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Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards User’s Guide
HostRAID on Adaptec SCSI Cards
HostRAID is a product that adds entry-level RAID functionality to
SCSI ASICs and SCSI cards. With HostRAID you can add reliable
performance and full data protection for storage systems using
SCSI controllers.
HostRAID provides:
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an easy to use BIOS based setup and restore utility called
SCSISelect.
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Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition
™
to create arrays,
manage arrays, and provide fault tolerance and event
notification. See
Chapter 14, Installing Adaptec Storage Manager–
for instructions on installing the software.
HostRAID Features
HostRAID offers the following features:
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Bootable array support
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Support for RAID arrays on each channel (allows for a two
drive RAID 0, RAID 1, or a four drive RAID 10 system)
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One RAID 0 with 3 or 4 drives
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Two RAID 0s with two drives each
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Two RAID 1s with 2 global spares
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One RAID 10 with 2 global spares
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Global Spares (minimum 1 spare, maximum 2 spares)
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Support for Ultra320 products
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Adaptec SCSI Card 39320A/29320A/29320ALP
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AIC
®
-7901/AIC-7902
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Support for all major SCSI peripherals
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Complete RAID configuration and management utility in the
BIOS
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Provides graphical RAID management software
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