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February 24th, 2000 12:00
Win2000 on PERC2 4 channel
Anybody know where to get drivers for Win2000 for the PERC2 4 channel?
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DELL-Mark A
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May 27th, 2004 11:00
Hi,
This is a list of the Dell supported ram for the Perc 2/qc:
9379D  DIMM,16,50N,2X72,2K,ECC,168
0479D  DIMM,32,50N,4X72,4K,ECC,168
9961E  DIMM,64,50N,8X72,4K,ECC,168
1479D  DIMM,128,50N,16X72,4K,ECC,168
This is a list of the latest firmware and drivers for the Perc 2/qc:
Adaptec Perc 2/qc Firmware, v.2.8.0.6089, A13
FileName: PERC2-280_6089.exe [1 MB]  Release Date: 4/14/2004
Windows XP is not validated on any PowerEdge Server, there are no specific drivers available.
Adaptec Perc 2/qc Driver, Windows 2000, v.2.8.0.6085, A15<
FileName: W2K-2806085.exe [259 KB]  Release Date: 4/14/2004
Adaptec Perc 2/qc Driver, Windows Server 2003 v.2.8.0.6085, A05
FileName: w2k3-2806085.exe [259 KB]  Release Date: 4/14/2004
Perc 2/qc Documentation
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bozz
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February 24th, 2000 14:00
BrianAnderson
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February 28th, 2000 17:00
ElectroSoldier
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May 26th, 2004 22:00
What type of RAM I can use on a Dell Adaptec AAC-364/PERC2 ? Is there a list of compatable RAM anywhere ?
Where I can get the drivers from it and the managment software to run it on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
ElectroSoldier
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May 28th, 2004 16:00
Thank you for that Mark it was very much apreciated.
Can you also tell me if there is a guide to setting up the first array (Not a bootable array I will be booting of an Array on an Adaptec AAA-131U2), I have used DAC's but only the Adaptec 1000 family and a couple of Mylex controllers.
I do realise Dell cant and wont support me with the AAA-131U2 but i do need a hand with the PERC2/QC
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DELL-Mark A
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May 28th, 2004 16:00
Hi,
The documentation for creating the array containers and making them bootable (or not) on the Perc 2/qc can be found at this link.
Thanks
Mark
ElectroSoldier
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May 28th, 2004 19:00
Mark
Is that all i need to get it back up and running?
All i have is the controller (with a server of course and a shiny new stick of 128Mb RAM ) with no drivers, utillities or Array managment software (for Windows besed array managment and under "DOS" to do the initial configuration.
I dont want to start to do the job and then find i dont have all i need to finnish it.
ES
DELL-Mark A
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May 28th, 2004 19:00
Hi,
If you are booting off the Adaptec AAA-131U2 controller and have created the array container on the Perc 2/qc using the CTRL-A BIOS Container Configuration Utility, you are ready to install your Operating System. I listed the drivers in previous post. The only other piece of software you need is the Array Manager.
Dell OpenManage Array Manager NW, 2000, 2003, v.3.5.0.555.4, A02
FileName: a350a02.exe [78 MB]  Release Date: 2-23-2004
Array Manager Documentation <ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>
I am in hopes the Array Manager will not conflict with the Adaptec AAA-131U2 management software, but I really do not know.
Good Luck and have a happy holiday !!
ElectroSoldier
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September 7th, 2004 19:00
Mark
Are there any other none Windows Operating Systems supported by this controller.
I was thinking about FreeBSD or SCO Openware, SCO Unixware. or maybe a Linux distro like Gentoo or Debian
Message Edited by ElectroSoldier on 09-07-2004 09:25 PM
DELL-Mark A
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September 8th, 2004 14:00
Most of the most recent Operating Systems should have drivers native (or available) for the Perc 2/qc, but I am not postive as I do not have any real experience with non-windows operating systems.
There are drivers for Red Hat and Novell on our download website.
Thanks
Mark
ElectroSoldier
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September 8th, 2004 16:00
ElectroSoldier
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June 29th, 2005 20:00
Does anybody know where I can download a fresh copy of the Adaptec Flexible Array Storage Tool (FAST) software.
This is i believe essential to the running of the array, and reconditioning the BBU on the MD-9000.
Is it on the dell ftp?
If so where is it, what folder/file name?
ES
ElectroSoldier
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July 9th, 2005 13:00
When I boot using the Fireware flash floppy disk it displays a warning about needing a "Service Tag number" and that if the system doesnt have a service tag number it will error.
How do I tell if the system has a service tag number?
And if it doesnt have one in it can i input the service tag number after the flash upgrade?