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Outlines the necessary hardware and software specifications for installing the RAID controller.
Overview of common features like SAS/SATA support, firmware updates, and array management tools.
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Features and specifications for the Microsemi Adaptec RAID 81605Z/81605ZQ controllers.
Overview of supported RAID levels, including minimum drive requirements and characteristics.
Step-by-step guide for installing the controller and driver, covering bootable array and existing OS methods.
Detailed steps for installing the RAID controller into the computer cabinet.
Instructions for connecting internal and external SAS/SATA drives and SSDs.
Configures the system BIOS to prioritize booting from the RAID controller.
Step-by-step instructions for creating arrays using ARC Utility or maxView Storage Manager.
Details how to set the created array as the system's bootable array.
Procedure for installing the RAID controller driver during Windows setup.
Steps to install the driver during Red Hat/CentOS installation using a driver disk.
Procedure for installing the driver during SuSE Linux installation.
Steps for installing the RAID controller driver during Ubuntu Linux setup.
Instructions for integrating the driver into VMware ESXi custom boot images.
Guide for installing the RAID controller driver with XenServer.
Procedure for updating the RAID controller driver in Windows Device Manager.
Steps to install drivers on Linux systems using RPM or other package formats.
Instructions for installing RAID controller drivers on Ubuntu Linux.
Steps to install the DKMS driver package using deb for Ubuntu systems.
Steps to install the DKMS driver package using RPM, requiring EPEL repository.
A list of common issues to check before seeking further assistance for installation problems.
Procedures for recovering data and rebuilding arrays after a disk drive failure.
Guide to creating new arrays and managing existing ones using the ARC utility.
Detailed steps for updating RAID controller flash via command line.
Precautions to prevent ESD damage to components during handling and installation.
| Ports | 16 internal |
|---|---|
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Maximum Drives Supported | 256 |
| Supported Drive Interfaces | SAS, SATA |
| Battery Backup | Optional |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% non-condensing |
| Controller | SAS/SATA |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gbps per port |
| Cache Memory | 1 GB DDR3 |