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Serial Attached SCSI 58300, 48300, 44300 HostRAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide
Serial Attached SCSI 58300, 48300, 44300 HostRAID Controllers Installation and User's Guide
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Adaptec, Inc. EN61000-4-6 (1996) Conducted immunity: 3 V - EN61000-4-11 (1994) Supply dips and variation: 30% and 100% In addition, all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing ... This device has been tested and found to comply with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by the Spectrum Management Agency. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ●5 Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency ...
Adaptec, Inc. EN61000-4-6 (1996) Conducted immunity: 3 V - EN61000-4-11 (1994) Supply dips and variation: 30% and 100% In addition, all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing ... This device has been tested and found to comply with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, as amended by the Spectrum Management Agency. Japanese Compliance (Voluntary Control Council Initiative) This equipment complies to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ●5 Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency ...
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... Used in this Guide 12 How to Find More Information 12 About Your HostRAID Controller HostRAID Controller Features 14 Array Level Features 14 Upgrading the HostRAID Controller Firmware 14 About the Adaptec SAS 58300 Controller 15 About the Adaptec SAS 48300 Controller 16 About the Adaptec SAS 44300 Controller 17 Kit Contents and System Requirements Kit Contents ...19 System Requirements 19 Getting Started...
... Used in this Guide 12 How to Find More Information 12 About Your HostRAID Controller HostRAID Controller Features 14 Array Level Features 14 Upgrading the HostRAID Controller Firmware 14 About the Adaptec SAS 58300 Controller 15 About the Adaptec SAS 48300 Controller 16 About the Adaptec SAS 44300 Controller 17 Kit Contents and System Requirements Kit Contents ...19 System Requirements 19 Getting Started...
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...Controllers 26 Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller 26 Connecting to a System Backplane 27 Installing the Controller to a SAS Expander 28 Next Steps ...28 Creating a Bootable Array Setting the Boot Controller 30 Creating an Array 30 Creating an Array with the ACU 30 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage...Installing on Windows 38 Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux 39 Installing on NetWare 39 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 41 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 41 About the HRCONF Command Line Utility 41 About the ARC Utility 42 About the AFU 42...
...Controllers 26 Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller 26 Connecting to a System Backplane 27 Installing the Controller to a SAS Expander 28 Next Steps ...28 Creating a Bootable Array Setting the Boot Controller 30 Creating an Array 30 Creating an Array with the ACU 30 Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage...Installing on Windows 38 Installing on Red Hat or SuSE Linux 39 Installing on NetWare 39 Managing Your Storage Space About Adaptec Storage Manager 41 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 41 About the HRCONF Command Line Utility 41 About the ARC Utility 42 About the AFU 42...
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About This Guide 1 In this Guide 12 How to Find More Information 12 This Installation and User's Guide explains how to install your controller kit, and provides a basic overview of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology. These HostRAID controller models are described in your Adaptec® Serial Attached SCSI controller. It also describes the utilities included in this Guide: ● Adaptec SAS 58300, see page 15 ● Adaptec SAS 48300, see page 16 ● Adaptec SAS 44300, see page 17 What You Need to Know Before You Begin 12 Terminology Used in this chapter...
About This Guide 1 In this Guide 12 How to Find More Information 12 This Installation and User's Guide explains how to install your controller kit, and provides a basic overview of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology. These HostRAID controller models are described in your Adaptec® Serial Attached SCSI controller. It also describes the utilities included in this Guide: ● Adaptec SAS 58300, see page 15 ● Adaptec SAS 48300, see page 16 ● Adaptec SAS 44300, see page 17 What You Need to Know Before You Begin 12 Terminology Used in this chapter...
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... concepts referred to in this Guide. located on the HostRAID Installation CD. ● Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide-Describes how to SAS, see page 40); Why? Your HostRAID controller creates arrays, which your HostRAID controller and the software and utilities included with Adaptec Storage ManagerTM or the other utilities described in this Guide Because you can find...
... concepts referred to in this Guide. located on the HostRAID Installation CD. ● Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide-Describes how to SAS, see page 40); Why? Your HostRAID controller creates arrays, which your HostRAID controller and the software and utilities included with Adaptec Storage ManagerTM or the other utilities described in this Guide Because you can find...
