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Adaptec ASR-7805 User Manual (110 pages)
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers
Brand:
Adaptec
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 4.73 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Adaptec by PMC Product Support
8
Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty
10
Regulatory Compliance Statements
11
1 About this Guide
14
What You Need to Know before You Begin
14
Terminology Used in this Guide
14
How to Find more Information
14
2 Kit Contents and System Requirements
16
Kit Contents
16
System Requirements
16
3 About Your RAID Controller
17
Standard RAID Controller Features
17
Array-Level Features
17
Advanced Data Protection Suite
17
Adding a Flash Backup Module
18
Upgrading the Controller Firmware
18
About the Adaptec RAID 6405
19
About the Adaptec RAID 6445
20
About the Adaptec RAID 6805/6805Q
21
About the Adaptec RAID 6405E
22
About the Adaptec RAID 6805E/6805E R5
23
About the Adaptec RAID 6405T
24
About the Adaptec RAID 6805T/6805TQ
25
About the Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q
26
About the Adaptec RAID 71605/71605Q
27
About the Adaptec RAID 71605E
28
About the Adaptec RAID 71685
29
About the Adaptec RAID 72405
30
4 Getting Started
31
Choosing a RAID Level
31
Selecting Disk Drives and Cables
31
Disk Drives
31
Cables
31
Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket
33
Installation Options
34
Basic Installation Steps
34
Installing with an Operating System
35
Installing on an Existing Operating System
35
5 Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
36
Before You Begin
36
Installing the Controller
36
Installing a RAID Controller Without Zero Maintenance Cache Protection
36
Installing a RAID Controller with Zero Maintenance Cache Protection
37
Connecting Disk Drives to Your Controllers
41
Connecting Drives Directly to the Controller
41
Connecting Drives to a System Backplane
41
Connecting Solid State Drives (Ssds)
41
Connecting External Devices
42
Next Steps
43
6 Creating a Bootable Array
44
Setting the Boot Controller
44
Creating an Array
44
Creating an Array with the ARC Utility
44
Creating an Array with Maxview Storage Manager
45
Making Your Array Bootable
47
7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System
48
Before You Begin
48
Creating a Driver Disk
48
Creating a Driver Disk for Debian Linux or Ubuntu Linux
49
Creating a Driver Disk for Vmware ESX 4.1
49
Installing with Windows
50
Installing with Red hat Linux 5 or Cent os 5
50
Installing with Red hat Linux 6, Cent os 6, or Fedora Linux
50
Red hat Linux 6, Cent os 6 with Dynamic Kernel Module Support
50
Red hat Linux 6, Cent os 6, Fedora Linux Without Dynamic Kernel Module Support
51
Installing with Suse Linux Enterprise Server
52
Installing with Debian Linux
52
Installing with Ubuntu Linux
53
Installing with Solaris
54
Installing with Freebsd
55
Installing with Vmware ESX 4.1
55
Installing with Vmware Esxi 5.X
56
8 Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System
59
Before You Begin
59
Creating a Driver Disk
59
Installing on Windows
59
Installing on Red Hat, Cent OS, Suse, or Fedora Linux
60
Installing on Debian Linux
60
Installing on Ubuntu Linux
60
Installing on Solaris
61
Installing on Freebsd
61
Installing on Vmware
62
9 Managing Your Storage Space
64
About Maxview Storage Manager
64
Installing Maxview Storage Manager
64
About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility
64
About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
64
About the Adaptec Flash Utility
65
Which Utility Should I Use
65
10 Solving Problems
66
Troubleshooting Checklist
66
Monitoring Disk Drives Status
66
Silencing the Alarm
66
Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure
66
Failed Disk Drive Protected by a Hot Spare
67
Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by a Hot Spare
67
Failure in Multiple Arrays Simultaneously
67
Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array
67
Multiple Failures in the same Array
67
Failed SSD in Maxcache Container
68
Resetting the Controller
68
Appendix A Introduction to SAS
69
