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... a television or radio. Please handle it may causes radio frequency interference problem if used too near to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface). This equipment is designed for home use but it correctly per this documentation. vi Cet appareil numérique de la classe...
... a television or radio. Please handle it may causes radio frequency interference problem if used too near to class B Information Technology equipment based on VCCI (Voluntary Control Council for Interface). This equipment is designed for home use but it correctly per this documentation. vi Cet appareil numérique de la classe...
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... 1-2 Motherboard Compatibility 1-2 Device Compatibility 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Adaptec 1210SA Controller 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Notes and Cautions 1-7 Electrostatic Discharge 1-7 2 Installing the Controller Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 3 Installing the Driver Installing the Driver in...
... 1-2 Motherboard Compatibility 1-2 Device Compatibility 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 Adaptec 1210SA Controller 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Notes and Cautions 1-7 Electrostatic Discharge 1-7 2 Installing the Controller Overview 2-1 Installing the Controller 2-2 Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3 Determining the Boot Controller 2-3 3 Installing the Driver Installing the Driver in...
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Browser Edition Overview 4-1 Supported Browsers 4-2 Custom and Compact Installations 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-3 Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-7 5 Using Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Overview 5-2 Architecture Overview 5-3 Logging In 5-4 Installing a ... Events 5-17 Event Viewer 5-17 Event Notification 5-17 Getting Help 5-19 Displaying and Modifying Properties 5-19 Controller Properties 5-19 Channel or Port Properties 5-20 Physical Device Properties 5-21 viii Contents Installing or Updating the...
Browser Edition Overview 4-1 Supported Browsers 4-2 Custom and Compact Installations 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-3 Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-7 5 Using Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Overview 5-2 Architecture Overview 5-3 Logging In 5-4 Installing a ... Events 5-17 Event Viewer 5-17 Event Notification 5-17 Getting Help 5-19 Displaying and Modifying Properties 5-19 Controller Properties 5-19 Channel or Port Properties 5-20 Physical Device Properties 5-21 viii Contents Installing or Updating the...
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Read this First 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the installation process. 1-1 1 Introduction In this chapter before you begin installing your new Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA controller. This is a guide to the rest of the document, providing a summary of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Read this First Read this Chapter...
Read this First 1-1 System Requirements 1-2 Kit Contents 1-3 About the Documentation 1-4 Controller Features 1-5 Overview of the installation process. 1-1 1 Introduction In this chapter before you begin installing your new Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA controller. This is a guide to the rest of the document, providing a summary of the Installation Process 1-5 Storage Management Software Overview 1-6 Safety Information 1-7 Read this First Read this Chapter...
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... disk space. Device Compatibility The Adaptec 1210SA supports up to two Serial ATA hard drives only, using two Serial ATA cables supplied in a universal PCI slot and requires a motherboard and BIOS that: s Complies with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2. s Device compatibility (for drivers and software s Motherboard compatibility. Motherboard Compatibility The controller can be installed in this...
... disk space. Device Compatibility The Adaptec 1210SA supports up to two Serial ATA hard drives only, using two Serial ATA cables supplied in a universal PCI slot and requires a motherboard and BIOS that: s Complies with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2. s Device compatibility (for drivers and software s Motherboard compatibility. Motherboard Compatibility The controller can be installed in this...
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Connector for Serial ATA drive 1 Connector for attaching the Serial ATA hard drives. Note the position of the Serial ATA interface connectors necessary for Serial ATA drive 0 1-3 Introduction Kit Contents Your Adaptec controller kit includes: s Adaptec 1210SA controller (see below) s Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA Quick Installation Guide s Installation CD s Low-profile bracket s Two Serial ATA interface cables s Warranty card s Technical Support ID (TSID) label (see page iii for details) Adaptec 1210SA Controller The Adaptec 1210SA controller is shown below.
Connector for Serial ATA drive 1 Connector for attaching the Serial ATA hard drives. Note the position of the Serial ATA interface connectors necessary for Serial ATA drive 0 1-3 Introduction Kit Contents Your Adaptec controller kit includes: s Adaptec 1210SA controller (see below) s Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA Quick Installation Guide s Installation CD s Low-profile bracket s Two Serial ATA interface cables s Warranty card s Technical Support ID (TSID) label (see page iii for details) Adaptec 1210SA Controller The Adaptec 1210SA controller is shown below.
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... those on : s Windows-Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for installing the controller in the root directory of the CD and click Autorun. The documents available from the View Documentation list or open the Readme file in most situations. To install the reader on the CD. s Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA User's Guide (this information, select...
... those on : s Windows-Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for installing the controller in the root directory of the CD and click Autorun. The documents available from the View Documentation list or open the Readme file in most situations. To install the reader on the CD. s Adaptec Serial ATA RAID 1210SA User's Guide (this information, select...
