Introduction To The Adaptec Raid Controller Utility; Running The Adaptec Raid Controller Utility; Navigating The Adaptec Raid Controller Utility - Adaptec 4000SAS Installation And User Manual

Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility
Introduction to the Adaptec RAID Controller
Utility
The Adaptec RAID Controller utility comprises these tools:
The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—For creating and
managing arrays, and initializing and rescanning disk drives (see
page 92).
Note: Also available—ACU for DOS. See
A -Select Utility—SerialSelect, SATASelect, or SCSISelect, for
modifying your controller and disk drive settings (see
Disk Utilities—For formatting or verifying disk drives (see

Running the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility

If your Adaptec controller is connected to a RAID enclosure, power on
your enclosure (or enclosures) before you power on your computer.
Start or restart your computer. When prompted, press Ctrl+A.
Note: The first time you power on your computer after you install a
new controller, the BIOS may display a configuration that doesn't
match your system's configuration. This is normal.

Navigating the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility

All the tools within the Adaptec RAID Controller utility are menu-
based and instructions for completing tasks appear on-screen. Menus
can be navigated using the arrows, Enter, Esc, and other keys on your
keyboard.
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