1-4Adaptec Ultra320 SCSI Cards User’s GuideHostRAID on Adaptec SCSI CardsHostRAID is a product that adds entry-level RAID functionality toSCSI ASICs and SCSI cards. With HostRAID you can add reliableperformance and full data protection for storage systems usingSCSI controllers.HostRAID provides: an easy to use BIOS based setup and restore utility calledSCSISelect. Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser Edition™ to create arrays,manage arrays, and provide fault tolerance and eventnotification. See Chapter 14, Installing Adaptec Storage Manager–Browser Edition for instructions on installing the software.HostRAID FeaturesHostRAID offers the following features: Bootable array support Support for RAID arrays on each channel (allows for a twodrive RAID 0, RAID 1, or a four drive RAID 10 system) One RAID 0 with 3 or 4 drives Two RAID 0s with two drives each Two RAID 1s with 2 global spares One RAID 10 with 2 global spares Global Spares (minimum 1 spare, maximum 2 spares) Support for Ultra320 products Adaptec SCSI Card 39320A/29320A/29320ALP AIC®-7901/AIC-7902 Support for all major SCSI peripherals Complete RAID configuration and management utility in theBIOS Provides graphical RAID management software
