Updating Adaptec Storage Manager; Adding Enhanced Features - Adaptec Storage Manager User Manual

Updating Adaptec Storage Manager

When newer versions of Adaptec Storage Manager become available, you can update your
storage space, if required.
Newer versions of Adaptec Storage Manager can be downloaded from the Adaptec Web site at
www.adaptec.com.
If a newer version of Adaptec Storage Manager includes features that are incompatible with an
earlier version and therefore isn't "downgradeable" after installation, you will be notified by
Adaptec Storage Manager before the installation begins.
Note:
If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is installed on your system, you must
remove it before installing a new version.

Adding Enhanced Features

As you grow your storage space, you can enhance data protection and improve performance by
upgrading your Adaptec controller with extra features, then manage these enhanced features
with Adaptec Storage Manager.
Currently, Adaptec offers the snapshot function as an upgrade feature which can be activated
with a feature key (sold separately). A snapshot is a frozen image of a logical drive at a particular
point in time. You can copy the data on one logical drive to another logical drive by creating a
snapshot. For more information, see
st up-to-date information about available upgrade features, refer to the Adaptec
For the mo
Web site at www.adaptec.com.
Locked features—features which are unavailable without a
key— have a padlock icon beside them, as shown in the
example at right. If you select a locked feature, you are
reminded that a key is required to unlock it.
To purchase a feature key (also known as a software license
key), contact your Adaptec Reseller or refer to the Adaptec
Web site at www.adaptec.com.
To unlock enhanced features with a feature key, see
Unlocking the Enhanced Features
To unlock enhanced features with a feature key:
1
In the Enterprise View, right-click the controller you want, then click Add feature key.
The Add Feature Key window opens.
2
Enter the feature key, then click OK.
3
Click OK to confirm.
The enhanced features are unlocked and are now ready for use.
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