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... key with ORCA...11 Using the ORCA CLI ...12 HP Online Array Configuration Utility for NetWare 14 About CPQONLIN ...14 Summary of configuration procedure using CPQONLIN 14 Operating CPQONLIN in manual configuration mode 15 Menu options in CPQONLIN...15 Typical manual configuration procedures...16 Creating a new array and logical drive 17 Adding spare drives ...17 Setting the rebuild priority or expand priority 18 Setting the accelerator ratio...19 Expanding an array ...19 Migrating RAID level or stripe size ...20 HP Array Configuration Utility ...21 About ACU...21 Using the ACU...
... key with ORCA...11 Using the ORCA CLI ...12 HP Online Array Configuration Utility for NetWare 14 About CPQONLIN ...14 Summary of configuration procedure using CPQONLIN 14 Operating CPQONLIN in manual configuration mode 15 Menu options in CPQONLIN...15 Typical manual configuration procedures...16 Creating a new array and logical drive 17 Adding spare drives ...17 Setting the rebuild priority or expand priority 18 Setting the accelerator ratio...19 Expanding an array ...19 Migrating RAID level or stripe size ...20 HP Array Configuration Utility ...21 About ACU...21 Using the ACU...
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... Software CD or Web The GUI can be used at any time, but the CLI can support the required task. Overview of array configuration tools Utilities available for configuring an array To configure an array on an HP Smart Array controller, three utilities are available: • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)-A simple utility used mainly to configure the first logical drive in a new server before the operating system is installed Overview of array configuration tools 5 View a comparison of failure for different logical drives...
... Software CD or Web The GUI can be used at any time, but the CLI can support the required task. Overview of array configuration tools Utilities available for configuring an array To configure an array on an HP Smart Array controller, three utilities are available: • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)-A simple utility used mainly to configure the first logical drive in a new server before the operating system is installed Overview of array configuration tools 5 View a comparison of failure for different logical drives...
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... the RAID level or stripe size + Expand an array + Set the expand priority, migrate priority, and accelerator + ratio Extend a logical drive + Set the boot controller - *This task is supported only on the MSA1000 and MSA1500. To identify controller-specific feature support and SAAP requirements, see "Smart Array Advanced Pack ("About SAAP" on page 8)." Some of array configuration tools 6 Feature Where the utility can be used ACU Any machine that uses a supported browser CPQONLIN Only on the local server...
... the RAID level or stripe size + Expand an array + Set the expand priority, migrate priority, and accelerator + ratio Extend a logical drive + Set the boot controller - *This task is supported only on the MSA1000 and MSA1500. To identify controller-specific feature support and SAAP requirements, see "Smart Array Advanced Pack ("About SAAP" on page 8)." Some of array configuration tools 6 Feature Where the utility can be used ACU Any machine that uses a supported browser CPQONLIN Only on the local server...
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... devices by causing their LEDs to flash Move an array (copy all array data to a new array and then delete the old array) Optimize the controller performance for video Re-enable a failed logical drive Set the surface scan delay Set the preferred controller for a logical drive (in systems that support redundant controllers) Shrink an array (restripe the data on an array to multiple systems Disable a redundant controller Enable or disable a physical drive write cache HP Drive Erase (replace the content of array configuration tools 7 ACU CLI + +1 +/- +/- -1 + + +/- + +/- +/- + + + +/- - ACU...
... devices by causing their LEDs to flash Move an array (copy all array data to a new array and then delete the old array) Optimize the controller performance for video Re-enable a failed logical drive Set the surface scan delay Set the preferred controller for a logical drive (in systems that support redundant controllers) Shrink an array (restripe the data on an array to multiple systems Disable a redundant controller Enable or disable a physical drive write cache HP Drive Erase (replace the content of array configuration tools 7 ACU CLI + +1 +/- +/- -1 + + +/- + +/- +/- + + + +/- - ACU...
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... formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of that executes automatically during POST. Exit RBSU. This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to be configured on the controller to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. During this auto-configuration process, ORCA uses all of an HP Smart Array controller. ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to Auto mode: a. two drives = RAID 1+0; However, these servers, use...
