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Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility (ARC)
In this Appendix...
Overview
The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is part of the
controller BIOS. The utility includes:
■ Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create, configure,
and manage arrays, and make arrays bootable. Also used to
initialize and rescan drives. (Also available as a stand-alone
DOS utility as described in Appendix B, ACU for DOS.)
■ SATASelect and SCSISelect—Used to change device and
controller settings.
■ Disk Utilities—Used to format or verify media.
To run the ARC utility, press Ctrl+A when prompted by the
following message during system startup:
Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility
Overview A-1
Using the ACU A-2
Using SATASelect and SCSISelect A-9
Using the Disk Utilities A-15
Viewing the Event Log A-16