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... ROM for alphanumeric pagers. Overview of the Installation Process The following features: s RAID levels 0, 1 and simple volume using Adaptec's HostRAID technology. s Easy array configuration and status using Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC). In an existing system... a Install the controller driver. Introduction Controller Features The Adaptec 1210SA supports the following steps provide an overview of the process of installing...
... ROM for alphanumeric pagers. Overview of the Installation Process The following features: s RAID levels 0, 1 and simple volume using Adaptec's HostRAID technology. s Easy array configuration and status using Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC). In an existing system... a Install the controller driver. Introduction Controller Features The Adaptec 1210SA supports the following steps provide an overview of the process of installing...
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...in BIOS code. For details, see Chapters 4 and 5. Storage Management Software Overview The Adaptec 1210SA includes the following operating systems: s Windows 2000 and Windows XP s Red Hat Linux 7.3...details, see Appendix A, BIOS Utilities. 1-6 For details, see Appendix A, BIOS Utilities. s Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)-Part of the creation, management, and data logging needed to manage arrays... provides all of the controller's built-in Chapter 4, Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. 5 Register your storage subsystem: s Adaptec Storage Manager - s Array...
...in BIOS code. For details, see Chapters 4 and 5. Storage Management Software Overview The Adaptec 1210SA includes the following operating systems: s Windows 2000 and Windows XP s Red Hat Linux 7.3...details, see Appendix A, BIOS Utilities. 1-6 For details, see Appendix A, BIOS Utilities. s Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)-Part of the creation, management, and data logging needed to manage arrays... provides all of the controller's built-in Chapter 4, Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. 5 Register your storage subsystem: s Adaptec Storage Manager - s Array...
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... ignored, would not result in total or intermittent failures. If a wrist strap is not available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before handling the controller or any other objects upon contact. ! Caution: Emphasizes important information that accumulate and retain electrical charges which are improperly handled and can result in injury...
... ignored, would not result in total or intermittent failures. If a wrist strap is not available, ground yourself by touching the metal chassis before handling the controller or any other objects upon contact. ! Caution: Emphasizes important information that accumulate and retain electrical charges which are improperly handled and can result in injury...
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Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the connectors. s When you plan to return the controller to put it back in your controller down, use an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in its bracket or edges only. Introduction s Avoid touching the controller against your controller by its antistatic bag immediately. 1-8 s If you need to Adaptec, put your kit. s Handle your clothing. ESD voltages on the body only. The wrist strap protects components from ESD voltages present on clothing can still cause damage.
Avoid touching the printed circuit board or the connectors. s When you plan to return the controller to put it back in your controller down, use an antistatic surface such as the bag supplied in its bracket or edges only. Introduction s Avoid touching the controller against your controller by its antistatic bag immediately. 1-8 s If you need to Adaptec, put your kit. s Handle your clothing. ESD voltages on the body only. The wrist strap protects components from ESD voltages present on clothing can still cause damage.
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... the drive. s The cable ends are all you don't need is one direction. 2-1 2 Installing the Controller In this kit) Configuration of each the following: s Serial ATA hard disk drives s Serial ATA cables (supplied in this Chapter... s The interface cable connectors, controller connectors, and hard drive connectors are identical, so you need to worry about which end...
... the drive. s The cable ends are all you don't need is one direction. 2-1 2 Installing the Controller In this kit) Configuration of each the following: s Serial ATA hard disk drives s Serial ATA cables (supplied in this Chapter... s The interface cable connectors, controller connectors, and hard drive connectors are identical, so you need to worry about which end...
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...If the connector does not slide on easily, try to force a cable on to the controller or a drive. Do not try reversing it does not matter which end you have not already installed your Serial ATA hard drives, do so now. 7 Use the cables supplied with your kit to connect... your controller to your controller or hard drive. Installing the Controller Installing the Controller To install the controller in the system cabinet: 1 Shut down your computer ...
...If the connector does not slide on easily, try to force a cable on to the controller or a drive. Do not try reversing it does not matter which end you have not already installed your Serial ATA hard drives, do so now. 7 Use the cables supplied with your kit to connect... your controller to your controller or hard drive. Installing the Controller Installing the Controller To install the controller in the system cabinet: 1 Shut down your computer ...
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...the Adaptec 1210SA heads the list. If Setup does not allow the Adaptec 1210SA controller to act as described below: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 When prompted, enter the ARC utility by pressing Ctrl+A. 3 If your drives have installed your Adaptec 1210SA controller and connected your Serial ATA ...array), select Disk Utilities and format the drive. Installing the Controller Checking Your Controller and Devices Now that all drives and controllers are ready to use the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility to check your controller and devices, as a second boot device. 2-3 Note: If...
...the Adaptec 1210SA heads the list. If Setup does not allow the Adaptec 1210SA controller to act as described below: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 When prompted, enter the ARC utility by pressing Ctrl+A. 3 If your drives have installed your Adaptec 1210SA controller and connected your Serial ATA ...array), select Disk Utilities and format the drive. Installing the Controller Checking Your Controller and Devices Now that all drives and controllers are ready to use the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility to check your controller and devices, as a second boot device. 2-3 Note: If...
