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    Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide
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    information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein
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    installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first-you will find answers to most of your questions. If you need further assistance, use the support options listed below. To expedite your service, have your computer in front of you. Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number
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    , or refund the purchaser's purchase price for the product, provided it is delivered at the purchaser's expense to an authorized Adaptec service facility or to Adaptec. 2. Repair or replacement parts or products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will either be new or reconditioned. All
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    with the instruction manual, may Adaptec RAID 5085/Adaptec RAID 5405/Adaptec RAID 5445/ Adaptec RAID 5805/ Adaptec RAID 5405Z/Adaptec RAID 5805Z/Adaptec RAID 5445Z/ Adaptec RAID 51245/Adaptec RAID 51645/Adaptec RAID 52445/ Adaptec RAID 2045/Adaptec radio frequency interference problem if used too
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    Used in this Guide 12 How to Adaptec RAID 5405 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 21 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 23 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 24 About the Adaptec RAID 5405Z 25 About the Adaptec RAID 5445Z 26 About the Adaptec
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    ...40 Creating a Bootable Array Setting the Boot Controller 42 Creating an Array 42 Creating an Array with the ACU 42 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 44 Making Your Array Bootable 45 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 47 Creating a Driver Disk 47
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    Storage Manager 58 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 58 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 58 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 59 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 59 Which Utility Should I Use 59 Solving Problems Troubleshooting Checklist 61 Monitoring Disk
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    5 Arrays 76 RAID 5EE Arrays 77 RAID 50 Arrays 78 RAID 6 Arrays 79 RAID 60 Arrays 79 Selecting the Best RAID Level 80 Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility Introduction to the ARC Utility 82 Running the ARC Utility 82 Navigating the ARC Utility 82 Using the ACU to Create and
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    Contents ● 10 About Record Mode 94 Creating the Script File Manually 94 Array Definition Block Keywords 95 ACU Error Codes 98 Sample Scripts 99 Using the Adaptec Flash Utility System Requirements 102 Before You Begin 102 Obtaining the Firmware 102 Creating the Firmware Update Disks 103
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    in this Guide: ● Adaptec RAID 5085 ● Adaptec RAID 5405/5405Z ● Adaptec RAID 5445/5445Z ● Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Z ● Adaptec RAID 51245 ● Adaptec RAID 51645 ● Adaptec RAID 52445 ● Adaptec RAID 2045 ● Adaptec RAID 2405 What You Need to Know Before You Begin You should be familiar with computer hardware
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    refer to controller(s) and disk drives being managed with Adaptec Storage ManagerTM or the other utilities described in this Guide. Many of the terms and concepts referred to in this Guide are known to computer users by multiple names. This Guide uses these terms: ● Controller (also known as adapter
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    Kit Contents and System Requirements 2 In this chapter... Kit Contents...14 System Requirements ...14 This chapter lists the contents of your Adaptec RAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
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    .com.) ● (Selected models only) Low-profile bracket ● Adaptec Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers Quick Start Guide System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent, processor ● Motherboard with these features: ● Support for multifunction devices where one of the
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    18 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 21 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 23 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 24 About the Adaptec RAID 5405Z 25 About the Adaptec RAID 5445Z 26 About the Adaptec RAID 5805Z 27
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    for remote analysis ("call home") Array-level Features Note: Not all features are supported by all controllers. For more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. ● Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID 50, simple volumes, and spanned volumes
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    com. Upgrading the Controller Firmware To upgrade the firmware on your Adaptec RAID controller, follow the instructions in Using the Adaptec Flash Utility on page 101. You can also use the Adaptec Storage Manager to upgrade your controller firmware, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide.
