Adaptec ATA II 1220SA Bedienungsanleitung

Installation and User’s GuideSerial ATA II1430SA, 1420SA, 1220SAHostRAID Controllers

1About This GuideIn this chapter...What You Need to Know Before You Begin... 11

Chapter 1: About This Guide ● 11What You Need to Know Before You BeginYou should be familiar with computer hardware, data storage, Redundant Array of

2About Your HostRAID ControllerIn this chapter...HostRAID Controller Features...

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 13HostRAID Controller Features● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU),

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 14About the Adaptec 1430SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1430SA is a low-profile 4-port PCIe SATA II HostRAID cont

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 15About the Adaptec 1420SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1420SA is a low-profile PCI-X to 4 port SATA II HostRAID

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 16About the Adaptec 1220SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1220SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 port SATA II HostRAID c

3Kit Contents and System RequirementsIn this chapter...Kit Contents...

Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 18Kit Contents● Adaptec SATA HostRAID controller● HostRAID Installation CD (bootable), including con

4Getting StartedIn this chapter...Choosing a RAID Level...

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Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 20Choosing a RAID LevelThis section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your HostRAID controller, i

Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 21Installation OptionsWhen you install your HostRAID controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and then insta

5Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk DrivesIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...

Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 23Before You Begin● Read the Safety Information on page 67.● Familiarize yourself with

Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 24Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID ControllersYou can connect SATA disk drives

6Creating a Bootable ArrayIn this chapter...Setting the Boot Controller...

Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 26Setting the Boot ControllerNote: If your system won't contain more than one bootable controllers, skip t

Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 27Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage ManagerThis section describes how to use the Adaptec Storage Manager c

Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 287 Review the information that is displayed.Note: Adaptec Storage Manager uses the term logical drives when re

7Installing the Driver and an Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...

● 3Adaptec Customer SupportIf you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to mo

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 30Before You Begin● Install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives (

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 314 Insert the driver disk, then wait until you are prompted to install a driver. 5 Press S

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 32Installing with NetWareYou will need your NetWare Installation CD to complete this task.

8Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...

Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 34Before You BeginBefore you begin, install and connect your HostRAID controller an

Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 356 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 36.Installing on Red Hat or S

9Managing Your Storage SpaceIn this chapter...About Adaptec Storage Manager...

Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 37About Adaptec Storage ManagerAdaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that helps you

Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 38About the ARC UtilityThe Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use

10Understanding Adaptec Storage ManagerIn this chapter...Features...

● 4Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty1. Adaptec, Inc. (“Adaptec”) warrants to the purchaser of this product that it will be free from defects in materia

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 40FeaturesYou can use Adaptec Storage Manager to:● Create, verify, modify, and delete arrays● Add

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 41Physical Devices ViewThis view displays information about the drives, enclosures, and other phys

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 42Collapsed and Expanded ViewsYou can display a collapsed or expanded view of the system configura

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 43Component ViewsWhen you click a physical or logical device in the device views, the related comp

11Solving ProblemsIn this chapter...Troubleshooting Checklist...

Chapter 11: Solving Problems ● 45Troubleshooting ChecklistIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your HostRAID controller, check these item

Chapter 11: Solving Problems ● 46Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by a Hot SpareWhen an array is not protected by a hot spare, if a disk drive in that

AUnderstanding RAIDIn this chapter...RAID Technology Overview ...

Appendix A: Understanding RAID ● 48RAID Technology OverviewRAID is the technology of grouping several physical drives in a computer into an array that

Appendix A: Understanding RAID ● 49When selecting a RAID level for your system, consider the following factors.Physical drive utilization, read perfor

● 5Regulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this u

Appendix A: Understanding RAID ● 50RAID 1 ArraysA RAID 1 array is built from two disk drives, where one disk drive is a mirror of the other (the same

BUsing the ARC UtilityIn this chapter...Introduction to the ARC Utility ...

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 52Introduction to the ARC UtilityThe ARC utility comprises these tools:● The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Use

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 53To assign properties to the new array:1 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type, then press Enter. On

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 54● To modify the Write Cache setting for an array, press Ctrl+W.● The ACU allows you to use drives of different s

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 55● Force from OfflineThe Hotkey Ctrl+F under manage arrays will make the failed array usable. Below is a list of

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 56Enabling/Disabling Write CacheTo Enable/Disable Write Cache for an array:1 From the Main menu, select Manage Arr

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 574 Press Enter.5 Read the warning message and ensure that you have selected the correct disk drives to configure.

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 58SATASelect OptionsThe following table lists the available and default settings for each SATAlSelect option and t

Appendix B: Using the ARC Utility ● 59Formatting and Verifying Disk DrivesYou can use the disk utilities to low-level format or verify your disk drive

ContentsAbout This GuideWhat You Need to Know Before You Begin ... 11Terminology Used in this Guide...

CUsing the AFU for DOS In this chapter...Introduction ...

Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 61IntroductionThe AFU is a DOS utility used to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller’s firmware BIOS.The

Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 62Running the AFU from the GUIThe easy way to run the AFU is to use its GUI. If you prefer to run the AFU from the

Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 63ExampleThis example shows a typical system response to a LIST command:A:\> AFU LISTAdaptec Flash Utility V1.0

Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 64UPDATEThe UPDATE command updates a HostRAID controller’s flash components from the flash image data in a UFI fil

Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 65ExampleThe following example shows a typical system response after a VERIFY command has been performed:A:\> A

Appendix C: Using the AFU for DOS ● 665 If you have multiple HostRAID controllers only—At the DOS prompt, type afu list, then press Enter.This command

DSafety InformationTo ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment:● Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris. ●

ETechnical SpecificationsIn this chapter...Environmental Specifications...

Appendix E: Technical Specifications ● 69Environmental SpecificationsNote: Forced airflow is recommended, but not required.DC Power RequirementsCurren

Contents ● 7Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk DrivesBefore You Begin...

GlossaryAactivitySee task. ACUArray Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the controller’s BIOS or M

Glossary ● 89buildBackground initialization of a redundant array. The array is accessible throughout. RAID 1 copies the contents of the primary drive

Glossary ● 90disk IDUnique disk identifier that consists of the channel number, SATA ID. For example, (channel:ID:LUN) 1:04:0. See channel.drive LEDDi

Glossary ● 91Llegacy diskDisk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The controller manages the disk as a legacy dis

Glossary ● 92RRAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). RAID 0A single-level array consi

Glossary ● 93stripe sizeThe amount of data in each section of a striped array.striped arraySee RAID 0, RAID 10.TtaskAn operation that occurs only on t

IndexAACUcreating arrays 52Adaptec customer support 3Adaptec Flash Utility. See AFUAdaptec RAID Configuration Utility. See HRCONFAdaptec Storage Manag

Index ● 95stripe-unit size 48RRAIDdefinition 48performance tuning 49RAID 0 49RAID 1 50RAID 10 50recovering from disk drive failureRed Hatdriver instal

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