Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary Windows 2000 Controller
Installation Procedure 1:
Using eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000, AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352
If you are about to install the eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000, AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352, you must first determine if you are performing a primary or secondary installation. The differences between these installations are described as follows:
Primary (new) Installation
A primary installation is:
•First time installation of Windows 2000 operating system, according to the Microsoft User manual, and
•Mylex PCI RAID controller is the bootable device, configured with RAID EzAssist.
•Go to “Performing a Primary Installation” on page
Secondary (new) Installation
A secondary new installation is:
•First time installation of Windows 2000 operating system, according to the Microsoft User manual, and
•Mylex PCI RAID controller is added as a
•You should first install Windows 2000 onto a disk on an embedded SCSI or IDE controller or SCSI host bus adapter. Then go to “Performing a Secondary Installation” on page
Secondary (existing) Installation
A secondary existing installation is when:
•Windows 2000 operating system is already installed, and
•A Mylex PCI RAID controller has been added to your system as a non- bootable device.
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