Getting Started Step 4: Building Your Storage Space ● 49Including More Systems in Your Storage SpaceNote: Adaptec Storage Manager must be installed on every system that will be part of your storagespace.If you have installed Adaptec RAID controllers on more than one system, to continue buildingyour storage space:● From each individual system, log in to Adaptec Storage Manager and repeat Steps 1 to 7 tocontinue building your storage space, or● From your local system (the system you’re working on), log in to all other systems in yourstorage space as remote systems (see page 58), then repeat Steps 1 to 7 to continue buildingyour storage space.The maximum number of supported RAID controllers varies depending on your operatingsystem. See RAID Controller Support on page 55 for more information.To continue, see Managing Your Storage Space on page 56.Custom Configuration (Advanced)Custom configuration helps you build your storage space manually by stepping you throughthe process of creating logical drives, setting RAID levels, and configuring other settings.To build your storage space with custom configuration:1 In the Enterprise View, click the controller you want.Note how many available disk drives are connected to the controller; this information willbe helpful as you create logical drives.2 On the toolbar, click Create.3 When the wizard opens, select Custom configuration..., then click Next.
