Adaptec RAID 52445 Installation And User Manual
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Summarization of Contents
About This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin
Prerequisites and background information before using the guide.
Terminology Used in this Guide
Glossary of terms used throughout the document.
How to Find More Information
Resources for additional information and support.
Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents
List of items included in the Adaptec RAID controller kit.
System Requirements
Hardware and software prerequisites for installation.
About Your RAID Controller
Standard RAID Controller Features
Overview of common features across Adaptec RAID controllers.
Array-level Features
Features related to RAID array configuration and management.
Advanced Data Protection Suite
Features for enhanced data redundancy and protection.
Adding a Battery Backup Module
Information on supported battery backup modules.
Adding a Flash Backup Module
Information on supported flash backup modules.
Upgrading the Controller Firmware
Instructions for updating the controller's firmware.
Getting Started
Choosing a RAID Level
Guide to selecting the appropriate RAID level for data storage.
Selecting Disk Drives and Cables
Advice on choosing compatible disk drives and cables.
Installation Options
Overview of available installation methods for the controller.
Basic Installation Steps
Step-by-step guide for controller installation.
Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
Before You Begin
Preparations needed before installing the controller and drives.
Installing the Controller
Step-by-step instructions for installing the RAID controller.
Connecting Disk Drives to Your Controllers
Guide to connecting internal and external disk drives.
Connecting External Devices
Instructions for connecting external storage devices.
Next Steps
Actions to take after physical installation.
Creating a Bootable Array
Setting the Boot Controller
Configuring the controller to be the system's boot device.
Creating an Array
Steps to create a RAID array using utilities.
Making Your Array Bootable
Steps to make the created array bootable.
Installing the Driver and an Operating System
Before You Begin
Preparations for installing drivers and OS.
Creating a Driver Disk
Guide to creating a bootable driver disk.
Installing with Windows
Driver installation for Windows operating systems.
Installing with Red Hat Linux 5
Driver installation for Red Hat Linux 5.
Installing with Red Hat Linux 6 or Fedora Linux
Driver installation for Red Hat Linux 6 and Fedora.
Installing with SuSE Linux
Driver installation for SuSE Linux.
Installing with Debian Linux or Ubuntu Linux
Driver installation for Debian and Ubuntu Linux.
Installing with OpenServer
Driver installation for OpenServer.
Installing with UnixWare
Driver installation for UnixWare.
Installing with Solaris
Driver installation for Solaris.
Installing with VMware
Driver installation for VMware.
Installing with FreeBSD
Driver installation for FreeBSD.
Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System
Before You Begin
Preparations for installing drivers on an existing OS.
Creating a Driver Disk
Guide to creating a bootable driver disk.
Installing on Windows
Driver installation for Windows on existing OS.
Installing on Red Hat, SuSE, or Fedora Linux
Driver installation for Linux on existing OS.
Installing on Debian or Ubuntu Linux
Driver installation for Debian/Ubuntu on existing OS.
Installing on OpenServer
Driver installation for OpenServer on existing OS.
Installing on UnixWare
Driver installation for UnixWare on existing OS.
Installing on Solaris
Driver installation for Solaris on existing OS.
Installing on VMware
Driver installation for VMware on existing OS.
Installing on FreeBSD
Driver installation for FreeBSD on existing OS.
Managing Your Storage Space
About Adaptec Storage Manager
Overview of the Adaptec Storage Manager software.
About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility
Information on the ARCCONF command-line utility.
About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
Overview of the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility.
About the Adaptec Flash Utility
Information about the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU).
Which Utility Should I Use?
Guidance on selecting the appropriate management utility.
Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Checklist
Initial steps for troubleshooting controller issues.
Monitoring Disk Drives Status
How to check the status of disk drives.
Silencing the Alarm
Procedure to silence controller alarms.
Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure
Steps to take when a disk drive fails.
Resetting the Controller
Instructions for resetting the RAID controller.
Introduction to SAS
Terminology Used in This Chapter
Key terms related to SAS technology.
What is SAS?
Fundamental explanation of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS).
How Do SAS Devices Communicate?
Explanation of SAS device communication methods.
What’s a Phy?
Definition of a Phy in SAS architecture.
What’s a SAS Port?
Explanation of SAS ports and their characteristics.
What’s a SAS Address?
Information on unique SAS addresses.
What’s a SAS Connector?
Description of SAS connectors.
What do SAS Cables Look Like?
Visual description of SAS cables.
How are Disk Drives Identified in SAS?
Methods for identifying disk drives in SAS.
What are the SAS Connection Options?
Different ways to connect SAS devices.
How is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI?
Comparison between SAS and Parallel SCSI.
Understanding RAID
Understanding Drive Segments
Explanation of how drives are segmented for RAID.
Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0)
Details on RAID 0 configuration and performance.
RAID 1 Arrays
Details on RAID 1 configuration and performance.
RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
Details on RAID 1E configuration and performance.
RAID 10 Arrays
Details on RAID 10 configuration and performance.
RAID 5 Arrays
Details on RAID 5 configuration and performance.
RAID 5EE Arrays
Details on RAID 5EE configuration and performance.
RAID 50 Arrays
Details on RAID 50 configuration and performance.
RAID 6 Arrays
Details on RAID 6 configuration and performance.
RAID 60 Arrays
Details on RAID 60 configuration and performance.
Selecting the Best RAID Level
Guide to choosing the optimal RAID level.
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
Introduction to the ARC Utility
Overview of the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility.
Running the ARC Utility
How to access and start the ARC utility.
Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays
Steps to create and manage RAID arrays using ACU.
Using the ACU to Create and Manage JBODs
Steps to create and manage JBODs using ACU.
Using the ACU to Manage the MaxIQ Pool
How to manage the MaxIQ cache pool.
Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings
Modifying controller and drive settings with SerialSelect.
Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives
Procedures for formatting and verifying disk drives.
Locating Disk Drives
How to physically locate disk drives.
Identifying Disk Drives
Methods to identify disk drives in the system.
Viewing the Event Log
How to access and view the controller's event log.
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
System Requirements
Requirements for using the Adaptec Flash Utility.
Before You Begin
Preparations before using the Flash Utility.
Running the Menu-based AFU
How to run the AFU using its menu interface.
Running the AFU from the Command Line
How to run the AFU using command-line interface.
Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line
Steps to update flash via command line.
Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference
Adaptec RAID 5085 LED Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 5085 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec RAID 5405/5405Z LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 5405/5405Z LED/I2C.
Adaptec RAID 5445/5445Z LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 5445/5445Z LED/I2C.
Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q/5805Z/5805ZQ LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 5805 series LED/I2C.
Adaptec RAID 51245 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 51245 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec RAID 51645 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 51645 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec RAID 52445 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 52445 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec RAID 2045 LED Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 2045 LED connector.
Adaptec RAID 2405/2405Q LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 2405/2405Q LED/I2C.
Adaptec RAID 2805 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 2805 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED/I2C.
Adaptec RAID 6805 LED and I2C Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 6805 LED and I2C connectors.
Adaptec RAID 6405E LED Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 6405E LED connector.
Adaptec RAID 6805E LED Connector Specification
Pinout for Adaptec RAID 6805E LED connector.
Safety Information
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
Technical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Operating and storage environmental parameters.
DC Power Requirements
Electrical power requirements for the controller.
Current Requirements
Typical current draw for various Adaptec models.
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