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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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... 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 ...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 6405T LED Connector Specification 144 Adaptec RAID 6805T...
... 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 ...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 6405T LED Connector Specification 144 Adaptec RAID 6805T...
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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 ... for a battery backup module (see page 19) ● Support for a zero maintenance cache protection module (see page 19) ● Support for Adaptec maxCacheTM SSD caching (see page 106) ● Audible alarm ● I/O statistics logging Array-level Features Note: Not all features are supported by all...
..., 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 ... for a battery backup module (see page 19) ● Support for a zero maintenance cache protection module (see page 19) ● Support for Adaptec maxCacheTM SSD caching (see page 106) ● Audible alarm ● I/O statistics logging Array-level Features Note: Not all features are supported by all...
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... 5405Z Adaptec RAID 6805/Adaptec RAID 6445/Adaptec RAID 6405/Adaptec RAID 6805T/Adaptec RAID 6405T Adaptec RAID 6805Q/Adaptec RAID 6805TQ Flash Module Adaptec Flash Backup Module ZMM-100DB (pre-installed) with ZMM-100CC Supercapacitor Card Adaptec Flash Backup Module AFM-600 (optional) with Supercapacitor Card Adaptec Flash Backup Module AFM-600 (pre-installed) with Supercapacitor Card Upgrading the Controller Firmware...
... 5405Z Adaptec RAID 6805/Adaptec RAID 6445/Adaptec RAID 6405/Adaptec RAID 6805T/Adaptec RAID 6405T Adaptec RAID 6805Q/Adaptec RAID 6805TQ Flash Module Adaptec Flash Backup Module ZMM-100DB (pre-installed) with ZMM-100CC Supercapacitor Card Adaptec Flash Backup Module AFM-600 (optional) with Supercapacitor Card Adaptec Flash Backup Module AFM-600 (pre-installed) with Supercapacitor Card Upgrading the Controller Firmware...
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...of management functions. For subsequent storage management tasks on VMware? The ARC utility is the easiest to update the controller firmware/BIOS. Note: If your Adaptec RAID controller is connected to a VMware system, your choice of management utilities varies, depending on which version of ... Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 81 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! We ...
...of management functions. For subsequent storage management tasks on VMware? The ARC utility is the easiest to update the controller firmware/BIOS. Note: If your Adaptec RAID controller is connected to a VMware system, your choice of management utilities varies, depending on which version of ... Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 81 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware BIOS and Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM). ! We ...
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...flash, your local hard drive (for example, by a Hot Spare. You can 't be recovered. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on which disk drives fail. Then, restore your support representative. For information about HDA mode, see Failed... Disk Drive Not Protected by using Adaptec Storage Manager. Adaptec Series 6 controllers support HDA mode flash. Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or if a firmware upgrade is supported on the installation DVD...
...flash, your local hard drive (for example, by a Hot Spare. You can 't be recovered. To reset your Adaptec RAID controller: 1 Download the firmware version currently installed on which disk drives fail. Then, restore your support representative. For information about HDA mode, see Failed... Disk Drive Not Protected by using Adaptec Storage Manager. Adaptec Series 6 controllers support HDA mode flash. Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array Because RAID 0 volumes do this if the controller becomes inoperable, or if a firmware upgrade is supported on the installation DVD...
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... power 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 drive containing the AFU.exe file (see Step 3). 7 At the prompt, type :\afu update... /c x where drive-letter is the drive identifier (a for a floppy drive, for each firmware image. 4 Power off your computer. Chapter 10: Solving Problems ● 87 3 Copy the file AFU.exe (from the controller, then attach a shorting...
... power 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 drive containing the AFU.exe file (see Step 3). 7 At the prompt, type :\afu update... /c x where drive-letter is the drive identifier (a for a floppy drive, for each firmware image. 4 Power off your computer. Chapter 10: Solving Problems ● 87 3 Copy the file AFU.exe (from the controller, then attach a shorting...
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..., I2C, or Disabled. Default is optimized for serving Web pages, file serving, and data retrieval. Note-With the default IBPI setting, the firmware sends a SGPIO "Backplane_TYPE" signal if it is set to 00:00. performance criteria is IBPI. Note: Make sure the operating system driver...(External) The number of internal drives to +12:00. In the default setting, all the internal drives will be displayed. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 112 Option Description Backplane Mode ● Series 2, Series 5, Series 6 Controllers: When set to be spun up at ...
