Adaptec 58300 Manual do Utilizador

Installation and User’s GuideSerial Attached SCSI58300, 48300, 44300HostRAID Controllers

1About This GuideIn this chapter...What You Need to Know Before You Begin ... 1

Chapter 1: About This Guide ● 11What You Need to Know Before You BeginYou should be familiar with computer hardware, data storage, Redundant Array of

2About Your HostRAID ControllerIn this chapter...HostRAID Controller Features...

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 13HostRAID Controller Features● Flash ROM for updates to controller firmware Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU),

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 14About the Adaptec SAS 58300 ControllerThe Adaptec SAS 58300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 Host

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 15About the Adaptec SAS 48300 ControllerThe Adaptec SAS 48300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 8-Phy SAS 1.0 Host

Chapter 2: About Your HostRAID Controller ● 16About the Adaptec SAS 44300 ControllerThe Adaptec SAS 44300 is a low-profile PCI-X to 4-Phy SAS 1.0 Host

3Kit Contents and System RequirementsIn this chapter...Kit Contents...

Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 18Kit Contents● Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller● HostRAID Installation CD (bootable), including cont

4Getting StartedIn this chapter...Choosing a RAID Level...

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Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 20Choosing a RAID LevelThis section provides a brief overview of the RAID levels supported by your HostRAID controller, i

Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 21Depending on your requirements, you can use any of these cables: Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. For

Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 22Installing on an Existing Operating System1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 23).

5Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk DrivesIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...

Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 24Before You Begin● Read the Safety Information on page 77.● Familiarize yourself with

Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 25Connecting Disk Drives to HostRAID ControllersYou can connect SAS disk drives, SATA

Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 26Connecting to a System BackplaneIn a backplane connection, disk drives and SAS cards

Chapter 5: Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives ● 27Installing the Controller to a SAS ExpanderYou can use a SAS edge expander to connec

6Creating a Bootable ArrayIn this chapter...Setting the Boot Controller...

Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 29Setting the Boot ControllerNote: If your system won't contain more than one bootable controllers, skip t

● 3Adaptec Customer SupportIf you have questions about installing or using your Adaptec product, check this document first—you will find answers to mo

Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 30Creating an Array with Adaptec Storage ManagerThis section describes how to use the Adaptec Storage Manager c

Chapter 6: Creating a Bootable Array ● 317 Review the information that is displayed.Note: Adaptec Storage Manager uses the term logical drives when re

7Installing the Driver and an Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 33Before You Begin● Install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives (

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 344 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 ● 35Installing with NetWareYou will need your NetWare Installation CD to complete this task.

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 36Installing with SCO OpenServerYou will need the SCO OpenServer CD to complete this task.

8Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating SystemIn this chapter...Before You Begin ...

Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 38Before You BeginBefore you begin, install and connect your HostRAID controller an

Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 394 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.5 Remove

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Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 40Installing with SCO OpenServerTo install the driver on OpenServer:1 Start your co

9Managing Your Storage SpaceIn this chapter...About Adaptec Storage Manager...

Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 42About Adaptec Storage ManagerAdaptec Storage Manager is a full-featured software application that helps you

Chapter 9: Managing Your Storage Space ● 43About the ARC UtilityThe Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is a BIOS-based utility that you can use

10Understanding Adaptec Storage ManagerIn this chapter...Features ...

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 45FeaturesYou can use Adaptec Storage Manager to:● Create, verify, modify, and delete arrays● Add

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 46Physical Devices ViewThis view displays information about the drives, enclosures, and other phys

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 47Collapsed and Expanded ViewsYou can display a collapsed or expanded view of the system configura

Chapter 10: Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager ● 48Component ViewsWhen you click a physical or logical device in the device views, the related comp

11Solving ProblemsIn this chapter...Troubleshooting Checklist ...

● 5Regulatory Compliance StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to this u

Chapter 11: Solving Problems ● 50Troubleshooting ChecklistIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your HostRAID controller, check these item

Chapter 11: Solving Problems ● 51Failed Disk Drive Not Protected by a Hot SpareWhen an array is not protected by a hot spare, if a disk drive in that

AIntroduction to SASIn this chapter...Terminology Used in This Chapter ...

Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 53Terminology Used in This ChapterFor convenience, SAS HostRAID controllers are referred to generically in this chap

Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 54As shown in the following figure, SAS devices contain ports which contain phys (see next section), and each phy co

Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 55What’s a SAS Address?Each SAS port is identified with a unique SAS address, which is shared by all phys on that po

Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 56Direct-attach ConnectionsIn a direct-attach connection, SAS or SATA disk drives are connected directly to a SAS ca

Appendix A: Introduction to SAS ● 57The following figure illustrates (in very basic terms) a SAS domain and shows how SAS cards, SAS and SATA disk dri

BUnderstanding RAIDIn this chapter...RAID Technology Overview ...

Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 59RAID Technology OverviewRAID is the technology of grouping several physical drives in a computer into an array that

ContentsAbout This GuideWhat You Need to Know Before You Begin ... 11Terminology Used in this Guide...

Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 60When selecting a RAID level for your system, consider the following factors.Physical drive utilization, read perfor

Appendix B: Understanding RAID ● 61RAID 1 ArraysA RAID 1 array is built from two disk drives, where one disk drive is a mirror of the other (the same

CUsing the ARC UtilityIn this chapter...Introduction to the ARC Utility ...

Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 63Introduction to the ARC UtilityThe ARC utility comprises these tools:● The Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Use

Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 64To assign properties to the new array:1 In the Array Properties menu, select an array type, then press Enter. On

Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 65● When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive to a smaller drive is allowed. Howe

Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 66Deleting 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 ● 67Managing Bootable Arrays and DevicesSelect the Manager Boot Unit option to add or remove a bootable array or sin

Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 687 At the prompt, select Ye s to exit, then press any key to restart the computer. Any changes you made in Seria

Appendix C: Using the ARC Utility ● 69Formatting and Verifying Disk DrivesYou can use the disk utilities to low-level format or verify your disk drive

Contents ● 7Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk DrivesBefore You Begin...

DUsing the AFU for DOS In this chapter...Introduction ...

Appendix D: Using the AFU for DOS ● 71IntroductionThe AFU is a DOS utility used to update, save, or verify the HostRAID controller’s firmware BIOS.The

Appendix D: Using the AFU for DOS ● 72To access the AFU:1 Shut down your operating system and reboot to DOS from a bootable MS-DOS floppy disk or from

Appendix D: Using the AFU for DOS ● 73SAVEThe SAVE command saves the contents of a HostRAID controller’s flash in a UFI file. The name of the UFI file

Appendix D: Using the AFU for DOS ● 74UPDATEThe UPDATE command updates a HostRAID controller’s flash components from the flash image data in a UFI fil

Appendix D: Using the AFU for DOS ● 75ExampleThe following example shows a typical system response after a VERIFY command has been performed:A:\> A

Appendix D: Using the AFU for DOS ● 765 If you have multiple HostRAID controllers only—At the DOS prompt, type afu list, then press Enter.This command

ESafety InformationTo ensure your personal safety and the safety of your equipment:● Keep your work area and the computer clean and clear of debris. ●

FTechnical SpecificationsIn this chapter...Environmental Specifications...

Appendix F: Technical Specifications ● 79Environmental SpecificationsNote: Forced airflow is recommended, but not required.DC Power RequirementsCurren

Contents ● 8Understanding Adaptec Storage ManagerFeatures...

GlossaryAactivitySee task. ACUArray Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the controller’s BIOS or M

Glossary ● 89buildBackground initialization of a redundant array. The array is accessible throughout. RAID 1 copies the contents of the primary drive

Glossary ● 90disk IDUnique disk identifier that consists of the channel number, SATA ID. For example, (channel:ID:LUN) 1:04:0. See channel.drive LEDDi

Glossary ● 91Llegacy diskDisk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The controller manages the disk as a legacy dis

Glossary ● 92RRAIDRedundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). RAID 0A single-level array consi

Glossary ● 93stripe sizeThe amount of data in each section of a striped array.striped arraySee RAID 0, RAID 10.TtaskAn operation that occurs only on t

IndexAACUcreating arrays 63Adaptec Flash Utility. See AFUAdaptec RAID Configuration Utility. See HRCONFAdaptec Storage Managerinstalling 42AFU 43Array

Index ● 95Pperformance tuningselecting a RAID level 60stripe-unit size 59phys 54RRAIDdefinition 59performance tuning 60RAID 0 60RAID 1 61RAID 10 61rec

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Contents ● 9Using the ARC UtilityIntroduction to the ARC Utility.................. 63Running the