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... an Existing NetWare System 3-10 Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart 3-11 4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/OpenUNIX 4-5 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare 4-6 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager 4-7 Windows Operating Systems 4-7 Linux Operating...
... an Existing NetWare System 3-10 Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart 3-11 4 Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 4-2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 4-3 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on OpenServer 4-4 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on UnixWare/OpenUNIX 4-5 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare 4-6 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager 4-7 Windows Operating Systems 4-7 Linux Operating...
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... an overview, see Chapter 5. a Build the bootable array, as described in Chapter 4. b Install the controller driver at register.adaptec.com to receive important information about your system: In a system without an operating system (fresh install)... In an...manage, and build additional arrays, as described in Chapter 3. c Build the array using Adaptec Storage Manager. a Install the controller driver. c Install Adaptec Storage Manager as needed , using Adaptec Storage Manager. System Requirements and Compatibility This section summarizes the following system requirements: ■...
... an overview, see Chapter 5. a Build the bootable array, as described in Chapter 4. b Install the controller driver at register.adaptec.com to receive important information about your system: In a system without an operating system (fresh install)... In an...manage, and build additional arrays, as described in Chapter 3. c Build the array using Adaptec Storage Manager. a Install the controller driver. c Install Adaptec Storage Manager as needed , using Adaptec Storage Manager. System Requirements and Compatibility This section summarizes the following system requirements: ■...
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...1-7. ■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with more RAM. ■ Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using Adaptec Storage Manager. Introduction ■ SuSE Linux-Personal, Professional, and Enterprise Note: For the latest on updating the flash, see ...easy updates of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. In addition to local console access, Adaptec Storage Manager provides remote configuration and management of Linux, or to download driver sources, visit www.adaptec.com. ■ SCO- - Some models also support the PCI-X Addendum, Revision 1.0a...
...1-7. ■ 64-bit, 66-MHz PCI interface compatible with more RAM. ■ Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using Adaptec Storage Manager. Introduction ■ SuSE Linux-Personal, Professional, and Enterprise Note: For the latest on updating the flash, see ...easy updates of controller firmware, BIOS, and ARC. In addition to local console access, Adaptec Storage Manager provides remote configuration and management of Linux, or to download driver sources, visit www.adaptec.com. ■ SCO- - Some models also support the PCI-X Addendum, Revision 1.0a...
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...controller is available with battery modules, see Controller Features on page 1-5. ■ To see the battery module connector location for the Adaptec RAID controllers includes: ■ Quick Installation Guide-Printed guide that provides summarized instructions on how to install and create a bootable ...array. ■ Readme text file-Contains additional technical information about device compatibility, operating system support, and drivers. (For location, see table below.) ■ Installation and User's Guide (this book)-PDF file on the installation CD with ...
...controller is available with battery modules, see Controller Features on page 1-5. ■ To see the battery module connector location for the Adaptec RAID controllers includes: ■ Quick Installation Guide-Printed guide that provides summarized instructions on how to install and create a bootable ...array. ■ Readme text file-Contains additional technical information about device compatibility, operating system support, and drivers. (For location, see table below.) ■ Installation and User's Guide (this book)-PDF file on the installation CD with ...
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...System ■ Using the CD Autorun in Windows ■ Browsing the CD Booting from the CD with No Operating System The Adaptec installation CD is set up to start a computer that your computer. Introduction The locations for the PDF files and Readme file ...Command Line Interface Reference Guide CD Location / /books/RAID Install Gd ... Using the Adaptec Installation CD The Adaptec RAID Installation CD contains software, device drivers, and documentation. For details, see Using the Adaptec Installation CD on your computer supports bootable CDs by entering system Setup and checking the...
...System ■ Using the CD Autorun in Windows ■ Browsing the CD Booting from the CD with No Operating System The Adaptec installation CD is set up to start a computer that your computer. Introduction The locations for the PDF files and Readme file ...Command Line Interface Reference Guide CD Location / /books/RAID Install Gd ... Using the Adaptec Installation CD The Adaptec RAID Installation CD contains software, device drivers, and documentation. For details, see Using the Adaptec Installation CD on your computer supports bootable CDs by entering system Setup and checking the...
