Adaptec 6405E Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 45Installation OptionsWhen you install your Adaptec RAID controller, you can choose to create a bootable array andthen install your operating system and the controller driver on that array.Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installedon an existing operating system.Basic Installation StepsThis section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the installation optionyou’ve chosen.Installing with an Operating System1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 46).If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well(or instead).2 Set the boot controller (see page 55).3 Create a bootable array (see page 55).4 Install your operating system and the controller driver (see page 59.)5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 79).Installing on an Existing Operating System1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 46).If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well(or instead).2 Install the controller driver (see page 72).3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 79).