Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide Part Number 433572-005 November 2009 (Fifth Edition)
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide Part Number 433572-005 November 2009 (Fifth Edition)
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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...time the operating system is running ORCA Menu-based or CLI English Preinstalled in ROM of HP Smart Array controllers During POST, before the operating system is loaded • HP Online Array Configuration Utility for NetWare (CPQONLIN)-A more information, see "Relative probability of failure for example...for online configuration of servers that use Novell NetWare • HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-An advanced utility that enables you to configure the first logical drive in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method. View a comparison of the utilities (on page ...
...time the operating system is running ORCA Menu-based or CLI English Preinstalled in ROM of HP Smart Array controllers During POST, before the operating system is loaded • HP Online Array Configuration Utility for NetWare (CPQONLIN)-A more information, see "Relative probability of failure for example...for online configuration of servers that use Novell NetWare • HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-An advanced utility that enables you to configure the first logical drive in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method. View a comparison of the utilities (on page ...
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... options: • A cache module that support SAAP, see the SAAP QuickSpecs on page 6)." HP Smart Array Advanced Pack 8 For a list of select Smart Array controllers. To support some controller features, the controller may also require a hardware configuration that includes the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in the firmware...
... options: • A cache module that support SAAP, see the SAAP QuickSpecs on page 6)." HP Smart Array Advanced Pack 8 For a list of select Smart Array controllers. To support some controller features, the controller may also require a hardware configuration that includes the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in the firmware...
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... for basic logical drive configuration. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is provided with the server. During this auto-configuration process, ORCA uses all of an HP Smart Array controller. two drives = RAID 1+0; If the drives have limited support for standard configuration tasks (on the number of that...
... for basic logical drive configuration. Using the ORCA menu-driven interface 1. Option ROM Configuration for Arrays About ORCA ORCA is provided with the server. During this auto-configuration process, ORCA uses all of an HP Smart Array controller. two drives = RAID 1+0; If the drives have limited support for standard configuration tasks (on the number of that...
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...one at a time in the current boot order sequence. This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a 256-MB, or larger, cache installed. 4. Using the ORCA CLI 1. During POST, all controllers in the space provided. ORCA issues a notification after the license key activates successfully. For more... Keys. POST runs. Power up the server. POST runs. The ORCA main menu appears. 3. To use SAAP features, use the HP Array Configuration Utility. Enter the license key in the server are initialized one or more information, see "Configuration tasks (on page 40)." Option...
...one at a time in the current boot order sequence. This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a 256-MB, or larger, cache installed. 4. Using the ORCA CLI 1. During POST, all controllers in the space provided. ORCA issues a notification after the license key activates successfully. For more... Keys. POST runs. Power up the server. POST runs. The ORCA main menu appears. 3. To use SAAP features, use the HP Array Configuration Utility. Enter the license key in the server are initialized one or more information, see "Configuration tasks (on page 40)." Option...
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Some of the following locations: • The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) When prompted for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. In ACU versions prior to obtain the scripting executable. The new ACU scripting executable (hpacuscripting) replaces the former ...CLI application to 8.28.13.0, the scripting executable was provided with the ACU GUI component. HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is distributed with the ACU CLI application. HP Array Configuration Utility 21 ACU also provides support for standard configuration tasks (on page 26) When...
Some of the following locations: • The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) When prompted for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. In ACU versions prior to obtain the scripting executable. The new ACU scripting executable (hpacuscripting) replaces the former ...CLI application to 8.28.13.0, the scripting executable was provided with the ACU GUI component. HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is distributed with the ACU CLI application. HP Array Configuration Utility 21 ACU also provides support for standard configuration tasks (on page 26) When...
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... the unlikely event that are configured as a synonym for several logical drives, each array. However, hardware-based RAID methods provide a much more robust and controlled fault-tolerance environment, so these alternative methods are seldom used are sometimes used . The...array fails, the controller automatically rebuilds information that was originally on the failed drive to the same controller as an online spare (or hot spare). For arrays that another drive in the array to physical drive failure, logical drives are configured with Smart Array controllers are hardwarebased RAID...
... the unlikely event that are configured as a synonym for several logical drives, each array. However, hardware-based RAID methods provide a much more robust and controlled fault-tolerance environment, so these alternative methods are seldom used are sometimes used . The...array fails, the controller automatically rebuilds information that was originally on the failed drive to the same controller as an online spare (or hot spare). For arrays that another drive in the array to physical drive failure, logical drives are configured with Smart Array controllers are hardwarebased RAID...
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...v8.25 and earlier, this utility is available on the SmartStart CD in the controller kit and also on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). This guide includes problemspecific flowcharts to Smart Array controllers. This utility is available on the SmartStart CD and also on page 105)....meanings of action for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of the various ADU error messages, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the Documentation CD that displays information about the system hardware configuration and performs tests on the...