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    About Your RAID Controller ● 18 About the Adaptec RAID 5085 The Adaptec RAID 5085 is a SAS RAID controller (Unified Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors, external Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 2.5 Gb/s 8 512 MB
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    Your RAID Controller ● 19 About the Adaptec RAID 5405 The Adaptec RAID 5405 is a SAS RAID controller with Phys (Unified Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors, internal Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 2.5 Gb/s 4 256 MB
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    About Your RAID Controller ● 20 About the Adaptec RAID 5445 The Adaptec RAID 5445 is a SAS RAID controller with speed Phys (Unified Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 2.5 Gb/s 8 512 MB
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    Your RAID Controller ● 21 About the Adaptec RAID 5805 The Adaptec RAID 5805 is a SAS RAID controller with Phys (Unified Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors, internal Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 2.5 Gb/s 8 512 MB
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    About Your RAID Controller ● 22 About the Adaptec RAID 51245 The Adaptec RAID 51245 is a SAS RAID controller with Standard cache Connectors, Internal Connectors, Exteneral Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Full Height, Half Length PCIe x8 2.5 Gb
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    About Your RAID Controller ● 23 About the Adaptec RAID 51645 The Adaptec RAID 51645 is a SAS RAID controller with Standard cache Connectors, Internal Connectors, Exteneral Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Full Height, Half Length PCIe x8 2.5 Gb
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    About Your RAID Controller ● 24 About the Adaptec RAID 52445 The Adaptec RAID 52445 is a SAS RAID controller with Standard cache Connectors, Internal Connectors, Exteneral Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Full Height, Half Length PCIe x8 2.5 Gb
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    Ports) Standard cache Connectors, internal Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Zero Maintenance Cache Protection Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec ZMM-100DB daughterboard (pre-installed), Adaptec ZMM-100CC super cap card (user installed-see page 37)
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    Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Zero Maintenance Cache Protection Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 ) I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec ZMM-100DB daughterboard (pre-installed), Adaptec ZMM-100CC super cap card (user installed-see page 37)
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    Ports) Standard cache Connectors, internal Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Zero Maintenance Cache Protection Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 I2C and SGPIO Yes Adaptec ZMM-100DB daughterboard (pre-installed), Adaptec ZMM-100CC super cap card (user installed-see page 37)
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    About Your RAID Controller ● 28 About the Adaptec RAID 2045 The Adaptec RAID 2045 is a SAS RAID controller with (Unified Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors, external Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 2.5 Gb/s 4 128 MB
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    Your RAID Controller ● 29 About the Adaptec RAID 2405 The Adaptec RAID 2405 is a SAS RAID controller with Phys (Unified Serial Ports) Standard cache Connectors, internal Maximum number of disk drives Enclosure Support Onboard speaker Battery Backup Module Low-profile MD2 PCIe x8 2.5 Gb/s 4 128 MB
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    you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the way you want them. It also describes the options you have for installing your Adaptec controller and disk drives, and creating arrays for data storage.
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    and maximum number of disk drives required by each. Note: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your Adaptec controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see Standard RAID Controller Features on page 16). ● RAID 0 (Non-redundant Array)-Stripes data across multiple disk
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    32 Selecting Disk Drives and Cables Disk Drives Your SAS controller supports SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, and SATA Solid to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. For more information about compatible disk drives, refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com/compatibility
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    are keyed so that you can't insert them incorrectly. Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. For more information or to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com. Installation Options When you install your Adaptec controller, you can choose to create a bootable array
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    controller (see page 42). 3 Create a bootable array (see page 42). 4 Install your operating system and the controller driver (see page 46.) 5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 57). Installing on an Existing Operating System 1 Install and connect your
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    Installing the Controller...36 Connecting Disk Drives to Your Controllers 38 Connecting External Devices 40 Next Steps ...40 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller, and how to install and connect internal and external disk drives.
