Chapter 4: Getting Started ●30
Installation Options
When you install your Adaptec controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and then
install your operating system and the controller driver on that array.
Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installed
on an existing operating system.
Basic Installation Steps
This section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the installation option
you’ve chosen.

Installing with an Operating System

1Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 31).
If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well
(or instead).
2Set the boot controller (see page 38).
3Create a bootable array (see page 38).
4Install your operating system and the controller driver (see page 42.)
5Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 55).
Note: Currently, Adaptec Storage Manager is not supported on FreeBSD. To create and
manage arrays, use the ARC utility. See page 57 for more information.

Installing on an Existing Operating System

1Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 31).
If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well
(or instead).
2Install the controller driver (see page 49).
3Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 55).
Note: Currently, Adaptec Storage Manager is not supported on FreeBSD. To create and
manage arrays, use the ARC utility. See page 57 for more information.