Computer Hardware User Manual

Contents
1 About This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin ................................................... 12
Terminology Used in this Guide...................................................................... 12
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................................................................... 12
How to Find More Information....................................................................... 12
2 About Your HostRAID Controller
HostRAID Controller Features ........................................................................ 15
Array Level Features................................................................................. 15
About the Adaptec 58300 Controller............................................................... 17
About the Adaptec 48300 Controller............................................................... 18
About the Adaptec 44300 Controller............................................................... 19
About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller ............................................................ 20
About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller ............................................................ 21
About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller ............................................................ 22
About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller ............................................................ 23
3 Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents ...................................................................................................... 25
System Requirements........................................................................................ 25
4 Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives
Before You Begin............................................................................................... 27
Installing the HostRAID Controller................................................................. 27
Selecting Disk Drives ........................................................................................ 28
Selecting SAS Cables ......................................................................................... 28