The Adaptec Storage Manager program operates in two ways:
When you run the Adaptec Storage Manager program from the startable Adaptec RAID Installation CD, you are using bootable-CD mode. bootable-CD mode enables you to configure your controller before you install your operating system. After you have configured the controller and installed the operating system, you also can use bootable-CD mode to fine-tune specific controller settings.
To run the Adaptec Storage Manager program in bootable-CD mode, turn on the %SERVER%; then, insert the Adaptec RAID Installation CD (or the CD that contains the Adaptec Storage Manager program that came with your %SERVER%) into the CD-ROM drive.
If the Adaptec Storage Manager program detects unconfigured controllers and ready drives, the program automatically starts the Configuration wizard.
These are the actions that are available in bootable-CD mode only:
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