User`s guide

Chapter 3: Building Your Storage Space ● 29
Starting and Logging In
Note: You need root privileges to run Adaptec Storage Manager.
To start Adaptec Storage Manager and log in on the local system, follow the instructions for
your operating system:
● For Windows, see the following section.
● For Linux, see page 30.
● For UnixWare or OpenServer, see page 30.
● For Solaris, see page 30.
● For FreeBSD, see page 30.
Windows
1 From the Start menu, select Programs > Adaptec Storage Manager > Adaptec Storage
Manager.
The main window opens.
2 In the Enterprise View, expand Direct Attached Storage, then select the local system.
The Log In window opens.
3 Enter your LAN user name and password, then click Connect . (See Understanding
Permission Levels on page 28 for more information.)
4 If Adaptec Storage Manager detects a new controller on the local system, the New
Hardware Detected window opens. Click Register Now, then follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the registration.
5 Continue with Enabling Statistics Logging in Adaptec Storage Manager on page 31.