Adaptec 6805Q 2270700-R User Manual

Chapter 4: Getting Started

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Installation Options

When you install your Adaptec RAID controller, you can choose to create a bootable array and 
then install your operating system and the controller driver on that array.

Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the controller driver is installed 
on an existing operating system.

Basic Installation Steps

This section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the installation option 
you’ve chosen.

Installing with an Operating System

1

Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see 

If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well 
(or instead).

2

Set the boot controller (see 

3

Create a bootable array (see 

4

Install your operating system and the controller driver (see 

.)

5

Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see 

).

Installing on an Existing Operating System

1

Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see 

If your controller has an external connector, you can connect external disk drives as well 
(or instead).

2

Install the controller driver (see 

).

3

Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data storage (see 

).