Serial ATA technology, 2nd edition
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...cost-sensitive entry-level to frequent performance enhancements, backward compatibility, and a constant goal of parallel ATA. An ATA controller and two parallel ATA connections are difficult to install; Figure 1. The success of parallel ATA in the desktop ...HP are prone to help develop specifications that are now offering more than one drive. Parallel ATA cable with three 40pin connectors. With the introduction of SATA products in the Serial ATA (SATA) International Organization (IO) to electrical interference; This technology brief begins with a description of storage...
...cost-sensitive entry-level to frequent performance enhancements, backward compatibility, and a constant goal of parallel ATA. An ATA controller and two parallel ATA connections are difficult to install; Figure 1. The success of parallel ATA in the desktop ...HP are prone to help develop specifications that are now offering more than one drive. Parallel ATA cable with three 40pin connectors. With the introduction of SATA products in the Serial ATA (SATA) International Organization (IO) to electrical interference; This technology brief begins with a description of storage...
Serial ATA technology, 2nd edition
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..." at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/whitepapers/proliant-storage.html. SATA topologies The following internal and external topologies use a SATA controller only. Each drive has a point-to-point connection to four times as a result, reduce cabling complexity (Figure 10). Topology for internal RAID array using six internal ports on a SATA RAID Controller External Port multipliers enable a single...
..." at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/technology/whitepapers/proliant-storage.html. SATA topologies The following internal and external topologies use a SATA controller only. Each drive has a point-to-point connection to four times as a result, reduce cabling complexity (Figure 10). Topology for internal RAID array using six internal ports on a SATA RAID Controller External Port multipliers enable a single...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... controllers. IMPORTANT: The redundant controller cannot be directed through either controller. • In Manual mode, all I/O traffic to a given logical drive is directed through a designated controller. HP Array Configuration Utility 71 Syntax: modify redundantcontroller=disable where is a redundant controller....storage system automatically selects a suitable path for I/O traffic to each logical drive depending on page 71) in a redundant system to Manual, you must also specify the preferred controller for any given logical drive can vary with which the controller treats an internal...
... controllers. IMPORTANT: The redundant controller cannot be directed through either controller. • In Manual mode, all I/O traffic to a given logical drive is directed through a designated controller. HP Array Configuration Utility 71 Syntax: modify redundantcontroller=disable where is a redundant controller....storage system automatically selects a suitable path for I/O traffic to each logical drive depending on page 71) in a redundant system to Manual, you must also specify the preferred controller for any given logical drive can vary with which the controller treats an internal...
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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...ReadCache, WriteCache" on the controller. However, the string cannot end with a space character. Currently, only shared-storage controllers such as the RA4x00, MSA1000, and Smart Array Cluster Storage support the ChassisName option. ...internal controller in slot number N, or the external controller at port M in slot N. • WWN [N]-Configure the external controller that has the World Wide Name N. • SerialNumber [N]-Configure the shared storage controller that has serial number N. • IOCabinet[N],IOBay[N],IOChassis[N],Slot[N],Cabinet[N],Cell[N]-Configure the controller...
...ReadCache, WriteCache" on the controller. However, the string cannot end with a space character. Currently, only shared-storage controllers such as the RA4x00, MSA1000, and Smart Array Cluster Storage support the ChassisName option. ...internal controller in slot number N, or the external controller at port M in slot N. • WWN [N]-Configure the external controller that has the World Wide Name N. • SerialNumber [N]-Configure the shared storage controller that has serial number N. • IOCabinet[N],IOBay[N],IOChassis[N],Slot[N],Cabinet[N],Cell[N]-Configure the controller...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers Installation Guide, December 2007
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...internal connector of the controller to be grouped in the same array should have comparable capacity for extended periods of total storage capacity. 3. Replacing a Smart Array P800 Controller Online 9 Carefully insert the controller into the PCIe slot. 5. For information about installing storage... keyed so they are present. Replacing a Smart Array P800 Controller Online You can order additional cables from an authorized HP reseller or authorized HP service provider. To determine the capabilities of Smart Array Controller without powering off and rebooting the system....
...internal connector of the controller to be grouped in the same array should have comparable capacity for extended periods of total storage capacity. 3. Replacing a Smart Array P800 Controller Online 9 Carefully insert the controller into the PCIe slot. 5. For information about installing storage... keyed so they are present. Replacing a Smart Array P800 Controller Online You can order additional cables from an authorized HP reseller or authorized HP service provider. To determine the capabilities of Smart Array Controller without powering off and rebooting the system....
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers Installation Guide, December 2007
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...Servers, at: http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html • The documentation for "Smart Array". Use an internal wide SAS cable to connect the controller to other storage devices, if necessary. Installing the Controller CAUTION: Electronic components can be...internal devices, see Appendix B (page 37). 26 OpenVMS Installation Select the slot in an available PCIe slot. 5. Installing Software To install Smart Array P800 driver software, follow the guidelines in the same array should all have comparable capacity for efficient use of the controller to install the controller and connect internal...
