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...Time. ■ For RAID and Fibre Channel products call +1 321-207-2000, Monday to Friday, 3:00 A.M. Or, you can order cables online at www.adaptec.com. ■ For information about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first-you . ■ To order Adaptec products, including accessories ...like the example below. ■ If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. To expedite your service, have questions about Adaptec's support options, call +1 408-957-2550, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. ■ To speak with a Technical Support...
...Time. ■ For RAID and Fibre Channel products call +1 321-207-2000, Monday to Friday, 3:00 A.M. Or, you can order cables online at www.adaptec.com. ■ For information about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first-you . ■ To order Adaptec products, including accessories ...like the example below. ■ If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. To expedite your service, have questions about Adaptec's support options, call +1 408-957-2550, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. ■ To speak with a Technical Support...
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... 8-5 SCSI Midplane 8-5 I/O Modules 8-6 I/O Module Configurations 8-7 Cable Lengths Supported 8-7 SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 Currently Supported Disk Drives 8-7 Serial ATA Interface 8-8 SATA I/O Modules 8-8 SATA Cables 8-8 SATA Configurations 8-8 FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-9 Disk Drives 8-9 Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures 8-9 A Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters A-2 Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software A-2 Initial Screen A-2 Creating a Logical...
... 8-5 SCSI Midplane 8-5 I/O Modules 8-6 I/O Module Configurations 8-7 Cable Lengths Supported 8-7 SATA Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-7 Currently Supported Disk Drives 8-7 Serial ATA Interface 8-8 SATA I/O Modules 8-8 SATA Cables 8-8 SATA Configurations 8-8 FC Storage Enclosure Technical Specifications 8-9 Disk Drives 8-9 Daisy Chaining Adaptec FC Enclosures 8-9 A Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters A-2 Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software A-2 Initial Screen A-2 Creating a Logical...
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...), Serial ATA (SATA), Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. the FS4500 enclosure is managed by Adaptec Storage Examiner; Introduction About This Guide This Guide explains how to -Serial ATA RAID enclosure ■ Adaptec SC4100 Ultra320 SCSI JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FC4100 Fibre Channel JBOD enclosure The Guide assumes that you...
...), Serial ATA (SATA), Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. the FS4500 enclosure is managed by Adaptec Storage Examiner; Introduction About This Guide This Guide explains how to -Serial ATA RAID enclosure ■ Adaptec SC4100 Ultra320 SCSI JBOD enclosure ■ Adaptec FC4100 Fibre Channel JBOD enclosure The Guide assumes that you...
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... HOST 1 EXP 1 HOST 2 EXP 2 HOST BUS ADAPTER HOST BUS ADAPTER Daisy-chain to next FS4100 Daisy-chain to next FS4100 RAID Configuration (FS4500) FS4500 SATA I/O Module HOST 1 HOST 2 ENET EXP HOST BUS ADAPTER Ethernet Port HOST BUS ADAPTER Daisy-chain to FS4100 2-10 Installing the... Storage Enclosure Connecting SATA Cables The FS4100 and FS4500 Storage Enclosures have removable Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) connectors that you have the appropriate SFP installed for daisychaining instructions. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the...
... HOST 1 EXP 1 HOST 2 EXP 2 HOST BUS ADAPTER HOST BUS ADAPTER Daisy-chain to next FS4100 Daisy-chain to next FS4100 RAID Configuration (FS4500) FS4500 SATA I/O Module HOST 1 HOST 2 ENET EXP HOST BUS ADAPTER Ethernet Port HOST BUS ADAPTER Daisy-chain to FS4100 2-10 Installing the... Storage Enclosure Connecting SATA Cables The FS4100 and FS4500 Storage Enclosures have removable Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) connectors that you have the appropriate SFP installed for daisychaining instructions. See the Adaptec 2U Storage Enclosure Installation and User's Guide on the...
