Accusys ACS-61100 User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the ACS 61100 PCI Express to SATA II RAID

adaptor. This model provides the latest functionality and performance for

Windows, Linux and MAC operating systems. And with a Java based GUI

the RAIDGuard X server and client software offers improved functionality

and manageability.

What's in the box…

 This guide

 ACS-61100 RAID PCI-Express to SATA

controller card.

 Installation CD-ROM including: user manuals

for RAIDGuardX and 61100; JRE, Drivers and
RAIDGuardX Client and Server.

 Mini Multi-Lane iPass cables (50cm),

including SGPIO connector.


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What you’ll need…

 SATA II Hard Disk Drives (the number will

vary depending on the RAID configuration).

 Host computer with spare PCI-e slot.

 Disk storage and power connection for each

drive.

 Static grounding strap or electrostatic discharge

(ESD) safe work area.

Optional items…

Battery backup module to back up cached data in
the event of a power failure.

LCD Control Panel for Card status and advanced
configuration.

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Familiarizing yourself with the

ACS-61100 RAID Card

1.

DDRII memory connector

6. PCI-Express x 8 connector

2. I2C connector

7. Serial port connector

3. Mini SAS connectors

8. Button port connector

4. Disk access LED connector

9. LCD panel connector

5. Disk fault LED connector

10. Battery module connector

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Card Installation

Card Installation

1.

Remove the blanking plate from the PCI-e slot.

2.

Position the connector of the card over the expansion slot.

3.

Press the connector of the card gently but firmly into the expansion

slot until it is correctly and securely seated.

4.

Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

5.

Go to the Hard drive connection.

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Initial Setup

The easiest way to start is to run the Quick Array Configuration from the

BIOS.

BIOS

1.

Start the server and watch the screen. When it gets to the position shown

below press Enter.

2.

Enter the password (the default is 00000000 (8 zeros) and press Enter.

3.

Go to RAID Configuration > Create Array > Quick Array

Configuration. The BIOS will recognize how many drives are installed

and provide the best solution. Type "Y" to begin configuration.

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Software Installation

The details below are applicable only to the Microsoft Windows operating

system. For other operating systems see the User Manual.

First insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server and/or client.

Choose the required application from the on-screen menu.

Installing Java

It is necessary to install Java Runtime Environment v1.5.09 or later. For the

latest version see www.java.com.

From the on-screen menu choose to install Java.

Installing RAIDGuardX server

RAIDGuard X server is the application that runs on the host server that the

61100 is connected to. Once it is installed correctly the controller can be

monitored from any remote computer with Java installed.

From the on-screen menu choose which operating system to install for and

follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing RAIDGuardX Client

From the on-screen menu choose which operating system to install for and

follow the on-screen instructions.

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Hard Drive Connection

1.

Attach Mini SAS cables to the connectors on the card. One cable can

control a maximum of 4 HDDs.

2.

Install the disks in the desired location eg within the system case or in an

independent disk rack.

3.

Connect the other end of each cable to the connectors on each of the

hard drives.

4.

Attach a power connector to each drive, either from the host system or

from an independent power source.

Note: The hard drives in a RAID should match in size and speed. All

drives in any array should be identical models with the same firmware

versions. Arrays only support LBA 48 bit HDDs (bigger 128GB),

however, the smallest drive will determine the size of the array.

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