User`s guide

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Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition
Supported Browsers
To run Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition, your
computer must have a Web browser supporting JavaScript and
cookies only. The following versions are supported:
■ On Windows
■ Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or later
■ Netscape 7 or later
■ On Linux
■ Adaptec-supplied and installed version of Mozilla
■ Netscape 7 or later
When using Adaptec Storage Manager, you need to log on to your
system with administrator privileges.
Custom and Compact Installations
If you are considering performing a custom or compact
installation, read this section prior to performing the installation. If
not, skip this section. The following setup options are available:
■ Typical (default)—Supports local and remote management;
however, Adaptec SNMP is not included.
■ Custom—For expert users who want to select and install
specific components.The following components are available:
■ Managed System Components—If you choose this selection
only, the installation is the same as a Compact installation.
■ Adaptec Web Server—Installs components allowing
managed systems to communicate with Web browsers.
■ Adaptec Storage Manager Notifier—Installs messaging,
including email and broadcaster capabilities.
■ Adaptec SNMP—Installs components used by SNMP-based
applications. Requires Microsoft SNMP agents to be
installed to function. Not included in a Typical installation.
■ Compact—Installs only the components required on a remotely
managed system. See Managed System Components, above.
Note: When you install Adaptec Storage Manager, you also
install the Command Line Interpreter (CLI), which is needed
for compatibility with other Adaptec controllers.