User 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.
Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations
You can select from these setup options:
■ Typical (default)—Supports local and remote management;
however, Adaptec SNMP is not included.
■ Custom—For expert users. Primarily used on Web servers or
when you want to make sure SNMP and Notifier are available
for a managed system. You can select from these components:
■ 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.