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Overview of core features like SAS/SATA support, flash ROM, hot-swapping, and utilities.
Details on supported RAID levels, hot spares, auto failover, and capacity expansion.
Detailed instructions for physically installing the RAID controller into the system.
Methods for connecting internal, external, and SSD drives to the controller.
Steps for creating RAID arrays using ARC utility or maxView Storage Manager.
Guides for installing drivers on Windows, Linux, VMware, and XenServer.
Description of the browser-based application for managing storage.
Basic checks for installation and usage difficulties with the RAID controller.
Procedures for recovering data and rebuilding arrays after drive failure.
Steps for resetting or flashing the controller if it becomes inoperable.
Detailed descriptions of RAID 0, 1, 1E, 5, 10, 50, 5EE, 6, and 60 arrays.
Overview of the BIOS-based ARC utility, its interface, and tools.
Steps for creating, managing, initializing, and securing arrays.
Instructions for adjusting controller and disk drive configurations.
Procedures for updating controller firmware and CPLD versions.
Steps for obtaining firmware and creating update media for the controller.
Instructions for performing firmware updates via the command line interface.
Precautions and procedures to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.
General| Controller Model | ASR-8885 |
|---|---|
| Controller Type | RAID Controller |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbps per port |
| Ports | 8 x SAS/SATA |
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