Terminology Used in this Appendix
69
What Is SAS
69
How Do SAS Devices Communicate
69
What's a Phy
70
What's a SAS Port
70
What's a SAS Address
70
What's a SAS Connector
71
What Do SAS Cables Look Like
71
How Are Disk Drives Identified in SAS
71
What Are the SAS Connection Options
71
Direct-Attach Connections
71
Backplane Connections
72
SAS Expander Connections
72
How Is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI
73
Appendix B Understanding RAID
74
Understanding Drive Segments
74
Non-Redundant Arrays (RAID 0)
74
RAID 1 Arrays
75
RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
75
RAID 10 Arrays
76
RAID 5 Arrays
77
RAID 5EE Arrays
78
RAID 50 Arrays
79
RAID 6 Arrays
80
RAID 60 Arrays
80
Comparing RAID Levels
81
Appendix C Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
82
Introduction to the ARC Utility
82
Ctrl-A or Uefi/Hii
82
Running the ARC Utility
82
Using the ARC Utility to Create and Manage Arrays
83
Creating a New Array
83
Managing Existing Arrays
83
Creating Bootable Arrays
83
Modifying Power Management Settings
84
Modifying Cache Settings
84
Initializing Disk Drives
85
Rescanning Disk Drives
85
Secure Erasing Disk Drives
85
Stopping a Secure Erase
85
Uninitializing Disk Drives
85
Managing Global Hot Spares
85
Creating and Managing Jbods
86
Creating a New JBOD
86
Managing Existing Jbods
86
Converting a JBOD into a Simple Volume
86
Managing the Maxcache Pool
86
Using the ARC Utility to Modify Controller Settings
87
Opening the Controller Settings Tool
87
Applying Changes and Exiting
87
Modifying Your Controller's Configuration
87
General Controller Settings
87
Power Management Settings
89
Checking Backup Unit Status
89
Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives
89
Locating Disk Drives
89
Identifying Disk Drives
90
Viewing the Event Log
90
Appendix D Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
91
System Requirements
91
Compatibility Notes
91
Before You Begin
91
Obtaining the Firmware
91
Creating the Firmware Update Disk
91
Running the Menu-Based AFU
92
Running the AFU from the Command Line
92
AFU Commands
92
List
93
Save
93
Update
93
Verify
94
Version
94
Help
94
Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line
95
Appendix E Controller LED, I2C, and Alarm Connector Quick Reference
96
Adaptec RAID 6405/6445 LED and I2C Connector Specification
96
Adaptec RAID 6805/6805Q LED and I2C Connector Specification
97
Adaptec RAID 6405E LED Connector Specification
98
Adaptec RAID 6805E/6805E R5 LED Connector Specification
99
Adaptec RAID 6405T LED Connector Specification
100
Adaptec RAID 6805T/6805TQ LED Connector Specification
101
Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q/71605/71605Q/71605E Alarm Connector Specification
102
Adaptec RAID 71685/72405 Alarm Connector Specification
102
Appendix F Safety Information
104
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
104
Appendix G Technical Specifications
105
Environmental Specifications
105
DC Power Requirements
105
Current Requirements
105
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Adaptec ASR-7805 Installation And User Manual (91 pages)
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers
Brand:
Adaptec
| Category:
Computer Hardware
| Size: 3.13 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Adaptec by PMC Product Support
8
Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty
9
Regulatory Compliance Statements
10
1 About this Guide
13
What You Need to Know before You Begin
13
Terminology Used in this Guide
13
How to Find more Information
13
2 Kit Contents and System Requirements
15
Kit Contents
15
System Requirements
15
3 About Your RAID Controller
16
Standard RAID Controller Features
16
Array-Level Features
16
Advanced Data Protection Suite
16
Adding a Flash Backup Module
16
Upgrading the Controller Firmware
17
About the Adaptec RAID 7805/7805Q
18
About the Adaptec RAID 71605/71605Q
19
About the Adaptec RAID 71605E
20
About the Adaptec RAID 71685
21
About the Adaptec RAID 72405
22
4 Getting Started
23
Choosing a RAID Level
23
Selecting Disk Drives and Cables
23
Disk Drives
23
Cables
23
Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket
