Adaptec 5405 - Table of Contents

Contents
About This Guide
How This Guide is Organized .......................................................................... 11
What You Need to Know Before You Begin ................................................... 11
Terminology 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
Installing on UnixWare or OpenServer........................................................... 21
Installing on Solaris........................................................................................... 21
Installing on FreeBSD ....................................................................................... 22
Installing on VMWare ...................................................................................... 22
Using Adaptec Storage Manager with a Firewall............................................. 23
Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD........................................... 23
3 Building Your Storage Space
Overview............................................................................................................ 26
Choosing a Management System ..................................................................... 26