Adaptec RAID 2130SLP User Manual page 7

Starting the Adaptec Storage Manager Agent Only ........................................ 27
Starting the Agent on Windows................................................................. 27
Starting the Agent on Linux ....................................................................... 28
Starting the Agent on NetWare.................................................................. 28
Understanding Permission Levels.................................................................... 28
Administrator Level .................................................................................... 28
User Level .................................................................................................... 29
Guest Level .................................................................................................. 29
Configuring NetWare User Authentication.............................................. 29
Logging Out of Adaptec Storage Manager....................................................... 30
Logging Back In .......................................................................................... 30
Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD ........................................... 31
When to Choose Bootable-CD Mode........................................................ 31
Getting Started in Bootable-CD Mode ...................................................... 31
Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD..................................... 32
Exploring Adaptec Storage Manager
Navigating the Main Window .......................................................................... 34
Using Enterprise View ...................................................................................... 34
Using Physical Devices View ............................................................................ 35
Using Logical Devices View.............................................................................. 35
Revealing More Disk Drive Information ......................................................... 36
Checking System Status .................................................................................... 37
Working in Adaptec Storage Manager............................................................. 38
About the Actions Menu ............................................................................ 38
Getting Help ...................................................................................................... 38
Building Your Storage Space
Selecting a Configuration Method ................................................................... 40
Express Configuration: Building the Easy Way............................................... 40
Partitioning and Formatting Your Logical Drives .................................... 42
Next Steps.................................................................................................... 42
Custom Configuration (Advanced) ................................................................. 42
Including More Systems in Your Storage Space ....................................... 46
Building a RAID Volume.................................................................................. 46
RAID Controller Support ................................................................................. 48
Managing Your Storage Space.......................................................................... 49
Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager
Logging In to Remote Systems ......................................................................... 51
Removing a Remote System....................................................................... 52
Creating Display Groups .................................................................................. 53
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