4
Getting Started
In this chapter...
Choosing a RAID Level.......................................................................................................... 41
Selecting Disk Drives and Cables .......................................................................................... 42
Replacing the Full-Height Bracket with a Low-Profile Bracket ........................................... 43
Installation Options ............................................................................................................... 45
Basic Installation Steps........................................................................................................... 45
This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the
way you want them. It describes the options you have for installing your Adaptec RAID
controller and disk drives and creating arrays for storage. It also describes how to prepare your
controller for installation into a low-profile computer cabinet.