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... 1-8 About the Documentation 1-11 Using the Adaptec Installation CD 1-12 Booting from the CD with No Operating System 1-12 Using the CD Autorun in Windows 1-13 Browsing the CD 1-13 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-14 Software Tools Overview 1-15 Safety Information 1-15 Electrostatic Discharge 1-16 2 Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables 2-2 SCSI Drives and Cables 2-2 Installing the Controller and Drives 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-4 Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array 2-5 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility 2-6 Using the Adaptec Installation CD...
... 1-8 About the Documentation 1-11 Using the Adaptec Installation CD 1-12 Booting from the CD with No Operating System 1-12 Using the CD Autorun in Windows 1-13 Browsing the CD 1-13 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-14 Software Tools Overview 1-15 Safety Information 1-15 Electrostatic Discharge 1-16 2 Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables 2-2 SCSI Drives and Cables 2-2 Installing the Controller and Drives 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-4 Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array 2-5 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility 2-6 Using the Adaptec Installation CD...
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... on Adaptec's support of RAID subsystems through password-protected Web access. 1-5 For details on -board RAM. UnixWare 7.1.x/OpenUNIX 8 (Base and Business Editions) - Some controllers are available with 32-bit/33-MHz PCI slots. ■ At least 64 MB of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. See pages 1-6 and 1-7. ■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with more RAM. ■ Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. ■ Flash ROM...
... on Adaptec's support of RAID subsystems through password-protected Web access. 1-5 For details on -board RAM. UnixWare 7.1.x/OpenUNIX 8 (Base and Business Editions) - Some controllers are available with 32-bit/33-MHz PCI slots. ■ At least 64 MB of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. See pages 1-6 and 1-7. ■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with more RAM. ■ Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. ■ Flash ROM...
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... the CD Booting from the CD with No Operating System The Adaptec installation CD is set up to start a computer that your computer. Introduction The locations for the PDF files and Readme file are listed below: Document Readme Installation and User's Guide Command Line Interface Reference Guide CD Location / /books/RAID Install Gd ... For details, see Using the Adaptec Installation CD on your computer supports bootable CDs by entering system Setup and checking the settings. 1-12...
... the CD Booting from the CD with No Operating System The Adaptec installation CD is set up to start a computer that your computer. Introduction The locations for the PDF files and Readme file are listed below: Document Readme Installation and User's Guide Command Line Interface Reference Guide CD Location / /books/RAID Install Gd ... For details, see Using the Adaptec Installation CD on your computer supports bootable CDs by entering system Setup and checking the settings. 1-12...
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... storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management application with a graphical user interface. Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-Storage management utility. Disk Utilities-Drive management utility. Used to configure and manage your work area and the computer clean and clear of you to create, configure, and manage arrays. Also available as part of the controller and the drives. For details, see Chapters 4 and 5. ■ Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-BIOS-based utility that contains the following tools to verify the hardware configuration...
... storage devices: ■ Adaptec Storage Manager-Storage management application with a graphical user interface. Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-Storage management utility. Disk Utilities-Drive management utility. Used to configure and manage your work area and the computer clean and clear of you to create, configure, and manage arrays. Also available as part of the controller and the drives. For details, see Chapters 4 and 5. ■ Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-BIOS-based utility that contains the following tools to verify the hardware configuration...
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Poor quality cables may degrade system reliability. Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables To install an Adaptec SATA RAID controller and drives, you need equal numbers of each of the following: ■ Serial ATA hard drives ■ Serial ATA cables (supplied in this kit) Configuration of the cable is simple for the following reasons: ■ There are no jumpers or switches to set on SATA controllers or hard drives. ■ Cable connectors are identical, so you don't need to worry...
Poor quality cables may degrade system reliability. Installing the Controller and Drives SATA Drives and Cables To install an Adaptec SATA RAID controller and drives, you need equal numbers of each of the following: ■ Serial ATA hard drives ■ Serial ATA cables (supplied in this kit) Configuration of the cable is simple for the following reasons: ■ There are no jumpers or switches to set on SATA controllers or hard drives. ■ Cable connectors are identical, so you don't need to worry...
