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Summarization of Contents
Adaptec Customer Support
Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number
Details on the unique 12-digit TSID number required for technical support.
Adaptec Customer Support Contact Information
Contact details for technical support in North America, Europe, and Japan.
About This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin
Prerequisites and background knowledge required for using the RAID controller.
Terminology Used in This Guide
Definitions of key terms and concepts used throughout the manual.
How to Find More Information
Guidance on locating additional documentation and resources for the RAID controller.
Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents
List of items included in the Adaptec RAID controller kit.
System Requirements
Hardware and software specifications needed for controller installation and operation.
About Your RAID Controller
Standard RAID Controller Features
Overview of common features across Adaptec RAID controllers.
Array-level Features
Specific features related to RAID array creation and management.
Advanced Data Protection Suite
Details on enhanced features for data protection and redundancy.
Adding Enhanced Features
Information on upgrading the controller with optional extra features.
Adding a Battery Backup Module
Details on supported battery backup modules for RAID controllers.
Upgrading the Controller Firmware
Instructions for updating the RAID controller's firmware.
Getting Started
Choosing a RAID Level
Overview of RAID levels, including drive requirements and performance.
Selecting Disk Drives
Guidance on choosing appropriate disk drives for RAID arrays.
Selecting Cables
Information on SAS, SATA, and SCSI cables required for connections.
Installation Options
Description of different installation methods for the controller.
Basic Installation Steps
Fundamental steps for installing the RAID controller and drives.
Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
Before You Begin
Important considerations and checks before installing the controller.
Installing the Controller
Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the RAID controller card.
Connecting Disk Drives to SAS RAID Controllers
Procedure for connecting internal SAS or SATA drives to SAS RAID controllers.
Connecting Disk Drives to SATA RAID Controllers
Procedure for connecting internal SATA drives to SATA RAID controllers.
Connecting Disk Drives to SCSI RAID Controllers
Procedure for connecting internal SCSI drives to SCSI RAID controllers.
Connecting External Devices
Instructions for connecting external disk drives or enclosures.
Next Steps
Guidance on proceeding after physical installation and connection.
Monitoring Disk Drives with Adaptec Storage Manager
Using Adaptec Storage Manager to monitor drive status and LED indicators.
Creating a Bootable Array
Setting the Boot Controller
Configuring the system BIOS to recognize the RAID controller as a boot device.
Creating an Array
Steps to create a RAID array using ACU or Adaptec Storage Manager.
Making Your Array Bootable
Procedure to make the created array the bootable device.
Installing the Driver and an Operating System
Before You Begin
Prerequisites and steps before installing the RAID controller driver.
Creating a Driver Disk
Instructions for creating a bootable floppy disk with controller drivers.
Installing with Windows
Procedure for installing the driver during Windows installation.
Installing with Red Hat Linux
Procedure for installing the driver during Red Hat Linux installation.
Installing with SUSE Linux
Procedure for installing the driver during SUSE Linux installation.
Installing with NetWare
Procedure for installing the driver during NetWare installation.
Installing with OpenServer
Procedure for installing the driver during OpenServer installation.
Installing with Solaris
Procedure for installing the driver during Solaris installation.
Installing with UnixWare
Procedure for installing the driver during UnixWare installation.
Installing with VMware
Procedure for installing the driver during VMware installation.
Installing with FreeBSD
Procedure for installing the driver during FreeBSD installation.
Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System
Before You Begin
Prerequisites and steps before installing the RAID controller driver.
Creating a Driver Disk
Instructions for creating a driver disk for existing OS installations.
Installing on Windows
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing Windows system.
Installing on Red Hat or SUSE Linux
Procedure for installing the driver on existing Linux systems.
Installing on NetWare
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing NetWare system.
Installing on OpenServer
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing OpenServer system.
Installing on Solaris
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing Solaris system.
Installing on UnixWare
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing UnixWare system.
Installing on VMware
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing VMware system.
Installing on FreeBSD
Procedure for installing the driver on an existing FreeBSD system.
Managing Your Storage Space
About Adaptec Storage Manager
Overview of the Adaptec Storage Manager software for managing storage.
Installing Adaptec Storage Manager
Instructions for installing the Adaptec Storage Manager software.
About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility
Introduction to the ARCCONF command-line utility for array management.
About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
Details on the BIOS-based ARC utility and its tools.
About the Adaptec Flash Utility
Description of the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) for firmware management.
Which Utility Should I Use?
Guidance on selecting the appropriate utility for storage management tasks.
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Checklist
A checklist of common issues and steps to resolve them.
Silencing the Alarm
Procedure to silence an audible alarm on the RAID controller.
Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure
Steps to recover data and rebuild arrays after a disk drive failure.
Resetting the Controller
Instructions for resetting or flashing the RAID controller.
Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Terminology Used in This Chapter
Definitions of terms specific to Serial Attached SCSI (SAS).
What is SAS?