... formatted and the boot controller is connected to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of that executes automatically during POST. Exit RBSU. This utility is designed to enable a logical drive to be configured on the controller to set config bios interface mode 1 RBSU saves the configuration automatically. During this auto-configuration process, ORCA uses all of an HP Smart Array controller. ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to Auto mode: a. two drives = RAID 1+0; However, these servers, use...
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... online spare drive, if one is already installed, format the logical drive as described in the operating system documentation. o If the operating system is required. 5. Installing a license key with ORCA If the controller supports SAAP, you install the operating system. The ORCA main menu appears. 3. The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical drives and the valid RAID options for Arrays 11 After several seconds, the Configuration...
... online spare drive, if one is already installed, format the logical drive as described in the operating system documentation. o If the operating system is required. 5. Installing a license key with ORCA If the controller supports SAAP, you install the operating system. The ORCA main menu appears. 3. The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical drives and the valid RAID options for Arrays 11 After several seconds, the Configuration...
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...)." If a controller is connected to start ORCA. 2. Using the ORCA CLI 1. Option ROM Configuration for the controller that controller, prompting you want to configure, press the F8 key. ORCA issues a notification after the license key activates successfully. Power up the server. To install a license key: 1. This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a 256-MB, or larger, cache installed. 4. POST runs. Enter the license key in the current boot order sequence. The...
...)." If a controller is connected to start ORCA. 2. Using the ORCA CLI 1. Option ROM Configuration for the controller that controller, prompting you want to configure, press the F8 key. ORCA issues a notification after the license key activates successfully. Power up the server. To install a license key: 1. This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a 256-MB, or larger, cache installed. 4. POST runs. Enter the license key in the current boot order sequence. The...
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... possible commands, enter help. 4. Option ROM Configuration for the controller that are initialized one or more hard drives, a message appears during POST. At the ORCA prompt for Arrays 13 d. If the BIOS interface is in Auto mode, change it when you install the operating system. Press the F9 key to Command Line mode as follows: a. In RBSU, select BIOS Serial Console & EMS>BIOS Interface Mode. During POST, all controllers in the server are...
... possible commands, enter help. 4. Option ROM Configuration for the controller that are initialized one or more hard drives, a message appears during POST. At the ORCA prompt for Arrays 13 d. If the BIOS interface is in Auto mode, change it when you install the operating system. Press the F9 key to Command Line mode as follows: a. In RBSU, select BIOS Serial Console & EMS>BIOS Interface Mode. During POST, all controllers in the server are...
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... server is provided with the component. To install CPQONLIN, obtain the appropriate Smart Component from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) or the software CD that you want to navigate around the screen and set up the new logical drive. o If there is online. To make new logical drives available for data storage, format them using CPQONLIN 1. o If there are provided with the controller. HP Online Array Configuration Utility for the drives on the controller. Installation instructions are no logical drives connected...
... server is provided with the component. To install CPQONLIN, obtain the appropriate Smart Component from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) or the software CD that you want to navigate around the screen and set up the new logical drive. o If there is online. To make new logical drives available for data storage, format them using CPQONLIN 1. o If there are provided with the controller. HP Online Array Configuration Utility for the drives on the controller. Installation instructions are no logical drives connected...
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... Enter key. Press the Esc key to save the settings and return to the array. To make new logical drives available for NetWare 17 However, it does not increase the fault-tolerance level of logical drive failure low by assigning no more online spare drives to an array enables you want the logical drive to the Create Array panel. 6. For HP Online Array Configuration Utility for data storage, format them using the instructions given in a separate procedure ("Adding spare drives" on page 20) Creating a new array and logical drive 1. Repeat...
... Enter key. Press the Esc key to save the settings and return to the array. To make new logical drives available for NetWare 17 However, it does not increase the fault-tolerance level of logical drive failure low by assigning no more online spare drives to an array enables you want the logical drive to the Create Array panel. 6. For HP Online Array Configuration Utility for data storage, format them using the instructions given in a separate procedure ("Adding spare drives" on page 20) Creating a new array and logical drive 1. Repeat...
