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- Page 1 Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A Issue: September 27, 2012...
- Page 2 For a complete list of PMC-Sierra’s trademarks and registered trademarks, visit: http://www.pmc-sierra.com/legal/. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
- Page 3 Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Revision History Issue Issue Date Details of Change September 27, Firmware/BIOS/Drivers/Utilities Version 8.0 2012 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
6 Creating a Bootable Array ............................35 Setting the Boot Controller..........................35 Creating an Array............................35 Creating an Array with the ARC Utility.....................35 Creating an Array with maxView Storage Manager.................36 Making Your Array Bootable........................38 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... - Page 5 Installing on VMware...........................53 9 Managing Your Storage Space..........................54 About maxView Storage Manager.......................54 Installing maxView Storage Manager....................54 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility................54 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.....................54 About the Adaptec Flash Utility........................55 Which Utility Should I Use?..........................55 10 Solving Problems ..............................56 Troubleshooting Checklist..........................56...
- Page 6 RAID 50 Arrays..............................68 RAID 6 Arrays..............................69 RAID 60 Arrays..............................69 Comparing RAID Levels..........................70 Appendix C Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility..................71 Introduction to the ARC Utility........................71 Ctrl-A or uEFI/HII? ...........................71 Running the ARC Utility........................71 Using the ARC Utility to Create and Manage Arrays..................72 Creating a New Array........................72...
- Page 7 Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q/71605/71605Q/71605E Alarm Connector Specification.........84 Adaptec RAID 71685/72405 Alarm Connector Specification...............84 Appendix F Safety Information..........................85 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)........................85 Appendix G Technical Specifications........................86 Environmental Specifications........................86 DC Power Requirements..........................86 Current Requirements ..........................86 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
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Page 8: Adaptec By Pmc Product Support
• Visit our Web site at www.adaptec-europe.com. • German: Call +49 89 43 66 55 22. For support via e-mail, submit your question at ask-de.adaptec.com. • French: Call +49 89 43 66 55 33. For support via e-mail, submit your question at ask-fr.adaptec.com. -
Page 9: Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty
FOR ANY OTHER REASONABLY FORESEEABLE LOSS OR DAMAGE. YOU ARE ALSO ENTITLED TO HAVE THE GOODS REPAIRED OR REPLACED IF THE GOODS FAIL TO BE OF ACCEPTABLE QUALITY AND THE FAILURE DOES NOT AMOUNT TO A MAJOR FAILURE. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 10: Regulatory Compliance Statements
UL Compliance Statement Adaptec by PMC products are tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. to UL 60950 -1 Second Edition and IEC-60950-1 Second Edition standards, file numbers E175975. Adaptec by PMC products are for use only with UL listed ITE. - Page 11 Please handle it correctly per this documentation. Korean Compliance (KCC) Statement Adaptec by PMC products are tested and certified by KCC: KCC-REM-KHK-ASR-7xxx5 The above certification covers the following series:...
- Page 12 Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide This equipment is home use (Class B) electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and to be used mainly at home and it can be used in all areas. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
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Page 13: About This Guide
16. Terminology Used in this Guide Because you can use your Adaptec RAID controller to manage data storage in a variety of configurations, the generic term “storage space” is used to refer to controller(s) and disk drives being managed with Adaptec maxView Storage Manager™... - Page 14 Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide • Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User’s Guide—Describes how to use the included Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) command line utility (see About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility on page 54) to perform basic array and configuration management functions;...