...Servers, at: http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html • The documentation for "Smart Array". Use an internal wide SAS cable to connect the controller to other storage devices, if necessary. Installing the Controller CAUTION: Electronic components can be...internal devices, see Appendix B (page 37). 26 OpenVMS Installation Select the slot in an available PCIe slot. 5. Installing Software To install Smart Array P800 driver software, follow the guidelines in the same array should all have comparable capacity for efficient use of the controller to install the controller and connect internal...
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP Integrity Servers User Guide
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... 12 Preparing the server...12 Installing the controller board...12 Connecting storage devices ...13 Connecting internal storage ...13 Connecting external storage ...13 SAS cable part numbers ...14 Updating the firmware ...15 Methods for updating the firmware (Windows or Linux 15 Configuring an array ...16 Utilities available for configuring an array 16 Comparing the utilities ...16 Using ORCA...
... 12 Preparing the server...12 Installing the controller board...12 Connecting storage devices ...13 Connecting internal storage ...13 Connecting external storage ...13 SAS cable part numbers ...14 Updating the firmware ...15 Methods for updating the firmware (Windows or Linux 15 Configuring an array ...16 Utilities available for configuring an array 16 Comparing the utilities ...16 Using ORCA...
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP Integrity Servers User Guide
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... 3 years old, more information about system requirements, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/obdr). To get the full benefit of all controller models Feature Details Temperature range Operating, 10° to 55°C (50° to 131°F) Storage, -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140...when operating normally and amber if the board has failed) Activity LED for external ports SAS port 3I (internal), 4x wide SAS port 4I (internal), 4x wide Cache module (also known as array accelerator) (Optional) Batteries for mini-SAS ports 1E and 2E (external), each wide port at peak ...
... 3 years old, more information about system requirements, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/obdr). To get the full benefit of all controller models Feature Details Temperature range Operating, 10° to 55°C (50° to 131°F) Storage, -30° to 60°C (-22° to 140...when operating normally and amber if the board has failed) Activity LED for external ports SAS port 3I (internal), 4x wide SAS port 4I (internal), 4x wide Cache module (also known as array accelerator) (Optional) Batteries for mini-SAS ports 1E and 2E (external), each wide port at peak ...
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP Integrity Servers User Guide
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...If the slot alignment guide has a latch (near the rear of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with the retaining screw. CAUTION: In systems that use ...panel. Secure the controller board in the system board connector. 6. Install the cache module on the board edge are attached to bypass any interlocks that are considered hazardous and are capable of the procedure, see "Connecting storage devices (on page 13).") Installing the controller hardware 12 Taking...
...If the slot alignment guide has a latch (near the rear of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with the retaining screw. CAUTION: In systems that use ...panel. Secure the controller board in the system board connector. 6. Install the cache module on the board edge are attached to bypass any interlocks that are considered hazardous and are capable of the procedure, see "Connecting storage devices (on page 13).") Installing the controller hardware 12 Taking...
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP Integrity Servers User Guide
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...array, they must meet the following criteria: o They must have comparable capacity. For additional information about supported drive models for a particular controller, see the appropriate section in improper airflow and improper cooling that accompanied the drives. 3. Use the internal ...wide SAS cable provided with thumbscrews, if any are not hot-plug capable, connect the internal connector of the controller to the controller internally ("Connecting internal storage" on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray). Insert the ...
...array, they must meet the following criteria: o They must have comparable capacity. For additional information about supported drive models for a particular controller, see the appropriate section in improper airflow and improper cooling that accompanied the drives. 3. Use the internal ...wide SAS cable provided with thumbscrews, if any are not hot-plug capable, connect the internal connector of the controller to the controller internally ("Connecting internal storage" on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray). Insert the ...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for ProLiant Servers User Guide
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......9 Installing the controller board...9 Connecting storage devices ...10 Connecting internal storage ...10 Connecting external storage ...10 SAS cable part numbers ...11 Updating the firmware ...12 Methods for updating the firmware ...12 Configuring an array ...13 Utilities available for configuring an array 13 Setting the boot controller and controller order 14 Setting a controller as the boot controller...14 Setting the controller order ...14...
......9 Installing the controller board...9 Connecting storage devices ...10 Connecting internal storage ...10 Connecting external storage ...10 SAS cable part numbers ...11 Updating the firmware ...12 Methods for updating the firmware ...12 Configuring an array ...13 Utilities available for configuring an array 13 Setting the boot controller and controller order 14 Setting a controller as the boot controller...14 Setting the controller order ...14...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for ProLiant Servers User Guide
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...port has four 1x links 108 (8 can be connected internally, and a further 100 can be connected externally by ...used by the onboard processor) For more information about the controller features and specifications, and for information about system requirements, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray). Hardware features 6 also 6 if ... (noncondensing) RAID levels supported Type of edge connector PCIe transfer rate Number of SAS ports Maximum number of battery backup Battery life expectancy Cache size Operating, 10° to 55°C (50° to 131°F) Storage, -30...