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...Enclosure can be configured as either a JBOD or as a RAID enclosure: ■ The FS4100 has one or two JBOD I/O modules. ■ The FS4500 has one or two RAID I /O Module Configuration 5-8 This chapter introduces the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure and describes how to cable and configure it ...as part of a complete storage subsystem. 5 SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500) In this Chapter.... This ...
...Enclosure can be configured as either a JBOD or as a RAID enclosure: ■ The FS4100 has one or two JBOD I/O modules. ■ The FS4500 has one or two RAID I /O Module Configuration 5-8 This chapter introduces the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure and describes how to cable and configure it ...as part of a complete storage subsystem. 5 SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500) In this Chapter.... This ...
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... I/O Module Table 5-1 shows the I/O modules available for your Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure: Table 5-1 SATA I/O Modules Model Number Adaptec FS4100 Adaptec FS4500 Host Connection Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Disk Connection SATA SATA Disk Organization JBOD RAID 5-2 The FS4100 (JBOD) has two Host ports and two Expansion ports. See Drive Slot Numbers on enclosures with one APC. Spin...
... I/O Module Table 5-1 shows the I/O modules available for your Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure: Table 5-1 SATA I/O Modules Model Number Adaptec FS4100 Adaptec FS4500 Host Connection Fibre Channel Fibre Channel Disk Connection SATA SATA Disk Organization JBOD RAID 5-2 The FS4100 (JBOD) has two Host ports and two Expansion ports. See Drive Slot Numbers on enclosures with one APC. Spin...
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... hosts. SATA Cables Hosts communicate with an active SFP connector. The Adaptec FS4500 Storage Enclosure supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50. Optical cable lengths supported: ■ Minimum length is purely dependent on the Adaptec Web site at 1 Gb/sec are 6 m with a passive... and FS4500 Storage Enclosure I /O configuration to the host is 2 meters for sale on the host HBA connector selection. The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure uses a SATA interface to form both single and dual SATA configurations. The I/O modules can be used to the hard disk drives. The...
... hosts. SATA Cables Hosts communicate with an active SFP connector. The Adaptec FS4500 Storage Enclosure supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0+1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50. Optical cable lengths supported: ■ Minimum length is purely dependent on the Adaptec Web site at 1 Gb/sec are 6 m with a passive... and FS4500 Storage Enclosure I /O configuration to the host is 2 meters for sale on the host HBA connector selection. The Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure uses a SATA interface to form both single and dual SATA configurations. The I/O modules can be used to the hard disk drives. The...
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... configuration does not require drive carriers with MUX cards installed. 5-4 SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500) Dual SATA Configurations A dual Storage Enclosure has two FS4100 or two FS4500 I/O modules, and can be connected to one FS4500.) Table 5-2 SATA Configurations Single SATA Configuration Dual SATA Configuration Adaptec FS4100 1 2 Adaptec FS4500 1 2 Flexibility and Limitations ■ The FS4500 RAID single controller configuration...
... configuration does not require drive carriers with MUX cards installed. 5-4 SATA Storage Enclosures (FS4100 and FS4500) Dual SATA Configurations A dual Storage Enclosure has two FS4100 or two FS4500 I/O modules, and can be connected to one FS4500.) Table 5-2 SATA Configurations Single SATA Configuration Dual SATA Configuration Adaptec FS4100 1 2 Adaptec FS4500 1 2 Flexibility and Limitations ■ The FS4500 RAID single controller configuration...
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... cm) ■ Width: 17.6 inches (44.7 cm) ■ Depth: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) ■ Weight: up to 12 drives per enclosure Field Replaceable Units ■ Disk drive carriers ■ Disk carrier blanks ■ Advanced Power and Cooling (APC) units ■ I/O modules ■ I/O slot blanks ■ Enclosure ... ■ 2U enclosure height (rack and tower configurations) ■ Up to 12 drives per enclosure Redundant Components ■ Two Advanced Power and Cooling (APC) units ■ Up to two RAID or JBOD controllers (depending on interface) ■ Two independent AC power cords ■...
