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... to the HostRAID Controller 31 Connecting to a Backplane 31 Installing the SAS HostRAID Controller to a SAS Expander 32 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Checking Your Controller and Devices 33 Setting the Boot Controller 33 Next Steps ...34 5 Getting Started Choosing a RAID Level... Existing Operating System 37 6 Creating a Bootable Array Creating an Array 39 Creating an Array with the ACU 39 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 39 Making Your Array Bootable 41 7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 43 Creating a Driver Disk ...
... to the HostRAID Controller 31 Connecting to a Backplane 31 Installing the SAS HostRAID Controller to a SAS Expander 32 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Checking Your Controller and Devices 33 Setting the Boot Controller 33 Next Steps ...34 5 Getting Started Choosing a RAID Level... Existing Operating System 37 6 Creating a Bootable Array Creating an Array 39 Creating an Array with the ACU 39 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage Manager 39 Making Your Array Bootable 41 7 Installing the Driver and an Operating System Before You Begin 43 Creating a Driver Disk ...
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... Manager Installation CD. Many of input/output (I /O technology, an introduction is applicable only to SATA HostRAID controllers. In NAS environments, Adaptec Storage Manager displays both arrays and logical drives. located on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. The term SATA-only means that the requirement, feature, or procedure is applicable only to arrays as...
... Manager Installation CD. Many of input/output (I /O technology, an introduction is applicable only to SATA HostRAID controllers. In NAS environments, Adaptec Storage Manager displays both arrays and logical drives. located on the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. The term SATA-only means that the requirement, feature, or procedure is applicable only to arrays as...
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HostRAID Controller Features 15 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller 17 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller 18 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller 19 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller 20 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller 21 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller 22 About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller 23 This chapter provides an overview of standard HostRAID controller features, and describes the unique features of Adaptec SAS and SATA HostRAID controllers. About Your HostRAID Controller 2 In this chapter...
HostRAID Controller Features 15 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller 17 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller 18 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller 19 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller 20 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller 21 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller 22 About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller 23 This chapter provides an overview of standard HostRAID controller features, and describes the unique features of Adaptec SAS and SATA HostRAID controllers. About Your HostRAID Controller 2 In this chapter...
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...commands into the most efficient order for automatic failover, so arrays are bigger than 2TB size. six drives with SATA ● RAID 10: support for Adaptec Metadata Format (AMF) allowing the migration of arrays per controller is replaced (applies to the drive enclosure documentation...messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ● Support for max. four drives ● RAID 1 is two. We support only 3Gbps NCQ enabled drives. Adaptec supports SiI3726 with SAF-TE enclosure management hardware. Array Level Features ● Support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple volumes with these HostRAID...
...commands into the most efficient order for automatic failover, so arrays are bigger than 2TB size. six drives with SATA ● RAID 10: support for Adaptec Metadata Format (AMF) allowing the migration of arrays per controller is replaced (applies to the drive enclosure documentation...messaging for alphanumeric pagers. ● Support for max. four drives ● RAID 1 is two. We support only 3Gbps NCQ enabled drives. Adaptec supports SiI3726 with SAF-TE enclosure management hardware. Array Level Features ● Support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple volumes with these HostRAID...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 17 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller The Adaptec 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Drive LEDs External miniSAS Connectors 3.3V PCI-X Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate ... (NCQ) Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 None 2 x4 external SFF 8088 (miniSAS) miniSAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gb/s), SATA I (1.5Gb/s), SATA II 3.0Gb/s) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is NO I2C function on this...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 17 About the Adaptec 58300 Controller The Adaptec 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Drive LEDs External miniSAS Connectors 3.3V PCI-X Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate ... (NCQ) Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 None 2 x4 external SFF 8088 (miniSAS) miniSAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gb/s), SATA I (1.5Gb/s), SATA II 3.0Gb/s) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is NO I2C function on this...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 18 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller The Adaptec 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External SAS Connector Internal SAS Connector J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) Mounting ... alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 1 x4 external SFF-8470 SAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is no separate I2C connector. See...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 18 About the Adaptec 48300 Controller The Adaptec 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External SAS Connector Internal SAS Connector J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) Mounting ... alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 1 x4 external SFF-8470 SAS 1.0 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 8 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is no separate I2C connector. See...
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... the HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference on page 87 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 19 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller The Adaptec 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Internal SAS Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate...failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 4 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 4 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expanded technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is no separate I2C ...