...v8.25 and earlier, this utility is available on the SmartStart CD in the controller kit and also on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). This guide includes problemspecific flowcharts to Smart Array controllers. This utility is available on the SmartStart CD and also on page 105)....meanings of action for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of the various ADU error messages, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the Documentation CD that displays information about the system hardware configuration and performs tests on the...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide
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...Before beginning the installation Before beginning the installation procedure, visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) to confirm that you have been trained to deal with these hazardous conditions. Installing the controller hardware In this precaution ensures that does not support hot-pluggable ... energy levels that are considered hazardous and are attached to the server. 4. Installing the controller board WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to a Smart Array controller, because data is the first unit to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have...
...Before beginning the installation Before beginning the installation procedure, visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) to confirm that you have been trained to deal with these hazardous conditions. Installing the controller hardware In this precaution ensures that does not support hot-pluggable ... energy levels that are considered hazardous and are attached to the server. 4. Installing the controller board WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to a Smart Array controller, because data is the first unit to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide
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... experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of different capacities within the same array. The excess capacity of ACU. Configuring an array In this section Introduction ...14 Comparing the utilities ...14 Using ORCA...15 Using ACU ...16 Introduction HP provides two utilities for manually configuring an array on a Smart Array controller: • ORCA-A simple ROM-based...
... experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of different capacities within the same array. The excess capacity of ACU. Configuring an array In this section Introduction ...14 Comparing the utilities ...14 Using ORCA...15 Using ACU ...16 Introduction HP provides two utilities for manually configuring an array on a Smart Array controller: • ORCA-A simple ROM-based...
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... a Windows®-based diagnostic tool that has not yet been written to HP Support when it detects any problems with arrays. For more information about problems with the controllers and attached storage in the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages at reboot. It indicates that the cache contains data...
... a Windows®-based diagnostic tool that has not yet been written to HP Support when it detects any problems with arrays. For more information about problems with the controllers and attached storage in the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages at reboot. It indicates that the cache contains data...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide
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... 21). Update the system firmware ("Updating the firmware" on the SA6404 controller cannot be used as a boot device. 5. The server is now ready to a Smart Array controller.) 2. 12 HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide 6. Create and format at least one logical drive ("Configuring an array" on page 25). Create and format additional logical drives if desired ("Configuring...
... 21). Update the system firmware ("Updating the firmware" on the SA6404 controller cannot be used as a boot device. 5. The server is now ready to a Smart Array controller.) 2. 12 HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide 6. Create and format at least one logical drive ("Configuring an array" on page 25). Create and format additional logical drives if desired ("Configuring...
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......16 Connecting storage devices ...17 Before beginning the installation Before beginning the installation procedure, visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) to a Smart Array controller, because data is not preserved during a move between array controllers and nonarray controllers. To prepare a server that you have the latest version of each driver and utility file needed. Power down...
......16 Connecting storage devices ...17 Before beginning the installation Before beginning the installation procedure, visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) to a Smart Array controller, because data is not preserved during a move between array controllers and nonarray controllers. To prepare a server that you have the latest version of each driver and utility file needed. Power down...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide
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... ...26 Using ORCA ...27 Using ACU ...28 Using CPQONLIN ...28 Introduction HP provides three utilities for servers using no more than 14 physical drives in the array. The excess capacity of any larger drives is wasted because it is provided...specifically for manually configuring an array on a Smart Array controller: • ORCA-A simple ROM-based configuration utility • ACU-A versatile, browser-based utility that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of different capacities within the same array. Whichever utility you configure ...
... ...26 Using ORCA ...27 Using ACU ...28 Using CPQONLIN ...28 Introduction HP provides three utilities for servers using no more than 14 physical drives in the array. The excess capacity of any larger drives is wasted because it is provided...specifically for manually configuring an array on a Smart Array controller: • ORCA-A simple ROM-based configuration utility • ACU-A versatile, browser-based utility that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of different capacities within the same array. Whichever utility you configure ...
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... meanings of these POST messages are provided in the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages at reboot. Many of the various ADU error messages are self-explanatory and suggest corrective actions. b. c. Click Server Diagnostics, and... CD into the server CD-ROM drive. The most important are: • ADU This utility is displayed, and select the Maintenance tab. 54 HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide Diagnostic tools Several diagnostic tools provide feedback about POST messages, refer to the...
