Adaptec RAID 2405 Quick Start Manual

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1EnglishIntroductionThis Quick Start Guide describes how to install your Adaptec RAIDcontroller, create a bootable RAID 1 or RAID 5 array, and then installyour Microsoft® Windows® 2003/2008/XP/Vista™ or Red Hat Linux®operating system and controller driver on that array. For otherinstallation options, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers Installation andUser’s Guide included on the RAID Installation CD. For controllerillustrations, refer to the last section of this document.Note: For the latest information about the products described in thisGuide, the support for operating systems listed, and to download drivers,visit www.adaptec.com.Kit ContentsDAdaptec RAID controllerEmbedded in the controller’s BIOS are these utilities:● Array Configuration Utility (ACU): Used to create, configureand manage arrays● SerialSelect: Used to modify your controller and disk drive settings● Disk Utilities: Used to format and verify disk drivesDAdaptec RAID Installation CD● Drivers for the Adaptec RAID controller● Product documentation for the Adaptec RAID controllerDAdaptec Storage ManagerTM Installation CD● Adaptec Storage Manager: User-friendly application that you canuse to create and manage arrays.● Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration (ARCCONF) Utility:Used to perform basic array and configuration managementfunctions● User Guides for Adaptec Storage Manager and ARCCONF UtilityDCables (type and quantity vary, depending on controller; cables areincluded only with Adaptec Kit product, not Adaptec Single product)DLow-profile bracket (depending on controller)DQuick Start Guide (this document)