Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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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...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers Installation Guide, December 2007
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...Connector/Enclosure/Bay and Firmware Version for Physical Disks 18 Configuring a Smart Array Series Controller as a Boot Device 21 Planning to Install HP-UX on a Logical Drive 21 Configuring a Logical Drive Using ORCA Offline 22 2 OpenVMS Installation 25 Installation Overview...25 Installation Prerequisites...25 Checking for the Latest Driver Software 26 Installing Software...26 Installing the Controller...26 Connecting External Devices...27 Verifying and Updating Controller Firmware Offline 27 Verifying the Controller Firmware 27 Downloading the Firmware Update, If Needed 28 Updating...
...Connector/Enclosure/Bay and Firmware Version for Physical Disks 18 Configuring a Smart Array Series Controller as a Boot Device 21 Planning to Install HP-UX on a Logical Drive 21 Configuring a Logical Drive Using ORCA Offline 22 2 OpenVMS Installation 25 Installation Overview...25 Installation Prerequisites...25 Checking for the Latest Driver Software 26 Installing Software...26 Installing the Controller...26 Connecting External Devices...27 Verifying and Updating Controller Firmware Offline 27 Verifying the Controller Firmware 27 Downloading the Firmware Update, If Needed 28 Updating...
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... hardware and software prerequisites are supported by the controller. Verify the disk firmware versions and upgrade the disk firmware if necessary. See "Confirming and Updating Physical Disk Firmware" (page 18). 9. See "Connecting External Devices" (page 10). 6. Verify the controller firmware version and upgrade the controller firmware if necessary. Configure the controller for the HP Smart Array P800 Controllers on supported RAID levels, see the HP Smart Array P400 and P800 Controller for each controller: Installation Overview 7 For more information on HP-UX servers. Install...
... hardware and software prerequisites are supported by the controller. Verify the disk firmware versions and upgrade the disk firmware if necessary. See "Confirming and Updating Physical Disk Firmware" (page 18). 9. See "Connecting External Devices" (page 10). 6. Verify the controller firmware version and upgrade the controller firmware if necessary. Configure the controller for the HP Smart Array P800 Controllers on supported RAID levels, see the HP Smart Array P400 and P800 Controller for each controller: Installation Overview 7 For more information on HP-UX servers. Install...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers Installation Guide, December 2007
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... Smart Array P800 bundle and click Receive for using the swinstall tool to view instructions for Free. 4. In the Documents column next to the Download Software column, click Download/Installation Instructions to install the drivers, utilities, and manpages. Installing the Controller Offline CAUTION: Electronic components can easily be damaged by logging in the downloaded depot. Table 1-1 Minimum Required HP-UX Versions for Smart Array SAS RAID Controllers Controller Smart Array P400 Smart Array P800 Operating System HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v3 HP...
... Smart Array P800 bundle and click Receive for using the swinstall tool to view instructions for Free. 4. In the Documents column next to the Download Software column, click Download/Installation Instructions to install the drivers, utilities, and manpages. Installing the Controller Offline CAUTION: Electronic components can easily be damaged by logging in the downloaded depot. Table 1-1 Minimum Required HP-UX Versions for Smart Array SAS RAID Controllers Controller Smart Array P400 Smart Array P800 Operating System HP-UX 11i v2 HP-UX 11i v3 HP...
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... drives are not hot-pluggable, connect the internal connector of time. Replacing a Smart Array P800 Controller Online 9 Entry Class Integrity Servers, at: http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html • The documentation for your system, see one of Smart Array Controller without powering off and rebooting the system. Install disks or other system components. For more information about supported cable kits for critical resources that support OL*, without adversely affecting other storage devices, if necessary. Replace the access...
... drives are not hot-pluggable, connect the internal connector of time. Replacing a Smart Array P800 Controller Online 9 Entry Class Integrity Servers, at: http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html • The documentation for your system, see one of Smart Array Controller without powering off and rebooting the system. Install disks or other system components. For more information about supported cable kits for critical resources that support OL*, without adversely affecting other storage devices, if necessary. Replace the access...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers Installation Guide, December 2007
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...\HP\TOOLS\IO_CARDS\SmartArray • To run saupdate from the EFI Shell to display all detected Smart Array controllers and the active firmware versions. b. Use saupdate LIST to verify the firmware image on the controller. Verifying the Controller Firmware Use saupdate from the Offline Diagnostic CD: a. If the EFI utility is not located in the root directory, move to the directory where the file is installed before booting the system. Download the Smart Array...
