Installation and User’s Guide SAS and SATAHostRAID Controller
Contents ● 10E HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector ReferenceAdaptec 58300 Activity LED Connector Specification ...
IndexAACUcreating arrays 69Adaptec customer support 3Adaptec Flash Utility. See AFUAdaptec RAID Configuration Utility. See HRCONFAdaptec Storage Manag
Index ● 95SAS direct-attach 31Llinks (SAS) 59Linuxdriver installation 48NNetWaredriver installation 48non-RAID arrays 65Pphys 59RRAIDdefinition 65RAID
Index ● 96SATASelect 75WWindowsdriver installation 47
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1About This GuideIn this chapter...What You Need to Know Before You Begin... 12
Chapter 1: About This Guide l12What You Need to Know Before You BeginYou should be familiar with computer hardware, data storage, Redundant Array of I
Chapter 1: About This Guide l13perform basic array and configuration management functions; located on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD.
2About Your HostRAID ControllerIn this chapter...HostRAID Controller Features...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l15HostRAID Controller Features● Port multiplier support— You can connect one SATA drive enclosure with a po
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l16● (SAS-only) Support for disk drive enclosures with SES2 enclosure management hardware.
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l17About the Adaptec 58300 ControllerThe Adaptec 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID cont
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l18About the Adaptec 48300 ControllerThe Adaptec 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID cont
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l19About the Adaptec 44300 ControllerThe Adaptec 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID cont
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l20About the Adaptec 1430SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1430SA is a low-profile 4-port PCIe SATA II HostRAID contr
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l21About the Adaptec 1420SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1420SA is a low-profile PCI-X to 4 port SATA II HostRAID c
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l22About the Adaptec 1220SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1220SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 port SATA II HostRAID co
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l23About the Adaptec 1225SA ControllerThe Adaptec 1225SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 external port SATA II Ho
3Kit Contents and System RequirementsIn this chapter...Kit Contents...
Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements l25Kit Contents● Adaptec SAS or SATA HostRAID controllers● These utilities are embedded in the control
4Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk DrivesIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l27Before You Begin● Read the Safety Information on page 92.● Familiarize yourself with
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l286 Optional—Connect your HostRAID controller’s I2C connector (not available on all mod
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l29Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. For more information or to purchase
● 3Adaptec Customer SupportIf you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to mo
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l30Selecting SATA CablesYou need one straight connector to straight connector SATA cable
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l31You have these connection options:● Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller (s
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l323 When all internal disk drives have been installed and connected, close your compute
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l334 Select SATASelect (on SATA controller) and SerialSelect (on SAS controller) to veri
Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l34Next StepsIf you are installing the driver and an operating system onto a bootable ar
5Getting StartedIn this chapter...Choosing a RAID Level...
Chapter 5: Getting Started l36Choosing a RAID LevelYour HostRAID controller supports these RAID levels.RAID 0 (Non-redundant Array)—Stripes data acros
Chapter 5: Getting Started l371 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 26).If your controller has an external connecto
6Creating a Bootable ArrayIn this chapter...Creating an Array ...
Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array l39Creating an ArrayYou can create a RAID 0, 1, or 10 array using one of these tools:● Array Configuration Utilit
● 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 6: Creating a Bootable Array l403 Review the license information, then press Enter.The Main Menu opens.4 Click Launch Configuration Utility.Ad
7Installing the Driver and an Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...
Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System l43Before You Begin● Install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives, (
Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System l444 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 l45Installing with NetWareNote: NetWare does not support drive enclosures with port multiplie
8Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...
Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System l47Before You BeginBefore you begin, install and connect your HostRAID controller and
Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System l483 Click Next, then click Next again.4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complet
Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System l497 From the Driver Name menu, press the Insert key. 8 Insert the driver disk, press
9Managing Your Storage SpaceIn this chapter...About Adaptec Storage Manager...
● 5Regulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this u
Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space l51About Adaptec Storage ManagerAdaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that helps you
Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space l52About the ARC UtilityThe Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use t
10Solving ProblemsIn this chapter...Troubleshooting Checklist...
Chapter 10: Solving Problems l54Troubleshooting ChecklistIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your HostRAID controller, check these items
Chapter 10: Solving Problems l55If the controller fails to rebuild the array, check that the cables, disk drives, and controllers are properly install
Chapter 10: Solving Problems l565 Power off your computer, disconnect the power cord, then open the cabinet following the manufacturer’s instructions.
BUnderstanding RAIDIn this chapter...RAID Technology Overview ...
Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 65RAID Technology OverviewRAID is the technology of grouping several physical drives into an array that you can defin
Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 66Drive segment size is limited to the size of the smallest disk drive in the array. For instance, an array with two
Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 67Drive segment size is limited to the size of the smallest disk drive in the array. For instance, an array with two
Contents1 About This GuideWhat You Need to Know Before You Begin ... 12Terminology Used in this Guide.
AIntroduction to SASIn this chapter...Terminology Used in This Appendix ...
Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 58Terminology Used in This AppendixFor convenience, SAS HostRAID controllers are referred to generically in this app
Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 59How Do SAS Devices Communicate?SAS devices communicate with each other through links. A link is a physical connect
Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 60SAS controller port options vary. A SAS controller with four phys could be configured with one wide port, with two
Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 61In parallel SCSI, XX is the disk drive’s channel number, YY is the target number, and ZZ is the logical unit numbe
Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 62You can connect up to 128 edge expanders to a fanout expander.You can use only one fanout expander in any single S
Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 63User intervention required to set SCSI IDsSAS addresses self-configured by SAS devicesRequires bus termination Req
CUsing the ARC UtilityIn this chapter...Introduction to the ARC Utility ...
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 69Introduction to the ARC UtilityThe ARC utility comprises these tools:● The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Use
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 70Assigning Array PropertiesOnce the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array
Contents ● 7Selecting SATA Cables ... 30Connecting Disk Drives to S
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 71● The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID 1 or RAID 0. However, during a build operation,
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 72Deleting ArraysCaution: Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the array is l
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 73Managing Bootable Arrays and DevicesSelect the Manager Boot Unit option to add or remove a bootable array or sin
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 74To access SerialSelect:1 Restart the computer, then press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 If m
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 75Using SATASelectThe SATASelect utility allows you to change the BIOS and SATA HostRAID controller and device set
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 76SATASelect OptionsThe following table lists the available and default settings for each SATASelect option and th
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 77To use the disk utilities:1 Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC utility. 2 Fr
Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 78● Direct attached drives—The connection is determined by the cable connected to a device, for example CN1 (conne
DUsing the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS In this Appendix...Introduction ...
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 80IntroductionThe AFU is a text-based DOS utility used to update, save, or verify your HostRAID
Contents ● 89 Managing Your Storage SpaceAbout Adaptec Storage Manager ... 51Install
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 81Creating the Firmware Kit On Floppy DisksTo create the firmware floppy disks:1 Create a bootab
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 824 Select Select an Operation and choose one of these options, then follow the on-screen instru
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 83LISTThe LIST command displays the AFU-supported HostRAID controllers installed on your compute
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 84A:\> AFU SAVE /C 0In the following example, the AFU saves flash contents from Controller 1
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 85ExampleThe following example shows a typical system response after a VERIFY command has been p
Appendix D: Using the Adaptec Flash Utility for DOS ● 865 Update the flash using the instructions suitable for your requirements: ● To update a single
EHostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference In this appendix...Adaptec 58300 Activity LED Connector Specification...
Appendix E: HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference ● 88Adaptec 58300 Activity LED Connector SpecificationJ3—Aggregate Activity LED Header
Appendix E: HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference ● 89Adaptec 44300 Activity LED Connector SpecificationJ3—Aggregate Activity LED Header
Appendix E: HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference ● 90J2—I2C ConnectorJ3—Aggregate LED HeaderJ4—Activity LED ConnectorAdaptec 1420SA Act
Contents ● 9RAID 10 Arrays ... 66Selecting the Best RAID
Appendix E: HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference ● 91J7—Aggregate Activity LED HeaderJ1—I2C ConnectorAdaptec 1220SA Activity LED Connec
FSafety InformationTo ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment:● Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris. ●
GTechnical SpecificationsIn this chapter...Environmental Specifications...
Appendix G: Technical Specifications ● 94Environmental SpecificationsNote: Forced airflow is recommended, but not required.DC Power RequirementsCurren
GlossaryAactivitySee task. ACUArray Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the controller’s BIOS or M
Glossary ● 96buildBackground initialization of a redundant array. The array is accessible throughout. RAID 1 copies the contents of the primary drive
Glossary ● 97disk IDUnique disk identifier that consists of the channel number, SATA ID. For example, (channel:ID:LUN) 1:04:0. See channel.drive LEDDi
Glossary ● 98Llegacy diskDisk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The controller manages the disk as a legacy dis
Glossary ● 99RRAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). RAID 0A single-level array consi
Glossary ● 100stripe sizeThe amount of data in each section of a striped array.striped arraySee RAID 0, RAID 10.TtaskAn operation that occurs only on
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