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...other rights which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may terminate this Agreement by destroying the Software (including the related documentation) together with the provisions of the Software to Databases. This Agreement grants you . You may not use the Adaptec software ("Software") and the... an implied warranty may last, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to systems, workstations or servers using an Adaptec RAID controller. ● Make one copy of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitations may make available the Software...
...other rights which incorporate an Adaptec RAID controller and may terminate this Agreement by destroying the Software (including the related documentation) together with the provisions of the Software to Databases. This Agreement grants you . You may not use the Adaptec software ("Software") and the... an implied warranty may last, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to systems, workstations or servers using an Adaptec RAID controller. ● Make one copy of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitations may make available the Software...
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... Used in this Guide 11 Part I: Getting Started 1 Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager Getting Started Checklist 14 About Adaptec Storage Manager 14 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 14 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager 15 System Requirements 17 Controller Support 17 2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager Installing on Windows 19 Installing on Linux 20...
... Used in this Guide 11 Part I: Getting Started 1 Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager Getting Started Checklist 14 About Adaptec Storage Manager 14 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 14 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager 15 System Requirements 17 Controller Support 17 2 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager Installing on Windows 19 Installing on Linux 20...
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...Drives 88 Initializing and Erasing Disk Drives 88 Working with Solid State Drives 90 Working with Controllers 91 Testing and Silencing System and Enclosure Alarms 94 Updating the Controller BIOS and Firmware 97 Updating the Disk Drive Firmware 98 9 Monitoring Status and Activity ...117 Changing an Operating System's Event Log Setting 118 Logging Statistics for Remote Analysis 119 10 Updating and Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager Updating Adaptec Storage Manager 125 Adding Enhanced Features 125 Setting Preferences and Changing Views 125 Managing Remote Systems 127 Working with ...
...Drives 88 Initializing and Erasing Disk Drives 88 Working with Solid State Drives 90 Working with Controllers 91 Testing and Silencing System and Enclosure Alarms 94 Updating the Controller BIOS and Firmware 97 Updating the Disk Drive Firmware 98 9 Monitoring Status and Activity ...117 Changing an Operating System's Event Log Setting 118 Logging Statistics for Remote Analysis 119 10 Updating and Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager Updating Adaptec Storage Manager 125 Adding Enhanced Features 125 Setting Preferences and Changing Views 125 Managing Remote Systems 127 Working with ...
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... then manage your stored data, whether you have a single RAID controller installed in these figures: Server with Adaptec RAID controller and disk drives System running Adaptec Storage Manager Network (SAN) Connection Server with Adaptec RAID controller and disk drives System running Server with Adaptec RAID Storage enclosures Adaptec Storage Manager controller, running with multiple RAID controllers, servers, and enclosures. This User's Guide describes how to...
... then manage your stored data, whether you have a single RAID controller installed in these figures: Server with Adaptec RAID controller and disk drives System running Adaptec Storage Manager Network (SAN) Connection Server with Adaptec RAID controller and disk drives System running Server with Adaptec RAID Storage enclosures Adaptec Storage Manager controller, running with multiple RAID controllers, servers, and enclosures. This User's Guide describes how to...
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...page 173. In this User's Guide, this terminology is used to refer to the controller(s) and disk drives being managed with computer hardware, data storage, and DAS and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. Advanced knowledge of storage networks is not required, but you should be ..., some of the features and functions described may not be used to manage multiple Adaptec RAID products in a variety of configurations from DAS to SAN, the generic term "storage space" is used : ● Controller (also known as adapter, HBA, board, or card) ● Disk drive (also known as hard...
...page 173. In this User's Guide, this terminology is used to refer to the controller(s) and disk drives being managed with computer hardware, data storage, and DAS and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology. Advanced knowledge of storage networks is not required, but you should be ..., some of the features and functions described may not be used to manage multiple Adaptec RAID products in a variety of configurations from DAS to SAN, the generic term "storage space" is used : ● Controller (also known as adapter, HBA, board, or card) ● Disk drive (also known as hard...
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Getting Started Checklist ...14 About Adaptec Storage Manager 14 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 14 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager 15 System Requirements ...17 Controller Support...17 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 1 In this chapter...
Getting Started Checklist ...14 About Adaptec Storage Manager 14 About the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent 14 Growing Your Storage Space with Adaptec Storage Manager 15 System Requirements ...17 Controller Support...17 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 1 In this chapter...
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...the full application. If your storage space requirements. You can also use Adaptec Storage Manager. With Adaptec Storage Manager, you install, start, and begin to use Adaptec Storage Manager to monitor and maintain all the controllers, enclosures, and disk drives in redundancy to protect your storage space from ...logical drives and build in your data and improve system performance. Note: Linux or Unix users only-If your online data, using Adaptec RAID controllers, disk drives, and enclosures. It sends notices when tasks are limited, or if you want to do this User's Guide), you...