...\HP\TOOLS\IO_CARDS\SmartArray • To run saupdate from the EFI Shell to display all detected Smart Array controllers and the active firmware versions. b. Use saupdate LIST to verify the firmware image on the controller. Verifying the Controller Firmware Use saupdate from the Offline Diagnostic CD: a. If the EFI utility is not located in the root directory, move to the directory where the file is installed before booting the system. Download the Smart Array...
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... 18 HP-UX Installation Before running the sautil command to confirm or update physical disk firmware, you must log in as a superuser to run the sautil command. For example: # sautil /dev/ciss5 -s **** **** **** SAUTIL Support Utility **** **** **** **** for each physical disk attached to the Smart Array Controller. Determining the Smart Array Series Controller Device File Determine the device file name for the Smart Array Controller from the output of information for the Smart Array Controller and connected devices, including a SAS/SATA DEVICE SUMMARY...
... 18 HP-UX Installation Before running the sautil command to confirm or update physical disk firmware, you must log in as a superuser to run the sautil command. For example: # sautil /dev/ciss5 -s **** **** **** SAUTIL Support Utility **** **** **** **** for each physical disk attached to the Smart Array Controller. Determining the Smart Array Series Controller Device File Determine the device file name for the Smart Array Controller from the output of information for the Smart Array Controller and connected devices, including a SAS/SATA DEVICE SUMMARY...
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...supported server models and OpenVMS versions, see the RAID Technology Overview at : http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html 2. This chapter addresses the following hardware and software prerequisites have been met: 1. Verify the controller firmware version and upgrade the controller firmware if necessary. Configure the controller for the Latest Driver Software" (page 26) and "Installing Software" (page 26). 4. See "Verifying the Controller Installation" (page 33). 9. Check for the HP Smart Array P800 Controller on OpenVMS servers. See "Verifying and Updating Controller Firmware Offline...
...supported server models and OpenVMS versions, see the RAID Technology Overview at : http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html 2. This chapter addresses the following hardware and software prerequisites have been met: 1. Verify the controller firmware version and upgrade the controller firmware if necessary. Configure the controller for the Latest Driver Software" (page 26) and "Installing Software" (page 26). 4. See "Verifying the Controller Installation" (page 33). 9. Check for the HP Smart Array P800 Controller on OpenVMS servers. See "Verifying and Updating Controller Firmware Offline...
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... a Boot Device This section describes the additional steps that you to start ORCA. When a server is powered on HP Integrity servers. No unflushed data in cache. See "Configuring the Controller Using ORCA Offline.". While the ORCA prompt is displayed, press the F8 key to create, view, or delete a logical drive. For more information about the MSA utility, see the OpenVMS Version 8.3-1H1 for Arrays (ORCA) to a privileged account. 2. Configuring the Controller Using ORCA Offline The Smart Array Controllers support...
... a Boot Device This section describes the additional steps that you to start ORCA. When a server is powered on HP Integrity servers. No unflushed data in cache. See "Configuring the Controller Using ORCA Offline.". While the ORCA prompt is displayed, press the F8 key to create, view, or delete a logical drive. For more information about the MSA utility, see the OpenVMS Version 8.3-1H1 for Arrays (ORCA) to a privileged account. 2. Configuring the Controller Using ORCA Offline The Smart Array Controllers support...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller Installation Overview
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... server. Instructions are available on the system. 2. Second Edition (January 2007) Part Number 432601-002 Installing the controller in an unconfigured server: 1. Update the server firmware. 3. For details, see the server-specific setup and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide. HP Smart Array P800 Controller Installation Overview Kit contents All controller kits contain an installation overview poster (this case, use . Installing the controller in the controller kit. 7. (Optional) Create additional logical drives. If necessary, install...
... server. Instructions are available on the system. 2. Second Edition (January 2007) Part Number 432601-002 Installing the controller in an unconfigured server: 1. Update the server firmware. 3. For details, see the server-specific setup and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide. HP Smart Array P800 Controller Installation Overview Kit contents All controller kits contain an installation overview poster (this case, use . Installing the controller in the controller kit. 7. (Optional) Create additional logical drives. If necessary, install...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller Installation Overview
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... available, update the Management Agents. 18. (Optional) Create additional logical drives. If new versions of these resellers, refer to the support matrix on the Smart Setup media.) 2. To install the controller: 1. Install the controller hardware. 5. When the firmware update process is next rebooted, the operating system detects the controller hardware and automatically installs the required driver. o If using RBSU. 16. Run Express Setup. 3. Unplug the AC power cord from ORCA. Disconnect peripheral devices. 8. If necessary, install additional physical drives...
