Adaptec SAS RAID Controllers User manual

SAS RAID Controllers

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start-Handbuch

Guide de démarrage rapide

Guida di avvio rapida

Guía de inicio rápido

クィックスタートガイド

Controller Illustrations

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Introduction

This Quick Start Guide describes how to install your Adaptec® by PMC RAID

controller, create a bootable RAID 1 or RAID 5 array, and then install your

Microsoft® Windows® 2008, Microsoft Windows 7, or Red Hat® Enterprise

Linux 5 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 Adaptec Installation DVD. For controller illustrations,

refer to the last section of this document.

Note: For the latest information about the products described in this guide,

supported OSs, and to download drivers, visit www.adaptec.com.For a list of

compatible Solid State Drives for Adaptec MaxIQ caching applications, visit

www.adaptec.com/compatibility.

Kit Contents

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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

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Adaptec Installation DVD

●Drivers and firmware for the Adaptec RAID controller

●Adaptec MaxIQ SSD (Solid State Drive) Caching software

●Adaptec Storage Manager: User-friendly application that you can use to

create and manage arrays

●Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility (ARCCONF): Used to

perform basic array and configuration management tasks

●Product documentation for the Adaptec RAID controller, BIOS Utilities,

Adaptec Storage Manager, and ARCCONF Utility

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Cables (type and quantity vary, depending on controller; cables are included

only with Adaptec Kit product, not Adaptec Single product)

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Low-profile bracket (depending on controller)

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Quick Start Guide (this document)

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 LP controller and a LP computer cabinet, replace the original

full-height bracket on the controller card with the LP 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.

fOptional—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 hard disk drives (HDDs) or Solid State

Drives (SSD) using the appropriate cable(s), then close the computer cabinet.

Note: To build a RAID 1, you must install two HDDs. To build a RAID 5, you

must install at least three HDDs.

hConnect any external cables and HDDs or SSDs 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.

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.

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bSelect Array Configuration Utility, then press Enter. The ACU Menu

displays.

cSelect Initialize Drives, then press Enter.

dSelect at least three HDDs for a RAID 5 array or two disks for a RAID 1. Press

Insert for each selected HDD, then press Enter.

ePress Y, then press Enter. The selected drives are initialized, then the ACU

Menu displays.

Warning: Initializing HDDs deletes all data stored on these drives. Back

up any data you want to keep before initializing the HDDs.

fSelect Create Array, then press Enter.

gSelect the HDDs you just initialized, press Insert for each selected HDD, then

press Enter.

hOn the Array Properties screen, respond as follows:

iWhen a cache warning message is displayed, type Y.

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.

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 DVD drive first—

this allows you to perform Step 4 on page 4.

cGo to the menu used to specify the boot priority for HDDs. Put the Adaptec

RAID controller first in this sequence.

dSave your changes, exit Setup, and restart the computer.

Step 4 Create the Driver Disk—Linux Only

aInsert the Adaptec Installation DVD and turn on the computer to boot from

the DVD.

bClick Create Driver Disk, then select your Red Hat Linux OS version.

cSelect your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want. You need

a full format only if your floppy disk is unformatted.

dInsert the floppy disk, then click OK. The computer creates the driver disk.

eRemove and label the driver disk.

fContinue with the installation of the OS and controller driver, as described in

Step 5 below. If your OS is not listed in Step 5, refer to the Adaptec RAID

Controllers Installation and User’s Guide on the Adaptec Installation DVD.

Step 5 Install the Controller Driver with the OS

Windows 2008, Windows 7

For Windows 2003 or Windows Vista, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers

Installation and User’s Guide on the Adaptec Installation DVD.

aInsert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.

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bFollow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.

cWhen prompted to specify a location for Windows, select Load Driver.

dInsert the Adaptec Installation DVD, browse to the driver location, then click

OK.

eWhen the driver is found, press Next.

Note: With Adaptec Series 6 controllers, you may see the message ‘No drives

were found’. Repeat Step c, Step d (without reinserting the DVD), and Step e.

On the second attempt, the driver will load successfully.

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 Enterprise Linux 5

For Red Hat 6 or other Linux versions, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers

Installation and User’s Guide on the Adaptec Installation DVD.

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. Any customization files you created using the

previous version are saved and used in the upgrade.

Windows Installation

aInsert the Adaptec Installation DV

. Select Install Adaptec Storage Manager

from the DVD menu. The Installation wizard starts. (If it doesn’t start, select

Browse the CD/DVD, then click Autorun.)

bFollow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. When

prompted to install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), do not

install unless you have a specific requirement for Adaptec Storage Manager to

work with SNMP gets and traps.

Linux Installation

On Linux, Adaptec Storage Manager includes the Java Runtime Environment

(JRE).

aInsert the Adaptec Installation DVD.

bMount the Adaptec

Installation DV

mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

cChange to the manager directory:

cd /mnt/cdrom/ASMCD/linux/manager

dExtract the RPM package and install it:

rpm --install./StorMan*.rpm

eUnmount the Adaptec

Installation DVD:

umount /mnt/cdrom

More Information

For more information about Adaptec RAID controllers, specifications, and

updates, visit www.adaptec.com.

To find detailed information about the controllers described in this Quick Start

Guide, refer to these documents:

●Readme—Text files located on the Adaptec Installation DVD. These files

provide late-breaking technical information.