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    RAID controller into your computer cabinet. Adaptec RAID controllers come in two basic configurations: standard and zero maintenance cache protection with batteryless backup. Follow one of these sets of instructions: ● To install a standard series Adaptec RAID controller (without zero maintenance
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    Module (see page 17) to an Adaptec RAID controller with Zero Maintenance Cache Protection. The battery module can overheat and may even explode! 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord. Open the cabinet, following the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Select an available PCIe expansion
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    instructions in Connecting Disk Drives to Your Controllers on page 38. If you are not installing internal disk drives, close your computer the minimum number disk drives required to support the RAID level you want. See disk drives to your SAS controller, Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS
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    have been installed and attached to the controller, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with Connecting External available on the backplane. Some backplanes have embedded SAS expanders and can support up to 128 end devices. (For more information about backplane and
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    all internal disk drives have been installed and connected, close your computer cabinet, reattach the power cord, then continue with Connecting External Devices . Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec cables. For more information or to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com
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    6 In this chapter... Setting the Boot Controller...42 Creating an Array ...42 Making Your Array Bootable 45 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
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    , Creating an Array. Your Adaptec RAID controller supports bootable disk drives and bootable list. For more information, refer to your computer documentation. Creating an Array This section explains how . For instructions, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide. You
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    disk drive, then press Enter. 9 When the Array Properties screen opens, follow the instructions in the following table. Property Line Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read . 13 Select Yes, then press Enter. The computer restarts. 14 Continue with Making Your Array Bootable on page 45.
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    Storage Manager Installation CD to complete this task. To create a RAID 5 array: 1 Insert the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD into your CD drive, then restart your computer. 2 When prompted, select the language you want, then press Enter. 3 Review the license information, then press Enter
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    , then click Reboot to restart your system. 11 Remove the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. For information on installing and using Adaptec Storage Manager as a full software application, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. 12 Continue with the following section
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    with UnixWare ...50 Installing with Solaris...50 Installing with VMware ...51 Installing with FreeBSD ...51 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller driver and an operating system onto a bootable array (see page 41). To install the driver on an existing operating system
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    boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for Installing
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    driver. 5 Press S to specify that the driver is on a floppy disk, then press Enter. The computer reads the disk. 6 When the Adaptec driver is found, press Enter. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 57. Installing with
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    To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux: 1 Insert the first Red Hat Installation CD. 2 Restart your computer. 3 When the the OpenServer Installation CD. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the OpenServer installation. 4 When
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    CD to complete this task. To install the driver when installing UnixWare: 1 Insert the UnixWare Installation CD. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the UnixWare installation. 4 When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select Yes. (To
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    , following the instructions included with your operating system. Note: Currently, the Adaptec Storage Manager GUI is not supported on VMware. driver when installing FreeBSD: 1 Insert the FreeBSD Installation CD. 2 Restart your computer. 3 When the FreeBSD start screen opens, select 6 to escape to
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    OpenServer ...55 Installing on UnixWare ...55 Installing on Solaris...55 Installing on VMware...56 Installing on FreeBSD ...56 This chapter explains how to install your Adaptec RAID controller driver. Note: To install the driver while you're installing an operating system, see page 46.
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    boots from the CD drive. (For instructions, refer to your computer documentation.) 2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID controller kit. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu. 4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for Installing
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    Floppy drive, then click Next. 3 Click Next, then click Next again. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. 5 Remove the driver disk and restart your computer. 6 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 57. Installing with Windows Server 2008 or Windows
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    driver by performing a pkginfo SUNWaac in a terminal window. 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, perform a pkgrm SUNWaac to remove it. ! Caution: If your operating system currently boots from
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    for your VMware distribution. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to save the boot image and run the vmware-mkinitrd command manually. 5 Reboot your computer and remove the driver disk. Note: Currently, the Adaptec Storage Manager GUI is not supported on VMware. To create and manage arrays, you
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    9 In this chapter... About Adaptec Storage Manager 58 About the Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility 58 About the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility 59 About the Adaptec Flash Utility 59 Which Utility Should I Use 59 Once you have installed your Adaptec RAID controller, disk drives
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    settings ● Recover from disk drive failures and troubleshoot ARCCONF and the Adaptec RAID Controller Command Line Utility User's Guide, which describes how to use ARCCONF, are included on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with
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    with working in DOS use the AFU. You can also use Adaptec Storage Manager to update the controller firmware/BIOS. See the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide for more information. Which Utility Should I Use? To create a bootable array, Adaptec recommends that you use the BIOS-based ACU (See Using
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    Solving Problems 10 In this chapter... Troubleshooting Checklist ...61 Silencing the Alarm ...61 Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure 62 Resetting the Controller...63 This chapter provides basic troubleshooting information and solutions for solving controller problems.