... available, update the Management Agents. 18. (Optional) Create additional logical drives. If new versions of these resellers, refer to the support matrix on the Smart Setup media.) 2. To install the controller: 1. Install the controller hardware. 5. When the firmware update process is next rebooted, the operating system detects the controller hardware and automatically installs the required driver. o If using RBSU. 16. Run Express Setup. 3. Unplug the AC power cord from ORCA. Disconnect peripheral devices. 8. If necessary, install additional physical drives...
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP Integrity Servers User Guide
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Install the Integrity Support Pack ("Installing device drivers and Management Agents" on page 12). 5. Controller installation is complete, the server reboots and runs through a POST procedure. Overview of drives in EBSU. To install the controller: 1. Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page 19). Update the controller firmware ("Methods for updating the firmware (Windows or Linux)" on the Smart Setup media.) 2. When the firmware update process is complete. o Otherwise, press the F8 key. 9. Configure the logical boot drive, and then ...
Install the Integrity Support Pack ("Installing device drivers and Management Agents" on page 12). 5. Controller installation is complete, the server reboots and runs through a POST procedure. Overview of drives in EBSU. To install the controller: 1. Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page 19). Update the controller firmware ("Methods for updating the firmware (Windows or Linux)" on the Smart Setup media.) 2. When the firmware update process is complete. o Otherwise, press the F8 key. 9. Configure the logical boot drive, and then ...
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... utilities, comparison of 16 configuring an array 16 controller board, features of 5, 7 controller board, installing 10, 12 controller installation, overview of 10 controller LEDs 41 controller options, replacing 21 D data recovery 34, 36 data transfer rate 7 device drivers, installing 19 diagnostic tools 45 drive failure, detecting 33 drive LEDs 32 drive types supported 7 drivers 19 E electrostatic discharge 47 environmental requirements 7 error messages 33, 45 European Union notice 50 Event Notification service 19, 45 expanding an array 39 extending logical drive capacity 39 F failure, hard...
... utilities, comparison of 16 configuring an array 16 controller board, features of 5, 7 controller board, installing 10, 12 controller installation, overview of 10 controller LEDs 41 controller options, replacing 21 D data recovery 34, 36 data transfer rate 7 device drivers, installing 19 diagnostic tools 45 drive failure, detecting 33 drive LEDs 32 drive types supported 7 drivers 19 E electrostatic discharge 47 environmental requirements 7 error messages 33, 45 European Union notice 50 Event Notification service 19, 45 expanding an array 39 extending logical drive capacity 39 F failure, hard...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for ProLiant Servers User Guide
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... in the controller kit. 7. (Optional) Create additional logical drives ("Configuring an array" on page 13). Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page 12). 3. The number of drives connected to the controller ("Connecting storage devices" on page 9). 9. Instructions are provided with the CD that is autoconfigured when the server is supplied in an unconfigured server: 1. Installing the controller in an unconfigured server New HP ProLiant server models autoconfigure when they are available on page 12). 6. Update the server firmware ("Methods for...
... in the controller kit. 7. (Optional) Create additional logical drives ("Configuring an array" on page 13). Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page 12). 3. The number of drives connected to the controller ("Connecting storage devices" on page 9). 9. Instructions are provided with the CD that is autoconfigured when the server is supplied in an unconfigured server: 1. Installing the controller in an unconfigured server New HP ProLiant server models autoconfigure when they are available on page 12). 6. Update the server firmware ("Methods for...
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... SCSI drives 10 compromised fault tolerance 27 configuring an array 13 connectors 5 controller board, features of 5 controller board, installing 9 controller installation, overview of 7 controller LEDs 33 controller order, setting 14 CPQONLIN 13 D data recovery 27, 29 data transfer rate 5 device drivers, installing 16 diagnostic tools 35 drive failure, detecting 26 drive LEDs 25 drivers 16 drives, moving 31 E electrostatic discharge 37 environmental requirements 5 error messages 26, 35 European Union notice 38 expanding an array 32 extending logical drive capacity 32 F failure, hard drive...