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Page 15: Kit Contents And System Requirements
• Adaptec Installation DVD (bootable), including controller drivers, Adaptec maxView Storage Manager, ARCCONF command line utility, and documentation • Cables (Not included in Adaptec 'Single' product. If your kit includes cables, the type and quantity vary—for more information, see Cables on page 23.) -
Page 16: About Your Raid Controller
Adding a Flash Backup Module This table shows the flash backup module (or “zero maintenance cache protection”) supported by your Adaptec RAID controller. To purchase a flash backup module, refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. -
Page 17: Upgrading The Controller Firmware
700 with Supercapacitor Card (pre- installed) Upgrading the Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller, follow the instructions in Using the Adaptec Flash Utility on page 79. You can also use maxView Storage Manager or the ARCCONF command-line utility to upgrade your controller firmware. -
Page 18: About The Adaptec Raid 7805/7805Q
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide About the Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q The Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Ext. Alarm connector 2 internal mini-SAS HD connectors HDA mode connector Daughterboard connector PCIe x8 connector... -
Page 19: About The Adaptec Raid 71605/71605Q
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide About the Adaptec RAID 71605/71605Q The Adaptec RAID 71605/71605Q is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Ext. Alarm connector 4 internal mini-SAS HD connectors HDA mode connector Daughterboard connector PCIe x8 connector... -
Page 20: About The Adaptec Raid 71605E
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide About the Adaptec RAID 71605E The Adaptec RAID 71605E is a SAS RAID controller with these features: Ext. Alarm connector 4 internal mini-SAS HD connectors HDA mode connector PCIe x8 connector... -
Page 21: About The Adaptec Raid 71685
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide About the Adaptec RAID 71685 The Adaptec RAID 71685 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: 4 internal mini-SAS HD connectors Ext. Alarm connector HDA mode connector 2 external mini-SAS HD... -
Page 22: About The Adaptec Raid 72405
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide About the Adaptec RAID 72405 The Adaptec RAID 72405 is a SAS RAID controller with these features: 4 internal mini-SAS 2 internal mini-SAS HD connectors HD connectors HDA mode connector Ext. Alarm... -
Page 23: Getting Started
This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the way you want them. It describes the options you have for installing your Adaptec RAID controller and disk drives and creating arrays for storage. It also describes how to prepare your controller for installation into a low-profile computer cabinet. -
Page 24: Replacing The Full-Height Bracket With A Low-Profile Bracket
SFF- 8644)—Connects to a backplane or enclosure. Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket If you are installing your Adaptec RAID controller into a low-profile computer cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket with the low-profile bracket included in your distribution kit. The full-height bracket is mounted on the front of the controller, the low-profile bracket is mounted on the back of the controller, as shown in the figure below. -
Page 25: Installation Options
Installation Options When you install your Adaptec RAID controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and then install your operating system and the controller driver on that array. Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installed on an existing operating system. -
Page 26: Installing With An Operating System
Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 50). 3. Install maxView Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see Managing Your Storage Space on page 54). Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 27: Installing The Controller And Disk Drives
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Installing the Controller and Disk Drives This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller, and how to install and connect internal and external disk drives. Before You Begin • Read Safety Information on page 85. -
Page 28: Installing A Raid Controller With Zero Maintenance Cache Protection
Adaptec RAID controllers with zero maintenance cache protection include a flash module daughterboard and a supercapacitor module. On Adaptec Series Q controllers, the daughterboard is pre-installed on the controller. On Adaptec RAID controllers with optional zero maintenance cache protection (see Adding a Flash Backup Module on page 16), the daughterboard is user installed. - Page 29 Remove the slot cover for the mounting plate, then continue with the next step. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
- Page 30 6. Attach the supercapacitor module to the RAID controller by inserting the connector into the socket on the flash module daughterboard, as shown in the figure below. The connector attaches to the socket in only one direction. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
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Page 31: Connecting Disk Drives To Your Controllers
If you plan to build a bootable array, ensure that you install at least the minimum number disk drives required to support the RAID level you want. See Choosing a RAID Level on page 23 for more information. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 32: Connecting Drives Directly To The Controller
32 for more about backplane connections). For maxCache caching applications, you can connect a maximum of 16 maxCache-compatible SSDs to a controller. For RAID arrays, Adaptec controllers support a maximum of 256 drives, including SSDs (for details, see About Your RAID Controller on page 16). -
Page 33: Connecting External Devices
34. Use high-quality cables to connect your controller to your external device(s), such as disk drives or disk drive enclosures. We recommend using only Adaptec cables. For more information about cabling options for your controller, see Cables on page 23. -