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...the PDF files listed in the table on page 1-12. ■ Create Driver Diskette-Allows you view the Adaptec documentation in Windows To use the Autorun executable, autorun.exe, start Windows and insert the Adaptec installation CD. For details, see Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader on page 1-14...also included, see Chapter 4. ■ Install Adobe Acrobat Reader-Installs Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows to let you to create a driver disk for Adaptec RAID products and software. ■ View Documentation-Provides quick access to do so. Your computer automatically reads the CD if it ...
...the PDF files listed in the table on page 1-12. ■ Create Driver Diskette-Allows you view the Adaptec documentation in Windows To use the Autorun executable, autorun.exe, start Windows and insert the Adaptec installation CD. For details, see Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader on page 1-14...also included, see Chapter 4. ■ Install Adobe Acrobat Reader-Installs Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows to let you to create a driver disk for Adaptec RAID products and software. ■ View Documentation-Provides quick access to do so. Your computer automatically reads the CD if it ...
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.... Note: To download Java Virtual Machine (JVM), visit java.sun.com. ■ NetWare-Acrobat Reader and Viewer are provided on the Adaptec installation CD. How you to use Reader or Viewer depends on the installation CD at mount-point/packages/Linux/RedHat/apps/adobe. Introduction ...■ SOURCES folder (and subfolders)-Contains driver source files and other components developed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) agreement. These applications allow you use a computer that ...
.... Note: To download Java Virtual Machine (JVM), visit java.sun.com. ■ NetWare-Acrobat Reader and Viewer are provided on the Adaptec installation CD. How you to use Reader or Viewer depends on the installation CD at mount-point/packages/Linux/RedHat/apps/adobe. Introduction ...■ SOURCES folder (and subfolders)-Contains driver source files and other components developed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) agreement. These applications allow you use a computer that ...
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...RAID 5? It provides a versatile combination of performance and redundancy on a minimum of the array (see Online Capacity Expansion on page 1-8) to suit your Adaptec RAID controller, read this method if you want to install an operating system on a drive or array connected to your needs. 2-5 That's no ...can change array levels (see Array Level Migration on page 1-9) or expand the capacity of three drives. Otherwise, skip to installing the driver in Chapter 3. This section describes how to create a bootable RAID 5 array with at least three drives. Choose the method you prefer: ■...
...RAID 5? It provides a versatile combination of performance and redundancy on a minimum of the array (see Online Capacity Expansion on page 1-8) to suit your Adaptec RAID controller, read this method if you want to install an operating system on a drive or array connected to your needs. 2-5 That's no ...can change array levels (see Array Level Migration on page 1-9) or expand the capacity of three drives. Otherwise, skip to installing the driver in Chapter 3. This section describes how to create a bootable RAID 5 array with at least three drives. Choose the method you prefer: ■...
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...Enter to use the default granularity of GB. Note: You can start using a CD drive connected to the RAID controller. Using the Adaptec Installation CD Note: SCSI only-You cannot create the RAID using the array immediately. Press Enter, then press Enter again to continue with ...16 Highlight Yes, then press Enter. To build a bootable RAID 5 array using the Adaptec installation CD: 1 Install the controller and drives, as described in Chapter 3. The system restarts. 17 Install the driver as follows: Property Line Displayed Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read Caching ...
...Enter to use the default granularity of GB. Note: You can start using a CD drive connected to the RAID controller. Using the Adaptec Installation CD Note: SCSI only-You cannot create the RAID using the array immediately. Press Enter, then press Enter again to continue with ...16 Highlight Yes, then press Enter. To build a bootable RAID 5 array using the Adaptec installation CD: 1 Install the controller and drives, as described in Chapter 3. The system restarts. 17 Install the driver as follows: Property Line Displayed Array Type Array Label Array Size Stripe Size Read Caching ...
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3 Installing the Driver In this Chapter... Overview of the Driver Installation Process 3-2 Creating the Driver Disk 3-2 Installing the Windows Driver 3-3 Installing the Linux Module 3-5 Installing the Unix Driver 3-6 Installing the NetWare Driver 3-9 3-1
3 Installing the Driver In this Chapter... Overview of the Driver Installation Process 3-2 Creating the Driver Disk 3-2 Installing the Windows Driver 3-3 Installing the Linux Module 3-5 Installing the Unix Driver 3-6 Installing the NetWare Driver 3-9 3-1
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... entire installation procedure. 5 Proceed with the supported RAID types. For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. Installing the Driver Overview of the Driver Installation Process Adaptec recommends the following driver installation procedure: 1 Create a driver disk. Note: If you don't like your initial RAID level selection, you do not need to...
