Chapter 10: Updating and Customizing Adaptec Storage Manager ● 125Updating Adaptec Storage ManagerWhen newer versions of Adaptec Storage Manager become available, you can update yourstorage space, if required.Newer versions of Adaptec Storage Manager can be downloaded from the Adaptec Web site atwww.adaptec.com.If a newer version of Adaptec Storage Manager includes features that are incompatible with anearlier version and therefore isn’t “downgradeable” after installation, you will be notified byAdaptec Storage Manager before the installation begins.Note: If a previous version of Adaptec Storage Manager is installed on your system, you mustremove it before installing a new version.Adding Enhanced FeaturesAs you grow your storage space, you can enhance data protection and improve performance byupgrading your Adaptec controller with extra features, then manage these enhanced featureswith Adaptec Storage Manager.For the most up-to-date information about available upgrade features, refer to the AdaptecWeb site at www.adaptec.com.Locked features—features which are unavailable without a key— have a padlock iconbeside them, as shown in the figure at right. If you select a locked feature, you arereminded that a key is required to unlock it.To purchase a feature key (also known as a software license key), contact your Adaptec Reselleror refer to the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.To unlock enhanced features with a feature key, see page 125.Unlocking the Enhanced FeaturesTo unlock enhanced features with a feature key:1 In the Enterprise View, right-click the controller you want, then click Add feature key.The Add Feature Key window opens.2 Enter the feature key, then click OK.3 Click OK to confirm.The enhanced features are unlocked and are now ready for use.Setting Preferences and Changing ViewsChange display settings, and add or remove features from the Adaptec Storage Manager mainwindow to make managing your IP SAN easier and more effective.Note: The tasks described in this section are optional.You can customize Adaptec Storage Manager by:● Reorganizing the Enterprise view tree (see the next section).● Selecting the standard unit of measure shown for disk drives (see page 127).