Page 34: Next Steps
35. If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, continue with Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System on page 50. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 35: Creating A Bootable Array
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Creating a Bootable Array This chapter explains how to set your Adaptec controller to be the boot controller, and how to create a bootable array. Note: If you are completing a standard installation onto an existing operating system, you don’t have to complete this task. -
Page 36: Creating An Array With Maxview Storage Manager
Note: You will need the Adaptec Installation DVD to complete this task. To create a RAID 5 array: 1. Insert the Adaptec Installation DVD into your DVD drive, then restart your computer. 2. When prompted, select the language you want, then press Enter Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. - Page 37 Storage Manager uses the term logical drive when referring to an array (see Terminology Used in this Guide on page 13). The following example shows a RAID 5 array, ready to be created. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
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Page 38: Making Your Array Bootable
Use the ARC Utility to make the array bootable (see Creating Bootable Arrays on page 72). Then continue with Installing the Driver and an Operating System on page 39. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 39: Installing The Driver And An Operating System
• For VMware ESXi 5.0, see Installing with VMware ESXi 5.0 on page 47. • For all other OSs, create the driver disk using the Create Diskette menu on the Adaptec Installation DVD. To create a driver disk using the Create Diskette menu: 1. -
Page 40: Creating A Driver Disk For Debian Linux Or Ubuntu Linux
2. Insert and mount a USB flash drive: mount /dev/sda1 /mnt/aacraid-driver 3. Change to the Linux driver directory on the Adaptec Installation DVD, locate the .tgz archive file for your Debian or Ubuntu operating system version (32-bit or 64-bit), then extract the contents of the archive to a temporary location. -
Page 41: Installing With Windows
Note: You will need the installation CD for your operating system to complete this task. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux 5 or Cent OS 5: 1. Insert your installation CD. 2. Restart your computer. -
Page 42: Red Hat Linux 6, Cent Os 6, Fedora Linux Without Dynamic Kernel Module Support
Note: You will need the Installation CD for your operating system to complete this task. You must have root privileges to install the driver image. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat 6, Cent OS 6, or Fedora Linux: 1. Insert your installation CD. -
Page 43: Installing With Suse Linux Enterprise Server
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Installing with SuSE Linux Enterprise Server To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing SuSE Linux: 1. Insert the first SuSE Installation CD. 2. Restart your computer. 3. When the SuSE installation selection screen appears, choose the type of installation you want, press key, then select Yes to indicate that you have a driver disk. -
Page 44: Installing With Ubuntu Linux
Note: You will need your Ubuntu Installation CD to complete this task. You must have root privileges to install the driver image. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Ubuntu Linux: 1. Insert the Ubuntu Installation CD, then restart your computer. -
Page 45: Installing With Solaris
Note: If necessary, you can create a driver disk by burning a CD with the file, available on the Adaptec Installation DVD. aac_solaris-x86.iso To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Solaris: 1. Start your computer. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. -
Page 46: Installing With Freebsd
Note: You will need your VMware Installation CD to complete this task. You must have root privileges to create and install the driver image. To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing VMware ESX 4.1: 1. Insert the VMware Installation CD. -
Page 47: Installing With Vmware Esxi 5.0
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver with VMware ESXi 5.0, you must create a custom boot image using the VMware Image Builder tool. The VMware Image Builder is distributed as a snap-in component for vSphere PowerCLI, a command-line and scripting tool from VMware based on Microsoft PowerShell. - Page 48 # New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile ESXi-5.0.0-469512-standard -Name "ESXi 5.0 Adaptec Series 7" g) Change the vendor and acceptance level of the new image profile: # Set-EsxImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi 5.0 Adaptec Series 7" -vendor PMC-Sierra -AcceptanceLevel VMwareCertified h) Check if the new driver package is available:...
- Page 49 Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide # Export-EsxImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi 5.0 Adaptec Series 7" -FilePath C:\ESXi5.0-PMC-CustomISO\ESXi5.0-PMC-Sierra-Series-7.iso -NoSignatureCheck -ExportToISO where -FilePath specifies the path to the custom iso image. 7. Burn the custom ISO image to a writable CD.
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Page 50: Installing The Driver On An Existing Operating System
52 and Installing on VMware on page 53. • For all other OSs, create the driver disk using the Create Diskette menu on the Adaptec Installation DVD. To create a driver disk using the Create Diskette menu: 1. Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the DVD drive. -
Page 51: Installing On Red Hat, Cent Os, Suse, Or Fedora Linux
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Installing on Red Hat, Cent OS, SuSE, or Fedora Linux To install the driver on Red Hat Linux, Cent OS, SuSE Linux, or Fedora Linux: 1. Insert and mount the Adaptec Installation DVD: Options Description... -
Page 52: Installing On Solaris