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    installation CD for compatibility issues and known problems. If you are still unable to resolve a problem, you can find additional troubleshooting information and direction on the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com or the Support Knowledgebase at ask.adaptec.com. Monitoring Disk Drives Status You
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    Chapter 10: Solving Problems ● 62 Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure This section explains how disk drive. Then, if necessary, use Adaptec Storage Manager to rebuild the array. For instructions, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. Failure in Multiple Arrays
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    instructions. 6 Disconnect all cables from the controller, then attach a shorting jumper to the Mode 0 flash connector. (To locate the Mode 0 flash connector on your Adaptec RAID controller, see the figures in About Your RAID Controller on page 15.) 7 Reconnect the power cord, power on your computer
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    Chapter 10: Solving Problems ● 64 9 Insert the other floppy disks when prompted. 10 When the flash is complete, power off your computer, disconnect the power cord, then remove the jumper. 11 Close the computer cabinet, reconnect the power cord, then power on your computer. The controller should boot
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    Introduction to SAS A In this appendix... Terminology Used in This Chapter 66 What is SAS? ...66 How Do SAS Devices Communicate 67 What's a Phy? ...67 What's a SAS Port?...68 What's a SAS Address?...68 What's a SAS Connector? ...68 What do SAS Cables Look Like 68 How are Disk Drives Identified
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    is an interface that lets devices such as computers and disk drives communicate with each other. , or through expander devices. SAS cards can typically support up to 128 end devices and can communicate with in the same SAS domain (see page 70), Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA
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    devices, a link is established from a phy in one port to a phy in the other port. As shown in the figure above, a wide port can support multiple independent links simultaneously. Phys are internal, within SAS connectors (see page 68). SAS cables physically connect one or more phys on one SAS device
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    Internal standard SAS cables are narrower than internal parallel SCSI cables. The connectors vary in size depending on the number of links they support, from single link connectors to 4-wide (or larger) connectors. Internal fan-out cables let you attach four disk drives to a single 4-wide connector
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    refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. .The number of end devices is limited to the number of slots available on the backplane. For example, the Adaptec S50 enclosure, which contains an expander, is a backplane connection that supports up to
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    Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 70 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
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    set SCSI IDs Requires bus termination Standard SCSI connectors Serial Attached SCSI Serial interface Maximum speed 300 MB/sec per phy when in halfduplex mode Supports SATA and SAS disk drives simultaneously More than 100 disk drives per SAS card, using an expander (see page 70) or 50 SATAII disk
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    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
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 73 Understanding Drive Segments A drive segment is a disk drive or portion of a disk drive that is used to create an array. A disk drive can include both RAID segments (segments that are part of an array) and available segments. Each segment can be part of only one
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 74 RAID 1 Arrays A RAID 1 array is built from two disk drives, where one disk drive is a mirror of the other (the same data is stored on each disk drive). Compared to independent disk drives, RAID 1 arrays provide improved performance, with twice the read rate and
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 75 RAID 10 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. Drive segment size is limited to the size of the
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 76 RAID 5 Arrays A RAID 5 array is built from a minimum of three disk drives, and uses data striping and parity data to provide redundancy. Parity data provides data protection, and striping improves performance. Parity data is an error-correcting redundancy that's
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 77 RAID 5EE Arrays A RAID 5EE array-also known as a hot space-is similar to a RAID 5 array except that it includes a distributed spare drive and must be built from a minimum of four disk drives. Unlike a hot spare, a distributed spare is striped evenly across the
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 78 RAID 50 Arrays A RAID 50 array is built from six to forty-eight disk drives configured as two or more RAID 5 arrays, and stripes stored data and parity data across all disk drives in both RAID 5 arrays. (For more information, see RAID 5 Arrays on page 76.) The
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 79 RAID 6 Arrays A RAID 6 array-also known as dual drive failure protection-is similar to a RAID 5 array because it uses data striping and parity data to provide redundancy. However, RAID 6 arrays include two independent sets of parity data instead of one. Both sets
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    Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 80 Selecting the Best RAID Level Use this table to select the RAID levels that are most appropriate for the logical drives on your storage space, based on the number of available disk drives and your requirements for performance and reliability. RAID Level RAID 0
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    a BIOS-based utility that you can use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices, and arrays. Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in a computer BIOS use the ARC utility tools. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 57.
