Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S/2200S Software User’s Guide

About Adaptec Storage Manager

Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition is a web-based application that supports managing storage either locally (at the system in which the storage controller is installed), or remotely (from another system).

Any system containing an Adaptec storage controller that has Windows or Linux and a supported browser installed can be managed locally. Supported browsers are:

■Windows

■Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or later

■Netscape 6 or later

■Linux

■Adaptec-supplied and installed version of Mozilla

■Netscape 6 or later

These same Windows and Linux systems can also be managed remotely. This can be achieved in two ways:

■Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the remote system.

■Directing the browser on the remote system to the system you want to manage.

Note: If you want to manage from a Linux system it is recommended that you install Adaptec Storage Manager on the remote system and use the Adaptec-supplied version of Mozilla as the browser.

For Unix and NetWare installations, Adaptec Storage Manager can only be used to manage the system remotely. Local management is supported using the CLI.

The following explanation of the software architecture will help you understand the possible configurations and determine which one is most appropriate for your application. Installation instructions are included in the Adaptec SCSI RAID Installation Guide supplied on the same CD as this document.

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