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14 Software Installation and User’s Guide
Introduction
the software and firmware For further information refer to the Optional Features section
of the appropriate hardware guide since not all features are applicable to all ICP RAID
controllers.
Clustering Guide
Clustering is applicable only for those RAID controllers that support this feature. See the
Hardware Guide to determine if clustering is supported.
The ICP RAID Controller Clustering Guide , or Clustering Guide , describes how to set up
clustering configurations using ICP RAID Controllers and ICP RAID controller software.
Information on Operating Systems, Cluster functionality, and other system details may be
found in their corresponding system manuals.
1.1.1 Document Formats
All documents, with the exception of the quick start poster, are provided on the CD-ROM
in both PDF and HTML format:
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HTML —To view online HTML documents, Click Documentation from the autorun
menu or open <cdromdrive>:\docs\index.htm.
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PDF —Portable Document Format (PDF) documents can be opened, viewed, and
printed with Adobe* Acrobat Reader* (not provided on the CD-ROM).
1.2 About This Guide
This guide covers two major topics:
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The software installation for the ICP RAID controller.
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All implemented features of the ICP RAID controller, including optional and advanced
features.
Note:
Refer to the Hardware Guide of the specific ICP RAID controller to determine which
implemented features are applicable.
This Software Guide provides installation instructions for the following operating
systems:
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Microsoft* Windows* 2000
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Microsoft Windows NT*
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Linux*
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Novell* NetWare*
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SCO* UnixWare*
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SCO OpenServer*
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Berkeley UNIX* FreeBSD*