24
Installation Options
25
Basic Installation Steps
25
Installing with an Operating System
26
Installing on an Existing Operating System
26
5 Installing the Controller and Disk Drives
27
Before You Begin
27
Installing the Controller
27
Installing a RAID Controller Without Zero Maintenance Cache Protection
27
Installing a RAID Controller with Zero Maintenance Cache Protection
28
Connecting Disk Drives to Your Controllers
31
Connecting Drives Directly to the Controller
32
Connecting Drives to a System Backplane
32
Connecting Solid State Drives (Ssds)
32
Connecting External Devices
33
Next Steps
34
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
7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System
39
Before You Begin
39
Creating a Driver Disk
39
Creating a Driver Disk for Debian Linux or Ubuntu Linux
40
Creating a Driver Disk for Vmware ESX 4.1
40
Installing with Windows
41
Installing with Red hat Linux 5 or Cent os 5
41
Installing with Red hat Linux 6, Cent os 6, or Fedora Linux
41
Red hat Linux 6, Cent os 6 with Dynamic Kernel Module Support
41
Red hat Linux 6, Cent os 6, Fedora Linux Without Dynamic Kernel Module Support
42
Installing with Suse Linux Enterprise Server
43
Installing with Debian Linux
43
Installing with Ubuntu Linux
44
Installing with Solaris
45
Installing with Freebsd
46
Installing with Vmware ESX 4.1
46
Installing with Vmware Esxi 5.0
47
8 Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System
50
Before You Begin
50
Creating a Driver Disk
50
Installing on Windows
50
Installing on Red Hat, Cent OS, Suse, or Fedora Linux
51
Installing on Debian Linux
51
Installing on Ubuntu Linux
51
Installing on Solaris
52
Installing on Freebsd
52
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
Monitoring Disk Drives Status
56
Silencing the Alarm
56
Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure
56
Failed Disk Drive Protected by a Hot Spare
57
Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by a Hot Spare
57
Failure in Multiple Arrays Simultaneously
57
Disk Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Array
57
Multiple Failures in the same Array
57
Failed SSD in Maxcache Container
58
Resetting the Controller
58
Appendix A Introduction to SAS
59
Terminology Used in this Appendix
59
What Is SAS
59
How Do SAS Devices Communicate
59
What's a Phy
60
What's a SAS Port
60
What's a SAS Address
60
What's a SAS Connector
61
What Do SAS Cables Look Like
61
How Are Disk Drives Identified in SAS
61
What Are the SAS Connection Options
61
Direct-Attach Connections
61
Backplane Connections
62
SAS Expander Connections
62
How Is SAS Different from Parallel SCSI
63
Appendix B Understanding RAID
64
Understanding Drive Segments
64
Non-Redundant Arrays (RAID 0)
64
RAID 1 Arrays
65
RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays
65
RAID 10 Arrays
65
RAID 5 Arrays
67
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
Managing Existing Arrays
72
Creating Bootable Arrays
72
Modifying Power Management Settings
73
Modifying Cache Settings
73
Initializing Disk Drives
74
Rescanning Disk Drives
74
Secure Erasing Disk Drives
74
Stopping a Secure Erase
74
Uninitializing Disk Drives
74
Using the ARC Utility to Modify Controller Settings
74
Opening the Controller Settings Tool
75
Applying Changes and Exiting
75
Modifying Your Controller's Configuration
75
General Controller Settings
75
Power Management Settings
76
Checking Backup Unit Status
77
Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives
77
Locating Disk Drives
77
Identifying Disk Drives
77
Viewing the Event Log
78
Appendix D Using the Adaptec Flash Utility
79
System Requirements
79
Compatibility Notes
79
Before You Begin
79
Obtaining the Firmware
79
Creating the Firmware Update Disks
79
Running the Menu-Based AFU
80
Running the AFU from the Command Line
80
AFU Commands
81
List
81
Save
81
Update
81
Verify
82
Version
82
Help
83
Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line
83
Appendix E Controller Alarm Connector Quick Reference
84
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
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