Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

This manual describes how to install and use the Mylex Disk Array Controller operating system drivers for Mylex PCI Disk Array Controllers.

Mylex Disk Array Controller drivers for all supported operating systems (except Linux) are delivered on a CD-ROM. Drivers for NetWare, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are also delivered on diskettes.

☛Note

This manual assumes that the network administrator will be performing any of the installation procedures described herein.

NetWare, Windows NT, and Windows 2000

Use one of the following methods to obtain drivers for NetWare 4.2 / 5.x, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000:

•Install drivers directly from the diskettes provided.

•Retrieve the appropriate driver image file from the CD-ROM and create a driver diskette from the DOS image file.

•Insert the CD-ROM into a system running Windows 95 / 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000, then click on “Create Software Diskettes” from the RAID Management Software Installation menu. See Appendix A for details.

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