Adaptec 58300 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Kit Contents
Adaptec SAS or SATA HostRAID controllers
These utilities are embedded in the controller’s BIOS :
Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create, configure, and manage arrays
SerialSelect or SATASelect—Used to modify your controller and disk drive settings
Disk Utilities—Used to format and verify disk drives
HostRAID installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide
Adaptec Storage Manager installation CD (not bootable), including Adaptec Storage
Manager and the Adaptec HRCONF (HostRAID Configuration) command line utility
Readme files
Cables (type and quantity vary depending on your HostRAID controller—not included in
all controller kits. See Chapter 5 for details.)
Low-profile bracket
SAS and SATA HostRAID Controllers Quickstart Guide
System Requirements
PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent processor
A motherboard with these features:
Complies with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 and higher
Supports multifunction devices where one of the devices is a PCI bridge
Large memory-mapped address ranges
Note:
Refer to the Readme file on the HostRAID Installation CD for additional motherboard
compatibility information.
One of these operating systems:
Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, XP and Windows Vista
Red Hat Linux
SUSE Linux
Novell® NetWare®
Note:
For up-to-date operating system version support, visit www.adaptec.com.
At least 256 MB of RAMs
Available compatible PCI/PCI-X/PCIe slot (depending on your controller model—see
Chapter 2.)
40 MB of free drive space
16-bit SVGA color monitor with a resolution of at least 800 x 600
CD drive
Appropriate interface cables