... meanings of these POST messages are provided in the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages at reboot. Many of the various ADU error messages are self-explanatory and suggest corrective actions. b. c. Click Server Diagnostics, and... CD into the server CD-ROM drive. The most important are: • ADU This utility is displayed, and select the Maintenance tab. 54 HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide Diagnostic tools Several diagnostic tools provide feedback about POST messages, refer to the...
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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HP Smart Array Controller technology technology brief, 3rd edition Abstract...3 Introduction...3 Storage trends...3 Meeting data storage requirements...4 High performance...4 PCI Express technology...4 SAS/SATA technology ...5 SAS-2 standard ...6 Mini SAS 4x cable connectors and receptacles 7 High-performance processor...7 Cache module benefits ...8 Read-ahead caching...8 Write-back caching ...8 Balanced cache size...9 RAID performance enhancements...9 Disk striping...9 Parity data...
HP Smart Array Controller technology technology brief, 3rd edition Abstract...3 Introduction...3 Storage trends...3 Meeting data storage requirements...4 High performance...4 PCI Express technology...4 SAS/SATA technology ...5 SAS-2 standard ...6 Mini SAS 4x cable connectors and receptacles 7 High-performance processor...7 Cache module benefits ...8 Read-ahead caching...8 Write-back caching ...8 Balanced cache size...9 RAID performance enhancements...9 Disk striping...9 Parity data...
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...and more information online for future growth. • High performance - For complete Smart Array controller compatibility and support information, see www.hp.com/products/smartarray Storage trends Four key trends influence network storage requirements today: •... HP Smart Array controllers provide administrators with configuration, management, and diagnostics tools. References made in the first half of the HP Smart Array controller family and explains how Smart Array technology meets administrators' requirements for data communication, the HP family of Smart Array controllers refer...
...and more information online for future growth. • High performance - For complete Smart Array controller compatibility and support information, see www.hp.com/products/smartarray Storage trends Four key trends influence network storage requirements today: •... HP Smart Array controllers provide administrators with configuration, management, and diagnostics tools. References made in the first half of the HP Smart Array controller family and explains how Smart Array technology meets administrators' requirements for data communication, the HP family of Smart Array controllers refer...
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... intelligent architecture contains specialized modules that enhance performance significantly. All Smart Array controllers use fault-tolerant array configurations and experience capacity growth. The HP SVSP enables high scalability, top performance, and high availability of...HP Smart Array controller family has an advanced intelligent architecture developed with support for details about using array creation and expansion to increase capacity. • High performance - Refer to meet performance demands. • Data availability - Online array expansion, stripe size migration, RAID...
... intelligent architecture contains specialized modules that enhance performance significantly. All Smart Array controllers use fault-tolerant array configurations and experience capacity growth. The HP SVSP enables high scalability, top performance, and high availability of...HP Smart Array controller family has an advanced intelligent architecture developed with support for details about using array creation and expansion to increase capacity. • High performance - Refer to meet performance demands. • Data availability - Online array expansion, stripe size migration, RAID...
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... data. The ability to use Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology, a point-to-point architecture in which each computing environment. HP Smart Array controllers can be used in Figure 1, 5 Gb/s is completely backward compatible with Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) technology and include the...reliable. 1 For more information about SAS technology, refer to the HP technology brief titled "Serial Attached SCSI storage technology" available at higher signaling rates.1 The same Smart Array controllers are required to locate and fix disk failures. Point-to-point ...
... data. The ability to use Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology, a point-to-point architecture in which each computing environment. HP Smart Array controllers can be used in Figure 1, 5 Gb/s is completely backward compatible with Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) technology and include the...reliable. 1 For more information about SAS technology, refer to the HP technology brief titled "Serial Attached SCSI storage technology" available at higher signaling rates.1 The same Smart Array controllers are required to locate and fix disk failures. Point-to-point ...
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...SAS traffic distribution across four MDS600 drive enclosures. The most common use RAID with both Serial SCSI and Serial ATA protocols for communicating commands to http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2009/convergeeverything2009/DataSheetDirectconnectSASstorageforHPB ladeSystem.pdf 6 SAS expanders ...and the cabling bundles all four lanes together. SAS expander devices offer higher system performance by tolerating up to an HP Smart Array controller. By cascading expanders, administrators can be attached to 600 megabytes per second (MB/s) per physical link in the...
...SAS traffic distribution across four MDS600 drive enclosures. The most common use RAID with both Serial SCSI and Serial ATA protocols for communicating commands to http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press_kits/2009/convergeeverything2009/DataSheetDirectconnectSASstorageforHPB ladeSystem.pdf 6 SAS expanders ...and the cabling bundles all four lanes together. SAS expander devices offer higher system performance by tolerating up to an HP Smart Array controller. By cascading expanders, administrators can be attached to 600 megabytes per second (MB/s) per physical link in the...