Flashing the bios in an Adaptec Array

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Adaptec

Purpose Hard drive array cards may need to have their coding updated.  This can help with things like compatibility issues, etc.   The coding on the card is called the bios. Scope These procedures outlined below will give you the steps to update the...

Expanding an Array in Adaptec with MaxView

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Adaptec

Purpose Eventually you will run out of space in an array.  This document will explain how to change out the drives with larger drives and then expand the array. Scope These procedures outlined below stand for expanding drives to an adaptec array.  References...

Changing Drives in an Adaptec Hot Swappable Array

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Adaptec

Definitions and Background Information Logical Devices – These are virtual devices that group multiple physical hard drives together.  These are what the OS sees as a “drive”, but they are really composed of multiple drives “raided” together.Physical...