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Adaptec RAID 2810SA Release Notes

Adaptec RAID 2810SA Release Notes

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Release Notes
Adaptec Serial ATA RAID Controller - 2810SA
Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition
as of November 2003
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Please review this file for important information about issues
and erratas that were discovered after completion of the standard
product documentation. In the case of conflict between various
parts of the documentation set, this file contains the most
current information.
NOTE: The latest firmware and documentation will be available
for download at http://www.adaptec.com.
The following information is available in this file:
1. Software Versions and Documentation on CD
1.1 Controller & Utility Software
1.2 Documentation
2. Installation Instructions
2.1 Software
2.2 Hardware
3. General
4. ACU (Adaptec Configuration Utility)
5. AFU (Adaptec Flash Utility)
6. CLI (Command Line Interface)
7. Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition
8. Operating Systems
8.1 Linux (General)
8.2 Red Hat Linux
8.3 Windows
9. Motherboards and System-Specific Compatability
9.1 BBS (BIOS Boot Specification)
9.2 ASUS
9.3 HP
9.4 IBM
9.5 Microstar
9.6 Tyan Trinity 400
9.7 SOYO KT333 Dragon Ultra
9.8 SuperMicro
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1. Software Versions and Documentation on CD
1.1. Controller & Utility Software
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Firmware Version: 7211
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ACU Version: 7211
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Storage Manager Version-Browser Edition: 1.23.006
1.2. Documentation
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Serial ATA RAID 2810SA Quick Installation Guide (printed)
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Serial ATA RAID 2810SA Installation and User's Guide
(see file on CD: AAR-2810SA_IUG.PDF)
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Serial ATA RAID 2810SA RAID Command Line Interface (CLI)
Software Reference Guide (see file on CD: RAIDSWRG.PDF)
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Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition Online Help

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  • Page 1 Serial ATA RAID 2810SA Quick Installation Guide (printed) Serial ATA RAID 2810SA Installation and User's Guide (see file on CD: AAR-2810SA_IUG.PDF) Serial ATA RAID 2810SA RAID Command Line Interface (CLI) Software Reference Guide (see file on CD: RAIDSWRG.PDF) Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition Online Help...
  • Page 2 Adaptec 1210SA and 2410SA RAID controllers. - Although the Adaptec management utilities allow the creation of RAID-50's with the Adaptec 2810SA, this RAID level is not supported at this time. - RAID 10 with 16k stripe size is not supported. An attempt to create a RAID 10 with a 16k stripe size results in an error.
  • Page 3 - SATA events are displayed with SCSI nomenclature. - If you experience problems with your video display or mouse when using the Adaptec CD as the boot media for a system, you'll need to specify your hardware by typing the following at the command prompt: bootcd [options] <Enter>...
  • Page 4 Not Busy, even though they are clearing. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. AFU (Adaptec Flash Utility) - The Adaptec 2810SA's AFU.EXE does not support the /reset command. - AFU does not display the correct Build number of firmware that is flashing.
  • Page 5 - Blink LED feature - In situations where SATA devices are contained in an enclosure that is supported by the Adaptec 2810SA, this feature can be used to blink the LEDs on all members of an array.
  • Page 6 Manager Pro to malfunction. You must uninstall Adaptec Storage Manager Pro, then reinstall it. - When a browser window is open and attached to an active Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition session, opening another window in the browser creates another browser window automatically attached to the same Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition session.
  • Page 7 Doing so causes Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition to crash and you'll need to restart. - The Adaptec 2810SA is not listed as a supported controller in the online Help files. However, Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition fully supports the Adaptec 2810SA.
  • Page 8 9.0 Motherboards and System-Specific Compatability Issues 9.1. BBS (BIOS Boot Specification) On motherboard BIOSes supporting BBS, BBS support is usually enabled on the Adaptec 2810SA. However, if the system has problems booting with that configuration, disable BBS. 9.2. ASUS On the ASUS P4PE motherboard, the system generates many event 15's.
  • Page 9 If you install the Adaptec 2810SA in a 64-bit slot on an IBM E-Server XSeries 220 systems, you may experience problems booting. When installed in a 64-bit slot and the on-board SCSI controller is enabled, the system freezes when POST scans the Adaptec 2810SA.