Adaptec SATA AND SCSI RAID CONTROLLERS - Manual (Page 35)

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Installing the Controller and Drives
Using the Adaptec Installation CD
Note: SCSI only—You cannot create the RAID using a CD drive
connected to the RAID controller.
To build a bootable RAID 5 array using the Adaptec installation CD:
1 Install the controller and drives, as described in Installing the
Controller and Drives on page 2-3 .
2 Start or restart the computer.
3 Insert the Adaptec installation CD.
Note: If the installation CD does not start automatically,
you may need to enter system Setup and enable booting
from the CD. For details, refer to your computer’s
documentation.
4 Select the appropriate language on the Language screen, then
press Enter. Read the information on the Licenses screen, then
press Enter again.
The Adaptec installation CD main menu is displayed.
5 Select the option Launch Configuration Utility.
The system launches Adaptec Storage Manager. The Storage
Manager screen appears.
6 Click Create.
7 In the configuration wizard, select Custom.
8 Click the RAID 5 button, then click Next.
9 Click at least three drives to be used in your array.
Each drive you select is marked with a check.