User`s guide

Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 30
SCSI Cables
Depending on your requirements, you may need one or two internal cables. You may also need
one external SCSI cable. Ensure that you have cables with the proper connectors for your RAID
controller. One internal SCSI cable is included in the kit.
Adaptec recommends using only high-quality Ultra320-rated cables with multimode
terminators for all disk drives that share a channel with Ultra320 disk drives. Avoid poor quality
cables, as they may degrade reliability. Do not use cables not rated for Ultra320 operation.
Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SCSI cables. For more information or to purchase
cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.
Installation Options
When you install your Adaptec controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and then
install your operating system and the controller driver on that array.
Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installed
on an existing operating system.
Basic Installation Steps
This section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the installation option
you’ve chosen.
Installing with an Operating System
1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 31).
If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well
(or instead).
2 Set the boot controller (see page 37).
3 Create a bootable array (see page 37).
4 Install your operating system and the controller driver (see page 41.)
5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 52).
Installing on an Existing Operating System
1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 31).
If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well
(or instead).
2 Install the controller driver (see page 47).
3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 52).
Internal SCSI cable—Connects to up to seven internal SCSI
disk drives and devices.
External SCSI cable—Connects to an external SCSI disk drive
or device.