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Instructions for unpacking and carefully inspecting the PCIe 2.0 6Gb/s SATA RAID controller.
Steps to safely power off the computer and remove the system cover for access.
Guide for physically inserting the RAID controller into a PCIe 2.0 slot.
Procedures for installing drives and connecting SATA cables to the controller.
Instructions for connecting the optional LED cable for status indicators.
Explanation of individual and global fault/activity LED signal behavior.
Details the serial bus connector for LCD/I²C modules and its pinout.
Guidance on installing an optional Battery Backup Module.
Reinstall cover, reconnect power, and power on the system.
Procedures for installing the controller driver for new or existing systems.
Guide to installing the ArcHTTP proxy server for web-based management.
Methods to configure RAID volumes using BIOS, McRAID manager, or LCD panel.
Steps to partition, format, and mount RAID volumes for OS use.
Displays the physical board layout and component placement.
Lists and describes the function of each connector on the controller.
| Number of Ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, JBOD |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbps per port |
| Supported OS | Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware |
| Controller | ARC1203 |