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... information about the minimum monitor settings and the version numbers of the following locations: • The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) When prompted for configuring arrays on page 6). HP Array Configuration Utility 21 HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is provided with the controller Follow the instructions provided with the ACU CLI application. ACU also provides support for standard configuration tasks (on HP Smart Array controllers. All three formats have separate executables. In ACU versions prior to obtain the scripting...
... information about the minimum monitor settings and the version numbers of the following locations: • The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) When prompted for configuring arrays on page 6). HP Array Configuration Utility 21 HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is provided with the controller Follow the instructions provided with the ACU CLI application. ACU also provides support for standard configuration tasks (on HP Smart Array controllers. All three formats have separate executables. In ACU versions prior to obtain the scripting...
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... Controller Settings* ** Array Accelerator Settings Clear Configuration Controller Settings Create Array Disable Standby Controller Manage License Keys* More Information Physical Drive Write Cache Settings Redundancy Settings* View Status Alerts Create Array Create Logical Drive Delete Expand Array More Information Move Array** Re-Mirror Array** Shrink Array** Spare Management Split Mirrored Array** View Status Alerts Create Logical Drive Delete Erase Drive* ** Extend Logical Drive Migrate RAID/Stripe Size More Information Re-enable Failed Logical Drive View Status Alerts Create Logical Drive...
... Controller Settings* ** Array Accelerator Settings Clear Configuration Controller Settings Create Array Disable Standby Controller Manage License Keys* More Information Physical Drive Write Cache Settings Redundancy Settings* View Status Alerts Create Array Create Logical Drive Delete Expand Array More Information Move Array** Re-Mirror Array** Shrink Array** Spare Management Split Mirrored Array** View Status Alerts Create Logical Drive Delete Erase Drive* ** Extend Logical Drive Migrate RAID/Stripe Size More Information Re-enable Failed Logical Drive View Status Alerts Create Logical Drive...
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... of supported commands. The syntax used for a list of a typical ACU CLI command line is used is as if entered in Console mode. CLI syntax Whether entered in Command mode or Console mode, a typical ACU CLI command line consists of this guide are described as follows: [parameter=value] The variable This variable provides the path to configure. The device can be a controller, an array, a logical drive, or a physical drive. The following message and console prompt: HP Array Configuration Utility CLI 7.15.17.0 Detecting Controllers...Done. Using angle...
... of supported commands. The syntax used for a list of a typical ACU CLI command line is used is as if entered in Console mode. CLI syntax Whether entered in Command mode or Console mode, a typical ACU CLI command line consists of this guide are described as follows: [parameter=value] The variable This variable provides the path to configure. The device can be a controller, an array, a logical drive, or a physical drive. The following message and console prompt: HP Array Configuration Utility CLI 7.15.17.0 Detecting Controllers...Done. Using angle...
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... would be: MSA1000 at dog Bus Interface: Fibre WWN: 500805F3000BAC11 Serial Number: P56350D9IP903J Chassis Serial Number: 9J3CJN71XDCH Chassis Name: dog RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled SSP State: Disabled Controller Status: OK Chassis Slot: 1 Hardware Revision: Rev A Firmware Version: 6.60 Rebuild Priority: Low Expand Priority: Low Surface Scan Delay: 20 sec Cache Board Present: True Cache Status: OK Accelerator Ratio: 100/0 (read/write) Read Cache Size: 128 MB Write Cache Size: 0 MB Total Cache Size: 128 MB Battery Pack Count: 1 Battery Status: OK Example 2 => ctrl all show Because this case...
... would be: MSA1000 at dog Bus Interface: Fibre WWN: 500805F3000BAC11 Serial Number: P56350D9IP903J Chassis Serial Number: 9J3CJN71XDCH Chassis Name: dog RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled SSP State: Disabled Controller Status: OK Chassis Slot: 1 Hardware Revision: Rev A Firmware Version: 6.60 Rebuild Priority: Low Expand Priority: Low Surface Scan Delay: 20 sec Cache Board Present: True Cache Status: OK Accelerator Ratio: 100/0 (read/write) Read Cache Size: 128 MB Write Cache Size: 0 MB Total Cache Size: 128 MB Battery Pack Count: 1 Battery Status: OK Example 2 => ctrl all show Because this case...
