Accusys Inc Computer Hardware ACS 61010 User Manual

ACS 61000/61010  
Familiarizing yourself with the  
ACS-61000/61010 RAID Card  
What you’ll need…  
SATA II Hard Disk Drives (the number will  
Quick Start Guide  
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Welcome  
vary depending on the RAID configuration).  
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Thank you for purchasing the ACS 61000/61010 PCI Express to SATA II  
RAID adaptor. This model provides the latest functionality and performance  
for Windows, Linux and MAC operating systems. And with a Java based GUI  
the RAIDGuard X server and client software offers improved functionality  
and manageability.  
Host computer with spare PCI-e slot.  
Disk storage and power connection for each  
drive.  
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Static grounding strap or electrostatic discharge  
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(ESD) safe work area.  
What's in the box…  
Optional items…  
This guide  
Battery backup module to back up cached data in  
the event of a power failure.  
ACS-61000/61010 RAID PCI-Express to SATA  
controller card.  
LCD Control Panel for Card status and advanced  
configuration.  
Installation CD-ROM including: user manuals  
for RAIDGuardX and 61000/61010; JRE,  
Drivers and RAIDGuardX Client and Server.  
2 x Mini SAS x 4 multi-lane cable (50cm)  
1. Mini SAS connectors  
4. LCD panel connector  
2. PCI- Express x 8 connector  
3. Serial cable connector  
5. Battery module connector  
6. DDR memory connector  
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Card Installation  
Initial Setup  
Software Installation  
Hard Drive Connection  
1. Attach Mini SAS cables to the connectors on the card. One cable can  
control a maximum of 4 HDDs.  
The easiest way to start is to run the Quick Array Configuration from the  
The details below are applicable only to the Microsoft Windows operating  
system. For other operating systems see the User Manual.  
Card Installation  
BIOS.  
1. Remove the blanking plate from the PCI-e slot.  
2. Position the connector of the card over the expansion slot.  
3. Press the connector of the card gently but firmly into the expansion  
slot until it is correctly and securely seated.  
First insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server and/or client.  
Choose the required application from the on-screen menu.  
2. Install the disks in the desired location eg within the system case or in an  
independent disk rack.  
BIOS  
1. Start the server and watch the screen. When it gets to the position  
Installing Java  
3. Connect the other end of each cable to the connectors on each of the  
hard drives.  
shown below press Enter.  
It is necessary to install Java Runtime Environment v1.5.09 or later. For the  
4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.  
5. Go to the Hard drive connection.  
4. Attach a power connector to each drive, either from the host system or  
from an independent power source.  
From the on-screen menu choose to install Java.  
Installing RAIDGuardX server  
RAIDGuard X server is the application that runs on the host server that the  
61000/61010 is connected to. Once it is installed correctly the controller  
can be monitored from any remote computer with Java installed.  
From the on-screen menu choose which operating system to install for and  
follow the on-screen instructions.  
Installing RAIDGuardX Client  
From the on-screen menu choose which operating system to install for and  
follow the on-screen instructions.  
Note:The hard drives in a RAID should match in size and speed. All  
drives in any array should be identical models with the same firmware  
versions. Arrays can use a minimum of 1GB HDDs, however, the  
smallest drive will determine the size of the array.  
2. Enter the password (the default is 00000000 (8 zeros) and press Enter.  
3. Go to RAID Configuration > Create Array > Quick Array  
Configuration. The BIOS will recognize how many drives are installed  
and provide the best solution. Type Y to begin configuration.  
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