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About the Adaptec RAID Controller
Configuration Utility
The Adaptec RAID Controller Configuration Utility (ARCCONF) is a
command line utility that you can use to perform some basic array and
configuration management functions.
With ARCCONF, you can:
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Create and delete logical drives
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Modify and copy configuration settings
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Recover from disk drive failures and troubleshoot
ARCCONF and the Command Line Interface (CLI) User’s Reference,
which describes how to use ARCCONF, are included on the Adaptec
Storage Manager Installation CD.
Note:
Adaptec recommends that only advanced users familiar with
command line interfaces use ARCCONF.
About the Adaptec RAID Controller Utility
The Adaptec RAID Controller utility is a BIOS-based utility that you
can use to create and manage controllers, disk drives and other devices,
and arrays. The Adaptec RAID Controller utility comprises these tools:
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Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
—For creating and managing
arrays, and initializing and rescanning disk drives. (ACU for DOS is
also available. See
.)
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A
-Select
utility
—SerialSelect, SATASelect, or SCSISelect, for
modifying your controller and disk drive settings.
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Disk Utilities
—For formatting or verifying disk drives.
The Adaptec RAID Controller utility is included in your controller’s
BIOS. For more information, see
Using the Adaptec RAID Controller
.
Note:
The Adaptec RAID Controller utility is primarily intended for
pre-operating system installation configuration.