... the HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference on page 87 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 19 About the Adaptec 44300 Controller The Adaptec 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Internal SAS Connector Mounting bracket J3 (Aggregate...failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 4 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 4 direct-attached drives or up to 128 using expanded technology Yes Yes No Yes No Note: There is no separate I2C ...
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...and I2C Connector Reference on page 87 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 20 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller The Adaptec 1430SA is a low-profile 4-port PCIe SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J2 Connector (I2C) J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) J1 LED ...Connector Power LED Aggregate LED Port Activity LED 3 (top port) 2 (bottom port) SATA Ports 1 (top port) 0 (bottom port) Mounting...
...and I2C Connector Reference on page 87 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 20 About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller The Adaptec 1430SA is a low-profile 4-port PCIe SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J2 Connector (I2C) J3 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) J1 LED ...Connector Power LED Aggregate LED Port Activity LED 3 (top port) 2 (bottom port) SATA Ports 1 (top port) 0 (bottom port) Mounting...
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... Connector Reference on page 87 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 21 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller The Adaptec 1420SA is a low-profile PCI-X to 4 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 connector (I2C) J7 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) J2 LED... connector Activity LED 3 SATA Ports 2 1 0 Mounting bracket 3.3V/5V PCI-X connector Form factor Bus compatibility Ports Connector...
... Connector Reference on page 87 for details. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 21 About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller The Adaptec 1420SA is a low-profile PCI-X to 4 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 connector (I2C) J7 (Aggregate Activity LED Header) J2 LED... connector Activity LED 3 SATA Ports 2 1 0 Mounting bracket 3.3V/5V PCI-X connector Form factor Bus compatibility Ports Connector...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 22 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller The Adaptec 1220SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 Activity LED Connector 1 SATA ports 0 Mounting bracket PCIe X1 connector Form factor Bus compatibility Ports Connector, internal RAID ... number of disk drives Hot spares Enclosure support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Audible alarm Low-profile PCIe-X1 2 2 0, 1 Yes SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 2 Yes No Yes No Note: There is no separate I2C connector. See the HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector ...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 22 About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller The Adaptec 1220SA is a low-profile PCIe to 2 port SATA II HostRAID controller with these features: J1 Activity LED Connector 1 SATA ports 0 Mounting bracket PCIe X1 connector Form factor Bus compatibility Ports Connector, internal RAID ... number of disk drives Hot spares Enclosure support Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Audible alarm Low-profile PCIe-X1 2 2 0, 1 Yes SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 2 Yes No Yes No Note: There is no separate I2C connector. See the HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector ...
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... not support bootable devices. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 23 About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller The Adaptec 1225SA is no separate I2C connector. See the HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference on page 15. 0 2 external SATA connectors 0, 1 and 10 Yes SATA II (3.0Gbps) NCQ-enabled drives or eSATA drives. 2 Yes Yes-for details...
... not support bootable devices. Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller l 23 About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller The Adaptec 1225SA is no separate I2C connector. See the HostRAID Controller LED and I2C Connector Reference on page 15. 0 2 external SATA connectors 0, 1 and 10 Yes SATA II (3.0Gbps) NCQ-enabled drives or eSATA drives. 2 Yes Yes-for details...
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... and quantity vary depending on your HostRAID controller-not included in all controller kits. Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements l 25 Kit Contents ● Adaptec SAS or SATA HostRAID controllers ● These utilities are embedded in the controller's BIOS : ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-Used to create, configure, and manage arrays ●...
... and quantity vary depending on your HostRAID controller-not included in all controller kits. Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements l 25 Kit Contents ● Adaptec SAS or SATA HostRAID controllers ● These utilities are embedded in the controller's BIOS : ● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-Used to create, configure, and manage arrays ●...
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Before You Begin ...27 Installing the HostRAID Controller 27 Selecting Disk Drives...28 Selecting SAS Cables ...28 Selecting SATA Cables ...30 Connecting Disk Drives to SAS HostRAID Controllers 30 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Setting the Boot Controller...33 Next Steps ...34 This chapter explains how to install your HostRAID controller, and how to connect disk drives. Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives 4 In this chapter...
Before You Begin ...27 Installing the HostRAID Controller 27 Selecting Disk Drives...28 Selecting SAS Cables ...28 Selecting SATA Cables ...30 Connecting Disk Drives to SAS HostRAID Controllers 30 Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 32 Setting the Boot Controller...33 Next Steps ...34 This chapter explains how to install your HostRAID controller, and how to connect disk drives. Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives 4 In this chapter...