... cm) ■ Width: 17.6 inches (44.7 cm) ■ Depth: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) ■ Weight: up to 12 drives per enclosure Field Replaceable Units ■ Disk drive carriers ■ Disk carrier blanks ■ Advanced Power and Cooling (APC) units ■ I/O modules ■ I/O slot blanks ■ Enclosure ... ■ 2U enclosure height (rack and tower configurations) ■ Up to 12 drives per enclosure Redundant Components ■ Two Advanced Power and Cooling (APC) units ■ Up to two RAID or JBOD controllers (depending on interface) ■ Two independent AC power cords ■...
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...At 1 Gb/sec data rates, the maximum cable lengths are 150 meters of 62.5 µm cable and 300 meters of 50 µm cable. The Adaptec FS4500 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0/1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50. The modules can be connected to up to -point, SATA interface. The interconnect has controlled... Storage Enclosure supports a point-to two hosts. The interface complies with the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure over FC cables. Both I /O modules available--the FS4100 and the FS4500. SATA Configurations Each FS4100 and FS4500 module can be a standard FC cable, so the end that connects to ...
...At 1 Gb/sec data rates, the maximum cable lengths are 150 meters of 62.5 µm cable and 300 meters of 50 µm cable. The Adaptec FS4500 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 0/1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 50. The modules can be connected to up to -point, SATA interface. The interconnect has controlled... Storage Enclosure supports a point-to two hosts. The interface complies with the Adaptec SATA Storage Enclosure over FC cables. Both I /O modules available--the FS4100 and the FS4500. SATA Configurations Each FS4100 and FS4500 module can be a standard FC cable, so the end that connects to ...
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It also introduces the text menu options used when configuring the RAID controller in FS4500 Storage Enclosures using terminal emulation software. A Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) In this Appendix. A-1 Communication Parameters A-2 Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software A-2 Initial Screen A-2 Creating a Logical Drive A-3 Terminal Emulation Software Menu Options A-3 This appendix explains how to use terminal emulation software to create a logical drive.
It also introduces the text menu options used when configuring the RAID controller in FS4500 Storage Enclosures using terminal emulation software. A Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) In this Appendix. A-1 Communication Parameters A-2 Navigating the Terminal Emulation Software A-2 Initial Screen A-2 Creating a Logical Drive A-3 Terminal Emulation Software Menu Options A-3 This appendix explains how to use terminal emulation software to create a logical drive.
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters ■ 38,400 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ No parity ■ One stop bit ■ No flow control Navigating the Terminal Emulation ....) Shortcut keys shown in bold onscreen can also be used for navigation. A-2 For example, L is the shortcut key to open the view and edit Logical drives menu.
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Communication Parameters ■ 38,400 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ No parity ■ One stop bit ■ No flow control Navigating the Terminal Emulation ....) Shortcut keys shown in bold onscreen can also be used for navigation. A-2 For example, L is the shortcut key to open the view and edit Logical drives menu.
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.... 2 Map the Host LUN using the appropriate utilities. A-3 When you are finished, the logical drive should be available to the operating system. Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Creating a Logical Drive This section describes the steps necessary to create a logical drive that is visible to the operating system, and file systems can be prepared for...
.... 2 Map the Host LUN using the appropriate utilities. A-3 When you are finished, the logical drive should be available to the operating system. Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) Creating a Logical Drive This section describes the steps necessary to create a logical drive that is visible to the operating system, and file systems can be prepared for...
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... the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) See the referenced page numbers for the RAID level, and in a single shelf uses all the drives and assigns a LUN number of 0 to the logical drive. It prompts for more information on any menu item: ■ Quick Installation (see page A-4) ■ View and edit logical drives (see...A-5) ■ View and edit logical volumes (see page A-5) ■ View and edit host LUNs (see page A-6) ■ View and edit drives (see page A-7) ■ View and edit channels (see page A-8) ■ View and edit configuration parameters (see page A-9) ■ View and...
