EasyManua.ls Logo

Adaptec 5405 User Manual

Adaptec 5405
187 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
User’s Guide
For Direct Attached Storage
Adaptec Storage Manager

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Adaptec 5405

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Adaptec 5405 and is the answer not in the manual?

Adaptec 5405 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAdaptec
Model5405
CategorySoftware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

How This Guide is Organized

Explains the structure of the user guide into three main sections: Getting Started, Using Adaptec Storage Manager, and Quick Reference.

What You Need to Know Before You Begin

Details prerequisite knowledge for users, including hardware, data storage, and RAID technology basics.

Terminology Used in this Guide

Defines key terms used throughout the guide, such as 'storage space', 'components', 'controller', and 'logical drive'.

Part I: Getting Started

Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager

Introduces Adaptec Storage Manager, its agent, and the concept of storage space, including a checklist for getting started.

Installing Adaptec Storage Manager

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing Adaptec Storage Manager on various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UnixWare.

Building Your Storage Space

Guides users through creating logical drives, managing systems, and configuring storage space, covering local and remote system setups.

Part II: Monitoring and Modifying Your Storage Space

Exploring Adaptec Storage Manager

Familiarizes users with the Adaptec Storage Manager interface, including the main window, views, and how to get help and manage sessions.

Protecting Your Data

Details methods for data protection, including creating and managing hot spares, and enabling copyback functionality.

Modifying Your Direct Attached Storage

Explains how to create, modify, fine-tune, and optimize logical drives, including managing RAID levels, capacity, and performance settings.

Scheduling Recurring or Resource-Intensive Jobs

Covers scheduling tasks, managing the task manager, monitoring task status, and modifying or deleting scheduled jobs.

Maintaining Physical Devices

Provides guidance on managing controllers, disk drives, and enclosures, including updates, alarms, and handling failed components.

Monitoring Status and Activity

Details methods for monitoring storage space status, including event logs, status icons, and setting up notifications via email or SNMP.

Updating and Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager

Explains how to update the software, add enhanced features, customize preferences, manage remote systems, and organize the interface.

Solving Problems

Offers troubleshooting tips, guidance on identifying and recovering from component failures, and understanding error messages.

Part III: Appendices

Completing a Silent Windows Installation

Provides advanced instructions for performing a silent Windows installation of Adaptec Storage Manager using command-line parameters.

Selecting the Best RAID Level

Compares different RAID levels, explaining their redundancy, performance, and drive requirements to help users choose the optimal level.

Quick Answers to Common Questions...

Offers quick references and answers to frequently asked questions about basic tasks, functions, and concepts within Adaptec Storage Manager.

Buttons and Icons At-a-Glance

Provides a visual reference guide to the icons and buttons used throughout the Adaptec Storage Manager interface for quick identification.

Related product manuals