Adaptec SAS/SATA/SCSI RAID Controllers - Manual (Page 6)

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 ................................................................ 16
Adding Enhanced Features............................................................................... 17
Using a Feature Key to Unlock Enhanced Features .................................. 17
Adding a Battery Backup Module .................................................................... 17
Upgrading the Controller Firmware ................................................................ 17
About the Adaptec 4000 ................................................................................... 18
About the Adaptec 4800SAS............................................................................. 19
About the Adaptec 4805SAS............................................................................. 20
About the Adaptec 2420SA............................................................................... 21
About the Adaptec 2820SA............................................................................... 22
About the Adaptec 2130SLP............................................................................. 23
About the Adaptec 2230SLP............................................................................. 24
Getting Started
Choosing a RAID Level..................................................................................... 26
Selecting Disk Drives ........................................................................................ 27
Disk Drives for SAS Controllers................................................................. 27
Disk Drives for SATA Controllers ............................................................. 27