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... controllers can be used in PCI slots. ■ Most ZCR controllers have a low-profile controller and a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the lowprofile bracket supplied in Adaptec RAID controller kit. All other adapters-Use any slot that plugs into either PCI or PCI-X slots. - Adaptec 2020SA (PCI)/2020ZCR (PCI-X)/2025SA (PCI)/ 2025ZCR (PCI-X)-Use only a 3.3-V, ZCR-enabled slot. ■ The PCI-X ZCR controllers are backwards compatible and can plug into a special SO-DIMM socket provided on specific motherboards...
... controllers can be used in PCI slots. ■ Most ZCR controllers have a low-profile controller and a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the lowprofile bracket supplied in Adaptec RAID controller kit. All other adapters-Use any slot that plugs into either PCI or PCI-X slots. - Adaptec 2020SA (PCI)/2020ZCR (PCI-X)/2025SA (PCI)/ 2025ZCR (PCI-X)-Use only a 3.3-V, ZCR-enabled slot. ■ The PCI-X ZCR controllers are backwards compatible and can plug into a special SO-DIMM socket provided on specific motherboards...
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... Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array on the controller. Otherwise, skip this section. Installing the Controller and Drives 8 Install the controller in the supported ZCR enabled slot on your controller. The default setting of this connector for more bootable controllers, read this section. For Adaptec 2020SA/2020ZCR/2025SA/2025ZCR-Insert these controllers in the PCI slot and secure the controller bracket to the controller. 2-4 See your motherboard documentation for your supported ZCR enabled slot. 9 Connect the computer's disk activity LED cable to the motherboard, or from...
... Creating a Bootable RAID 5 Array on the controller. Otherwise, skip this section. Installing the Controller and Drives 8 Install the controller in the supported ZCR enabled slot on your controller. The default setting of this connector for more bootable controllers, read this section. For Adaptec 2020SA/2020ZCR/2025SA/2025ZCR-Insert these controllers in the PCI slot and secure the controller bracket to the controller. 2-4 See your motherboard documentation for your supported ZCR enabled slot. 9 Connect the computer's disk activity LED cable to the motherboard, or from...
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... operating system from the RAID controller: 1 Enter the system Setup. 2 Navigate to the hard drive boot sequence. 3 Move the boot controller to the top of three drives. This section describes how to your Adaptec RAID controller, read this method if you prefer a graphical interface-based approach. Choose the method you prefer: ■ Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-Use this method if you prefer a text-based approach. ■ Using the Adaptec Installation...
... operating system from the RAID controller: 1 Enter the system Setup. 2 Navigate to the hard drive boot sequence. 3 Move the boot controller to the top of three drives. This section describes how to your Adaptec RAID controller, read this method if you prefer a graphical interface-based approach. Choose the method you prefer: ■ Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility-Use this method if you prefer a text-based approach. ■ Using the Adaptec Installation...
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... screen, respond as described in Installing the Controller and Drives on page 2-3. 2 Start or restart the computer. 2-7 Press Enter. Press Enter. Using the Adaptec Installation CD Note: SCSI only-You cannot create the RAID using a CD drive connected to continue with the array configuration. However, performance is reduced until the build process is complete. 15 Press Esc until the Exit Utility window appears. 16 Highlight Yes...
... screen, respond as described in Installing the Controller and Drives on page 2-3. 2 Start or restart the computer. 2-7 Press Enter. Press Enter. Using the Adaptec Installation CD Note: SCSI only-You cannot create the RAID using a CD drive connected to continue with the array configuration. However, performance is reduced until the build process is complete. 15 Press Esc until the Exit Utility window appears. 16 Highlight Yes...
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... Adaptec Start Menu. 3-2 Installing the Driver Overview of the Driver Installation Process Adaptec recommends the following driver installation procedure: 1 Create a driver disk. See Creating the Driver Disk on -screen instructions as necessary to get to know the operating system and whether you can change it later using Array Level Migration. For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. 4 Read and understand the entire installation procedure. 5 Proceed with the supported RAID types...
... Adaptec Start Menu. 3-2 Installing the Driver Overview of the Driver Installation Process Adaptec recommends the following driver installation procedure: 1 Create a driver disk. See Creating the Driver Disk on -screen instructions as necessary to get to know the operating system and whether you can change it later using Array Level Migration. For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. 4 Read and understand the entire installation procedure. 5 Proceed with the supported RAID types...
