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Adaptec 3405 User Manual

Adaptec 3405
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Installation and User’s Guide
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers

Table of Contents

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Adaptec 3405 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorLow profile
Data Transfer Rate6 Gbps
Supported RAID Levels0, 1, 5, 10, 50
Cache Memory512 MB
Controller TypeSAS
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x8

Summary

Adaptec Customer Support

Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number

Explains the TSID number and its importance for technical support.

North America Support

Provides contact information and web resources for technical support in North America.

European Support

Lists contact details and web links for Adaptec technical support in Europe.

Japan Support

Provides contact number for Adaptec technical support in Japan.

Australia Support

Provides contact number for Adaptec technical support in Australia.

Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Interference Statement

Details FCC regulations and measures to avoid radio frequency interference.

EU Compliance Statement

Lists compliance with EMC Directive and various EN standards for IT equipment.

Australian/New Zealand Compliance

States compliance with Australian/New Zealand standards for digital devices.

Canadian Compliance Statement

Confirms compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Japanese Compliance

Describes compliance with Japanese VCCI standards for IT equipment.

About This Guide

What You Need to Know Before You Begin

Outlines prerequisites and background knowledge for using the guide.

Terminology Used in this Guide

Defines key terms used throughout the Adaptec RAID controller guide.

How to Find More Information

Lists other documents and resources for obtaining further information.

Kit Contents and System Requirements

Kit Contents

Lists the items included in the Adaptec RAID controller kit.

System Requirements

Specifies the hardware and software prerequisites for installing and using the controller.

About Your RAID Controller

Standard RAID Controller Features

Details the common features supported by Adaptec RAID controllers.

Array-level Features

Describes features related to RAID array creation and management.

Advanced Data Protection Suite

Highlights advanced features for data protection on 5-Series and 3-Series controllers.

Adding a Battery Backup Module

Explains how to add a battery backup module and lists supported models.

Adaptec RAID 5085

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5085 controller.

Adaptec RAID 5405

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5405 controller.

Adaptec RAID 5445

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5445 controller.

Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q controllers.

Adaptec RAID 51245

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 51245 controller.

Adaptec RAID 51645

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 51645 controller.

Adaptec RAID 52445

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 52445 controller.

Adaptec RAID 5405Z

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5405Z controller.

Adaptec RAID 5445Z

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5445Z controller.

Adaptec RAID 5805Z/5805ZQ

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 5805Z/5805ZQ controllers.

Adaptec RAID 3085

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 3085 controller.

Adaptec RAID 3405

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 3405 controller.

Adaptec RAID 3805

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 3805 controller.

Adaptec RAID 31205

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 31205 controller.

Adaptec RAID 31605

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 31605 controller.

Adaptec RAID 2045

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 2045 controller.

Adaptec RAID 2405/2405Q

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 2405/2405Q controllers.

Adaptec RAID 2805

Details the features, form factor, and specifications of the Adaptec RAID 2805 controller.

Getting Started

Choosing a RAID Level

Provides an overview of supported RAID levels and drive requirements.

Selecting Disk Drives and Cables

Guides on selecting compatible disk drives and the necessary cables.

Installation Options

Outlines the two primary installation methods for the controller.

Basic Installation Steps

Describes the fundamental steps involved in installing the controller.

Installing the Controller and Disk Drives

Before You Begin

Lists essential checks and preparations before controller installation.

Installing the Controller

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the RAID controller.

Connecting Disk Drives to Your Controllers

Guides on connecting internal and external disk drives to the controller.

Connecting External Devices

Explains how to connect external storage devices to the controller.

Next Steps

Directs users to subsequent tasks after installation.

Creating a Bootable Array

Setting the Boot Controller

Explains how to configure the system BIOS to boot from the RAID controller.

Creating an Array

Details the process of creating a RAID array using the available utilities.

Making Your Array Bootable

Guides on making the created array the bootable device.

Installing the Driver and an Operating System

Before You Begin

Outlines initial steps and considerations before driver installation.

Creating a Driver Disk

Explains how to create a bootable driver disk for OS installation.

Installing with Windows

Provides instructions for installing drivers during Windows OS setup.

Installing with Red Hat Linux

Guides on installing drivers during Red Hat Linux OS setup.

Installing with SUSE Linux

Guides on installing drivers during SUSE Linux OS setup.

Installing with OpenServer

Guides on installing drivers during OpenServer OS setup.

Installing with UnixWare

Guides on installing drivers during UnixWare OS setup.

Installing with Solaris

Guides on installing drivers during Solaris OS setup.

Installing with VMware

Guides on installing drivers during VMware OS setup.

Installing with FreeBSD

Guides on installing drivers during FreeBSD OS setup.

Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System

Before You Begin

Outlines steps before installing drivers on an existing OS.

Creating a Driver Disk

Explains how to create a driver disk for installing on an existing OS.

Installing on Windows

Instructions for installing drivers on Windows OS.