...the full application. If your storage space requirements. You can also use Adaptec Storage Manager. With Adaptec Storage Manager, you install, start, and begin to use Adaptec Storage Manager to monitor and maintain all the controllers, enclosures, and disk drives in redundancy to protect your storage space from ...logical drives and build in your data and improve system performance. Note: Linux or Unix users only-If your online data, using Adaptec RAID controllers, disk drives, and enclosures. It sends notices when tasks are limited, or if you want to do this User's Guide), you...
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... the local system (see page 26). Accounting and Payroll Data RAID 5 RAID 5 Local System System running Adaptec Storage Manager Server with RAID controller and disk drives Network (SAN) Connection Personnel Data Server with RAID controller, running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Storage enclosures with RAID Controller and Disk Drives System running Adaptec Storage Manager An Advanced Storage Space This example shows how...
... the local system (see page 26). Accounting and Payroll Data RAID 5 RAID 5 Local System System running Adaptec Storage Manager Server with RAID controller and disk drives Network (SAN) Connection Personnel Data Server with RAID controller, running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Storage enclosures with RAID Controller and Disk Drives System running Adaptec Storage Manager An Advanced Storage Space This example shows how...
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... (see page 26). Network (SAN) Connection Server running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Storage enclosures with disk drives installed RAID 50 Local System RAID 5 System running Adaptec Storage Manager RAID 5 Server with RAID controller and disk drives installed RAID 60 Server running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent RAID 5EE RAI 5E RAID 5EE Server running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Storage enclosures with disk drives...
... (see page 26). Network (SAN) Connection Server running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Storage enclosures with disk drives installed RAID 50 Local System RAID 5 System running Adaptec Storage Manager RAID 5 Server with RAID controller and disk drives installed RAID 60 Server running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent RAID 5EE RAI 5E RAID 5EE Server running Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Storage enclosures with disk drives...
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... is : ● Windows-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● Linux-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● UnixWare-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● OpenServer-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● Solaris-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● FreeBSD-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● VMWare-Up to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 17 System Requirements To install Adaptec Storage Manager and create a direct attached storage...
... is : ● Windows-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● Linux-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● UnixWare-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● OpenServer-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● Solaris-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● FreeBSD-Up to 16 Adaptec controllers ● VMWare-Up to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 17 System Requirements To install Adaptec Storage Manager and create a direct attached storage...
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This chapter describes how to install Adaptec Storage Manager on different operating systems, and explains how to use Adaptec Storage Manager to configure a RAID controller before you install your operating system, see Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD 23 Adaptec Storage Manager must be installed on every system that will be part of your storage space...
This chapter describes how to install Adaptec Storage Manager on different operating systems, and explains how to use Adaptec Storage Manager to configure a RAID controller before you install your operating system, see Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD 23 Adaptec Storage Manager must be installed on every system that will be part of your storage space...
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... installation, click I accept..., then click Next. 3 Select GUI and Agent. For details on every Windows system that will be part of your Windows Control Panel. To uninstall Adaptec Storage Manager, use the Add/ Remove Programs option in your storage space. Note: Advanced users only-To perform a silent installation, follow the instructions in...
... installation, click I accept..., then click Next. 3 Select GUI and Agent. For details on every Windows system that will be part of your Windows Control Panel. To uninstall Adaptec Storage Manager, use the Add/ Remove Programs option in your storage space. Note: Advanced users only-To perform a silent installation, follow the instructions in...
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...capability. 4 Use the command line utility (ARRCONF) included with your RAID controller to the manager directory: ESX Server 3.5: cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/manager ESX Server 4.0: cd /mnt/cdrom/linux_64/manager 3 Extract the Linux Adaptec Storage Manager RPM package and install it: rpm --install --nodeps ./...StorMan" For more information, see Logging into Remote Systems from the Local System on FreeBSD To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. 2 Mount the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD: mount -F cd9660 -o ro /dev/acd0 / where mount point is ...
...capability. 4 Use the command line utility (ARRCONF) included with your RAID controller to the manager directory: ESX Server 3.5: cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/manager ESX Server 4.0: cd /mnt/cdrom/linux_64/manager 3 Extract the Linux Adaptec Storage Manager RPM package and install it: rpm --install --nodeps ./...StorMan" For more information, see Logging into Remote Systems from the Local System on FreeBSD To install Adaptec Storage Manager: 1 Insert the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD. 2 Mount the Adaptec Storage Manager Installation CD: mount -F cd9660 -o ro /dev/acd0 / where mount point is ...
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... in bootable-CD mode. D Create logical drives (see the following section). D Install your operating system (and controller device drivers, if appropriate). D Install your Adaptec RAID controller. Bootable-CD mode lets you configure the controller before you 're building your storage space with your controller before you are using bootable-CD mode. Bootable-CD Mode Limitations Running...