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... the driver disk. 8 Remove and label the driver disk. i386-For Intel 386 or 486 computers - Installing the Windows Driver This section contains the following procedures: ■ Installing the Driver When You Install Windows ■ Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System Installing the Driver When You Install Windows To install the driver while also installing the Windows operating system, follow these steps: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create the bootable array...
... the driver disk. 8 Remove and label the driver disk. i386-For Intel 386 or 486 computers - Installing the Windows Driver This section contains the following procedures: ■ Installing the Driver When You Install Windows ■ Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System Installing the Driver When You Install Windows To install the driver while also installing the Windows operating system, follow these steps: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create the bootable array...
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... driver disk. 3 Boot the server. 4 Insert the driver floppy disk. 5 To run the installpkg utility, open a terminal window and type the installpkg command. OpenServer reads the disk and performs the installation. 6 Rebuild the kernel. 7 Install the new kernel by typing y when prompted to make it the default kernel. 8 Restart the computer. 9 Add devices created on page 3-2. For details, refer to your Adaptec RAID controller and hard drives, as described in an existing operating system: 1 Install and configure...
... driver disk. 3 Boot the server. 4 Insert the driver floppy disk. 5 To run the installpkg utility, open a terminal window and type the installpkg command. OpenServer reads the disk and performs the installation. 6 Rebuild the kernel. 7 Install the new kernel by typing y when prompted to make it the default kernel. 8 Restart the computer. 9 Add devices created on page 3-2. For details, refer to your Adaptec RAID controller and hard drives, as described in an existing operating system: 1 Install and configure...
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... displayed. 10 If AACRAID is displayed. 14 Verify the loaded drivers. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Shutdown the server. 5 Install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller as a secondary controller, as described on page 3-11 for a summary of the failure. From the lower window menu, select Continue, then press Enter. Once the driver is selected, the parameter screen is detected, delete it. 11 Press Insert to add another driver. 9 Select Storage adapters...
... displayed. 10 If AACRAID is displayed. 14 Verify the loaded drivers. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Shutdown the server. 5 Install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller as a secondary controller, as described on page 3-11 for a summary of the failure. From the lower window menu, select Continue, then press Enter. Once the driver is selected, the parameter screen is detected, delete it. 11 Press Insert to add another driver. 9 Select Storage adapters...
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... install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for Adaptec Storage Manager to work with SNMP gets and traps. 4-2 Note: When prompted to install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), accept the default (do not install) unless you have a specific requirement for the Autorun executable to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. If this does not occur, browse the CD and click Autorun. 2 When the installation wizard starts, follow the instructions on Windows Note: On Windows, Adaptec Storage Manager supports...
... install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for Adaptec Storage Manager to work with SNMP gets and traps. 4-2 Note: When prompted to install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), accept the default (do not install) unless you have a specific requirement for the Autorun executable to 16 Adaptec RAID controllers. If this does not occur, browse the CD and click Autorun. 2 When the installation wizard starts, follow the instructions on Windows Note: On Windows, Adaptec Storage Manager supports...
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... the upgrade. OSS643A for SCO, version 1.3.1. To remove Adaptec Storage Manager, type pkgrm RaidMan. Release Supplement 5.06a is helpful but not required. ■ If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is complete, change to complete the installation. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Mount the Adaptec installation CD: mount -r -f HS,lower /dev/cd0 /mnt 3 Install using pkgadd: pkgadd -a /mnt/openserv/manager/RaidMan.adm -d /mnt/ openserv/manager/RaidMan.ds 4 Follow the instructions on the maintenance CD; To download...
... the upgrade. OSS643A for SCO, version 1.3.1. To remove Adaptec Storage Manager, type pkgrm RaidMan. Release Supplement 5.06a is helpful but not required. ■ If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is complete, change to complete the installation. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Mount the Adaptec installation CD: mount -r -f HS,lower /dev/cd0 /mnt 3 Install using pkgadd: pkgadd -a /mnt/openserv/manager/RaidMan.adm -d /mnt/ openserv/manager/RaidMan.ds 4 Follow the instructions on the maintenance CD; To download...