Installing on Red Hat or SUSE Linux

Instructions for installing drivers on Red Hat or SUSE Linux.

Installing on OpenServer

Instructions for installing drivers on OpenServer.

Installing on UnixWare

Instructions for installing drivers on UnixWare.

Installing on Solaris

Instructions for installing drivers on Solaris.

Installing on VMware

Instructions for installing drivers on VMware.

Installing on FreeBSD

Instructions for installing drivers on FreeBSD.

Managing Your Storage Space

About Adaptec Storage Manager

Introduces Adaptec Storage Manager, a software application for storage management.

Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility (ARCCONF)

Describes ARCCONF, a command-line utility for array and configuration management.

Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

Details the BIOS-based ARC utility and its tools for managing arrays.

Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU)

Explains the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU) for updating firmware.

Which Utility Should I Use?

Guides on selecting the appropriate utility for different management tasks.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Checklist

Provides initial steps for diagnosing and resolving common controller issues.

Monitoring Disk Drives Status

Explains how to check the status of disk drives using LED indicators and software.

Silencing the Alarm

Describes methods to silence audible alarms triggered by controller errors.

Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure

Outlines procedures for recovering data after a disk drive failure.

Understanding RAID

Understanding Drive Segments

Defines drive segments and their role in creating RAID arrays.

Non-redundant Arrays (RAID 0)

Explains RAID 0, its performance benefits, and lack of redundancy.

RAID 1 Arrays

Describes RAID 1 mirroring for data redundancy and its capacity limitations.

RAID 1 Enhanced Arrays

Explains RAID 1E, a striped mirror array with increased drive support.

RAID 10 Arrays

Details RAID 10, combining striping and mirroring for performance and redundancy.

RAID 5 Arrays

Explains RAID 5, using striping and parity for redundancy and performance.

RAID 5EE Arrays

Describes RAID 5EE, featuring a distributed spare for faster rebuilds.

RAID 50 Arrays

Explains RAID 50, combining multiple RAID 5 arrays for capacity and performance.

RAID 6 Arrays

Details RAID 6, offering dual drive failure protection with two parity sets.

RAID 60 Arrays

Explains RAID 60, combining multiple RAID 6 arrays for enhanced data protection.

Selecting the Best RAID Level

Provides a guide to selecting RAID levels based on requirements.

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

Introduction to the ARC Utility

Provides an overview of the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility and its tools.

Running the ARC Utility

Instructions on how to start the ARC utility.

Using the ACU to Create and Manage Arrays

Guides on using the Array Configuration Utility to create and manage RAID arrays.

Using the ACU to Create and Manage JBODs

Explains how to create and manage JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks) configurations.

Using the ACU to Manage the MaxIQ Pool

Details managing the MaxIQ cache pool using SSDs for read-intensive operations.

Using SerialSelect to Modify Controller Settings

Guides on using SerialSelect to modify controller and disk drive settings.

Formatting and Verifying Disk Drives

Explains how to format and verify disk drives using the utility.

Locating Disk Drives

Describes how to physically locate disk drives using the identify drive feature.

Identifying Disk Drives

Explains how to view disk drive information and system displays.

Viewing the Event Log

Guides on accessing and viewing the controller's event log.

Using the Array Configuration Utility for DOS

Getting Started

Explains how to create the ACU floppy disk and start the utility.

Working in the ACU Using Menus

Guides on navigating the ACU interface using menus.

Running the ACU Using Scripts

Details how to run the ACU using script files for automated configuration.

Using the Adaptec Flash Utility

System Requirements

Lists the system requirements for running the Adaptec Flash Utility.

Before You Begin

Outlines steps to prepare for firmware updates.

Running the Menu-based AFU

Instructions for using the menu-driven interface of the Adaptec Flash Utility.

Running the AFU from the Command Line

Guides on executing the Adaptec Flash Utility from the DOS command line.

Updating the Flash Using the AFU Command Line

Provides detailed steps for updating controller firmware via the command line.

Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference

Adaptec RAID 5085 LED Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinout for the Adaptec RAID 5085.

Adaptec RAID 5405/5405Z LED and I2C Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinouts for Adaptec RAID 5405/5405Z.

Adaptec RAID 51245 LED and I2C Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinouts for the Adaptec RAID 51245.

Adaptec RAID 51645 LED and I2C Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinouts for the Adaptec RAID 51645.

Adaptec RAID 52445 LED and I2C Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinouts for the Adaptec RAID 52445.

Adaptec RAID 31605 LED and I2C Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinouts for the Adaptec RAID 31605.

Adaptec RAID 2045 LED Connector Specification

Details the LED connector pinout for the Adaptec RAID 2045.

Adaptec RAID 2805 LED and I2C Connector Specification

Details the LED and I2C connector pinouts for the Adaptec RAID 2805.

Technical Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Lists environmental operating conditions for the RAID controllers.

DC Power Requirements

Details the DC voltage and ripple requirements for the controllers.

Current Requirements

Lists the typical current draw for various Adaptec RAID controller models.

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