SUPER MICRO Computer 6025B-3R Appendix C RAID and Software Installation, C-1 Adaptec SAS HostRAID

Appendix C: RAID and Software Installation

Appendix C

RAID and Software Installation

C-1 Adaptec SAS HostRAID

The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port supports up to four SAS/SATA drives.

The SAS cable can only be used with backplanes that support both SAS and SATA.

If you want to use this motherboard with Supermicro's SAS Mobile Racks, such as CSE-M28E1, make sure to use Cable CBL-0116. (Note: cable CBL-0116 is a cross-over cable and is not provided with this motherboard.)

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility (ARC)

Upon detecting the SAS Controller BIOS, please make sure that the Adapter WWN address is listed. This is a 16-digit number. If this number is not shown, you will not be able to use the controller.

Once the WWN address is listed, press the <Ctrl> and <A> keys simultaneously when prompted to access the Adaptec SAS RAID BIOS. (To select an option, use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the <Enter> key to select it. To return to the previous menu, press the <ESC> key.)

The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:

Array Configuration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, configure and manage arrays.

SerialSelect Utility: Use this option to configure SAS/SATA RAID drives.

Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.

Using the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives. During the system startup, press <Ctrl> and <A> key simultaneously, and the main menu will appear.

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