Download Adaptec RAID 2810SA User`s guide

Introduction
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Online RAID Level Migration—Lets you change RAID levels
without rebuilding your array from scratch.
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Multiple Arrays—Create multiple arrays from a single set of
drives.
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SATA Disk Hot Plug—You can add and remove disks without
shutting down your system.
Array Migration
The Adaptec 2810SA controller supports modifying existing arrays
by expansion, migration from one array type to another, and
changing the stripe size, as described by the table below.
Current Array Type
New Array Type
RAID 0
RAID 5 or 10
RAID 1
RAID 0 or 5 or 10
RAID 5
RAID 0 or 10
RAID 10
RAID 0 or 5
To modify an array, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager-Browser
Edition online Help.
Windows supports Online Capacity Expansion (OCE). That is, on
completion of an array expansion, the additional capacity can be
used without restarting the system. Refer to your operating system
documentation for instructions on using the additional capacity.
Drive Enclosures
The Adaptec 2810SA controller supports drive enclosures that
include either SES or SAF-TE enclosure management hardware per
the Serial ATA II, Phase 1 specification.
Hot Spares
A hot spare is a drive that is reserved to replace a failing drive in a
redundant array. In the event of drive failure, the hot spare replaces
the failed drive and the array is rebuilt.
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