HP Workstation xw6000 Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S: Installation Guide - Page 16

Introduction Overview of the Installation Process The following steps provide an overview of the process of installing and setting up the controller and configuring the RAID: 1 Read this entire chapter. 2 Verify that your motherboard is compatible with the controller. For details, refer to Motherboard Compatibility on page 1-2. 3 Gain familiarity with the features and functions of the Adaptec SCSI RAID Installation CD. Refer to page 1-6 for details. 4 Install and configure your Adaptec SCSI RAID controller and hard drives according to the instructions in Chapter 2. If you are upgrading an existing system and will be using existing SCSI drives as part of your array(s), back up all data. 5 If you will be starting your system from an array (sometimes referred to as 'booting' the system), use the Adaptec RAID Configuration utility (ARC) to set up the boot array. Another approach would be to start your system using the Adaptec SCSI RAID Installation CD, and create any arrays needed. Refer to Creating a RAID 5 Without an Operating System on page 2-9 for details, or review the information in the Adaptec SCSI RAID Software User's Guide. 6 Install the controller driver according to the instructions in Chapter 3. If you are building a new system, installing the driver involves installing the operating system, too. Chapter 3 presents numerous scenarios for installing the driver. Identify the scenario that applies to your system before proceeding. 7 Optional-Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not have Acrobat installed on your computer. If you need to upgrade Acrobat, do so now. You need Acrobat to view and print the documentation on the Adaptec SCSI RAID Installation CD. 8 Install Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition on your system. For an overview, refer to Adaptec Storage Manager Software Overview on page 1-12. Installation procedures are described in Chapter 4. 1-11