User`s guide

Contents
About This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin ................................................... 12
Terminology Used in this Guide...................................................................... 12
How to Find More Information....................................................................... 12
Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents ...................................................................................................... 14
System Requirements........................................................................................ 14
About Your RAID Controller
Standard RAID Controller Features ................................................................ 16
Array-level Features .................................................................................... 16
Advanced Data Protection Suite ................................................................ 16
Adding Enhanced Features............................................................................... 17
Using a Feature Key to Unlock Enhanced Features.................................. 17
Adding a Battery Backup Module .................................................................... 17
Upgrading the Controller Firmware................................................................ 17
About the Adaptec 3085 ................................................................................... 18
About the Adaptec 3405 ................................................................................... 19
About the Adaptec 3805 ................................................................................... 20
About the Adaptec 31205 ................................................................................. 21
About the Adaptec 31605 ................................................................................. 22
About the Adaptec 4000 ................................................................................... 23
About the Adaptec 4800SAS............................................................................. 24
About the Adaptec 4805SAS............................................................................. 25
About the Adaptec 2420SA............................................................................... 26
About the Adaptec 2820SA............................................................................... 27
About the Adaptec 2130SLP............................................................................. 28
About the Adaptec 2230SLP............................................................................. 29