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Before you get started, you need to select from the following scenarios for installing the controller driver on Windows or Linux systems: s Installing the Driver in a New Windows System on page 3-2 s Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System on page 3-4 s Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0 on page 3-6 s Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 on page 3-9 Note: Visit www.adaptec.com for the drives attached to your controller. 3 Installing the Driver This chapter describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the most recent driver downloads. 3-1
Before you get started, you need to select from the following scenarios for installing the controller driver on Windows or Linux systems: s Installing the Driver in a New Windows System on page 3-2 s Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System on page 3-4 s Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0 on page 3-6 s Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 on page 3-9 Note: Visit www.adaptec.com for the drives attached to your controller. 3 Installing the Driver This chapter describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the most recent driver downloads. 3-1
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.... Then, click OK. 3 Restart the computer. 4 If creating an array, proceed to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. See your system is set to boot from the CD. To install the driver: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard disk drives according to the instructions in a new system that you will use...
.... Then, click OK. 3 Restart the computer. 4 If creating an array, proceed to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. See your system is set to boot from the CD. To install the driver: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard disk drives according to the instructions in a new system that you will use...
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...when prompted to the appropriate operating system, then press Enter. To install the driver: 1 Install and configure your controller and hard disk drives according to the instructions in an Existing Windows System In this Windows installation to specify that already...Windows operating system. If you are adding a controller to begin. Installing the Driver in Chapter 2, Installing the Controller. 2 Create a driver disk: a Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for a suitable driver. 18 When the Adaptec Serial ATA RAID driver is formatted and loaded with the appropriate ...
...when prompted to the appropriate operating system, then press Enter. To install the driver: 1 Install and configure your controller and hard disk drives according to the instructions in an Existing Windows System In this Windows installation to specify that already...Windows operating system. If you are adding a controller to begin. Installing the Driver in Chapter 2, Installing the Controller. 2 Create a driver disk: a Insert the Adaptec installation CD and wait for a suitable driver. 18 When the Adaptec Serial ATA RAID driver is formatted and loaded with the appropriate ...
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...Serial ATA hard drives. (For more details about the ARC utility, see Appendix B.) Note: Once the array is displayed. 15 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Installing the Driver 3 Start Windows. Select the floppy disk drive as needed to complete the controller... Found New Hardware Wizard, which searches for the new array and press Insert. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition. 3-5 If installing a simple volume, your drives are RAID 0 and RAID 1. The available selections are shown in gray and cannot be used, they probably need to ...
...Serial ATA hard drives. (For more details about the ARC utility, see Appendix B.) Note: Once the array is displayed. 15 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Installing the Driver 3 Start Windows. Select the floppy disk drive as needed to complete the controller... Found New Hardware Wizard, which searches for the new array and press Insert. Instead, use Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition. 3-5 If installing a simple volume, your drives are RAID 0 and RAID 1. The available selections are shown in gray and cannot be used, they probably need to ...
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... you do not change the default. 18 Select between the different creation methods for RAID 0 or RAID 1. (For more details about the creation methods, see Appendix A.) RAID 0-Select No Init (default), or Migrate RAID 1-Select Build (default), Clear, or Quick Init While the array begins building, ...set to the Main Menu. 3-6 b Insert the Adaptec installation CD and restart your drives may become unusable. Installing the Driver 16 Optional-Type in a label for details. To install the driver: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard disk drives according to the instructions in ...
... you do not change the default. 18 Select between the different creation methods for RAID 0 or RAID 1. (For more details about the creation methods, see Appendix A.) RAID 0-Select No Init (default), or Migrate RAID 1-Select Build (default), Clear, or Quick Init While the array begins building, ...set to the Main Menu. 3-6 b Insert the Adaptec installation CD and restart your drives may become unusable. Installing the Driver 16 Optional-Type in a label for details. To install the driver: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard disk drives according to the instructions in ...
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See your system is the name of the driver file. b Insert the Adaptec installation CD and restart your system from the CD-ROM drive. c From the Main Menu, select Create Driver Disk(s) d Click on the appropriate driver disk ... the appropriate information to the Main Menu. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 Installing the Driver in a New Linux System In this scenario, you are installing the controller in an existing Linux system, type the following: rpm -Uvh aar1210-*.*.*-*.i386.rpm where * is set to boot from the CD. Follow instructions and respond...
See your system is the name of the driver file. b Insert the Adaptec installation CD and restart your system from the CD-ROM drive. c From the Main Menu, select Create Driver Disk(s) d Click on the appropriate driver disk ... the appropriate information to the Main Menu. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 Installing the Driver in a New Linux System In this scenario, you are installing the controller in an existing Linux system, type the following: rpm -Uvh aar1210-*.*.*-*.i386.rpm where * is set to boot from the CD. Follow instructions and respond...