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General| Form Factor | Low Profile |
|---|---|
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Max Devices Supported | 256 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbps per port |
| Battery Backup | Optional |
| Host Bus Speed | 2.5 GT/s |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Maximum Drives | 8 |
| Cache Memory | 256 MB |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows, Linux |
| Controller Type | RAID |
Essential background knowledge and prerequisites for using the Adaptec RAID controller.
Outlines the general features common to Adaptec RAID controllers.
Describes functionalities related to RAID array creation and management.
Details specific features for enhanced data redundancy and protection.
Provides an overview of supported RAID levels and drive requirements.
Guidance on choosing compatible disk drives and necessary cables.
Outlines the sequential steps for installing the controller and OS.
Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the RAID controller.
Details on how to connect internal and external disk drives to the controller.
Procedure to designate the RAID controller as the system's boot device.
Instructions for creating a RAID array using available utilities.
Steps to configure the created array as a bootable volume.
Procedure for installing drivers during Windows OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during Red Hat Linux OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during SUSE Linux OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during OpenServer OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during UnixWare OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during Solaris OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during VMware OS installation.
Procedure for installing drivers during FreeBSD OS installation.
Steps to create a bootable diskette for controller drivers.
Procedure for installing drivers on an existing Windows system.
Procedure for installing drivers on existing Linux systems.
Procedure for installing drivers on an existing OpenServer system.
Procedure for installing drivers on an existing UnixWare system.
Procedure for installing drivers on an existing Solaris system.
Overview of the Adaptec Storage Manager software for managing storage.
A list of common issues and initial checks for problem resolution.
Procedures for handling disk drive failures in RAID arrays.
Steps to reset the Adaptec RAID controller to its default state.
A table to help choose the optimal RAID level based on needs.
Guide to creating and managing arrays using the Array Configuration Utility.
Procedure to initialize disk drives for use in arrays.
Method for securely and irretrievably erasing data from drives.
Guide to changing controller's basic, power management, and PHY settings.
Procedures for low-level formatting and verifying disk drives.
Guide to executing ACU operations using script files.
Reference for keywords used in ACU array definition blocks.
Lists the requirements for running the Adaptec Flash Utility (AFU).
Steps to prepare before using the AFU, including obtaining firmware.
Guide to using the AFU through its menu-driven interface.
Instructions for executing AFU commands via the command line.
List and description of available commands for the AFU.
Command to update controller flash components from a UFI file.
Detailed steps for updating flash via command line.
Guidelines and precautions to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
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