ContentsAbout This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin ...................................................12
Terminology Used in this Guide...................................................................... 12
How to Find More Information.......................................................................12
Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents ......................................................................................................14
System Requirements........................................................................................14
About Your RAID Controller
Standard RAID Controller Features ................................................................16
Array-level Features.................................................................................... 16
Advanced Data Protection Suite................................................................ 16
Adding Enhanced Features............................................................................... 17
Using a Feature Key to Unlock Enhanced Features.................................. 17
Adding a Battery Backup Module.................................................................... 17
Upgrading the Controller Firmware................................................................ 17
About the Adaptec 4000 ...................................................................................18
About the Adaptec 4800SAS.............................................................................19
About the Adaptec 4805SAS.............................................................................20
About the Adaptec 2420SA...............................................................................21
About the Adaptec 2820SA...............................................................................22
About the Adaptec 2130SLP............................................................................. 23
About the Adaptec 2230SLP............................................................................. 24
Getting Started
Choosing a RAID Level.....................................................................................26
Selecting Disk Drives ........................................................................................27
Disk Drives for SAS Controllers.................................................................27
Disk Drives for SATA Controllers............................................................. 27