User Manuals: Adaptec ASR-2230SLP SCSI RAID Controller

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Adaptec ASR-2230SLP Installation And User Manual (169 pages)

SATA AND SCSI RAID CONTROLLER

Brand: Adaptec | Category: Controller | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
8
1 Introduction

13
- Kit Contents
  14
- Overview of the Installation Process
  15
- System Requirements and Compatibility
  15
  - Drive Requirements
    16
  - Hardware Requirements
    16
  - Operating System Compatibility
    16
- Controller Features
  17
  - Features Overview
    17
  - Simple Volume
    18
  - SATA RAID Controller Features Summary
    18
  - Spanned Volume
    19
  - SCSI RAID Controller Features Summary
    19
  - Advanced RAID Features
    20
- About the Documentation
  23
- Using the Adaptec Installation CD
  24
- Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader
  26
- Software Tools Overview
  27
- Safety Information
  27
  - Electrostatic Discharge
    28
2 Installing the Controller and Drives

30
3 Installing the Driver

38
4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager

50
5 Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager

61
- Introduction
  61
  - Features
    61
- Overview
  62
  - Physical Devices View
    63
  - Logical Devices View
    63
- Changing How Drives Are Displayed
  64
- Collapsed and Expanded Views
  64
- Component Views
  65
Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

66
- Overview
  66
- Using the ACU
  67
  - Creating Arrays
    67
  - Managing Arrays
    69
  - Initializing Drives
    72
  - Rescanning Drives
    73
- Using Sataselect and Scsiselect
  74
- Using the Disk Utilities
  79
- Viewing the Event Log
  80
ACU for DOS

81
- Introduction
  81
- Creating the ACU Utility Disk
  81
- Running the ACU Interactively
  82
- Running the ACU Using Scripts
  83
  - Playback Mode
    84
  - Record Mode
    84
  - Creating the Script File Manually
    85
  - Array Definition Block Keywords
    85
  - Channel Definition Block Keywords - SCSI Only
    92
  - ACU Error Codes
    93
  - Example - Running the ACU with a Script
    94
Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU)

96
- Introduction
  96
  - System Requirements
    97
  - Compatibility
    97
- Creating the Firmware Floppy Disks
  98
- Running the AFU from the GUI
  99
- Running the AFU from the Command Line
  100
  - Command Summary
    100
  - AFU Command Line - Step-By-Step
    104
Command Line Interface

106
- In this Appendix
  107
- Introduction
  107
  - Adaptec 2410SA/2810SA Controllers Only
    107
  - Adaptec 21610SA Controllers Only
    107
  - Terminology
    107
  - All Controllers
    108
- Accessing the CLI
  109
  - Accessing the CLI in MS-DOS
    109
  - Accessing the CLI in Windows
    109
  - Accessing the CLI in Unix
    109
- Using the CLI
  110
- CLI Command Dictionary
  120
  - General Control Commands
    120
  - Container (Array) Commands
    121
  - Controller Commands
    130
  - Disk Commands
    133
  - Logfile Commands
    137
  - Task Commands
    137
- Enclosure Commands
  139
- Using Automated Command Scripts
  143
About RAID

144
- Simple Volume
  144
- Spanned Volume
  145
- Raid 1
  146
- Raid 5
  147
- Raid 50
  148
About SCSI

149
- SCSI Device Support
  149
- Setting SCSI Ids
  150
- Changing SCSI Termination on the Controller
  150
- Enabling CD Drive Support
  150
- Mixing SE Devices with LVD Devices
  151
Controller Illustrations

152
Specifications

159
Glossary

160

Adaptec ASR-2230SLP Installation And User Manual (134 pages)

SAS, SATA, and SCSI RAID Controllers

Brand: Adaptec | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 2 MB

Regulatory Compliance Statements
5
Table of Contents
7
Contents
8
1 About this Guide