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... displayed in the terminal window. To check your operating system so you can run the supported Java Virtual Machine (JVM). ■ You need the latest Support Pack for your JVM version, load JVM, type JAVA -VERSION. ■ For the latest updates from Novell, visit www.novell.com. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 From the command prompt, type load cdrom and press Enter. 4-6 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager 3 Use pkgadd to install Adaptec Storage Manager...
... displayed in the terminal window. To check your operating system so you can run the supported Java Virtual Machine (JVM). ■ You need the latest Support Pack for your JVM version, load JVM, type JAVA -VERSION. ■ For the latest updates from Novell, visit www.novell.com. To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec installation CD. 2 From the command prompt, type load cdrom and press Enter. 4-6 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager 3 Use pkgadd to install Adaptec Storage Manager...
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..." window opens. 4-9 To log in as User, use your OS permisssions: ■ Administrator: The Administrator log in allows you to view and modify the RAID configuration. Enter a valid user name and password for the user name and enter the root password. ■ User: The User log in allows you to view the RAID configuration, verify logical drives, and add and remove hotspares. You cannot create or delete logical drives or perform migrations. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Linux Operating...
..." window opens. 4-9 To log in as User, use your OS permisssions: ■ Administrator: The Administrator log in allows you to view and modify the RAID configuration. Enter a valid user name and password for the user name and enter the root password. ■ User: The User log in allows you to view the RAID configuration, verify logical drives, and add and remove hotspares. You cannot create or delete logical drives or perform migrations. Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Linux Operating...
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...10, consistency checks assure that data in the table below. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Controller Configuration Options The Controller Configuration options are described in the stripe and the calculated parity for boot device selection. Disabling the BIOS allows another suitable controller to data integrity. When Enabled, the controller constantly performs a verification on the drive. Option Drives Write Cache Runtime BIOS Automatic Failover Array Background Consistency Check BBS Support Default Drive's Default Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Models Affected...
...10, consistency checks assure that data in the table below. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) Controller Configuration Options The Controller Configuration options are described in the stripe and the calculated parity for boot device selection. Disabling the BIOS allows another suitable controller to data integrity. When Enabled, the controller constantly performs a verification on the drive. Option Drives Write Cache Runtime BIOS Automatic Failover Array Background Consistency Check BBS Support Default Drive's Default Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Models Affected...
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... The SCSI Channel Interface Definitions are not sure whether a device supports SCSI parity, consult the documentation for data loss or corruption during a power failure. otherwise, retain the default. Option Controller SCSI Channel ID SCSI Parity Checking Controller SCSI Channel Termination Default 7 Enabled Auto Mode Description Sets the controller's SCSI ID. If you leave the controller set to the default, which gives it the highest priority on the controller. A-12 Sets termination on the SCSI channel. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) SATA Configuration Options The SATA...
... The SCSI Channel Interface Definitions are not sure whether a device supports SCSI parity, consult the documentation for data loss or corruption during a power failure. otherwise, retain the default. Option Controller SCSI Channel ID SCSI Parity Checking Controller SCSI Channel Termination Default 7 Enabled Auto Mode Description Sets the controller's SCSI ID. If you leave the controller set to the default, which gives it the highest priority on the controller. A-12 Sets termination on the SCSI channel. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) SATA Configuration Options The SATA...
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... using an enclosure that the SCSI channel supports. Initiate Wide Yes Negotiation QAS No1 Determines whether the SCSI channel attempts 16-bit data transfer instead of the SCSI ID, see Using the Disk Utilities on the SCSI channel. The maximum effective data transfer rate is doubled when Initiate Wide Negotiation is used to eliminate overhead and speed up data transfers on the SCSI bus. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) SCSI Device Configuration Options The SCSI device settings...
... using an enclosure that the SCSI channel supports. Initiate Wide Yes Negotiation QAS No1 Determines whether the SCSI channel attempts 16-bit data transfer instead of the SCSI ID, see Using the Disk Utilities on the SCSI channel. The maximum effective data transfer rate is doubled when Initiate Wide Negotiation is used to eliminate overhead and speed up data transfers on the SCSI bus. Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC) SCSI Device Configuration Options The SCSI device settings...