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Adaptec 6405E User Manual

Adaptec 6405E
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PMC-Sierra Confidential — Preliminary Draft 10/21/11
PMC-Sierra Confidential — Preliminary Draft 10/21/11
Installation and User’s Guide
Serial Attached SCSI RAID Controllers

Table of Contents

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Adaptec 6405E Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x8
Ports4 internal
Data Transfer Rate6 Gb/s per port
Operating Temperature0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity5% to 90% non-condensing
RAID Levels0, 1, 10
ConnectorsSFF-8087

Summary

Adaptec by PMC Product Support

Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number

Details on the TSID number for product identification and support.

Regional Support Contacts

Support contact details for North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia.

Limited 3-Year Hardware Warranty

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Global Compliance Statements

Statements covering FCC, UL, EU, Australia/NZ, Canada, and Japan regulations.

About This Guide

Prerequisites and Terminology

Outlines required knowledge and defines key terms used in the guide.

Finding More Information

Guides users to additional documentation and resources for further help.

Kit Contents and System Requirements

Kit Contents

Lists all items included in the Adaptec RAID controller kit.

System Requirements

Specifies the hardware and software prerequisites for installation.

About Your RAID Controller

Standard and Array-level Features

Covers general controller capabilities and RAID array management features.

Advanced Data Protection

Details features offering enhanced data protection and redundancy.

Backup Modules and Firmware Upgrades

Information on battery/flash backup modules and firmware update procedures.

Controller Model Overviews

Details the features and specifications of specific Adaptec RAID controller models.

Getting Started

RAID Level and Component Selection

Guidance on choosing RAID levels, disk drives, and cables.

Installation Preparation and Options

Covers bracket replacement, installation types, and basic steps.

Installing the Controller and Disk Drives

Installation Prerequisites and Controller Mounting

Covers initial checks, controller installation, and bracket replacement.

Connecting Drives and External Devices

Instructions for connecting internal/external drives and devices.

Next Steps

Directs users to the next tasks after installation.

Creating a Bootable Array

Boot Controller and Array Creation

Steps to set the boot controller and create RAID arrays using utilities.

Making the Array Bootable

Configuring the created array as a bootable device.

Installing the Driver and an Operating System

Driver Disk Creation and Prerequisites

Steps to create a driver disk and prerequisites for OS installation.

Operating System Driver Installation Guides

Guides for installing controller drivers on various operating systems.

Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System

Driver Installation Prerequisites and Disk Creation

Covers driver disk creation and initial checks for existing OS installs.

OS-Specific Driver Installation Procedures

Detailed steps for installing drivers on Windows, Linux, Solaris, VMware, and FreeBSD.

Managing Your Storage Space

Storage Management Utilities Overview

Introduces Adaptec Storage Manager, ARCCONF, ARC utility, and AFU.

Utility Selection Guide

Guidance on choosing the right utility for management tasks, including VMware.

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Checklist and Alarms

Initial checks, monitoring disk status, and silencing alarms.

Disk Drive Failure Recovery and Controller Reset

Procedures for recovering from disk failures and resetting the controller.

Introduction to SAS

SAS Fundamentals and Terminology

Covers SAS basics, terms, communication, ports, addresses, and connectors.

SAS Connectivity and Identification

Details SAS cables, drive identification, connection options, and differences from SCSI.

Understanding RAID

RAID Level Descriptions

Details RAID 0, 1, 1E, 10, 5, 5EE, 50, 6, and 60 arrays.

RAID Level Selection Guide

Helps users choose the best RAID level based on requirements.

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

ARC Utility Overview and Management Tasks

Covers ARC utility basics, array/JBOD management, maxCache, and SerialSelect.

Disk Drive Utilities and Event Log

Details drive formatting, identification, and viewing the event log.

Using the Adaptec Flash Utility

AFU System Requirements and Preparation

Outlines AFU system requirements and preparatory steps.

Running and Using the AFU

Guides for operating the AFU via menus, command line, and updating firmware.

Controller LED and I2C Connector Quick Reference

Controller Connector Specifications

Pinout and specifications for LED and I2C connectors across various Adaptec RAID controller models.

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

General guidelines for ensuring personal and equipment safety during operation.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

Guidelines for preventing damage from electrostatic discharge during handling.

Technical Specifications

Environmental and Power Requirements

Details operating environment requirements and DC power specifications.

Current Requirements by Model

Lists the typical current draw for each Adaptec RAID controller model.

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