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Controller Type | RAID |
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Battery Backup Unit | Optional |
RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
Maximum Drives Supported | 8 |
Interface | PCI-X |
Data Transfer Rate | 3Gbps SAS/SATA |
Supported Drives | SATA |
Max Devices Supported | 8 |
Operating System Support | Windows, Linux |
General notices and warnings provided throughout the document for user guidance.
Instructions on how to download and install the latest ServeRAID software and firmware.
Procedure to initialize used drives before adding them to a new RAID configuration.
Importance of synchronizing drives after firmware updates to correct errors.
Details on upgrading ServeRAID Manager and its impact on device drivers.
How to manage drive write-cache policies for performance and data safety.
Explains why defunct drives might reappear after a system restart.
How the Automatic Failover feature handles drive replacements.
Steps for replacing drives that have Predictive Failure Analysis alerts.
Recommendations for regular maintenance to keep the system optimal.
Information on the low failure rate of RAID enabler modules and troubleshooting steps.
Proper mounting of the ServeRAID-8k battery to prevent damage and data loss.
Troubleshooting steps when physical drives are online but the logical drive is offline.
Describes state changes in RAID 5EE arrays when a disk fails.
Methods and tools for diagnosing hard disk drive issues.
Definitions and explanations of various logical drive states.
How to force an array into an Online or Critical state as a recovery method.
Procedure to create an array to recover potentially good data from drives.
Recovery procedure for ServeRAID controllers with corrupted firmware.
Step-by-step guide for performing a zero-mode flash on ServeRAID-8i controllers.
Step-by-step guide for performing a zero-mode flash on ServeRAID-8s controllers.
Procedure for zero-mode flashing ServeRAID-8k/8k-I in BladeCenter Storage Expansion Units.
Procedure for zero-mode flashing ServeRAID-8k/8k-I on System x3650 servers.
Procedure for zero-mode flashing ServeRAID-8k/8k-I on System x3550 servers.
Procedure for zero-mode flashing ServeRAID-8k/8k-I on System x3500 servers.
Detailed steps for forcing an array online using BIOS, SRM GUI, or Arcconf.
How to view offline arrays in the Adaptec BIOS Utility.
Explains what causes "Invalid Process" errors and how they are displayed.
How offline array status is shown during the server's Power-On Self-Test.
Operations that can be performed on revived logical drives.
Operations that can be performed on offline logical drives.
Steps to take before contacting IBM support for assistance.
How to access and utilize system and software documentation.
IBM website resources for technical information and support.
Information on obtaining telephone assistance for software issues.
Information on how to receive hardware service and locate resellers.
Lists IBM and third-party trademarks mentioned in the document.
General notes and clarifications regarding system performance and IBM products.
Information on the format of the publications and how to request alternatives.