Adaptec ATA II 1420SA Network Card User Manual


 
4
Getting Started
In this chapter...
Choosing a RAID Level.......................................................................................................... 20
Selecting Disk Drives.............................................................................................................. 20
Selecting Cables ...................................................................................................................... 20
Installation Options ............................................................................................................... 21
This chapter provides the basic information you need to set up your disk drives and arrays the
way you want them. It also describes the options you have for installing your HostRAID
controller and disk drives, and creating arrays for data storage.
Note:
Before you begin, familiarize yourself with your HostRAID controller’s physical
features and the RAID levels that it supports (see page 12).