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    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 Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and manage arrays, and initialize, rescan, and
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    Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 83 the system BIOS to modify the boot order. For more information, refer to your computer documentation. The controller always uses the lowest numbered array as its bootable array. To make : The disk drive should support low power mode.
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    You can modify the read and write cache settings for an array. You can also modify the MaxIQ cache settings. The MaxIQ cache uses the Adaptec MaxIQ Solid State Disks in your system as a read cache pool to improve performance in read-intensive applications. Note: For more information about MaxIQ, see
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    may choose to format it (see page 89) instead, or clear it using Adaptec Storage Manager-both options take much less time than the secure erase option. Select Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and manage JBODs. Creating a New JBOD A JBOD disk
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    Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 86 To begin creating a JBOD, select Create JBOD from the main ACU menu. All the supported disk drives are displayed. Select a disk drive and Enter. Managing Existing JBODs To delete a JBOD or morph a JBOD into a simple volume, select Manage
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    computer. Any changes you made take effect after the computer restarts. Modifying Your Controller's Configuration Note: Default controller settings are suitable for most computers. Adaptec Check Array-based BBS Support Description When set to array must be rebuilt manually. When enabled, the
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    Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 88 Option Description SATA Native Command 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 CD. (This setting is not available on
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    Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 89 PHY Settings Note: These details Yes (enabled). Set to No (disabled) only if the controller is connected to a device that does not support CRC Checking. SAS Address In a situation where you want each phy on a controller to be in a
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    Appendix C: Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ● 90 Identifying Disk Drives are not stored indefinitely-the event log is cleared of any non-persistent events each time you restart your computer; additionally, once the log is full, new events overwrite old events. To view the event log:
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    DOS, a text-based utility that you can use to create, configure, and manage arrays. (A BIOS-based ACU is also available. See page 82.) Note: Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS use the ACU for DOS utility. For more information, see Managing Your Storage Space on
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    disk which you can create using the RAID Installation CD that came in your Adaptec RAID controller kit. To create the ACU floppy disk: 1 Insert your RAID computer. The computer boots to the DOS command line. 2 Type ACU on the command line, then press Enter. The ACU is menu-based and instructions for
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    Running the ACU Using Scripts To work in the ACU using scripts: 1 Insert the ACU floppy disk (see page 92), then start or restart your computer. The computer boots to the DOS command line. 2 Type ACU on the command line, specify a script file, and specify either the /P or /R switches listed in the
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    file is placed in the same location as the ACU executable. The ACU supports only a subset of available array types. If it encounters an array it more information, see Wait Keyword on page 98. Creating the Script File Manually Script files contain blocks: ● Array definition block keywords (see page 95
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    Appendix D: Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS ● 95 Array Definition Block Keywords The array definition block always begins with the keyword Array and ends with the keyword End. The other required array definition keywords are Drives and Type. Array definition keywords and descriptions
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    Appendix D: Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS ● 96 For example: Drives=0:0:0 Drives=0:0:0,0:1:0,0:2:0 End Keyword End is a required keyword, indicating the end of the block. HotspareDrives Keyword Hotspare Drives is an optional keyword, specifying the hot spares to assign to the array.
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    Appendix D: Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS ● 97 Method Keyword Method is an optional keyword, indicating which method to use when creating a redundant (RAID 1, 1E, 10, 5, 5EE, 50, 6 and 60) array. Possible values: ● Build (the default)-Perform a Build/Verify process on the array.