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.... ! When installed properly, the HostRAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for SATA cables). ● If you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see Chapter 2). Ensure that 's compatible with your computer. 5 Connect your computer...
.... ! When installed properly, the HostRAID controller should appear level with the expansion slot. 4 Secure the bracket in the expansion slot, using the retention device (for SATA cables). ● If you have the proper cables for your controller and disk drives (see Chapter 2). Ensure that 's compatible with your computer. 5 Connect your computer...
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... (not available on all the disk drives have the same performance level. Selecting Disk Drives When selecting disk drives for SATA controllers. For cable information, see next section. Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l 28 6 Optional-Connect your SAS ...HostRAID controller. Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) I and II disk drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will ...
... (not available on all the disk drives have the same performance level. Selecting Disk Drives When selecting disk drives for SATA controllers. For cable information, see next section. Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l 28 6 Optional-Connect your SAS ...HostRAID controller. Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA) I and II disk drives. You can use different-sized disk drives in the array, but the array will ...
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For more information or to 4x SFF-8482 fanout cable Note: This cable is included in the Adaptec HostRAID 44300 and 48300 controller kit. Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l 29 External SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable Internal SFF-8484 to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at ww w.adaptec.com. It can be used to connect SAS or SATA disk drives Internal SFF-8484 to 4x SATA fanout cable Internal SFF-8484 to SFF-8484 cable Internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8484 cable Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables.
For more information or to 4x SFF-8482 fanout cable Note: This cable is included in the Adaptec HostRAID 44300 and 48300 controller kit. Chapter 4: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives l 29 External SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable Internal SFF-8484 to purchase cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at ww w.adaptec.com. It can be used to connect SAS or SATA disk drives Internal SFF-8484 to 4x SATA fanout cable Internal SFF-8484 to SFF-8484 cable Internal SFF-8087 to SFF-8484 cable Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables.
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...more information. There are included in the following figure, and the connectors are connecting to your SATA HostRAID controller. If you plan to build a bootable array using only Adaptec SATA cables. SATA cables are no jumpers or switches to set before installation. Connecting Disk Drives to SAS HostRAID ...Controllers You can connect SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, or a combination of both SAS and SATA disk drives to your SAS HostRAID controller, Adaptec recommends not to combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive. See page ...
...more information. There are included in the following figure, and the connectors are connecting to your SATA HostRAID controller. If you plan to build a bootable array using only Adaptec SATA cables. SATA cables are no jumpers or switches to set before installation. Connecting Disk Drives to SAS HostRAID ...Controllers You can connect SAS disk drives, SATA disk drives, or a combination of both SAS and SATA disk drives to your SAS HostRAID controller, Adaptec recommends not to combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive. See page ...
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...Connect one or more information. 2 Use an internal SAS cable to connect the SAS HostRAID controller to four per internal SAS connector. SATA disk drives attached to the backplane. The number of disk drives is limited to the backplane. For more information about expander connections, ...drives to , and communicate with each other through a backplane. Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are connected to the SAS HostRAID controller. The number of slots available on page 31. Connecting to a Backplane In a backplane...
...Connect one or more information. 2 Use an internal SAS cable to connect the SAS HostRAID controller to four per internal SAS connector. SATA disk drives attached to the backplane. The number of disk drives is limited to the backplane. For more information about expander connections, ...drives to , and communicate with each other through a backplane. Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are connected to the SAS HostRAID controller. The number of slots available on page 31. Connecting to a Backplane In a backplane...
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...the SAS HostRAID Controller to a SAS Expander You can design redundant systems for maximum fault-tolerance. Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 1 Install your SATA disk drives, following the instructions in a separate connection to increase fault tolerance. Commands can use a SAS expander to ...the ARC utility to check your controller and devices, as described below: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 When the Adaptec banner appears, press Ctrl+A to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. 3 If your drives have already been used in another in your disk drives, you...
...the SAS HostRAID Controller to a SAS Expander You can design redundant systems for maximum fault-tolerance. Connecting Disk Drives to SATA HostRAID Controllers 1 Install your SATA disk drives, following the instructions in a separate connection to increase fault tolerance. Commands can use a SAS expander to ...the ARC utility to check your controller and devices, as described below: 1 Turn on your computer. 2 When the Adaptec banner appears, press Ctrl+A to enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility. 3 If your drives have already been used in another in your disk drives, you...