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Areca ARC-1212 - User Manual

Areca ARC-1212
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ARC-1212/1222
(4/8 Ports PCIe to SAS/SATA RAID Controllers )
SAS RAID Cards
USER’S Manual
Version: 1.0
Issue Date: April, 2008

Table of Contents

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Summary

SAS RAID Controller Introduction

SAS RAID Controller Overview

Provides a general overview of SAS RAID controllers and their capabilities.

Key Features of SAS RAID Controllers

Details the adapter architecture and RAID features of the controllers.

SAS RAID Controller Hardware Installation

Preparing for Hardware Installation

Covers pre-installation checks, package contents, and safety precautions.

Understanding the SAS RAID Controller Board Layout

Identifies and describes the physical connectors and layout on the controller.

Configuring RAID with McBIOS Manager

Accessing the McBIOS RAID Manager

Step-by-step guide to starting the firmware-based configuration utility.

Configuring RAID Sets and Volume Sets

Outlines methods for configuring RAID sets and volume sets in the BIOS.

SAS RAID Controller Driver Installation

Installing SAS RAID Drivers on Windows

Procedures for installing drivers on Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista systems.

Installing SAS RAID Drivers on Linux

Steps for installing drivers on Red Hat, SuSE, and other Linux versions.

Managing SAS RAID via Web Browser

Launching McRAID Storage Manager

Instructions to start the browser-based management utility.

Quick RAID Configuration via Web Browser

How to perform a default RAID configuration through the web interface.

Appendices: RAID Concepts and Support

Updating SAS RAID Controller Firmware

Describes the process of upgrading the controller's flash ROM firmware.

Understanding RAID Levels and Concepts

Explains RAID levels, concepts, and their features.

Areca ARC-1212 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Host InterfacePCIe 2.0 x8
Number of Ports12
RAID Levels0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD
ControllerAreca ARC-1212
InterfaceSAS/SATA
Drive InterfaceSAS/SATA
Form FactorLow-profile
Operating System SupportWindows, Linux
Max Drive Support12

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