Contents
1 About This Guide
What You Need to Know Before You Begin ................................................... 12
Terminology Used in this Guide......................................................................12
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................................................................... 12
How to Find More Information....................................................................... 12
2 About Your HostRAID Controller
HostRAID Controller Features ........................................................................ 15
Array Level Features.................................................................................15
About the Adaptec 58300 Controller...............................................................17
About the Adaptec 48300 Controller...............................................................18
About the Adaptec 44300 Controller...............................................................19
About the Adaptec 1430SA Controller ............................................................ 20
About the Adaptec 1420SA Controller ............................................................ 21
About the Adaptec 1220SA Controller ............................................................ 22
About the Adaptec 1225SA Controller ............................................................ 23
3 Kit Contents and System Requirements
Kit Contents ...................................................................................................... 25
System Requirements........................................................................................25
4 Installing the HostRAID Controller and Disk Drives
Before You Begin...............................................................................................27
Installing the HostRAID Controller.................................................................27
Selecting Disk Drives ........................................................................................ 28
Selecting SAS Cables ......................................................................................... 28