●Adaptec RAID Controllers Installation and User’s Guide—PDF file located on

the Adaptec Installation DVD. It provides complete information on how to

install and configure your controller and attach devices.

●Adaptec Storage Manager User’s Guide—PDF file located on the Adaptec

Installation DVD. It provides complete information on how to install and use

Adaptec Storage Manager.

●Command Line Utility User’s Guide—PDF file located on the Adaptec

Installation DVD. It provides complete information on how to use

ARCCONF.

●Adaptec Storage Manager Online Help—Adaptec Storage Manager includes

embedded online Help that describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager to

create and manage arrays.

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Einführung

In dieser Kurzanleitung zur Installation wird beschrieben, wie der Adaptec® by

PMC RAID Controller installiert und ein bootfähiges RAID-1- oder RAID-5-

Array erstellt wird, und wie anschließend das Betriebssystem Microsoft®

Windows® 2008, Microsoft Windows 7 bzw. RedHat® Enterprise Linux 5 und

der entsprechende Controller-Treiber auf dem Array installiert wird. Informa-

tionen zu anderen Installationsoptionen finden Sie im Adaptec Installations- und

Benutzer-handbuch für den RAID-Controller auf der Adaptec DVD für die RAID-

Installation. Controller-Abbildungen finden Sie im letzten Abschnitt dieses

Dokuments.

Hinweis: Aktuelle Informationen über die in diesem Handbuch beschriebenen

Produkte sowie über die unterstützten Betriebssysteme finden Sie unter

www.adaptec.com/de-de.Dort können Sie auch Treiber herunterladen. Eine

Liste

der kompatiblen SSD-Laufwerke (Solid State Drives) für Adaptec MaxIQ

Caching-Anwendungen finden Sie unter www.adaptec.com/compatibility.

Lieferumfang

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Adaptec RAID-Controller

Folgende Dienstprogramme sind in das BIOS des Controllers integriert:

●Array Configuration Utility (ACU) (Array-Konfigurationsprogramm) für

das Erstellen, Konfigurieren und Verwalten von Arrays

●SerialSelect: zum Verändern der Einstellungen des Controllers und der

Laufwerke

●Disk Utilities (Datenträgerdienstprogramme) für das Formatieren und

Überprüfen der Laufwerke

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Adaptec Installations-DVD

●Treiber und Firmware für den Adaptec RAID-Controller

●Adaptec MaxIQ SSD Caching software

●Adaptec Storage Manager: Benutzerfreundliche Anwendung für das

Erstellen und Verwalten von Arrays

●AdaptecDienstprogramm RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF)

für die Durchführung grundlegender Verwaltungsaufgaben für Array und

Konfiguration

●Produktdokumentation für die Adaptec RAID-Controller, BIOS-

Dienstprogramme, Adaptec Storage Manager und das Dienstprogramm

ARCCONF

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Kabel (Art und Anzahl hängen vom Controller ab; Kabel sind nur im Liefer-

umgang von Adaptec Adaptec Kit-Produkten, aber nicht von einzelnen

Adaptec-Produkten enthalten)

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Low-Profile-Montageschiene (hängt vom Controller ab)

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Kurzanleitung zur Installation (dieses Dokument)

Schritt 1 Installation des Controllers

Vorsicht: Elektrostatische Entladungen können den Controller beschädigen.

Treffen Sie geeignete Maßnahmen gegen elektrostatische Entladungen, um

zu verhindern, dass der Controller statischer Ladung ausgesetzt wird.

aWenn Sie einen LP-Controller und ein LP-Computergehäuse haben, ersetzen

Sie die Original-Standard-Montageschiene durch die Low-Profile-Montage-

schiene, die im Controller-Kit enthalten ist.

bSchalten Sie den Computer aus und trennen Sie das Netzkabel vom

Stromnetz.

cÖffnen Sie das Gehäuse. Weitere Anweisungen finden Sie bei Bedarf in der

Dokumentation des Herstellers.

dStecken Sie den Controller in einen freien, mit dem Controller kompatiblen

PCIe-Steckplatz und befestigen Sie die Montageschiene des Controllers am

Gehäuse.

eOptional

Verbinden Sie das LED-Kabel des Computers zur Anzeige der

Laufwerkaktivität mit dem entsprechenden LED-Anschluss des Controllers

(nicht bei allen Modellen vorhanden). Verbinden Sie den positiven Anschluss

mit Pin 1.

fOptional

Verbinden Sie den I2C-Anschluss des Controllers (nicht bei allen

Modellen vorhanden) mit einem I2C-Anschluss an einer internen SAS-

Backplane oder an einem SAS-Gehäuse. Verwenden Sie ein I2C-Kabel

(normalerweise im Lieferumfang der Backplane enthalten).

gInstallieren Sie alle internen Festplatten bzw. SSD-Laufwerke und schließen

Sie diese mithilfe der entsprechenden Kabel an. Schließen Sie dann das

Computergehäuse.

Hinweis: Um ein RAID 1 zu bauen, müssen Sie mindestens zwei Festplatten-

laufwerke installieren. Um ein RAID 5 zu bauen, müssen Sie mindestens drei

Festplattenlaufwerke installieren.

hSchließen Sie die externen Kabel und Festplattenlaufwerke bzw. SSD-

Laufwerke an den Controller an.

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