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Using the adaptec raid confi guration utility (arc) – SUPER MICRO Computer X6DHi-G2 User Manual

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X6DH3-G2/X6DHi-G2 User's Manual

The Adaptec Embedded SAS/SATA with HostRAID Controller
Driver (*SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only.)

The onboard Adaptec AIC9140W SAS Controller supports two ports. Each port

supports up to four SAS/SATA drives.

* The SAS Cable (CBL-097) can only be used with backplanes that support both

SAS and SATA.

* If Supermicro's chassis is used, the backplane must be Rev.2.0 or above, which

came with gold trims.

* If you want to use this motherboard with Supermicro's SAS Mobile Racks, such

as CSE-M28E1, make sure to use Cable CBL-0116. (Note: Cable CBL-0116 is a

corss-over cable, and is not provided with this motherboard.)

Using the Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility (ARC)

The onboard SAS Controller is enabled by default. To disable it, please set Jumper

JPS1 to Pins 2-3 (See Page 2-5 for details and jumper location.)

* Upon detecting the SAS Controller BIOS, please make sure that the Adapter

WWN address is listed. This is a 16-digit number. If this number is not shown,

you will not be able to use the controller.

* Once the WWN address is listed, press the and keys simultaneously

when prompted to access the Adaptec SAS RAID BIOS. (Note: To select an option,

use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press the key to select

it. To return to the previous menu, press the key.)

The Adaptec RAID Confi guration Utility is an embedded BIOS Utility, including:

*Array Confi guration Utility: Use this utility when you want to create, confi gure

and manage arrays.

* SerialSelect Utility: Use this option to confi gure SAS/SATA RAID drives.

* Disk Utilities: Use this option to format or verify disks.

A. Using the Array Confi guration Utility (ACU)

The Array Confi guration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete

arrays from the controller’s BIOS, add and delete spare drives, and initialize drives.

During the system startup, press and key simultaneously, and the main

menu will appear.

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