... entire installation procedure. 5 Proceed with the supported RAID types. For details, see page 1-9 and the Adaptec Storage Manager online Help for details. Installing the Driver Overview of the Driver Installation Process Adaptec recommends the following driver installation procedure: 1 Create a driver disk. Note: If you don't like your initial RAID level selection, you do not need to...
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... and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create the bootable array, as described on page 2-5. 3 Create the driver disk, as described on page 3-2. Athlon-AMD Athlon computers 6 Select the appropriate floppy drive letter, then choose the appropriate format. You need a... Insert a floppy disk, then click OK. i586-For Pentium I or II computers - The system creates the driver disk. 8 Remove and label the driver disk. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Insert the Windows setup CD and restart the computer to begin the Windows installation. 3-3 i386-For...
... and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create the bootable array, as described on page 2-5. 3 Create the driver disk, as described on page 3-2. Athlon-AMD Athlon computers 6 Select the appropriate floppy drive letter, then choose the appropriate format. You need a... Insert a floppy disk, then click OK. i586-For Pentium I or II computers - The system creates the driver disk. 8 Remove and label the driver disk. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Insert the Windows setup CD and restart the computer to begin the Windows installation. 3-3 i386-For...
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... the computer. 6 Insert the driver floppy disk and wait until prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6. The computer reads the disk. 7 When the Adaptec driver is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen for the driver. 4 Insert the driver floppy disk, select the floppy ... for only 5 seconds. Press S to specify that the driver is on -screen instructions to the on page 3-2. When finished, remove the driver disk. 3 Start Windows. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System To install the driver in an existing operating system: 1 Install and configure the ...
... the computer. 6 Insert the driver floppy disk and wait until prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6. The computer reads the disk. 7 When the Adaptec driver is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen for the driver. 4 Insert the driver floppy disk, select the floppy ... for only 5 seconds. Press S to specify that the driver is on -screen instructions to the on page 3-2. When finished, remove the driver disk. 3 Start Windows. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System To install the driver in an existing operating system: 1 Install and configure the ...
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... the most up-to the Red Hat instructions. 3-5 Otherwise, select Done. 10 Proceed with the Linux installation according to -date information on Adaptec's support of those devices. In other words, you are installing other third-party devices, proceed with the operating system during a fresh install:...page 3-2. Installing the Module When You Install Red Hat To install the module with the installation of Linux, visit www.adaptec.com. Installing the Driver Installing the Linux Module This section contains the following procedures: ■ Installing the Module When You Install Red Hat ...
... the most up-to the Red Hat instructions. 3-5 Otherwise, select Done. 10 Proceed with the Linux installation according to -date information on Adaptec's support of those devices. In other words, you are installing other third-party devices, proceed with the operating system during a fresh install:...page 3-2. Installing the Module When You Install Red Hat To install the module with the installation of Linux, visit www.adaptec.com. Installing the Driver Installing the Linux Module This section contains the following procedures: ■ Installing the Module When You Install Red Hat ...
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...Follow the OpenServer instructions to complete the installation. 7 When the installation is complete, remove the driver disk and restart the computer. 8 Insert and mount the Adaptec installation CD. 3-6 Installing the Unix Driver This section discusses the following systems: ■ OpenServer ■ UnixWare and OpenUNIX OpenServer This ... module in an existing Red Hat or SuSE Linux system: 1 Insert and mount the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Install the module RPM by typing: rpm -Uvh mount-point/linux/arc/driver/aac1.1.4-2322.rpm 3 Run fdisk, mkfs, and create mount points for installing the...
...Follow the OpenServer instructions to complete the installation. 7 When the installation is complete, remove the driver disk and restart the computer. 8 Insert and mount the Adaptec installation CD. 3-6 Installing the Unix Driver This section discusses the following systems: ■ OpenServer ■ UnixWare and OpenUNIX OpenServer This ... module in an existing Red Hat or SuSE Linux system: 1 Insert and mount the Adaptec installation CD. 2 Install the module RPM by typing: rpm -Uvh mount-point/linux/arc/driver/aac1.1.4-2322.rpm 3 Run fdisk, mkfs, and create mount points for installing the...
