Adaptec RAID Solutions Manual, Information Sheet

1, Adaptec RAID Solutions Page | 1 Maintenance Best Practices for Adaptec RAID Solutions Note: This document is intended to provide insight into the best practices for routine maintenance of Adaptec RAID systems. These maintenance best practices are recommended to all Adaptec RAID customers to help a…

2, Page | 2 In the past when drive capacities were smaller, this type of problem was less likely to occur because small arrays typically contain fewer media defects than large arrays. Medium errors are specified as x number of defects per y number of bits. Therefore, larger drives ar…

3, Page | 3 Two run modes are available to help enhance flexibility and data protection: 1. Background Consistency Check (auto mode): In this mode, the tool is always on. Adaptec Storage Manager continually and automatically checks your logical drives once they’re in use. Once Ba…

4, Page | 4 This mode is used to perform a single, quick check of the array. After the verification process has checked all sectors of the array, it stops and will not start again until started manually by the administrator. In manual mode, the verification process commands …

5, Page | 5 The event log lists activity occurring in your storage space, with the most recent event listed at the top. Double-click any event to open the Configuration Event Detail window to see more information in an easier-to-read format. Adaptec Storage Manager can be co…

6, Page | 6 e. In the Email Notifications window tool bar, click Add email recipient. The Add Email Recipient window opens. f. Enter the recipient’s email address, select the level of events for which the recipient will receive an email, and then click Add. Repeat this Step to ad…