Getting Started Step 1: Introduction to Adaptec Storage Manager ● 20Adding 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.Currently, Adaptec offers the snapshot function as an upgrade feature which can be activatedwith a feature key (sold separately). A snapshot is a frozen image of a logical drive at a particularpoint in time. You can copy the data on one logical drive to another logical drive by creating asnapshot. For more information, see page 88.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 akey— have a padlock icon beside them, as shown in theexample 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 licensekey), contact your Adaptec Reseller or refer to the AdaptecWeb site at www.adaptec.com.To unlock enhanced features with a feature key, see page 20.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.
