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Introduction
Overview of the Installation Process
The following steps provide an overview of the process of
installing and setting up the controller and configuring the RAID:
1
Read this entire chapter.
2
Verify that your motherboard is compatible with the controller.
For details, refer to Motherboard Compatibility on page 1-2.
3
Gain familiarity with the features and functions of the Adaptec
SCSI RAID Installation CD. Refer to page 1-6 for details.
4
Install and configure your Adaptec SCSI RAID controller and
hard drives according to the instructions in Chapter 2. If you are
upgrading an existing system and will be using existing SCSI
drives as part of your array(s), back up all data.
5
If you will be starting your system from an array (sometimes
referred to as ‘booting’ the system), use the Adaptec RAID
Configuration utility (ARC) to set up the boot array. Another
approach would be to start your system using the Adaptec SCSI
RAID Installation CD, and create any arrays needed. Refer to
Creating a RAID 5 Without an Operating System on page 2-9 for
details, or review the information in the Adaptec SCSI RAID
Software User’s Guide.
6
Install the controller driver according to the instructions in
Chapter 3. If you are building a new system, installing the
driver involves installing the operating system, too.
Chapter 3 presents numerous scenarios for installing the driver.
Identify the scenario that applies to your system before
proceeding.
7
Optional—Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not have
Acrobat installed on your computer. If you need to upgrade
Acrobat, do so now. You need Acrobat to view and print the
documentation on the Adaptec SCSI RAID Installation CD.
8
Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition on your
system. For an overview, refer to Adaptec Storage Manager
Software Overview on page 1-12. Installation procedures are
described in Chapter 4.
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