. If there is no pre-existing Adaptec driver on your computer, continue with Step 3. If an Adaptec driver is already installed on your computer, run pkgrm SUNWaac to remove it. Caution: If your operating system currently boots from the Adaptec controller, do not reset your computer after you remove the pre-existing Adaptec driver. -
Page 53: Installing On Vmware
3. Install the VIB module (where xxxxx is the build number): VMware ESX 4.1: esxupdate -b /tmp/aacraid/vmware-esx-drivers-scsi-aacraid-400.4.2.1.xxxxx-1.0.4.260247.x86_64.vib --nodeps --nosigcheck --maintenancemode update VMware ESXi 5.0: esxcli software vib install -f -v file:/tmp/aacraid/vmware-esxi-drivers-scsi-aacraid-500.5.2.1.xxxxx.-1.0.5.472560.x86_64.vib 4. Reboot your computer. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 54: Managing Your Storage Space
Adaptec Installation DVD. About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. The ARC utility comprises these tools: •... -
Page 55: About The Adaptec Flash Utility
About the Adaptec Flash Utility The Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) is a text-based DOS utility that you can use to update, save, or verify your RAID controller's firmware. Caution: Although the AFU contains safeguards to prevent you from accidentally damaging your RAID controller's flash contents, it is still important to use the AFU carefully and correctly to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. -
Page 56: Solving Problems
16. • Ensure that your Adaptec RAID controller is firmly seated and secured in the PCIe expansion slot. • If your Adaptec RAID controller is not detected during system boot, try installing it in a different compatible expansion slot. (See Installing the Controller on page 27 for instructions.) -
Page 57: Failed Disk Drive Protected By A Hot Spare
About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility on page 54), the command-line utility, ARCCONF, or maxView Storage Manager. For more information, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Interface User’s Guide and the maxView Storage Manager User's Guide. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. -
Page 58: Failed Ssd In Maxcache Container
Container. Resetting the Controller You may need to reset, or flash, your Adaptec RAID controller if it becomes inoperable or if a firmware upgrade is unsuccessful. Adaptec RAID controllers support a reset protocol called HDA mode flash. For information about HDA mode, see the Readme on the installation DVD or contact your support representative. -
Page 59: Appendix A Introduction To Sas
What’s a SAS Port? on page 60), ports contain phys, and each phy contains one transmitter and one receiver—one transceiver. A phy can belong to one port only. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 60: What's A Phy
Unlike SCSI devices and SCSI IDs, SAS devices self-configure their SAS addresses. User intervention is not required to set SAS addresses, and SAS addresses cannot be modified. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 61: What's A Sas Connector
(or multiple disk drives are attached to one SAS/mini-SAS connector with one fan-out cable). The figure Connecting Drives Directly to the Controller on page 32 shows an example of direct-attach connections. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 62: Backplane Connections
12 SAS or SATA disk drives. Some backplanes support daisy-chain expansion to other backplanes. For example, you can daisy-chain (connect one to the next) up to nine Adaptec S50 enclosures to a single SAS card in a host system. SAS Expander Connections A SAS expander device literally expands the number of end devices that you can connect together. -
Page 63: How Is Sas Different From Parallel Scsi
User intervention required to set SCSI IDs SAS addresses self-configured by SAS devices Requires bus termination Requires no bus termination Standard SCSI connectors SAS connectors (see Cables on page 23) Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 64: Appendix B Understanding Raid
Each RAID level offers a unique combination of performance and redundancy. RAID levels also vary by the number of disk drives they support. This appendix describes the RAID levels supported by your Adaptec RAID controller, and provides a basic overview of each to help you select the best level of protection for your data storage. -
Page 65: Raid 1 Arrays
A RAID 10 array is built from two or more equal-sized RAID 1 arrays. Data in a RAID 10 array is both striped and mirrored. Mirroring provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... - Page 66 Disk Drive 4 . . . Disk Drive 4 400 GB Unused Space = 150 GB Disk Drives in Logical Drive RAID 10 Logical Drive = 500 GB Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
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Page 67: Raid 5 Arrays
. . . Disk Drive 4 Disk Drive 4 400 GB Unused Space = 150 GB RAID 5 Logical Drive = 750 GB plus Parity Disk Drives in Logical Drive Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 68: Raid 50 Arrays
Space = 150 GB Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 250 GB 250 GB 250 GB Drive 4 Drive 5 Drive 6 400 GB 400 GB 400 GB Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 69: Raid 6 Arrays
RAID 6 arrays. Two sets of parity data provide enhanced data protection, and striping improves performance. RAID 60 arrays also provide high data transfer speeds. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 70: Comparing Raid Levels
50 – 88% Disk drive usage, read performance, and write performance depend on the number of drives in the logical drive. In general, the more drives, the better the performance. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 71: Appendix C Using The Adaptec Raid Configuration Utility
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use to create arrays and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices. -
Page 72: Using The Arc Utility To Create And Manage Arrays
Note: You cannot make an array bootable while it's building, verifying, or rebuilding. The array's number changes to Array 00, which makes this array the controller's boot array. 3. Restart your computer. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 73: Modifying Power Management Settings
