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  • Self Help http://www.adaptec.com/en-us/support/ - Select your product from our Support main page to get to product specific downloadable files, articles and manuals. ASK - The Adaptec Support Knowledgebase . Search for...
  • In theory it is possible but we recommend using same model hard drives (with identical firmware) throughout the system for performance and disk utilization concerns. There are several considerations to take into account when choosing disk drives. These...
  • Microsemi Adaptec is working closely with Microsoft to ensure a seamless migration of our customers who want to move to Windows 10. Your Adaptec investment continues to pay off - drivers for applicable adapters are being upgraded to support features...
  • BBS Support means BIOS Boot Specification. The purpose of the BIOS Boot Specification is to standardize the boot process across PCI systems. The specification is designed to describe the method the BIOS will use to identify and prioritize IPL (Initial...
  • On Adaptec Ultra160 SCSI and SATA I (2410SA, 2810SA, 21610SA) RAID controllers only: Using older versions of Adaptec Storage Manager or Storage Manager Pro, the default stripe size* may be 32KB when setting up a RAID 5 array; depending on the version...
  • The table below contains a list of Adaptec products and their status: Note: newer 6Gb/s and 12Gb/s disk drives may not be supported with backplanes rated at lower transfer rates. If in doubt, please check with the backplane manufacturer for the...
  • When an array is protected by a hot spare, if a disk drive in that array fails the hot spare is automatically incorporated into the array and takes over for the failed drive. When a array is not protected by a hot spare, if a disk drive in that array...
  • NON-OPERATING SYSTEM SPECIFIC ISSUES Verify the latest version of maxView Storage Manager is installed for the controller model.  To access maxView Storage Manager downloads go to: https://storage.microsemi.com/en-us/support/ Select the...
  • Attention: To assure the safety of the data contained on your RAID array, please run a complete backup and verify prior to beginning the following procedure. When changing any configuration or adapter card there is always a danger of data loss. Each...
  • The PCI Express (PCI-E or PCIe) specification states the following rules: Down-plugging, i.e., plugging a larger Link card into a smaller Link connector, is not allowed and is physically prevented. Up-plugging, i.e., plugging a smaller Link card into...
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