Adaptec Storage Manager - Manual (Page 72)

Chapter 8: Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD ●
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When to Choose Bootable-CD Mode
Use Adaptec Storage Manager in bootable-CD mode if you want to
install your operating system on a disk drive or logical drive associated
with your controller. Bootable-CD mode lets you configure the
controller before you install your operating system.
After you have configured the controller and installed the operating
system, install and run Adaptec Storage Manager as an installed
software application (see
page 24 ).
Bootable-CD Mode Limitations
Running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD is not an alternative to
running it as an installed software application. Most of the features and
functions described in this User’s Guide are not available when you are
running Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD. Bootable-CD mode is
only for configuring your controller before you install an operating
system.
Getting Started in Bootable-CD Mode
This is a checklist of tasks to complete when you’re building your
storage space with Adaptec Storage Manager in bootable-CD mode.
❏ Install your Adaptec RAID controller.
❏ Run Adaptec Storage Manager (see page 72 ).
❏ Build your storage space (see page 47 ).
For an introduction to the Adaptec Storage Manager window and its
features, see
Step 3: Exploring Adaptec Storage Manager on page 39 .
❏ Install your operating system (and controller device drivers, if
appropriate).
❏ Install Adaptec Storage Manager as a software application (see
page 24 ).
❏ Continue to build, customize, and manage your storage space as
described in the rest of this User’s Guide.