You can modify the read and write cache settings for an array. You can also modify the maxCache settings. Adaptec maxCache uses the compatible Solid State Drives (SSDs) in your system as fast cache memory to improve performance for both read and write operations in I/O-intensive applications with mixed workloads. -
Page 74: Initializing Disk Drives
General Controller Settings on page 75). This option clears Adaptec meta-data and any OS partitions from a drive. Drives can uninitialized only if they are not part of any array. To begin uninitializing a disk drive, select Uninitialize Drives from the Logical Device Configuration menu, then type to continue. -
Page 75: Opening The Controller Settings Tool
Test (POST). Displaying the disk drives adds a few seconds to the overall POST time. Default is disabled. DVD/CD-ROM Boot Support When enabled, the system can be booted from a bootable DVD/CD. (This setting is not available on all RAID controller models.) Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 76: Power Management Settings
When set to RAID Mode, all RAID functions of the controller are enabled. When set to Auto Volume Mode, RAID functions of the controller are enabled. Attached drives without Adaptec meta-data, but with an OS partition, are surfaced to the host operating system as Pass Through devices, where the RAID layer of the controller firmware is bypassed when the host issues commands to the device. -
Page 77: Checking Backup Unit Status
6. When you have finished locating your disk drive, press any key to stop the blinking. Identifying Disk Drives You can identify disk drives by viewing the list of disk drives on your system. Only physical drives that display during POST are shown. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 78: Viewing The Event Log
2. Select the controller you want, then press Enter 3. When the ARC utility menu appears, press Ctrl+P 4. Select Controller Log Information, then press Enter The current event log opens. Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:... -
Page 79: Appendix D Using The Adaptec Flash Utility
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Using the Adaptec Flash Utility This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that you can use to update, save, or verify the RAID controller's firmware. -
Page 80: Running The Menu-Based Afu
The AFU’s main menu is displayed. 4. Select Select Controllers, then select the Adaptec RAID controller(s) to be flashed. To update multiple RAID controllers in the same system, update the boot controller’s flash first, restart the computer, then update the flash for the remaining controllers. -
Page 81: Afu Commands
You don’t have to restart the computer after completing this command. This example shows a typical system response to a command: LIST A:\> AFU LIST Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999 2005. All Rights Reserved. Controllers Detected and Recognized: Controller #0 (03:05:00) Adaptec RAID 51645 Save Saves the contents of a RAID controller's flash in a UFI file. -
Page 82: Verify
(c)Adaptec Inc. 1999 2005. All Rights Reserved. Updating Controller 0 (Adaptec RAID 31205) Reading flash image file (Build 5749) AFU is about to update firmware on controllers Adaptec RAID 51645 ***PLEASE DO NOT REBOOT THE SYSTEM DURING THE UPDATE*** This might take a few minutes. -
Page 83: Help
AFU UPDATE /C 0 • To update multiple RAID controllers: AFU UPDATE /C <cont_number_a>,<cont_number_b> Where <controller_number_a> and <controller_number_b> are the numbers of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you are updating. For example, to upgrade controllers 0, 2, and 3, type AFU UPDATE /C 0, 2, 3 •... -
Page 84: Appendix E Controller Alarm Connector Quick Reference
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Controller Alarm Connector Quick Reference This appendix provides a reference guide for Adaptec RAID controller external alarm connectors. Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q/71605/71605Q/71605E Alarm Connector Specification 2274100-R ASR-7805 SGL 2274200-R ASR-7805 Kit 2274300-R... -
Page 85: Appendix F Safety Information
• Put the controller down only on an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in your kit. • If you are returning the controller to Adaptec by PMC Product Support, put it back in its antistatic bag immediately. -
Page 86: Appendix G Technical Specifications
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Note: Adaptec RAID controllers require adequate airflow to operate reliably. The recommended airflow is 200 LFM (linear feet per minute), minimum. Forced airflow is required. Ambient temperature with forced airflow 0 °C to 55 °... - Page 87 Physical Drives Display During POST setting 75 Automatic Failover setting 75 RAID levels 23, 31, 72 Removable Media Devices Boot Support setting 76 resetting 58 Runtime BIOS setting 75 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
- Page 88 26 Dynamic Kernel Module Support 39, 41 external devices 28, 31, 32, 33 installation options 25 solid state drives 32, 58 with operating system 26 electrostatic discharge 85 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
- Page 89 RAID 50 23, 68, 69 specifications 86 RAID 6 16, 23, 69 storage management 54, 55 RAID 60 16, 23, 69 Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 54 RAID controllers, See controllers Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
- Page 90 13, 16, 26, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, driver installation 50 59, 79 OS installation 39, 41 troubleshooting tips 56 zero maintenance cache protection 16, 27, 28 uEFI 35, 71 Proprietary and Confidential to PMC-Sierra, Inc. Document No.: CDP-00277-01-A Rev. A, Issue:...
- Page 91 PMC-Sierra, Inc. 1380 Bordeaux Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 USA © Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2012 All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec by PMC logo are trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Part Number: CDP-00277-01-A Rev A JPB 03/11...
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