Adaptec 52445 User manual

SAS RAID Controllers
Quick Start Guide
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RAID Controllers
Quick Start Guide

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Introduction
This Quick Start Guide describes how to install your Adaptec RAID
controller, create a bootable RAID 1 or RAID 5 array, and then install
your Microsoft® Windows® 2003/2008/XP/Vista™ or Red Hat Linux®
operating system and controller driver on that array. For other
installation options, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers Installation and
User’s Guide included on the RAID Installation CD. For controller
illustrations, refer to the last section of this document.
Note: For the latest information about the products described in this
Guide, the support for operating systems listed, and to download drivers,
visit www.adaptec.com.
Kit Contents
D Adaptec RAID controller
Embedded in the controller’s BIOS are these utilities:
●Array Configuration Utility (ACU): Used to create, configure
and manage arrays
●SerialSelect: Used to modify your controller and disk drive settings
●Disk Utilities: Used to format and verify disk drives
D Adaptec RAID Installation CD
●Drivers for the Adaptec RAID controller
●Product documentation for the Adaptec RAID controller
D Adaptec Storage ManagerTM Installation CD
●Adaptec Storage Manager: User-friendly application that you can
use to create and manage arrays.
●Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) Utility:
Used to perform basic array and configuration management
functions
●User Guides for Adaptec Storage Manager and ARCCONF Utility
D Cables (type and quantity vary, depending on controller; cables are
included only with Adaptec Kit product, not Adaptec Single product)
D Low-profile bracket (depending on controller)
D Quick Start Guide (this document)

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Step 1 Install the Controller
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your controller.
Follow standard anti-ESD precautions to avoid exposing the
controller to static charge.
aIf you have a low-profile controller and a low-profile computer
cabinet, replace the original full-height bracket on the controller card
with the low-profile bracket supplied in the controller kit.
bTurn off the computer and disconnect the power cord.
cOpen the cabinet. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions as needed.
dInsert the controller into an available PCIe slot that’s compatible with
your controller and secure the controller bracket to the chassis.
eOptional—Connect your computer’s disk activity LED cable to the
LED connector on your controller (not available on some models).
Attach the positive lead to pin 1.
f Optional —Connect the controller’s I2C connector (not available on
some models) to an I2C connector on an internal SAS backplane or
enclosure. Use an I2C cable (typically included with the backplane).
gInstall and connect any internal drives using the appropriate cable(s),
then close the computer cabinet.
Note: To build a RAID 1, you must install two disk drives. To build a
RAID 5, you must install at least three disk drives.
hConnect any external cables and disk drives to the controller.
●Do not attach a cable to the controller unless the other end of the
cable is attached to at least one drive. Doing so can cause unstable
operation.
● Use high-quality cables—poor quality cables degrade reliability.
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Step 2 Create a RAID Array
RAID 1 and RAID 5 arrays are used here as an example. Create a RAID 1
if your controller does not support RAID 5. You can create a different
level array in a similar manner.
aTurn on the computer, then when prompted press Ctrl+A to enter the
BIOS-based configuration utility. The Menu Options screen displays.
Note: If you have more than one of the same type of controller
installed, select your controller, then press Enter.
bSelect Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. The ACU Menu
displays.
cSelect Initialize Drives, then press Enter.
dSelect at least three disk drives for a RAID 5 array or two disks for a
RAID 1. Press Insert for each selected disk drive, then press Enter.
ePress Y, then press Enter. The selected drives are initialized, then the
ACU Menu displays.
Warning: Initializing disk drives deletes all data stored on these
drives. Back up any data you want to keep before initializing the
disk drives.
fSelect Create Array, then press Enter.
gSelect the disk drives you just initialized, press Insert for each selected
disk drive, then press Enter.

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hOn the Array Properties screen, respond as follows:
iWhen a cache warning message is displayed, type Y.
jOnce the array is created, a message tells you that the array can now be
used. Press any key to return to the ACU Menu.
Note: Although you can start using the array now, performance is
reduced until the build process is complete.
kPress Esc until the Exit Utility window appears.
lSelect Yes, then press Enter. The computer restarts.
Step 3 Set up the Boot Sequence
The process you use to access your computer’s BIOS Setup program and
set the boot sequence varies by computer manufacturer. Refer to the
instructions provided with your specific computer. Steps may be similar to:
aDuring startup, press the key combination (for example, <F2>, <F1>,
<DEL>) that starts the BIOS Setup program.
bGo to the menu used to specify the boot sequence. Put the CD drive
first—this allows you to perform Step 4 on page 5.
cGo to the menu used to specify the boot priority for disk drives. Put
the Adaptec RAID controller first in this sequence.
dSave your changes, exit Setup, and restart the computer.
Array Type Select RAID 5 or RAID 1, then press Enter.
Array Label Type a name, then press Enter.
Array Size Press Enter, then press Enter again to use the
default granularity of GB.
Stripe Size Press Enter to use the default (256KB).
Read Caching Press Enter to use the default (Yes).
Write Caching Press Enter to use the default (Enable always).
Create RAID via Press Enter to use the default (Build/Verify).
[Done] Press Enter.

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Step 4 Create the Driver Disk
aInsert the Adaptec RAID Installation CD and turn on the computer to
boot from the CD.
bFollow the on-screen instructions to display the CD’s menu.
cClick Create Driver Disk, then select your operating system. If you
selected Linux, you may also need to select an architecture (depending
on the type of Linux you selected).
dSelect your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want.
You need a full format only if your floppy disk is unformatted.
eInsert the floppy disk, then click OK. The computer creates the driver
disk.
fRemove and label the driver disk.
gContinue with the installation of the operating system and controller
driver, as described in Step 5 below. If your operating system is not
listed in Step 5, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controller Users Guide on
the RAID Installation CD.
Step 5 Install the Controller Driver with
the Operating System
Windows 2003/XP
aInsert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.
bFollow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.
cWhen prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6.
Note: When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen
for only 5 seconds. If you miss your chance to press F6, restart your
computer.
dInsert the driver disk, then wait until prompted to install the driver.
Press Sto specify that the driver is on the floppy disk, then press
Enter. The computer reads the disk.
eWhen the driver is found, press Enter. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.

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Windows 2008/Vista
aInsert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.
bFollow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.
cWhen prompted to specify a location for Windows, select Load
Driver.
dInsert the driver disk, then click OK.
eWhen the driver is found, press Next.
fClick Next again to accept the default partition configuration, or refer
to your Windows documentation to configure partitions manually.
gFollow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Red Hat Linux
For SuSE Linux, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers Installation and
User’s Guide on the RAID Installation CD.
Note: For the most up-to-date information on Linux support, visit
www.adaptec.com.
aInsert the first Red Hat installation CD.
bRestart the computer.
cWhen the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type linux dd at the
Boot: prompt.
dWhen prompted, insert the driver disk, then select OK.
eFollow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
fIf you are installing other third-party devices, install them now.
Otherwise, select Done.
gContinue with the Linux installation, according to the Red Hat
instructions.
Step 6 Install Adaptec Storage Manager
Before installing Adaptec Storage Manager, ensure that you are logged in
with administrator or root privileges. Also, remove any previous version
of Adaptec Storage Manager. Any customization files you created using
the previous version are saved and used in the upgrade.
●To remove Adaptec Storage Manager from Linux, type the command
rpm --erase StorMan .