Quick Install Guide
Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S Controller
The Adaptec SCSI Raid (ASR) 2120S Controller is supported on the HP Workstation xw series with Microsoft®
Windows® 2000 and Windows XP operating systems only. If you have a workstation with an operating system that is
not listed here, check the HP support website at www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport for a systems supported list.
This site always has the latest product support information and drivers.
NOTE: This guide is intended for those who have some background knowledge or experience
with computer hardware and software installation.
HP recommends you use the same capacity and type of drives on your workstation as the RAID array you are be
creating. For example, if you use 36GB, U320 SCSI, 10K RPM hard drives, all drives should be the same type.
More information about RAID and other installation options can be found on the Management Software, Drivers &
Documentation CD.
This guide covers the following two cases:
Case 1—Installing the operating system on the disk array connected to the controller
Case 2—Creating a single data array on an existing system
Case 1: Installing the Operating System on the Disk Array
Connected to the Controller
This process reinstalls the operating system to a factory ship condition and could take up to a few hours to complete
depending on the speed of your system. Follow the steps below in the order that they are presented:
IMPORTANT: All of the following steps must be completed in the order shown below for
successful installation of your system.
1. Pre-Installation Preparation
2. Hardware Installation
3. Configuring the RAID array
4. System Restore Process
5. Updating the Driver
6. Window Management Software Installation (Optional)