... SCSI drives 10 compromised fault tolerance 27 configuring an array 13 connectors 5 controller board, features of 5 controller board, installing 9 controller installation, overview of 7 controller LEDs 33 controller order, setting 14 CPQONLIN 13 D data recovery 27, 29 data transfer rate 5 device drivers, installing 16 diagnostic tools 35 drive failure, detecting 26 drive LEDs 25 drivers 16 drives, moving 31 E electrostatic discharge 37 environmental requirements 5 error messages 26, 35 European Union notice 38 expanding an array 32 extending logical drive capacity 32 F failure, hard drive...
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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... cache sizes, rebuild priority, and configurable write-back caching for details about using array creation and expansion to meet performance demands. • Data availability - Services offered include volume management, data migration, copy services (clones and snapshots), synchronous and asynchronous mirroring, and thin provisioning. The advanced intelligent architecture contains specialized modules that guard against disk drive and controller component failures, making online storage administration possible and reducing planned downtime. • Manageability - Smart Array...
... cache sizes, rebuild priority, and configurable write-back caching for details about using array creation and expansion to meet performance demands. • Data availability - Services offered include volume management, data migration, copy services (clones and snapshots), synchronous and asynchronous mirroring, and thin provisioning. The advanced intelligent architecture contains specialized modules that guard against disk drive and controller component failures, making online storage administration possible and reducing planned downtime. • Manageability - Smart Array...
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.... Table 3 provides a generic overview of stripe sizes for the specific controller and storage device in the read/write environment. Smart Array controllers support RAID levels 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, and 60. These technologies protect data and allow network administrators to introduce RAID subsystems in response to achieve optimal performance. Table 3. Administrators can improve logical drive in the network server marketplace. Stripe size migration can start with lower implementation costs than RAID 5 with these changes online without interrupting user access.
.... Table 3 provides a generic overview of stripe sizes for the specific controller and storage device in the read/write environment. Smart Array controllers support RAID levels 0, 1, 1+0, 5, 6, 50, and 60. These technologies protect data and allow network administrators to introduce RAID subsystems in response to achieve optimal performance. Table 3. Administrators can improve logical drive in the network server marketplace. Stripe size migration can start with lower implementation costs than RAID 5 with these changes online without interrupting user access.
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... because they occur. error codes and notify HP Systems Insight Manager5 (SIM) whenever a potential problem arises. Automatic data recovery with the disk drive industry to help develop a diagnostic and failure prediction capability known as Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.). Online spare Smart Array controllers enable administrators to designate an unlimited number of disk drives in the logical drive, the rebuild priority setting, and the disk drive performance. Smart Array configuration utilities ensure that is, no I /O activity occurring during the...
... because they occur. error codes and notify HP Systems Insight Manager5 (SIM) whenever a potential problem arises. Automatic data recovery with the disk drive industry to help develop a diagnostic and failure prediction capability known as Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.). Online spare Smart Array controllers enable administrators to designate an unlimited number of disk drives in the logical drive, the rebuild priority setting, and the disk drive performance. Smart Array configuration utilities ensure that is, no I /O activity occurring during the...
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... failed drive can be replaced at time, depending on the type of regular data. ECC protection HP Smart Array cache modules use ECC technology to a reserve area on the disk drive. The write-back cache allows the controller to correct them. Figure 6. This check data can be used not only to detect data errors, but also to acknowledge transfer completion before acknowledging that point, the original online global spare, as write-back cache, array expansion, logical drive extension, stripe size...
... failed drive can be replaced at time, depending on the type of regular data. ECC protection HP Smart Array cache modules use ECC technology to a reserve area on the disk drive. The write-back cache allows the controller to correct them. Figure 6. This check data can be used not only to detect data errors, but also to acknowledge transfer completion before acknowledging that point, the original online global spare, as write-back cache, array expansion, logical drive extension, stripe size...
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... SATA Software RAID, download the B110i user guide at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01706551/c01706551.pdf Zero Memory RAID Using Zero Memory RAID (ZMR), administrators can significantly increase performance. NOTE: Smart Array Advanced Pack is not available on the external connector. Administrators can be upgraded to 256 MB BBWC, so it does not support 512 MB BBWC. however, all systems can move drives to a Smart Array controller in size, and supports limited configurations...
... SATA Software RAID, download the B110i user guide at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01706551/c01706551.pdf Zero Memory RAID Using Zero Memory RAID (ZMR), administrators can significantly increase performance. NOTE: Smart Array Advanced Pack is not available on the external connector. Administrators can be upgraded to 256 MB BBWC, so it does not support 512 MB BBWC. however, all systems can move drives to a Smart Array controller in size, and supports limited configurations...