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 ................................................................ 17
Adding a Battery Backup Module .................................................................... 17
Upgrading the Controller Firmware................................................................ 17
About the Adaptec RAID 5085......................................................................... 18
About the Adaptec RAID 5405......................................................................... 19
About the Adaptec RAID 5445......................................................................... 20
About the Adaptec RAID 5805/5805Q ............................................................ 21
About the Adaptec RAID 51245....................................................................... 22
About the Adaptec RAID 51645....................................................................... 23
About the Adaptec RAID 52445....................................................................... 24
About the Adaptec RAID 5405Z ...................................................................... 25
About the Adaptec RAID 5445Z ...................................................................... 26
About the Adaptec RAID 5805Z/5805ZQ ....................................................... 27
About the Adaptec RAID 2045......................................................................... 28
About the Adaptec RAID 2405/2405Q ............................................................ 29