Using This Document - Adaptec AHA-3980 User Manual

If you intend to use Adaptec CI/O, it must be installed on the
remote workstation from which you plan to monitor the arrays. See
the Adaptec CI/O documentation to learn the hardware and soft-
ware requirements for the remote workstation.

Using This Document

To use this document, first read Part 1 to learn the basics of arrays
and how they are supported by AHA-398x host adapters and the
supporting software. Part 1 also includes an overview of adapter
features and of the software included with the adapter. Pay particu-
lar attention to System Requirements on page 1-2.
Next, follow the instructions in Part 2 to physically install the
AHA-398x in your computer, attach the SCSI devices, prepare a boot
array or boot drive, and copy DOS and NetWare drivers to the
server.
Read Chapter 7 in Part 3 to learn the basics of the Administrator
Utility, which runs under NetWare. Then follow the instructions in
the rest of Part 3, as needed, to learn how to use this utility to moni-
tor array performance, manage your arrays, change array configura-
tions, add new arrays, and format arrays. Chapter 12 explains how
to use Adaptec CI/O to monitor your arrays from a remote
workstation.
Read Part 4 as needed to learn how to use the SCSISelect utility to
change AHA-398x configuration parameters and how to set up a
CD-ROM drive to install NetWare and other software.
Appendices A and B have troubleshooting information. Appendix C
describes the drivers and other RAID-related software included
with the AHA-398x.
AHA-3980/3980W/3985/3985W User's Guide
Stock Number: 510810-00, Rev. D
Print Spec Number: 493479-00
Current Date: 3/1/99
Getting Started
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ECN Date: 3/19/96