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General| Brand | Adaptec |
|---|---|
| Model | ASR-7805 |
| Category | Computer Hardware |
| Language | English |
Essential knowledge required before starting installation and usage.
Guides users to additional resources for further assistance and details.
Outlines the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for installation.
Details the fundamental features common to Adaptec RAID controllers.
Describes features related to the creation and management of RAID arrays.
Instructions on how to install an optional flash backup module for cache protection.
Overview of supported RAID levels and their requirements.
Guidance on choosing compatible disk drives and necessary cables.
Instructions for swapping controller brackets for low-profile installation.
Step-by-step guide for physically installing the RAID controller in a PC.
Procedure for installing controllers with ZMCP.
Configures the system to boot from the RAID controller.
Steps to create a new RAID array using available tools.
Steps to configure the created array as a bootable device.
How to create a bootable driver disk for specific OSs.
Procedure to install drivers during Windows setup.
Instructions for installing drivers on Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu.
Instructions for installing drivers on VMware ESX/ESXi.
Procedure to install Windows drivers on an existing system.
Instructions for installing drivers on common Linux distributions.
Installing drivers on VMware environments.
Introduction to the browser-based storage management application.
Overview of the BIOS-based ARC utility.
Guidance on selecting the appropriate utility for management tasks.
Initial steps for diagnosing and resolving controller issues.
Steps to recover data and rebuild arrays after a drive failure.
Explains the basics of SAS technology and its evolution from SCSI.
Details the communication methods between SAS devices via links and phys.
Description of RAID 0, its performance, and lack of redundancy.
Description of RAID 1, its mirroring and capacity trade-offs.
Description of RAID 5, using striping and parity for redundancy.
Description of RAID 6, offering dual drive failure protection.
Table comparing RAID levels based on redundancy, performance, and usage.
Detailed steps for creating and managing RAID arrays.
How to configure controller-specific settings.
Procedure to initialize new or unavailable disk drives.
Steps to create a bootable disk for firmware updates.
How to use the AFU via command-line interface.
Pinout details for LED and I2C connectors across various 6xxx series models.
Pinout details for alarm connectors on 7xxx series RAID controllers.
Precautions and procedures to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
Operating conditions like temperature and humidity.
Typical current draw for various Adaptec RAID controller models.
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