Installation Quick Start Guide
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Novell NetWare 4.2x and 5.x Installation
These procedures cover installing the IIR controller and the OS to a host drive for local
administration of the RAID subsystem. For all other installation scenarios, please consult
the accompanying Software Guide.
Install the operating system software using one of the scenarios below which matches
your installation method.
Note:
For detailed Windows installation procedures, please consult the documentation that came
with your computer system or operating system.
2.5.2.1
Installing Windows Using the Installation Boot Diskettes
1. Insert the bootable floppy diskette and power on the computer.
2. Let Windows detect the storage devices in your system. When device detection is
complete, press S to specify additional storage devices.
3. Select Other. Insert the RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette for Windows
into the floppy drive, press <Enter>.
4. The IIR Controller is automatically selected. Press <Enter>.
5. Complete the text-based portion of the Windows installation procedures. Reboot and
continue with the GUI-based portion of the installation.
6. After the operating system is completely installed, go to
to complete the
installation.
2.5.2.2
Installing Windows Using the Bootable Windows CD-ROM
1. Insert the bootable floppy diskette and power on the computer.
2. Press F6 as soon as the initial blue screen appears to ensure that the RAID Driver
Installation diskette can be loaded when specifying Other.
3. When device detection is complete, press S to specify additional storage devices.
4. Select Other. Insert the RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette for Windows
into the floppy drive. Press <Enter>.
5. The IIR Controller is automatically selected. Press <Enter>.
6. Complete the text-based portion of the Windows installation procedures. Reboot and
continue with the GUI-based portion of the installation.
7. After the operating system is completely installed, go to
to complete the
installation.
2.6
Novell NetWare 4.2x and 5.x Installation
2.6.1
Minimum Requirements
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RAID Software Suite CD-ROM
