Select a controller, then click Properties to display a dialog window with the following tabs: Controller Info, Alarm, Battery, and Details.
ModelAdaptec model number. This is also displayed on the main screen for each controller.
Serial numberA number that uniquely identifies this particular controller.
Host busThe type and the number of the bus to which this controller is connected.
Memory sizeThe total amount of memory installed on the controller. This information is not applicable to some controllers.
Cache sizeMost of the controllers memory is used as data cache. Cache size is the amount of the controller's memory used as data cache. Typically, it is the majority of the memory size indicated above. This information is not applicable to some controllers.
Number of channels/portsThe number of channels (SCSI or ATA) or ports (SATA) on this controller.
DisableClick this button if you want to disable the alarm. An audible warning will not sound if there is a problem with this controller. The default is enabled. When Disable is selected it becomes the Enable button.
TestUse this button to test the alarm. You may want to try this to establish if the alarm can be heard clearly in your implementation, or if the volume of the alarm is too intrusive.
SilenceIf the alarm is sounding, click on this button to silence the alarm without disabling it. It will sound again when an event occurs.
StatusShows the current status of the battery. A bad battery is one that does not hold charge and should be replaced.
RecalibrateOn some controllers, the battery periodically needs to be run through a process known as recalibration to ensure that it remains fully operational.
For controllers where this button does not appear, recalibration is not required. If this button is present, then the battery on this controller should be recalibrated every 6 to 12 months.
Monitor, Kernel, BIOS versionsThese are the version numbers of the different software components loaded on the controller. For some controllers all three components may not be present.
Hardware versionThe revision level of the controller hardware.
Processor type and speedInformation about the processor fitted on the controller. This information is not applicable for some controllers.