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 ................................................................ 17
Array-level Features .................................................................................... 17
Advanced Data Protection Suite ................................................................ 17
Adding Enhanced Features............................................................................... 18
Using a Feature Key to Unlock Enhanced Features.................................. 18
Adding a Battery Backup Module .................................................................... 18
Upgrading the Controller Firmware................................................................ 18
About the Adaptec 4000SAS............................................................................. 19
About the Adaptec 4800SAS............................................................................. 20
About the Adaptec 4805SAS............................................................................. 21
About the Adaptec 2420SA............................................................................... 22
About the Adaptec 2820SA............................................................................... 23
About the Adaptec 2130SLP............................................................................. 24
About the Adaptec 2230SLP............................................................................. 25