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    the array type. There is no default value. The possible values: Volume, RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10, or RAID50. Depending on the RAID levels supported by your RAID controller, additional possible values are: RAID1E, RAID5EE, RAID6, RAID60. Wait Keyword Wait is an optional keyword that you can use to
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    size in creating array - script mode. 100 You ran ACU and made changes-The ACU exited with no errors (success) and you must restart the computer. Sample Scripts This command invokes the ACU and creates arrays on controller 1 based on the array keywords defined in the script file A:\RAID.ACU. It
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    Appendix D: Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS ● 100 # Use drives 1 and 2 Drives=0:1:0,0:2:0 # Disable write cache WriteCache=No # Assign 1 spare drive HotspareDrives=0:3:0 End This sample script file creates a maximum-size three-disk-drive RAID 5: # Create a maximum size RAID 5 labeled '
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    Using the AFU Command Line 107 This chapter describes how to use the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU), a text-based DOS utility that you can use to carefully and correctly to avoid rendering your RAID controller inoperable. Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with working in DOS
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    Appendix E: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility ● 102 System Requirements ● MS-DOS version 5.0 or later. Note: You can't run the AFU from a DOS command prompt window under any version of Windows. ● At least 8 MB of extended memory. Compatibility Notes ● Supports HIMEM.SYS; compatible with other DOS
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    model numbers have a suffix (for example Adaptec RAID 3405). Check that the .ufi file computer, then update the flash for the remaining controllers. 5 Select Select an Operation. 6 Choose the operation you want, then follow the on-screen instructions supported RAID controllers detected on your system.
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    available AFU commands. List Displays the AFU-supported RAID controllers installed on your computer. Also displays the ID numbers assigned to 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
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    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. Writing Adaptec RAID 51645 (4MB) Flash Image to controller 0...OK. Verifying...OK Please restart the computer to allow firmware changes to take effect
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    the VERSION command, restart your computer. The command syntax for the VERSION command is: AFU VERSION [/C] This example displays version information about all supported RAID controllers. A:\> AFU VERSION /C 0 Adaptec Flash Utility V4.0-0 B5749 (c)Adaptec Inc. 1999-2005. All Rights
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    connected to the controller you're updating.) If your computer isn't set up to boot from the bootable floppy disk switches you want. 6 Update the flash using the instructions suitable for your requirements: ● To update a single > are the numbers of the Adaptec RAID controllers whose firmware you are
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    LED and I2C Connector Specification 118 Adaptec RAID 52445 LED and I2C Connector Specification 120 Adaptec RAID 2045 LED Connector Specification 123 Adaptec RAID 2405 LED and I2C Connector Specification 123 This chapter provides a reference guide for Adaptec® RAID controllers of Activity LED
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    LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 5085 Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent J1:
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    Appendix F: Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference ● 110 J12: J12 Pin Number 2 1 Signal ~2kHz Square Wave +3.3V Description Open collector transistor ● Adaptec RAID 5085 Status LED Board Connector: Molex 10-89-7162 or equivalent ● Status LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-55-2161 or
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    3 Description LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 ● Adaptec RAID 5405/5405Z Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or
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    , LANE 3 Description LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 Adaptec RAID 5445/5445Z LED and I2C Connector Specification 2228800-R 2244900-R 2267000-R ASR-5445 RoHS Kit ASR-5445/512MB RoHS SGL ASR-5445Z RoHS
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    Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 5445/5445Z Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent
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    Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Z LED and I2C Connector Specification 2244100-R 2244100JA-R 2244300-R 2266900-R ASR-5805 RoHS KIT ASR-5805/JA RoHS KIT ASR-5805/512MB RoHS
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    Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Z Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent
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    LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 Adaptec RAID 51245 LED and I2C Connector Specification 2258400-R 2258300-R ASR-51245 RoHS Kit ASR-51245 RoHS Single ● Adaptec RAID 51245 Activity LED Header Connector for CN0/CN1: Molex 10-89-7162 or equivalent
