Areca ARC-1203-2N Quick Installation Manual

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Areca ARC-1203-2N
2 Ports PCIe 2.0 x 4 to M.2 NVMe RAID Adapters
Step 1: Unpack
Inspect ARC-1203-2N RAID controller from the package. If it
appears damaged, or if any items of the contents listed below
are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or
distributor.
Checklist
1 x bracket
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1 x RAID Adapter in an ESD-protective bag
•
1 x ARC-1203-2N quick installation guide
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Step 2: Mount the M.2 NVMe SSD
If you use 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD...
(1) Gently insert the SSD into slot and fasten SSD with the
board latch
(2) Repeat step 1 to install the remaining SSDs
If you use 22110 M.2 NVMe SSD...
(※1) Turn the latch 90° clockwise or counterclockwise to
remove it and also remove two screws on the board
(※2) Gently insert the SSD into slot, meawhile put the screw
into the groove and fasten the screw to secure SSD
Step 3: Power PC/Server Off and Disconnect Power Cable
Step 4: Install the NVMe RAID Adapters
Remove the mounting screw and existing bracket from the
rear panel behind the selected PCIe Express slot. Align the
gold-fingered edge on the card with the selected PCIe
Express slot. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the
card is properly seated in the slot. Then, screw the bracket
into the computer chassis.
Step 5: Connect Monitor Port - LAN Port
User can remote manage the ARC-1203-2N without adding
any user specific software (platform independent) via standard
web browsers directly connected to the Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
LAN port.
Step 6: Power up the System
Step 7: Install the Controller Driver
For NVMe Mode
ARC-1203-2N RAID adapter use OS NVMe host (native) driver,
no driver installation needed.
For Areca Legacy Mode Only
For a new system:
• Driver installation usually takes places as part of operating
system installation. Please refer to Chapter 4 "Driver
Installation" of the user manual for the detailed installation
procedure.
In an existing system:
• To install the controller driver into the existing operating
system. For the detailed installation procedure, please refer
to the Chapter 4 "Driver Installation" of the user manual.
Quick Installation Guide
Step 8: Install ArcHTTP Proxy Server (Optional)
ArcHTTP has to be installed for GUI RAID console (MRAID
storage manager) to run. It is used to launch the web browser
McRAID storage manager. It also runs as a service or daemon
in the background that allows capturing of events for mail and
SNMP traps notification.
Follow the steps below to install the ArcHttp utility.
1. Download ArcHttp proxy server (or MRAID software) from
Areca website: https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html
2. Follow the steps on the user manual to complete the
installation
If you need additional information about installation and
start-up of this function, see the ArcHTTP Proxy Server
Installation section in Chapter 5 of the user manual. For SNMP
agent function, please refer to Appendix C of the user manual.
Step 9: Configure RAID Set & Volume Set
You can create and configure an RAID controller using any of
these tools:
• McBIOS RAID Utility
— BIOS-based menus and keyboard navigation.
• McRAID Storage Manager
— web browser firmware-based utility, which is accessible via
the web browser installed on your operating system. It can be
launched through ArcHttp utility or onboard LAN port.
※ Method 1: McBIOS RAID manager (Not For Mac User)
The McBIOS RAID manager is a menu-driven program, residing
in the firmware, which allows you to scroll through various menus
and sub-menus and select among the predetermined configuration
options.
1. For Legacy BIOS Environment
(1). Power on your computer. When prompted, press Tab or F6 to
enter the McBIOS RAID manager message.
(2). If you have more than one controller in your system, the
McBIOS RAID manager window appears showing a selection
dialog box listing the RAID controllers, select your controller,
then press Enter.
(3). Follow the McBIOS RAID manager to complete the configuration.
2. For UEFI BIOS Environment
(1). Enter the Motherboard Bios Setup, in the Boot Order list, add the
Areca UEFI OS in the 1st Priority Boot.
(2). For NVMe mode, you have to choose controller to enter the
McBIOS RAID manager message.
(3). Follow the McBIOS RAID manager to complete the configuration.
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