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●2 Copyright ©2005 Adaptec, Inc. Trademarks Adaptec, Storage Manager, and the Adaptec logo are the property of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in this document to change without notification to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, ...used under license. assumes no liability resulting from the use of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. in the product design without reservation and without notice. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the US and other countries...
●2 Copyright ©2005 Adaptec, Inc. Trademarks Adaptec, Storage Manager, and the Adaptec logo are the property of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in this document to change without notification to its accuracy, Adaptec, Inc. in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, ...used under license. assumes no liability resulting from the use of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. in the product design without reservation and without notice. Adaptec reserves the right to make changes in the US and other countries...
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Contents 1 About This Guide Terminology Used in this Guide 15 2 Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager About Adaptec Storage Manager 17 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 17 System Requirements 18 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager .... 19 A Simple Storage Space 19 An Advanced Storage Space 19 Continuing to Grow Your Storage Space 20 Adding Enhanced Features 21 Unlocking the Enhanced Features 22 Getting Started Checklist...
Contents 1 About This Guide Terminology Used in this Guide 15 2 Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager About Adaptec Storage Manager 17 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 17 System Requirements 18 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager .... 19 A Simple Storage Space 19 An Advanced Storage Space 19 Continuing to Grow Your Storage Space 20 Adding Enhanced Features 21 Unlocking the Enhanced Features 22 Getting Started Checklist...
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... on NetWare 29 Before You Begin 29 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 29 4 Step 2: Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 31 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 32 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare 32 Starting the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Only 33 Starting the Agent on Windows 33... 36 Guest Level 36 Configuring NetWare User Authentication 37 Logging Out of Adaptec Storage Manager 38 Logging Back In 38 5 Step 3: Exploring Adaptec Storage Manager Navigating the Main Window 40 Using Enterprise View 40 Using Physical Devices ...
... on NetWare 29 Before You Begin 29 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 29 4 Step 2: Starting Adaptec Storage Manager Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows 31 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux 32 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare 32 Starting the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Only 33 Starting the Agent on Windows 33... 36 Guest Level 36 Configuring NetWare User Authentication 37 Logging Out of Adaptec Storage Manager 38 Logging Back In 38 5 Step 3: Exploring Adaptec Storage Manager Navigating the Main Window 40 Using Enterprise View 40 Using Physical Devices ...
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... Partitioning and Formatting Your Logical Drives 50 Next Steps 51 Custom Configuration (Advanced 51 Including More Systems in Your Storage Space 55 Building a RAID Volume 56 RAID Controller Support 59 Managing Your Storage Space 59 7 Step 5: Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager Logging In to Remote Systems 61 Creating Display Groups 63 Setting Preferences and Changing Views 65 Sorting Systems in...
... Partitioning and Formatting Your Logical Drives 50 Next Steps 51 Custom Configuration (Advanced 51 Including More Systems in Your Storage Space 55 Building a RAID Volume 56 RAID Controller Support 59 Managing Your Storage Space 59 7 Step 5: Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager Logging In to Remote Systems 61 Creating Display Groups 63 Setting Preferences and Changing Views 65 Sorting Systems in...