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HostRAID Controller Features 14 Upgrading the HostRAID Controller Firmware 14 About the Adaptec SAS 58300 Controller 15 About the Adaptec SAS 48300 Controller 16 About the Adaptec SAS 44300 Controller 17 This chapter provides an overview of standard HostRAID controller features, and describes the unique features of your controller with enhanced features. It also explains how to upgrade your SAS HostRAID controller. About Your HostRAID Controller 2 In this chapter...
HostRAID Controller Features 14 Upgrading the HostRAID Controller Firmware 14 About the Adaptec SAS 58300 Controller 15 About the Adaptec SAS 48300 Controller 16 About the Adaptec SAS 44300 Controller 17 This chapter provides an overview of standard HostRAID controller features, and describes the unique features of your controller with enhanced features. It also explains how to upgrade your SAS HostRAID controller. About Your HostRAID Controller 2 In this chapter...
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.... ● Support for DOS on page 40 for more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. ● Support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple volume. ● Hot swap rebuild of simple volumes and arrays to Adaptec RAID controller cards. ● Multiple options for automatic failover, so arrays are automatically rebuilt...
.... ● Support for DOS on page 40 for more information, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User's Guide or online Help. ● Support for RAID 0, 1, 10, and simple volume. ● Hot swap rebuild of simple volumes and arrays to Adaptec RAID controller cards. ● Multiple options for automatic failover, so arrays are automatically rebuilt...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 15 About the Adaptec SAS 58300 Controller The Adaptec SAS 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External miniSAS Connectors Mounting bracket J1 (LED Connector) 3.3V PCI-X Connector Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max... drives Hot spares Enclosure support Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 8 or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes Yes No
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 15 About the Adaptec SAS 58300 Controller The Adaptec SAS 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External miniSAS Connectors Mounting bracket J1 (LED Connector) 3.3V PCI-X Connector Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max... drives Hot spares Enclosure support Automatic failover Audible alarm Low-profile PCI-X 64-bit 133 MHz 8 1 x4 internal SFF-8484 SAS 1.1 connector 0, 1, 10 Yes SAS (3.0Gbps), SATA I (1.5Gbps), SATA II (3.0Gbps) 8 or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes Yes No
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 16 About the Adaptec SAS 48300 Controller The Adaptec SAS 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External SAS Connector J1 (LED Connector) Internal SAS Connector Mounting bracket 3.3 V PCI-X Connector Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width ...Automatic failover Audible 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 or up to 128 using expander ...
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 16 About the Adaptec SAS 48300 Controller The Adaptec SAS 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: External SAS Connector J1 (LED Connector) Internal SAS Connector Mounting bracket 3.3 V PCI-X Connector Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width ...Automatic failover Audible 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 or up to 128 using expander ...
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Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 17 About the Adaptec SAS 44300 Controller The Adaptec SAS 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Internal SAS Connectors Mounting bracket J1 (LED Connector) 3.3V PCI-X Connector Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max) PCI bus speed ... spares Enclosure support Automatic 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 or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes Yes No
Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 17 About the Adaptec SAS 44300 Controller The Adaptec SAS 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 HostRAID controller with these features: Internal SAS Connectors Mounting bracket J1 (LED Connector) 3.3V PCI-X Connector Form factor PCI compatibility PCI bus width (max) PCI bus speed ... spares Enclosure support Automatic 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 or up to 128 using expander technology Yes Yes Yes No
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Kit Contents and System Requirements 3 In this chapter... Kit Contents...19 System Requirements ...19 This chapter lists the contents of your HostRAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
Kit Contents and System Requirements 3 In this chapter... Kit Contents...19 System Requirements ...19 This chapter lists the contents of your HostRAID controller kit and the system requirements that must be met for you to successfully install and use your controller.
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Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 19 Kit Contents ● Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller ● HostRAID Installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide ● Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD (not bootable), including user guides for Adaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec HRCONF (HostRAID Configuration) command line utility ● Readme Files ● Cables (type and quantity vary for...
Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 19 Kit Contents ● Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller ● HostRAID Installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide ● Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD (not bootable), including user guides for Adaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec HRCONF (HostRAID Configuration) command line utility ● Readme Files ● Cables (type and quantity vary for...