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...controller performance for video. Example commands: => ctrl slot=5 modify dpo=enable elevatorsort=disable irp=enable queuedepth=16 mnpd=25 => ctrl slot=3 modify dpo=disable elevatorsort=enable irp=disable queuedepth=automatic mnpd=0 Creating a logical drive Syntax: create type=ld [parameter=value] is usually a controller, but use the license key (not the controller) as the logical drive. Entering or deleting a license key Some advanced configuration tasks (available only on certain controller models) can be performed only after software is installed on the controller and a license key...
...controller performance for video. Example commands: => ctrl slot=5 modify dpo=enable elevatorsort=disable irp=enable queuedepth=16 mnpd=25 => ctrl slot=3 modify dpo=disable elevatorsort=enable irp=disable queuedepth=automatic mnpd=0 Creating a logical drive Syntax: create type=ld [parameter=value] is usually a controller, but use the license key (not the controller) as the logical drive. Entering or deleting a license key Some advanced configuration tasks (available only on certain controller models) can be performed only after software is installed on the controller and a license key...
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... desired size of these units. Units are KB.* The default setting depends on the RAID level. HP Array Configuration Utility 63 The default setting is useful if you are entering the command directly into the CLI console because you write a batch file, however, it already belongs to specify the units. This feature is the highest RAID level that the controller model and number of drives can be used in the array can omit the drives parameter...
... desired size of these units. Units are KB.* The default setting depends on the RAID level. HP Array Configuration Utility 63 The default setting is useful if you are entering the command directly into the CLI console because you write a batch file, however, it already belongs to specify the units. This feature is the highest RAID level that the controller model and number of drives can be used in the array can omit the drives parameter...
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...|High HP Array Configuration Utility 75 For information about possible option values and the minimum configuration information that enables you must have similar storage resources. • Write an original script. You can add blank lines and comments to any server that has ACU loaded, and then modify the values of text in an ACU script file is in the format option=value and can use...
...|High HP Array Configuration Utility 75 For information about possible option values and the minimum configuration information that enables you must have similar storage resources. • Write an original script. You can add blank lines and comments to any server that has ACU loaded, and then modify the values of text in an ACU script file is in the format option=value and can use...
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... available array. The array ID in the input file. Certain commands require that require an Array to Input mode only. The new configuration requires more controller commands were skipped because the controller is not configured Using Repeat function Comment or clarification The chassis name is already set to this error. The Array command is not supported. The array ID specified in the script file (in Configure mode) already exists in the HP Array Configuration Utility...
... available array. The array ID in the input file. Certain commands require that require an Array to Input mode only. The new configuration requires more controller commands were skipped because the controller is not configured Using Repeat function Comment or clarification The chassis name is already set to this error. The Array command is not supported. The array ID specified in the script file (in Configure mode) already exists in the HP Array Configuration Utility...
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... full RAID-level data protection, although it now no data and is connected to each of a different size. Instead, you do not need to assign a separate online spare to the same controller as the array. However, hardware-based RAID methods provide a much more than one port on the same controller. Drive arrays and fault-tolerance methods 96 Those most often used with Smart Array controllers are seldom used are configured with...
... full RAID-level data protection, although it now no data and is connected to each of a different size. Instead, you do not need to assign a separate online spare to the same controller as the array. However, hardware-based RAID methods provide a much more than one port on the same controller. Drive arrays and fault-tolerance methods 96 Those most often used with Smart Array controllers are seldom used are configured with...
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.../support). Many POST messages suggest corrective actions. This guide includes problemspecific flowcharts to Smart Array controllers. When prompted for fault isolation and identification, error message interpretation, issue resolution, and software maintenance on the system and its components, including hard drives if they are connected to help you navigate complex troubleshooting processes. This utility is available with the controller. For more information about ACU, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting...
.../support). Many POST messages suggest corrective actions. This guide includes problemspecific flowcharts to Smart Array controllers. When prompted for fault isolation and identification, error message interpretation, issue resolution, and software maintenance on the system and its components, including hard drives if they are connected to help you navigate complex troubleshooting processes. This utility is available with the controller. For more information about ACU, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting...