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Areca ARC-1203-2i - User Manual

Areca ARC-1203-2i
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ARC-1203 - 2 ports
(PCIe 2.0 to 6Gb/s SATA RAID Controllers)
6Gb/s SATA RAID Cards
Installation Guide
Version: 1.0
Issue Date: October, 2016
Website: http://www.areca.com.tw

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Summary

Hardware Installation Guide

Unpack and Inspect RAID Controller

Instructions for unpacking and carefully inspecting the PCIe 2.0 6Gb/s SATA RAID controller.

Prepare System for Installation

Steps to safely power off the computer and remove the system cover for access.

Install PCIe RAID Card

Guide for physically inserting the RAID controller into a PCIe 2.0 slot.

Mount Drives and Connect SATA Cables

Procedures for installing drives and connecting SATA cables to the controller.

Install Optional LED Cable

Instructions for connecting the optional LED cable for status indicators.

LED Indicator Behavior

Explanation of individual and global fault/activity LED signal behavior.

Serial Bus Connector and LCD Module

Details the serial bus connector for LCD/I²C modules and its pinout.

Add Battery Backup Module (Optional)

Guidance on installing an optional Battery Backup Module.

Power Up and System Check

Reinstall cover, reconnect power, and power on the system.

Install Controller Driver

Procedures for installing the controller driver for new or existing systems.

Install ArcHTTP Proxy Server

Guide to installing the ArcHTTP proxy server for web-based management.

Configure RAID Volume Sets

Methods to configure RAID volumes using BIOS, McRAID manager, or LCD panel.

Format and Mount RAID Volumes

Steps to partition, format, and mount RAID volumes for OS use.

Board Layout and Connectors

ARC-1203-2 i Layout Overview

Displays the physical board layout and component placement.

ARC-1203-2 i Connector Identification

Lists and describes the function of each connector on the controller.

Areca ARC-1203-2i Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Ports2
RAID Levels0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, JBOD
Data Transfer Rate6 Gbps per port
Supported OSWindows, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware
ControllerARC1203

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