... the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) See the referenced page numbers for the RAID level, and in a single shelf uses all the drives and assigns a LUN number of 0 to the logical drive. It prompts for more information on any menu item: ■ Quick Installation (see page A-4) ■ View and edit logical drives (see...A-5) ■ View and edit logical volumes (see page A-5) ■ View and edit host LUNs (see page A-6) ■ View and edit drives (see page A-7) ■ View and edit channels (see page A-8) ■ View and edit configuration parameters (see page A-9) ■ View and...
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... partitioned into smaller volumes, which will appear as Write-Back, Write Through or Default for instance, from Primary to Secondary.) ■ Expand logical drive-If free capacity is selected. Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Logical Drives Option This option displays the Volume Information list, if a valid volume is available, the...
... partitioned into smaller volumes, which will appear as Write-Back, Write Through or Default for instance, from Primary to Secondary.) ■ Expand logical drive-If free capacity is selected. Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Logical Drives Option This option displays the Volume Information list, if a valid volume is available, the...
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Host LUNs Submenu options: ■ CHL 0 ID xxx (Primary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 0 ID xxx (Secondary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 1 ID ...xxx (Primary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 1 ID xxx (Secondary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) If no logical drives or volumes are assigned, the submenu changes from an information line to: ■ CHL Y...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Host LUNs Submenu options: ■ CHL 0 ID xxx (Primary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 0 ID xxx (Secondary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 1 ID ...xxx (Primary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) ■ CHL 1 ID xxx (Secondary Controller) LUN# LV/LD (Type) DRV# Partition# Size (MB) RAID (Level) If no logical drives or volumes are assigned, the submenu changes from an information line to: ■ CHL Y...
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Drives (Select Drive) Option View drive information submenu options: ■ Revision number ■ Serial number ■ Disk capacity (blocks) ■ Disk reserved space A-7
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Drives (Select Drive) Option View drive information submenu options: ■ Revision number ■ Serial number ■ Disk capacity (blocks) ■ Disk reserved space A-7
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Channels (Select Channel) Option Submenu Options: ■ Host ■ View and edit scsi Id ■ View chip information ■ View channel ...-id/Wwn ■ View device port name list (wwpn) ■ Data rate ■ Issue lip ■ RCCOM ■ View chip information ■ Data rate ■ Drive/Serial ■ Primary controller scsi id ■ Secondary controller scsi id ■ View chip information ■ Data rate ■ Issue lip ■...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Channels (Select Channel) Option Submenu Options: ■ Host ■ View and edit scsi Id ■ View chip information ■ View channel ...-id/Wwn ■ View device port name list (wwpn) ■ Data rate ■ Issue lip ■ RCCOM ■ View chip information ■ Data rate ■ Drive/Serial ■ Primary controller scsi id ■ Secondary controller scsi id ■ View chip information ■ Data rate ■ Issue lip ■...
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Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Configuration Parameters Option Submenu Options: ■ Communication Parameters ■ Communication Status ■ RS-232 Port Configuration ■ COM1 Configuration ■ Baud ...
Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) View and Edit Configuration Parameters Option Submenu Options: ■ Communication Parameters ■ Communication Status ■ RS-232 Port Configuration ■ COM1 Configuration ■ Baud ...
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...) ■ Host-side Parameters ■ Maximum Queued I/O Count - 256 ■ LUNs per SCSI ID - 8 ■ Max Number of Concurrent Host-LUN Connection - Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) ■ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Displays MAC information and DHCP status (Select to change) ■ View Statistics ■ Set IP Address ■ Caching Parameters...
...) ■ Host-side Parameters ■ Maximum Queued I/O Count - 256 ■ LUNs per SCSI ID - 8 ■ Max Number of Concurrent Host-LUN Connection - Configuring the RAID Controller (FS4500 only) ■ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Displays MAC information and DHCP status (Select to change) ■ View Statistics ■ Set IP Address ■ Caching Parameters...