13
2 Kit Contents and System Requirements

16
- Kit Contents
  16
- System Requirements
  17
3 About Your RAID Controller

19
4 Getting Started

29
- Choosing a RAID Level
  30
- Selecting Disk Drives
  31
- Selecting Cables
  32
  - SAS Cables
    32
  - SATA Cables
    33
  - SCSI Cables
    33
- Installation Options
  34
- Basic Installation Steps
  34
  - Installing with an Operating System
    34
  - Installing on an Existing Operating System
    34
5 Installing the Controller and Disk Drives

36
6 Creating a Bootable Array

44
7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System

51
- Before You Begin
  51
- Creating a Driver Disk
  51
- Installing with Windows
  52
- Installing with Red hat Linux
  53
- Installing with Suse Linux
  53
- Installing with Netware
  54
8 Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System

57
- Before You Begin
  57
- Creating a Driver Disk
  57
- Installing on Windows
  58
- Installing on Red hat or Suse Linux
  58
- Installing on Netware
  59
9 Managing Your Storage Space

61
10 Solving Problems

64
- Troubleshooting Checklist
  65
- Silencing the Alarm
  66
- Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure
  66
- Resetting the Controller
  68
- Terminology Used in this Chapter
  71
- What Is SAS
  71
- How Do SAS Devices Communicate
  72
- What's a Phy
  72
- What's a SAS Port
  73
- What's a SAS Address
  73
- What's a SAS Connector
  74
- What Do SAS Cables Look Like
  75
- How Are Disk Drives Identified in SAS
  75
- What Are the SAS Connection Options
  76
  - Direct-Attach Connections
    76
  - Backplane Connections
    76
  - SAS Expander Connections
    77
- How Is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI
  78
- Understanding Drive Segments
  80
- RAID 0 (Non-RAID Arrays)
  80
- RAID 1 Arrays
  81
- RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
  82
- RAID 10 Arrays
  83
- RAID 5 Arrays
  84
- RAID 5EE Arrays
  85
- RAID 50 Arrays
  86
- RAID 6 Arrays
  87
- RAID 60 Arrays
  88
- Selecting the Best RAID Level
  89
100 C Using the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility

91
Using the ACU for DOS

101
- Getting Started
  102
- Working in the ACU Using Menus
  102
- Running the ACU Using Scripts
  103
  - About Playback Mode
    104
  - About Record Mode
    104
  - Creating the Script File Manually
    105
  - Array Definition Block Keywords
    105
  - Channel Definition Block Keywords-SCSI Only
    111
  - ACU Error Codes
    112
  - Sample Scripts
    113
Using the Adaptec Flash Utility

115
- System Requirements
  116
- Before You Begin
  116
  - Obtaining the Firmware
    116
  - Creating the Firmware Floppy Disks
    117
- Running the Menu-Based AFU
  117
- Running the AFU from the Command Line
  119
  - AFU Commands
    119
- Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line
  123
Safety Information

125
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
  125
Technical Specifications

126
- Environmental Specifications
  127
- DC Power Requirements
  127
- Current Requirements
  127

Adaptec ASR-2230SLP Read Me (9 pages)

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Adaptec ASR-2230SLP Release Notes (2 pages)

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Adaptec ASR-2230SLP Installation And User Manual (169 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Installing the Controller and Drives

3 Installing the Driver

4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager

5 Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager

Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

ACU for DOS

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU)

Command Line Interface

About RAID

About SCSI

Controller Illustrations

Specifications

Glossary

Adaptec ASR-2230SLP Installation And User Manual (134 pages)

Table of Contents

1 About this Guide

2 Kit Contents and System Requirements

3 About Your RAID Controller

4 Getting Started

5 Installing the Controller and Disk Drives

6 Creating a Bootable Array

7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System

8 Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System

9 Managing Your Storage Space

10 Solving Problems

100 C Using the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility

Using the ACU for DOS

Using the Adaptec Flash Utility

Safety Information

Technical Specifications

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