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... a Display Group 138 15 Managing Controllers and Disk Drives Rescanning a Controller 140 Registering New Controllers 140 Viewing Controller Properties 141 Saving Your Controller Configuration 141 Updating Controller BIOS and Firmware 142 Before You Begin 142 Updating the Controller BIOS and Firmware 142 Setting ...Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Logical Drive 149 Multiple Failures in the Same Logical Drive 150 Removing a Failed Disk Drive's Icon 150 Rebuilding Logical Drives 151 Solving Notification Problems 151 Creating an Archive File 152 Troubleshooting Adaptec Storage Manager 152
... a Display Group 138 15 Managing Controllers and Disk Drives Rescanning a Controller 140 Registering New Controllers 140 Viewing Controller Properties 141 Saving Your Controller Configuration 141 Updating Controller BIOS and Firmware 142 Before You Begin 142 Updating the Controller BIOS and Firmware 142 Setting ...Drive Failure in a RAID 0 Logical Drive 149 Multiple Failures in the Same Logical Drive 150 Removing a Failed Disk Drive's Icon 150 Rebuilding Logical Drives 151 Solving Notification Problems 151 Creating an Archive File 152 Troubleshooting Adaptec Storage Manager 152
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... SNMP Support on Linux 155 Configuring SNMP Support on NetWare 155 B Quick Answers to Adaptec Storage Manager 157 Add a remote system 157 Prevent a user from changing my storage space 157 Check disk drive or logical drive status 157 Access a feature with a ...padlock icon beside it 157 Log out of Adaptec Storage Manager 157 Schedule a task 158 Find the Task Manager 158 Find the Notification Manager 158 Find the Email Notification Manager 158 What's the difference between 159 Adaptec Storage Manager and the agent 159 Event notifications, email notifications, and event...
... SNMP Support on Linux 155 Configuring SNMP Support on NetWare 155 B Quick Answers to Adaptec Storage Manager 157 Add a remote system 157 Prevent a user from changing my storage space 157 Check disk drive or logical drive status 157 Access a feature with a ...padlock icon beside it 157 Log out of Adaptec Storage Manager 157 Schedule a task 158 Find the Task Manager 158 Find the Notification Manager 158 Find the Email Notification Manager 158 What's the difference between 159 Adaptec Storage Manager and the agent 159 Event notifications, email notifications, and event...
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...Network (LAN) and SAN technology, and be familiar with multiple RAID controllers and servers. About This Guide 1 This User's Guide explains how to install and use Adaptec® Storage Manager to create a storage space for your controller. This Guide is not required, but you should be familiar... be familiar with network administration terminology and tasks, have a single RAID controller installed in a server or a complex Storage Area Network (SAN) with the input/ output (I/O) technology-such as Fibre Channel (FC) or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)-that you are using on your network.
...Network (LAN) and SAN technology, and be familiar with multiple RAID controllers and servers. About This Guide 1 This User's Guide explains how to install and use Adaptec® Storage Manager to create a storage space for your controller. This Guide is not required, but you should be familiar... be familiar with network administration terminology and tasks, have a single RAID controller installed in a server or a complex Storage Area Network (SAN) with the input/ output (I/O) technology-such as Fibre Channel (FC) or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)-that you are using on your network.
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... Used in this Guide Because this Guide provides information that can be used to manage multiple Adaptec RAID products in a variety of the terms and concepts referred to in this terminology is used: ● Controller (also known as adapter, HBA, board, or card) ● Disk drive... of your storage space, such as logical device) Note: For more information, see Understanding RAID on page 163 and the Glossary on page 174. For efficiency, the term "components" or "component" is used when referring generically to the controller(s) and disk drives being managed with Adaptec Storage Manager.
... Used in this Guide Because this Guide provides information that can be used to manage multiple Adaptec RAID products in a variety of the terms and concepts referred to in this terminology is used: ● Controller (also known as adapter, HBA, board, or card) ● Disk drive... of your storage space, such as logical device) Note: For more information, see Understanding RAID on page 163 and the Glossary on page 174. For efficiency, the term "components" or "component" is used when referring generically to the controller(s) and disk drives being managed with Adaptec Storage Manager.
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About Adaptec Storage Manager 17 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 17 System Requirements 18 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager .........19 Adding Enhanced Features 21 Getting Started Checklist 23 This chapter describes Adaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec Storage Manager agent, explains the concept of a "storage space" and provides a checklist of getting-started tasks. Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager 2 In this chapter...
About Adaptec Storage Manager 17 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 17 System Requirements 18 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager .........19 Adding Enhanced Features 21 Getting Started Checklist 23 This chapter describes Adaptec Storage Manager and the Adaptec Storage Manager agent, explains the concept of a "storage space" and provides a checklist of getting-started tasks. Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager 2 In this chapter...