An overview of Serial Attached SCSI technology and its evolution.
How Do SAS Devices Communicate?
Explanation of how SAS devices communicate using links and phys.
What’s a Phy?
Definition and role of a Phy in SAS physical connections.
What’s a SAS Port?
Description of SAS ports, including narrow and wide port configurations.
What’s a SAS Address?
Explanation of unique SAS addresses for identifying SAS devices.
What’s a SAS Connector?
Details on physical SAS connectors and their link capabilities.
What do SAS Cables Look Like?
Description and examples of various SAS cables and connectors.
How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS?
Formats used to identify disk drives in SAS environments.
What are the SAS Connection Options?
Overview of direct-attach and backplane connection methods in SAS.
SAS Expander Connections
Information on using SAS expanders to increase device connectivity.
How is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI?
Comparison of SAS interface features versus parallel SCSI.
Understanding RAID
Understanding Drive Segments
Definition of drive segments used in creating RAID arrays.
Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0)
Explanation of RAID 0 arrays, focusing on striping and lack of redundancy.
RAID 1 Arrays
Explanation of RAID 1 arrays, focusing on mirroring and redundancy.
RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
Explanation of RAID 1E arrays, combining mirroring and striping.
RAID 10 Arrays
Explanation of RAID 10 arrays, combining striping and mirroring.
RAID 5 Arrays
Explanation of RAID 5 arrays, using striping and parity for redundancy.
RAID 5EE Arrays
Explanation of RAID 5EE arrays with distributed spare and parity.
RAID 50 Arrays
Explanation of RAID 50 arrays, combining multiple RAID 5 arrays.
RAID 6 Arrays
Explanation of RAID 6 arrays with dual drive failure protection.
RAID 60 Arrays
Explanation of RAID 60 arrays, combining multiple RAID 6 arrays.
Selecting the Best RAID Level
Table to help select the most appropriate RAID level based on needs.
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
Introduction to the ARC Utility
Overview of the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility and its tools.
Running the ARC Utility
Instructions on how to start and navigate the ARC utility.
Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays
Detailed steps for creating and managing RAID arrays using the ACU.
Managing Existing Arrays
Procedures for viewing, modifying, and deleting existing arrays.
Creating Bootable Arrays
Steps to make an existing array bootable.
Initializing Disk Drives
Process for initializing disk drives before they can be used in arrays.
Rescanning Disk Drives
Procedure for rescanning disk drives to detect changes.
Secure Erasing Disk Drives
Method for securely erasing all data from disk drives.
Using the -Select Utility to Modify Controller Settings
How to use utilities like SerialSelect to modify controller settings.
Modifying Your Controller’s Configuration
Overview of general controller settings that can be modified.
SAS-specific Controller Settings
SAS-specific settings for controller configuration.
SATA-specific Controller Settings
SATA-specific settings for controller configuration.
SCSI-specific Controller Settings
SCSI-specific settings for controller configuration.
Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives
Using disk utilities to format or verify disk drive media.
Locating Disk Drives
Using the Identify Drive feature to physically locate disk drives.
Identifying Disk Drives
Viewing system information to identify connected disk drives.
Viewing the Event Log
Accessing and viewing the controller's BIOS-based event log.
Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS
Getting Started
Prerequisites for creating and using the ACU for DOS.
Working in the ACU Using Menus
Instructions for operating the ACU through its menu interface.
Running the ACU Using Scripts
How to execute array configurations using script files.
About Record Mode
Using ACU to record existing array configurations into script files.
Creating the Script File Manually
Guidelines for manually creating ACU script files.
Array Definition Block Keywords
Keywords and syntax for defining arrays in script files.
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
System Requirements
Minimum system requirements for using the Adaptec Flash Utility.
Before You Begin
Prerequisites and initial steps for using the Flash Utility.
Obtaining the Firmware
Sources and methods for acquiring RAID controller firmware files.
Creating the Firmware Floppy Disks
Steps to create bootable floppy disks for the Flash Utility.
Running the Menu-based AFU
Instructions for using the AFU via its interactive menu interface.
Running the AFU from the Command Line
Instructions for operating the AFU using command-line commands.
AFU Commands
Reference for available AFU commands and their syntax.
Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line
Specific steps for updating controller firmware via the command line.
Adaptec Serial Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference
Adaptec 2420SA Activity LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 2420SA LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 2820SA Activity LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 2820SA LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 3085 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 3085 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 3405 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 3405 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 3805 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 3805 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 31205 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 31205 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 31605 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 31605 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 4800SAS LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 4800SAS LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec 4805SAS LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout and specification details for Adaptec 4805SAS LED and I2C connectors.
Safety Information
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Guidelines for preventing damage to electronic components from ESD.
Technical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating environment parameters including temperature and humidity.
DC Power Requirements
Power requirements for different bus types (PCI, PCIe).
Current Requirements
Maximum current draw for various Adaptec RAID controller models.
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