Chapter 1: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 17System RequirementsTo install Adaptec Storage Manager and create a direct attached storage space, each system inyour storage space must meet these requirements:● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium 1.2 GHz processor, or equivalent● At least 256 MB of RAM● 80 MB of free disk drive space● 256-color video mode● CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive● One of these operating systems:● Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 (with SP2), Windows Server 2008 R2, WindowsServer 2003 (Enterprise and Standard with SP1 or SP2), Windows Server 2003 R2,Windows 7, Windows VistaTM (with SP1 or SP2), Windows XP (with SP1, SP2, or SP3)● Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 5.x, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.x● SUSE Linux ES 11, SUSE Linux ES 10 SP3Note: For the latest on Adaptec’s support of Linux or to download driver sources, visitthe Support area of the Adaptec Web site at www.adaptec.com.● SCO® OpenServer® 6.0 MP4● UnixWare® 7.1.4● Sun® SolarisTM 10, Solaris 10 x86 U7, Solaris 10 x64 U4● VMware ESX Server 3.x with U1, U2, or U3, VMware ESX Server 4.0 (storagemanagement must be done by command-line, BIOS utility, or remote GUIconnection)● FreeBSD 8.0, 7.2, 6.xNote: Adaptec Storage Manager can also be used before an operating system is installed. SeeRunning Adaptec Storage Manager from the CD on page 23 for more information.Controller SupportThe maximum number of controllers supported by Adaptec Storage Manager for eachsupported operating system is:● Windows—Up to 16 Adaptec controllers● Linux—Up to 16 Adaptec controllers● UnixWare—Up to 16 Adaptec controllers● OpenServer—Up to 16 Adaptec controllers● Solaris—Up to 16 Adaptec controllers● FreeBSD—Up to 16 Adaptec controllers● VMWare—Up to 16 Adaptec controllersNote: For the most recent operating system support information, visit www.adaptec.com.
