What’s Included in this User’s Guide8 Snap Server 700i Series User’s GuideWhat’s Included in this User’s GuideThis User’s Guide describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager to configure youriSCSI Storage Appliance and create an IP SAN, modify and monitor iSCSI storage,maintain your iSCSI Storage Appliance, and monitor any GuardianOS-poweredSnap Servers on your network. It also provides instructions for installing andconfiguring iSCSI initiators in the systems that will be accessing iSCSI storage.For advanced users, this Guide also provides detailed instructions for using the iSCSIStorage Appliance’s CLI (see page 177).Additionally, this Guide describes the hardware features and specifications for yourSnap Server 700i Series and S50 expansion array (see page 187).Note For more information about using Adaptec Storage Manager with Adaptecdirect attached storage, refer to the Adaptec Storage Manager User’s Guide for DirectAttached Storage on the installation CD that came with your Adaptec DAS RAIDcontroller.What You Need to Know Before You BeginThis Guide is written for system or network administrators who want to create an IPSAN. Advanced knowledge of storage networks is not required, but you should befamiliar with computer hardware, data storage, and network administrationterminology and tasks, and have knowledge of Internet SCSI (iSCSI) andRedundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology.Terminology Used in this GuideIn this Guide, these terms will be used to differentiate between your Snap Server700i Series and any other Snap Servers you may be monitoring with AdaptecStorage Manager:• iSCSI Storage Appliance—Snap Server 700i Series or Adaptec OnTarget-poweredSnap Server• GuardianOS-powered Snap Server—Non-700i Series Snap ServerIn this Guide, when the term ‘Adaptec Storage Manager’ is used, it refers to thegraphical user interface (GUI)—the window that opens on your monitor when yourun the software.For efficiency, the term “component” or “components” is used when referringgenerically to the physical and virtual parts of your IP SAN, such as systems, diskdrives, pools, and logical devices.
