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Introduction
About This Guide
This
Guide
explains how to set up and use Adaptec’s 2U Storage
Enclosures. The models supported by this manual are:
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Adaptec FS4100 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA JBOD enclosure
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Adaptec FS4500 Fibre Channel-to-Serial ATA RAID enclosure
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Adaptec SC4100 Ultra320 SCSI JBOD enclosure
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Adaptec FC4100 Fibre Channel JBOD enclosure
The
Guide
assumes that you are familiar with computer hardware,
data storage, and network administration terminology and tasks. It
also assumes that you have basic knowledge of Fibre Channel (FC),
Serial ATA (SATA), Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), and
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology.
This
Guide
does not provide any information on the storage
management software tools included with your Adaptec Storage
Enclosure. Please refer to the
Installation and User’s Guide
included
on your Adaptec Storage Enclosure CD for detailed information
about installing and using the storage management software.
Note:
The FS4100, SC4100, and FC4100 enclosures are
managed by Adaptec Storage Examiner; the FS4500 enclosure
is managed by Spheras RAIDWatch.
Finding the Information You Need in this Guide
In addition to basic installation and maintenance information, this
Guide
includes separate chapters that present model-specific
information and requirements.
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provides information for the Adaptec FS4100 and
FS4500.
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provides information for the Adaptec FC4100.
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provides information for the Adaptec SC4100.