Adding Enhanced Features; Using A Feature Key To Unlock Enhanced Features; Adding A Battery Backup Module; Upgrading The Controller Firmware - Adaptec SAS/SATA/SCSI RAID Controllers Installation And User Manual

Dual Drive Failure Protection (RAID 60
except that it includes four independent sets of parity data instead of two.

Adding Enhanced Features

As your storage needs change, you can enhance data protection and improve performance by
upgrading your Adaptec controller with extra features.
Currently, Adaptec offers the snapshot function as an upgrade feature which can be activated
with a feature key (sold separately). A snapshot is a frozen image of a logical drive at a particular
point in time. You can use this feature to back up your data to tape, clone a disk drive, or copy
the data to multiple servers.
Note:
Snapshots are supported by Windows and Linux operating systems only.
To purchase a feature key, contact your Adaptec Reseller or refer to the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com. To unlock the enhanced features with a feature key (see the following
section).

Using a Feature Key to Unlock Enhanced Features

When you receive a feature key, use Adaptec Storage Manager to unlock the new features. For
step-by-step instructions, follow the instructions in the online Help or the Adaptec Storage
Manager User's Guide

Adding a Battery Backup Module

This table shows the battery model supported by your Adaptec RAID controller.
RAID Controller
Adaptec 4800SAS / Adaptec 4805SAS
Adaptec 2420SA / / Adaptec 2820SA
Adaptec 2130SLP / Adaptec 2230SLP
To purchase a battery backup module, refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.

Upgrading the Controller Firmware

To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller, follow the instructions in
Adaptec Flash Utility on page
Chapter 3: About Your RAID Controller
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)—A RAID 60 array is similar to a RAID 50 array
on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD.
for Internal RAID Storage
Adaptec Battery Module 600
Adaptec Battery Module 500
Adaptec Battery Module 400
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Battery Model
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Using the