Adaptec 58300 - Manual (Page 21)

Chapter 4: Getting Started ●
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Depending on your requirements, you can use any of these cables:
Adaptec recommends using only Adaptec SAS cables. For more information or to purchase
cables, visit the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.
Installation Options
When you install your HostRAID controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and
then install your operating system and the controller driver on that array.
Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installed
on an existing operating system.
Basic Installation Steps
This section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the installation option
you’ve chosen.
Installing with an Operating System
1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see page 23 ).
2 Set the boot controller (see page 29 ).
3 Create a bootable array (see page 28 ).
4 Install your operating system and the driver (see page 32 ).
5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see page 41 ).
Internal fan-out cable
SAS Mini external cable