1-3
Getting Started
To access Adaptec Disk Array Administrator
1 On the I/O connectivity panel of the DuraStor 6200SR, turn the
switch to EXT.
2 On the DuraStor 6200SR Operator Control Panel, use the arrow
buttons to
a Choose Hardware Menu, then press Enter.
b Choose Mode, then press Enter.
c Choose Serial Port:Ext Mode, then press Enter.
3 From the computer connected to the controller, start your
terminal emulator software.
Be sure that your terminal emulator software is set to use the
correct COM port on your computer. See Terminal Emulator and
COM Port Problems on page 7-2 for more details on how the
DuraStor 6200S RAID controller can auto-detect the baud rate.
4 Press CTRL-R.
The initial Adaptec Disk Array Administrator screen appears.
5 Press Enter.
The System Menu screen appears.
You can now perform all of the functions described in the
following chapters. All steps start from the System Menu screen.
If an alarm condition has occurred, you will see a message about
the problem. This message will also be stored in the event log. See
Displaying the Event Log on page 3-1.
Table 1-2 Terminal Emulator Software Communications Parameters
Setting Value
Baud Rate 115,200
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 1
Parity None
Flow Control Software (XON/XOFF)
Connector COM1 (typically)
