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Adaptec 2246200-R - RAID 4000 Storage Controller Installation And User Manual

Adaptec 2246200-R - RAID 4000 Storage Controller Installation And User Manual (137 pages)

SAS, SATA, and SCSI RAID Controllers

Brand: Adaptec | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
About this Guide

11
Kit Contents and System Requirements

13
- Kit Contents
  14
- System Requirements
  14
About Your RAID Controller

15
- Standard RAID Controller Features
  16
  - Array-Level Features
    16
  - Advanced Data Protection Suite
    16
- Adding Enhanced Features
  17
  - Using a Feature Key to Unlock Enhanced Features
    17
- Adding a Battery Backup Module
  17
- Upgrading the Controller Firmware
  17
- About the Adaptec 3085
  18
- About the Adaptec 3405
  19
- About the Adaptec 3805
  20
- About the Adaptec 31205
  21
- About the Adaptec 31605
  22
- About the Adaptec 4000
  23
- About the Adaptec 4800SAS
  24
- About the Adaptec 4805SAS
  25
- About the Adaptec 2420SA
  26
- About the Adaptec 2820SA
  27
- About the Adaptec 2130SLP
  28
- About the Adaptec 2230SLP
  29
Getting Started

30
- Choosing a RAID Level
  31
- Selecting Disk Drives
  32
- Selecting Cables
  33
  - SAS Cables
    33
  - SATA Cables
    34
  - SCSI Cables
    35
- Installation Options
  35
- Basic Installation Steps
  35
  - Installing with an Operating System
    35
  - Installing on an Existing Operating System
    36
Installing the Controller and Disk Drives

37
Creating a Bootable Array

43
Installing the Driver and an Operating System

48
- Before You Begin
  49
- Creating a Driver Disk
  49
- Installing with Windows
  50
- Installing with Red hat Linux
  50
- Installing with SUSE Linux
  51
- Installing with Netware
  51
- Installing with Openserver
  52
- Installing with Solaris
  52
- Installing with Unixware
  53
- Installing with Vmware
  53
- Installing with Freebsd
  54
Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System

55
- Before You Begin
  56
- Creating a Driver Disk
  56
- Installing on Windows
  57
- Installing on Red hat or SUSE Linux
  57
- Installing on Netware
  57
- Installing on Openserver
  58
- Installing on Solaris
  58
- Installing on Unixware
  59
- Installing on Vmware
  59
- Installing on Freebsd
  60
Managing Your Storage Space

61
Solving Problems

64
Introduction to Serial Attached SCSI

68
- In this Appendix
  69
- Terminology Used in this Chapter
  69
- What Is SAS
  69
- How Do SAS Devices Communicate
  70
- What's a Phy
  70
- What Do SAS Cables Look Like
  71
- What's a SAS Address
  71
- What's a SAS Connector
  71
- What's a SAS Port
  71
- How Are Disk Drives Identified in SAS
  72
- What Are the SAS Connection Options
  72
  - Direct-Attach Connections
    72
  - Backplane Connections
    72
  - SAS Expander Connections
    73
- How Is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI
  74
Understanding RAID

75
- Understanding Drive Segments
  76
- Non-Redundant Arrays (RAID 0)
  76
- RAID 1 Arrays
  77
- RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
  77
- RAID 10 Arrays
  78
- RAID 5 Arrays
  79
- RAID 5EE Arrays
  80
- RAID 50 Arrays
  81
- RAID 6 Arrays
  82
- RAID 60 Arrays
  82
- Selecting the Best RAID Level
  83
Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

84
Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS

93
- Getting Started
  94
- Working in the ACU Using Menus
  94
- Running the ACU Using Scripts
  95
  - About Playback Mode
    95
  - About Record Mode
    96
  - Creating the Script File Manually
    96
  - Array Definition Block Keywords
    97
  - Channel Definition Block Keywords-SCSI Only
    100
  - ACU Error Codes
    101
  - Sample Scripts
    102
  - Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
    104
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility

105
- System Requirements
  105
- Before You Begin
  105
  - Obtaining the Firmware
    105
  - Creating the Firmware Floppy Disks
    106
- Running the Menu-Based AFU
  106
- Running the AFU from the Command Line
  107
  - AFU Commands
    107
- Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line
  110
Adaptec Serial Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference

111
Safety Information

129
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
  129
Technical Specifications

130
- Environmental Specifications
  131
- DC Power Requirements
  131
- Current Requirements
  131

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