Chapter 3: Kit Contents and System Requirements ● 19Kit Contents● Adaptec SAS HostRAID controller● HostRAID Installation CD (bootable), including controller drivers, and this Guide● Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD (not bootable), including user guides forAdaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec HRCONF (HostRAID Configuration)command line utility● Readme Files● Cables (type and quantity vary for cable information about your HostRAID controller, seeAbout Your HostRAID Controller on page 13)● Low-profile bracket (Selected models only)● Serial Attached SCSI 58300, 48300, 44300 HostRAID Controllers Quick Start GuideSystem Requirements● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent, processor● A motherboard with these features:● Complies with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 and higher.● Supports multifunction devices where one of the devices is a PCI bridge.● Large memory-mapped address ranges.● One of these operating systems:● Microsoft® Windows®2000, Server 2003, XP● Red Hat Linux● SuSE Linux● Novell® NetWare®Note: For up-to-date operating system version support, refer to the Adaptec Web Siteat www.adaptec.com.● At least 256 MB (or more) of RAM● An available 3.3V 32 or 64-bit PCI 2.2 or 3.3V PCI-X 133 slot● 40 MB of free drive space● 16-bit SVGA color monitor with a resolution of at least 800 x 600● CD drive (that is not part of the HostRAID you are installing)● SAS interface cables