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... systems instead of the full application (see page 61). With Adaptec Storage Manager, you can also customize the agent settings to run the agent only on that system. The agent is also installed automatically. It's designed to suit your online data, using Adaptec RAID controllers and disk drives. It sends notices when tasks are limited, or...
... systems instead of the full application (see page 61). With Adaptec Storage Manager, you can also customize the agent settings to run the agent only on that system. The agent is also installed automatically. It's designed to suit your online data, using Adaptec RAID controllers and disk drives. It sends notices when tasks are limited, or...
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Chapter 2: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 18 System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent, processor ● At least 128 MB of RAM ● 20 MB of ...® Linux-Professional, Enterprise, Advanced Server ● SuSE Linux-Personal, Professional, Enterprise Note: For the latest on Adaptec's support of Linux, or to download driver sources, visit www.adaptec.com. ● Novell®-NetWare® 6.5 Note: Adaptec Storage Manager can also be used before an operating system is installed. See page 70 for more information.
Chapter 2: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 18 System Requirements ● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent, processor ● At least 128 MB of RAM ● 20 MB of ...® Linux-Professional, Enterprise, Advanced Server ● SuSE Linux-Personal, Professional, Enterprise Note: For the latest on Adaptec's support of Linux, or to download driver sources, visit www.adaptec.com. ● Novell®-NetWare® 6.5 Note: Adaptec Storage Manager can also be used before an operating system is installed. See page 70 for more information.
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... 2: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 19 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager As your requirements change, Adaptec Storage Manager grows with your storage space as you can grow your storage space to meet the expanding requirements of your business. For data protection, segments of simple storage space that might be appropriate in a server. This storage space includes one RAID controller and two disk...
... 2: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 19 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager As your requirements change, Adaptec Storage Manager grows with your storage space as you can grow your storage space to meet the expanding requirements of your business. For data protection, segments of simple storage space that might be appropriate in a server. This storage space includes one RAID controller and two disk...
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... Adaptec Storage Manager Server RAID 5 RAID 5 Department 2 Data Department 3 Data Server RAID 50 Customer Data The Administrator of the storage space shown in the example below can create and modify logical drives and monitor all the controllers and disk drives in multiple locations. Chapter 2: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 20 Continuing to Grow Your Storage Space As your needs change, Adaptec Storage Manager will...
... Adaptec Storage Manager Server RAID 5 RAID 5 Department 2 Data Department 3 Data Server RAID 50 Customer Data The Administrator of the storage space shown in the example below can create and modify logical drives and monitor all the controllers and disk drives in multiple locations. Chapter 2: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 20 Continuing to Grow Your Storage Space As your needs change, Adaptec Storage Manager will...
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... Adaptec Storage Manager ● 21 Adding Enhanced Features As you grow your storage space, you are unavailable without a key- Purchase a feature key to unlock these enhanced features with a feature key, see page 172) Locked features-features which are reminded that can enhance data protection and improve performance by upgrading your Adaptec controller with extra features, then manage...
... Adaptec Storage Manager ● 21 Adding Enhanced Features As you grow your storage space, you are unavailable without a key- Purchase a feature key to unlock these enhanced features with a feature key, see page 172) Locked features-features which are reminded that can enhance data protection and improve performance by upgrading your Adaptec controller with extra features, then manage...
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The Add Feature Key window opens. 2 Enter the feature key, then click OK. 3 Click OK to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 22 Unlocking the Enhanced Features To unlock enhanced features with a feature key: 1 In the Enterprise View, right-click the controller you want, then click Add feature key. The enhanced features are unlocked and are now ready for use. Chapter 2: Introduction to confirm.
The Add Feature Key window opens. 2 Enter the feature key, then click OK. 3 Click OK to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 22 Unlocking the Enhanced Features To unlock enhanced features with a feature key: 1 In the Enterprise View, right-click the controller you want, then click Add feature key. The enhanced features are unlocked and are now ready for use. Chapter 2: Introduction to confirm.