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Choosing a RAID Level...21 Selecting Disk Drives...21 Selecting Cables ...21 Installation Options ...22 This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the way you have for installing your HostRAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 13). Getting Started 4 In this chapter... It also describes the options you want them. Note: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller and disk drives, and creating arrays for data storage.
Choosing a RAID Level...21 Selecting Disk Drives...21 Selecting Cables ...21 Installation Options ...22 This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the way you have for installing your HostRAID controller's physical features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 13). Getting Started 4 In this chapter... It also describes the options you want them. Note: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller and disk drives, and creating arrays for data storage.
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... or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 21 Choosing a RAID Level This section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your HostRAID controller. Improved performance but reduced capacity (see page 60). Redundancy, but no redundancy (see page 60). Selecting Disk Drives When selecting disk drives for Your Controller Your SAS controller...
... or Adaptec Storage Manager online Help. Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 21 Choosing a RAID Level This section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your HostRAID controller. Improved performance but reduced capacity (see page 60). Redundancy, but no redundancy (see page 60). Selecting Disk Drives When selecting disk drives for Your Controller Your SAS controller...
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...your operating system and the controller driver on an existing operating system. Follow the steps for the installation option you can use any of these cables: Internal fan-out cable SAS Mini external cable Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. Installing with an Operating... System 1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 24). 2 Set the boot controller (see page 30). 3 Create a bootable array (see page 29). 4 Install your data storage (...
...your operating system and the controller driver on an existing operating system. Follow the steps for the installation option you can use any of these cables: Internal fan-out cable SAS Mini external cable Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. Installing with an Operating... System 1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 24). 2 Set the boot controller (see page 30). 3 Create a bootable array (see page 29). 4 Install your data storage (...
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Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 23 Installing on an Existing Operating System 1 Install and connect your data storage (see page 24). If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well (or instead). 2 Install the controller driver (see page 38). 3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your controller and internal disk drives (see page 40).
Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 23 Installing on an Existing Operating System 1 Install and connect your data storage (see page 24). If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well (or instead). 2 Install the controller driver (see page 38). 3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your controller and internal disk drives (see page 40).
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Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives 5 In this chapter... Before You Begin ...25 Installing the HostRAID Controller 25 Connecting Disk Drives to HostRAID Controllers 26 Next Steps ...28 This chapter explains how to install your HostRAID controller, and how to install and connect internal and external disk drives.
Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives 5 In this chapter... Before You Begin ...25 Installing the HostRAID Controller 25 Connecting Disk Drives to HostRAID Controllers 26 Next Steps ...28 This chapter explains how to install your HostRAID controller, and how to install and connect internal and external disk drives.
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...the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Select an available PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and remove the slot cover, as shown at right, insert the HostRAID controller into the PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it supports (see page 13). ● Ensure that you have ... lead of the LED cable (usually a red wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is attached to pin 1. 6 Optional-Connect your HostRAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to an I2C connector on an internal backplane or enclosure, using the retention device (for instance, a screw ...
...the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Select an available PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and remove the slot cover, as shown at right, insert the HostRAID controller into the PCI or PCI-X expansion slot and press down gently but firmly until it supports (see page 13). ● Ensure that you have ... lead of the LED cable (usually a red wire or a wire marked with a red stripe) is attached to pin 1. 6 Optional-Connect your HostRAID controller's I2C connector (not available on all models) to an I2C connector on an internal backplane or enclosure, using the retention device (for instance, a screw ...
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There are connected directly to a SAS card with SAS cables.The number of both SAS and SATA disk drives to your SAS controller, Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive. See page 54 for more information. If...57 for more information. Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are no jumpers or switches to set before installation. SATA disk drives attached to controller with Installing the Controller to a SAS Expander on page 28. You have two connection ...
There are connected directly to a SAS card with SAS cables.The number of both SAS and SATA disk drives to your SAS controller, Adaptec recommends that you not combine SAS and SATA disk drives within the same array or logical drive. See page 54 for more information. If...57 for more information. Connecting Directly to the HostRAID Controller In a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are no jumpers or switches to set before installation. SATA disk drives attached to controller with Installing the Controller to a SAS Expander on page 28. You have two connection ...