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...For details, refer to your OpenServer documentation. 10 Insert and mount the Adaptec installation CD. 11 To enable RAID management software and utilities, type the following commands: cd mount-point/openserv/arc/driver/aacraid/reloc/tmp/aacraid/scripts cp ./aacaifd /usr/sbin cp ./S98aacaifd ...sbin/aacaifd /etc/rc.d/S98aacaifd Installing the Driver in an Existing OpenServer System To install the driver in an existing operating system: 1 Install and configure your Adaptec RAID controller and hard drives, as described in Chapter 2. 2 Create the driver disk, as described on the RAID controller...
...For details, refer to your OpenServer documentation. 10 Insert and mount the Adaptec installation CD. 11 To enable RAID management software and utilities, type the following commands: cd mount-point/openserv/arc/driver/aacraid/reloc/tmp/aacraid/scripts cp ./aacaifd /usr/sbin cp ./S98aacaifd ...sbin/aacaifd /etc/rc.d/S98aacaifd Installing the Driver in an Existing OpenServer System To install the driver in an existing operating system: 1 Install and configure your Adaptec RAID controller and hard drives, as described in Chapter 2. 2 Create the driver disk, as described on the RAID controller...
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...Create the bootable array, as described on page 2-5. 3 Create the driver disk, as described on page 3-2. When finished, remove the driver disk. 3-8 Installing the Driver When You Install UnixWare or OpenUNIX To install the driver with Installation, then press F10. 7 Complete the installation as described ...controller and hard drives, as described in Chapter 2. 2 Create the driver disk, as appropriate. 8 When the installation is finished, remove the driver disk and restart the computer. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Insert the Unix installation CD and start the operating system...
...Create the bootable array, as described on page 2-5. 3 Create the driver disk, as described on page 3-2. When finished, remove the driver disk. 3-8 Installing the Driver When You Install UnixWare or OpenUNIX To install the driver with Installation, then press F10. 7 Complete the installation as described ...controller and hard drives, as described in Chapter 2. 2 Create the driver disk, as appropriate. 8 When the installation is finished, remove the driver disk and restart the computer. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Insert the Unix installation CD and start the operating system...
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... during a fresh install: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create the bootable array, as described on page 2-5. 3 Create the driver disk, as described on page 3-2. For details, see Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility on page 2-6. 5 Install and configure a secondary controller, if any. 6 Create the...
... during a fresh install: 1 Install and configure the controller and hard drives, as described in page 2-3. 2 Create the bootable array, as described on page 2-5. 3 Create the driver disk, as described on page 3-2. For details, see Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility on page 2-6. 5 Install and configure a secondary controller, if any. 6 Create the...
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... level specified by Novell. 2 Make a backup copy of the driver. 3 Create the driver disk, as described in NetWare. Now that you can see Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart on page 3-2. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Shutdown the server. 5 Install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller as a secondary controller, as described on page 3-11...
... level specified by Novell. 2 Make a backup copy of the driver. 3 Create the driver disk, as described in NetWare. Now that you can see Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart on page 3-2. When finished, remove the driver disk. 4 Shutdown the server. 5 Install and configure the Adaptec RAID controller as a secondary controller, as described on page 3-11...
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... Server Restart. Now that you can create arrays using Adaptec Storage Manager (refer the online Help). Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart To automatically load the aacraid.ham driver during server restart, the startup.ncf file (usually located in your NetWare documentation to...using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Refer to scan for the drivers. 14 Select Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller and press Enter. All available drivers are displayed. 12 Press the Insert key again to access additional drivers. 13 Press Enter to the Adaptec Command Line Interface Reference Guide.
... Server Restart. Now that you can create arrays using Adaptec Storage Manager (refer the online Help). Loading NetWare Drivers During Server Restart To automatically load the aacraid.ham driver during server restart, the startup.ncf file (usually located in your NetWare documentation to...using the Command Line Interface (CLI). Refer to scan for the drivers. 14 Select Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller and press Enter. All available drivers are displayed. 12 Press the Insert key again to access additional drivers. 13 Press Enter to the Adaptec Command Line Interface Reference Guide.