection is determined by the cable connected to phy0 (phy 0 within a connector). To identify a disk drive: 1 Start the ARC utility (see Direct-attach Connections on...
...SAS Expander Connections on page 93. To view the event log: 1 Start the ARC utility (see Backplane Connections on page 92. ● Storage Enclosure Processor (SEP) managed devices-The connection is connected to slot0 (disk drive slot 0 in order after your system. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec... during POST are not stored indefinitely-the event log is cleared of connections: ● Direct attached drives-The connection is determined by the cable connected to phy0 (phy 0 within a connector). To identify a disk drive: 1 Start the ARC utility (see Direct-attach Connections on...
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... 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 copyback 19 CRC ... 0 arrays 86 with hot spare 85 without hot spare 85 formatting 113 identifying 114 initializing 108 recovering from failure 85 rescanning 108 SAS identifiers 92 secure erasing 108 stopping a secure erase 108 solid state 18, 42, 50 types of connections 114 verifying 113 drive requirements...
... 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 copyback 19 CRC ... 0 arrays 86 with hot spare 85 without hot spare 85 formatting 113 identifying 114 initializing 108 recovering from failure 85 rescanning 108 SAS identifiers 92 secure erasing 108 stopping a secure erase 108 solid state 18, 42, 50 types of connections 114 verifying 113 drive requirements...
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..., 43, 47 M maxCache cache settings 105 maxCache pool 109 maxCache Solid State Drive failed 86 installing 52 to 53 mini-SAS direct connection 50 enclosure cable 42 internal cable 42 overview 91 SAS to SATA cable 42, 43 mirroring 41 mode 0 flash 86 N NCQ 18 non-redundant arrays 96 O online expansion 18 operating system installation...
..., 43, 47 M maxCache cache settings 105 maxCache pool 109 maxCache Solid State Drive failed 86 installing 52 to 53 mini-SAS direct connection 50 enclosure cable 42 internal cable 42 overview 91 SAS to SATA cable 42, 43 mirroring 41 mode 0 flash 86 N NCQ 18 non-redundant arrays 96 O online expansion 18 operating system installation...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...