Adaptec 48300 - Manual (Page 48)

Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ●
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HostRAID—Overview
The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is part of the
HostRAID controller BIOS. The utility includes:
● Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create, configure, and
manage arrays, and make arrays bootable. Also used to configure
and rescan drives.
● SerialSelect Utility—Used to change device and HostRAID
controller settings.
● Disk Utilities—Used to format or verify media.
To run the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility, press Ctrl+A when
prompted by the following message during system startup:
Press for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
The Adaptec RAID Controller menu presents the following options:
● Array Configuration Utility
● SerialSelect Utility
● Disk Utilities
To select a menu option in Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility,
browse with the arrow keys, then press Enter. Sometimes, selecting an
option displays another menu; to return to the previous menu at any
time, press Esc.
Using the Array Configuration Utility
The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) allows you to perform these
tasks:
● Creating Arrays
● Managing Arrays
● Adding/Deleting Hotspares
● Configure Disk Drives
● Rebuilding Arrays
● Verifying Arrays