... in bootable-CD mode. D Create logical drives (see the following section). D Install your operating system (and controller device drivers, if appropriate). D Install your Adaptec RAID controller. Bootable-CD mode lets you configure the controller before you 're building your storage space with your controller before you are using bootable-CD mode. Bootable-CD Mode Limitations Running...
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...three different permission levels. Create logical drives Modify logical drives Delete logical drives Delete hot spares Perform data migrations To log in Adaptec Storage Manager. Guest Level Logging in as an Administrator: ● Windows-Enter a valid user name and password for the ...9679; Solaris-Enter root for the Administrator or Administrative User on the system. (The Administrative User is identical to manage and modify the controllers, disk drives, and logical drives that are part of the local Administrators group, which can see the following section) User's can ...
...three different permission levels. Create logical drives Modify logical drives Delete logical drives Delete hot spares Perform data migrations To log in Adaptec Storage Manager. Guest Level Logging in as an Administrator: ● Windows-Enter a valid user name and password for the ...9679; Solaris-Enter root for the Administrator or Administrative User on the system. (The Administrative User is identical to manage and modify the controllers, disk drives, and logical drives that are part of the local Administrators group, which can see the following section) User's can ...
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Windows 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > Adaptec Storage Manager > Adaptec Storage Manager. To start Adaptec Storage Manager and log in Adaptec Storage Manager on the local system, follow the on-screen instructions to run Adaptec Storage Manager. Click Register Now, then follow the instructions for your...user name and password, then click Connect. (See Understanding Permission Levels on page 27 for more information.) 4 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on the local system, the New Hardware Detected window opens. The main window opens. 2 In the Enterprise View, ...
Windows 1 From the Start menu, select Programs > Adaptec Storage Manager > Adaptec Storage Manager. To start Adaptec Storage Manager and log in Adaptec Storage Manager on the local system, follow the on-screen instructions to run Adaptec Storage Manager. Click Register Now, then follow the instructions for your...user name and password, then click Connect. (See Understanding Permission Levels on page 27 for more information.) 4 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on the local system, the New Hardware Detected window opens. The main window opens. 2 In the Enterprise View, ...
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... Levels on page 27 for more information.) 4 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on page 30. UnixWare or OpenServer 1 Change to the directory where Adaptec Storage Manager is installed: cd /usr/StorMan 2 Launch the Adaptec Storage Manager script: sh StorMan.sh 3 If prompted, register the controllers on the local system. 4 Continue with Enabling Statistics...
... Levels on page 27 for more information.) 4 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on page 30. UnixWare or OpenServer 1 Change to the directory where Adaptec Storage Manager is installed: cd /usr/StorMan 2 Launch the Adaptec Storage Manager script: sh StorMan.sh 3 If prompted, register the controllers on the local system. 4 Continue with Enabling Statistics...
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... the Agent only. Chapter 3: Building Your Storage Space ● 31 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on Remote Systems The next step is powered on. To verify that the Agent is running: 1 Open the Windows Control Panel. 2 Double-click Administrative Tools, then double-click Services. 3 In the... list of services, check that the Agent is running Windows, the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent starts automatically when the system is to restart it...
... the Agent only. Chapter 3: Building Your Storage Space ● 31 Starting Adaptec Storage Manager on Remote Systems The next step is powered on. To verify that the Agent is running: 1 Open the Windows Control Panel. 2 Double-click Administrative Tools, then double-click Services. 3 In the... list of services, check that the Agent is running Windows, the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent starts automatically when the system is to restart it...
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... 14) is running on page 127. You can work with a remote system's controllers, disk drives, and logical drives as if they were part of connecting to remote systems and adding them to help you start Adaptec Storage Manager on the local system. To log in your local system. The wizard.../RaidAgnt.sh Solaris To start the Agent, enter this command: svcadm enable ADPTstor_agent Logging into Remote Systems from the Local System Once Adaptec Storage Manager or the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent (see Managing Remote Systems on all systems in your storage space, the next step is to log in to...
... 14) is running on page 127. You can work with a remote system's controllers, disk drives, and logical drives as if they were part of connecting to remote systems and adding them to help you start Adaptec Storage Manager on the local system. To log in your local system. The wizard.../RaidAgnt.sh Solaris To start the Agent, enter this command: svcadm enable ADPTstor_agent Logging into Remote Systems from the Local System Once Adaptec Storage Manager or the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent (see Managing Remote Systems on all systems in your storage space, the next step is to log in to...
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... it 's been removed from the local system, select Continue to a remote system with Creating Logical Drives on page 34. For more information. 6 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on page 127. The wizard simplifies the process of a removing remote systems from the Enterprise View of the remote system. Removing a Remote System...
... it 's been removed from the local system, select Continue to a remote system with Creating Logical Drives on page 34. For more information. 6 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on page 127. The wizard simplifies the process of a removing remote systems from the Enterprise View of the remote system. Removing a Remote System...