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    Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 51245 Activity LED Board Connector for CN2: Molex 10-89-7162 or equivalent ● Activity LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-55-2161 or equivalent
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    LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent J10: J10 Pin Number 2 1 Signal ACTIVITY +3.3V Description LED Cathode LED Anode ● Adaptec RAID 51245 External Alarm Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Alarm Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent J12: J12 Pin
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 119
    22-55-2161 Pin Number 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 51645 Activity LED Board Connector for CN2/CN3: Molex 10-89-7162 or Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 51645 Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 120
    Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent J12: J12 Pin Number 2 1 Signal ~2kHz Square Wave +3.3V Description Open collector transistor - ● Adaptec RAID 51645 I2C Board Connector : Molex 22-43-6030 or equivalent ● I2C Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-43-3030 or equivalent J27, J28
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 121
    Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 52445 Activity LED Header Connector for CN4/CN5: Molex 10-89-7162 or equivalent ● Activity LED Header Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-55-2161
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 122
    Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 4 3 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 14 13 16 15 ● Adaptec RAID 52445 Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or equivalent J10
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    , LANE 3 Description LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode LED Anode LED Cathode 22-55-2161 Pin Number 2 1 4 3 6 5 8 7 ● Adaptec RAID 2405 Aggregate Activity LED Board Connector: Molex 22-28-4023 or equivalent ● Aggregate LED Mating Cable Connector: Molex 50-57-9002 or
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    Appendix F: Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference ● 124 ● Adaptec RAID 2405 I2C Board Connector : Molex 22-43-6030 or equivalent ● I2C Mating Cable Connector: Molex 22-43-3030 or equivalent J4: J4 Pin Number 3 2 1 Signal I2C Clock Ground I2C Data
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 125
    yourself by touching the metal chassis before handling the controller or any other part of the computer. ● Avoid touching the controller against your clothing. The wrist strap protects components from ESD ● If you are returning the controller to Adaptec, put it back in its antistatic bag immediately.
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    Technical Specifications H In this appendix... Environmental Specifications 127 DC Power Requirements...127 Current Requirements...127
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    V ± 9%, 12 V ± 8% Current Requirements Adaptec Model Adaptec RAID 5085 Adaptec RAID 5805 Adaptec RAID 5405 Adaptec RAID 5445 Adaptec RAID 5805Z Adaptec RAID 5405Z Adaptec RAID 5445Z Adaptec RAID 51245 Adaptec RAID 51645 Adaptec RAID 52445 Adaptec RAID 2045 Adaptec RAID 2405 Typical Current 0.45
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    scripts 99 script file syntax 94 scripts 93 switches 93 Adaptec customer support 3 Adaptec Flash Utility. See AFU Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 59, 81 to 90 Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration utility. See ARCCONF Adaptec Storage Manager 58 creating arrays 44 installing 58 adapters. See
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 129
    Address setting 89 SAS cables 32 setting boot controller 42 specifications 126 standard features troubleshooting 61 updating firmware 102 upgrading firmware 17 copyback 16 CRC Checking setting 89 customer support 3 D direct-attach connections 38, 69 disk drives 32, 69 connecting to controllers 38
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 130
    Index ● 130 expander devices 66 external devices 40 F failed disk drives 62 multiple arrays 62 multiple disk drives 63 RAID 0 arrays 63 without hot spare 62 firmware 102 creating floppy disks 103 firmware upgrades 17 flashing controllers 63 floppy disks for firmware update 103 formatting disk
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 131
    ACU for DOS 93 system requirements 14 T technical specifications 126 technical support 3 Technical Support Identification (TSID) number 3 terminology 12 SAS 66 tools Adaptec RAID Configuration utility 59 Adaptec Storage Manager 58 AFU 59 ARCCONF 58 troubleshooting tips 60 TSID Number See Technical
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 132
    utilities Adaptec RAID Controller utility 59 AFU 59 ARCCONF 58 V verifying disk drives 89 VMWare driver installation 56 OS installation 51 W Windows driver installation 54 OS installation 47 Z zero maintenance cache protection 16, 36, 37 zero maintenance module (ZMM) 37 Index ● 132
  • Adaptec 2258400-R | User Guide - Page 133
    Adaptec, Inc. 691 South Milpitas Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035 USA ©2009 Adaptec, Inc. All rights reserved. Adaptec and the Adaptec logo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Part Number: CDP-00243-04-A Rev. A JB 08/09
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Installation and User’s Guide
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers