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Adaptec Storage Manager User Manual

Adaptec Storage Manager
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User’s Guide
Adaptec
Storage Manager

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Adaptec Storage Manager Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryStorage Management Software
Supported RAID LevelsRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
Operating System SupportWindows, Linux
FeaturesRAID configuration, monitoring, and management
Alert NotificationsEmail, SNMP traps
Multi-path I/O SupportYes
Virtual Disk ManagementYes
Drive ManagementYes
Firmware UpdatesYes
InterfaceGraphical User Interface (GUI)

Summary

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the compatible operating systems required for Adaptec Storage Manager installation.

Step 1: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager

Installing on Windows

Detailed instructions for installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows operating systems.

Installing on Linux

Procedures for installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux systems.

Installing on NetWare

Steps for installing Adaptec Storage Manager on NetWare operating systems.

Step 4: Building Your Storage Space

Selecting a Configuration Method

Options for configuring logical drives: Express or Custom.

Express Configuration: Building the Easy Way

Guide to using the express method for automatic logical drive creation.

Custom Configuration (Advanced)

Detailed steps for manually configuring logical drives with advanced settings.

Building a RAID Volume

Instructions for creating a RAID Volume by combining multiple logical drives.

Partitioning and Formatting Logical Drives

Steps to partition and format created logical drives for data storage.

Step 5: Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager

Monitoring Your Storage Space

Managing Tasks

Scheduling a Task

How to schedule tasks for automatic execution at specific times or intervals.

Managing Controllers and Disk Drives

Updating Controller BIOS and Firmware

Guide for updating RAID controller BIOS and firmware.

Setting a Disk Drive to ‘Failed’

Marking a disk drive as failed before removal to protect data.

Solving Problems

Identifying a Failed or Failing Component

Using fault isolation features to pinpoint problematic components.

Recovering from a Disk Drive Failure

Procedures for recovering data and system function after disk drive failure.

Understanding RAID

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