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... install, start, and begin to use Adaptec Storage Manager. ❏ Step 1: Install Adaptec Storage Manager on every computer that will be part of your storage space (see page 24). ❏ Step 2: Start Adaptec Storage Manager-or the Adaptec Storage Manager agent only-on every computer in your storage space (see page 30). ❏ Step 3: Explore the features of Adaptec Storage Manager (see page 39). ❏ Step 4: Build...
... install, start, and begin to use Adaptec Storage Manager. ❏ Step 1: Install Adaptec Storage Manager on every computer that will be part of your storage space (see page 24). ❏ Step 2: Start Adaptec Storage Manager-or the Adaptec Storage Manager agent only-on every computer in your storage space (see page 30). ❏ Step 3: Explore the features of Adaptec Storage Manager (see page 39). ❏ Step 4: Build...
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... root privileges to your operating system documentation. To use Adaptec Storage Manager to configure a RAID controller before you install your storage space. For details on page 70. Getting 5 Started 4 3 2 1 Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 3 In this chapter... Installing on Windows 25 Installing on Linux 28 Installing on NetWare 29 Adaptec Storage Manager must be installed on every computer that will be part...
... root privileges to your operating system documentation. To use Adaptec Storage Manager to configure a RAID controller before you install your storage space. For details on page 70. Getting 5 Started 4 3 2 1 Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 3 In this chapter... Installing on Windows 25 Installing on Linux 28 Installing on NetWare 29 Adaptec Storage Manager must be installed on every computer that will be part...
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.... Note: Advanced users-To perform a silent installation, follow the instructions on your Windows Control Panel. To uninstall Adaptec Storage Manager, use the Add/Remove Programs option in Windows Explorer, then click Autorun.) 2 Follow the on computers running Windows. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 1 Insert the Adaptec Storage Manager CD. The Installation wizard opens automatically. (If it before beginning this installation. Do...
.... Note: Advanced users-To perform a silent installation, follow the instructions on your Windows Control Panel. To uninstall Adaptec Storage Manager, use the Add/Remove Programs option in Windows Explorer, then click Autorun.) 2 Follow the on computers running Windows. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager 1 Insert the Adaptec Storage Manager CD. The Installation wizard opens automatically. (If it before beginning this installation. Do...
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... a command prompt window and change to separate multiple features. Note: Use commas to the CD directory. 3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager using this command line string: setup.exe /s /v" /qn " This table describes the command line options. Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager ● 26 Completing a Silent Installation (Advanced) A silent installation uses command line parameters to installation directory\" The...
... a command prompt window and change to separate multiple features. Note: Use commas to the CD directory. 3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager using this command line string: setup.exe /s /v" /qn " This table describes the command line options. Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager ● 26 Completing a Silent Installation (Advanced) A silent installation uses command line parameters to installation directory\" The...
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Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager ● 27 Example command strings: ● Install all default features and default to reboot: setup.exe /s /v" /qn INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program Files\Adaptec\ Adaptec Storage Manager\"" ● Install Adaptec Storage Manager, Readme, and SNMP support, and default to reboot: setup.exe /s /v" /qn INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program Files\Adaptec\ Adaptec Storage Manager\"ADDLOCAL=Manager, SNMPSupport,ASMReadme" 4 After a minute or two, the silent installation should be complete and the Adaptec Storage Manager icon should be accessible.
Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager ● 27 Example command strings: ● Install all default features and default to reboot: setup.exe /s /v" /qn INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program Files\Adaptec\ Adaptec Storage Manager\"" ● Install Adaptec Storage Manager, Readme, and SNMP support, and default to reboot: setup.exe /s /v" /qn INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program Files\Adaptec\ Adaptec Storage Manager\"ADDLOCAL=Manager, SNMPSupport,ASMReadme" 4 After a minute or two, the silent installation should be complete and the Adaptec Storage Manager icon should be accessible.