..., I2C, or Disabled. Default is optimized for serving Web pages, file serving, and data retrieval. Note-With the default IBPI setting, the firmware sends a SGPIO "Backplane_TYPE" signal if it is set to 00:00. performance criteria is IBPI. Note: Make sure the operating system driver...(External) The number of internal drives to +12:00. In the default setting, all the internal drives will be displayed. Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 112 Option Description Backplane Mode ● Series 2, Series 5, Series 6 Controllers: When set to be spun up at ...
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...to slot0 (disk drive slot 0 in order after your system disk drives. Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. number of the disk drive. Some events are not stored indefinitely-the ...phy 0 within a connector). The current event log opens. For more information, see SAS Expander Connections on page 93. 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; To ...
...to slot0 (disk drive slot 0 in order after your system disk drives. Viewing the Event Log The BIOS-based event log records all firmware events, such as configuration changes, array creation, and boot activity. number of the disk drive. Some events are not stored indefinitely-the ...phy 0 within a connector). The current event log opens. For more information, see SAS Expander Connections on page 93. 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; To ...
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...Running the AFU 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. For more information... 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 D In this appendix... Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you can use the AFU carefully and correctly to update...
...Running the AFU 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. For more information... 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 D In this appendix... Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you can use the AFU carefully and correctly to update...
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....SYS and DOS4GW. 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. Note: You can't run the AFU: ...2 From the command line (see page 117). 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. ...
....SYS and DOS4GW. 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. Note: You can't run the AFU: ...2 From the command line (see page 117). 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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... Utility ● 117 Creating the Firmware Update Disks To create the firmware update disks: 1 Copy these files to be flashed. some have a suffix (for example Adaptec RAID 3405). The AFU's main menu is displayed. 4 Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec RAID controller(s) to empty, formatted floppy disks, a USB... additional Axxxx0x.ufi file to boot from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility and change the setting. 2 Insert the firmware update disk (created using the steps above) containing AFU.exe 3 At the DOS command prompt, type AFU with the flash image data...
... Utility ● 117 Creating the Firmware Update Disks To create the firmware update disks: 1 Copy these files to be flashed. some have a suffix (for example Adaptec RAID 3405). The AFU's main menu is displayed. 4 Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec RAID controller(s) to empty, formatted floppy disks, a USB... additional Axxxx0x.ufi file to boot from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility and change the setting. 2 Insert the firmware update disk (created using the steps above) containing AFU.exe 3 At the DOS command prompt, type AFU with the flash image data...
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...to DOS from a bootable DOS floppy disk or from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility to change the setting. 2 Insert the firmware update disk containing AFU.exe 3 At the DOS command, type AFU followed by a command (see page 118) and any switches you to boot ...update a RAID controller's flash using the command line utility ARCCONF, see page 117). You don't have to a LIST command: A:\> AFU LIST Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. The name of a RAID controller's flash in a UFI file. Also displays the ID numbers assigned to the controller you...
...to DOS from a bootable DOS floppy disk or from the bootable floppy disk, enter the system setup utility to change the setting. 2 Insert the firmware update disk containing AFU.exe 3 At the DOS command, type AFU followed by a command (see page 118) and any switches you to boot ...update a RAID controller's flash using the command line utility ARCCONF, see page 117). You don't have to a LIST command: A:\> AFU LIST Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. The name of a RAID controller's flash in a UFI file. Also displays the ID numbers assigned to the controller you...
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... the RAID controller type. The default is about to perform the specified command. A:\> AFU UPDATE /C 0 Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow firmware changes to take a few minutes. In this example, the AFU saves flash contents from RAID controller 0 to a UFI file in...
... the RAID controller type. The default is about to perform the specified command. A:\> AFU UPDATE /C 0 Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow firmware changes to take a few minutes. In this example, the AFU saves flash contents from RAID controller 0 to a UFI file in...
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...When prompted, remove the first firmware disk and insert the second firmware disk into your floppy disk drive. 9 Repeat Step 8 as required until the flash update is the number of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you are updating. 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...
...When prompted, remove the first firmware disk and insert the second firmware disk into your floppy disk drive. 9 Repeat Step 8 as required until the flash update is the number of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you are updating. 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...
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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 ...