...port has four 1x links 108 (8 can be connected internally, and a further 100 can be connected externally by ...used by the onboard processor) For more information about the controller features and specifications, and for information about system requirements, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray). Hardware features 6 also 6 if ... (noncondensing) RAID levels supported Type of edge connector PCIe transfer rate Number of SAS ports Maximum number of battery backup Battery life expectancy Cache size Operating, 10° to 55°C (50° to 131°F) Storage, -30...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for ProLiant Servers User Guide
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... as failed when the server is present. 4. Installing the controller hardware 9 Back up . 4. Installing the controller board WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to the server. 5. Do not remove enclosures ... 3. If the slot alignment guide has a latch (near the rear of the procedure, see "Connecting storage devices (on the board edge are present. Connect storage devices to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with thumbscrews, if any interlocks that...
... as failed when the server is present. 4. Installing the controller hardware 9 Back up . 4. Installing the controller board WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to the server. 5. Do not remove enclosures ... 3. If the slot alignment guide has a latch (near the rear of the procedure, see "Connecting storage devices (on the board edge are present. Connect storage devices to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with thumbscrews, if any interlocks that...
HP Smart Array P800 Controller for ProLiant Servers User Guide
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... SATA drives to the controller internally ("Connecting internal storage" on page 10) or externally ("Connecting external storage" on page 25) and consult the server documentation and the documentation that accompanied the drives. 3. a. Release the tab. 3. Installing the controller hardware 10 For additional information about supported drive models, see the appropriate section in an array, they must meet...
... SATA drives to the controller internally ("Connecting internal storage" on page 10) or externally ("Connecting external storage" on page 25) and consult the server documentation and the documentation that accompanied the drives. 3. a. Release the tab. 3. Installing the controller hardware 10 For additional information about supported drive models, see the appropriate section in an array, they must meet...
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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... storage devices within the cClass enclosure.3 For an up-to-date listing of HP Smart Array controllers that the SAS-2 data bandwidths described here are an aggregation point for ProLiant server customers that can then be affected by the performance of 6 Gb/s is to a JBOD or to an internal ... to use of up to 24 internal drive bays plus an external connection for communicating commands to SAS and SATA devices. The most common use RAID with the Smart Array P700m. SAS-2 standard The second-generation SAS (SAS-2) link speed 2 of storage devices attached to note that support ...
... storage devices within the cClass enclosure.3 For an up-to-date listing of HP Smart Array controllers that the SAS-2 data bandwidths described here are an aggregation point for ProLiant server customers that can then be affected by the performance of 6 Gb/s is to a JBOD or to an internal ... to use of up to 24 internal drive bays plus an external connection for communicating commands to SAS and SATA devices. The most common use RAID with the Smart Array P700m. SAS-2 standard The second-generation SAS (SAS-2) link speed 2 of storage devices attached to note that support ...
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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...The processor connects to the Serial Attached SCSI storage technology brief: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01613420/c01613420.pdf High-performance processor HP Smart Array controllers use an embedded PM8011 SRC 8x6G 6Gb/s SAS RAID-on reduced instruction set computer (RISC) ...Smart Array P410, P411, and P212 controllers use a variety of high-performance processors for managing the RAID system. The ground pins in Mini SAS connectors can be used among Smart Array controllers. For more detailed information on SAS technology and SAS-2 zoning, refer to its internal...
...The processor connects to the Serial Attached SCSI storage technology brief: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01613420/c01613420.pdf High-performance processor HP Smart Array controllers use an embedded PM8011 SRC 8x6G 6Gb/s SAS RAID-on reduced instruction set computer (RISC) ...Smart Array P410, P411, and P212 controllers use a variety of high-performance processors for managing the RAID system. The ground pins in Mini SAS connectors can be used among Smart Array controllers. For more detailed information on SAS technology and SAS-2 zoning, refer to its internal...
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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... Internal disk drives External storage Drives v2.50 512 MB HP Smart Array Controller Driver HpCISSs2 (6.18.0.32 b14) RAID 0,5,6 (256KB) 1 logical drive v7.00 512 MB HP Smart Array Controller Driver HpCISSs2 (6.14.0.32 b25), RAID 0,5,6 (256 KB) 1 logical drive D2700 14-15K SFF SAS DP Seagate 146GB 6Gb (HPDB- Maximum sequential read/write performance for the Smart Array P800 and P411 controllers in a RAID 6 environment RAID...
... Internal disk drives External storage Drives v2.50 512 MB HP Smart Array Controller Driver HpCISSs2 (6.18.0.32 b14) RAID 0,5,6 (256KB) 1 logical drive v7.00 512 MB HP Smart Array Controller Driver HpCISSs2 (6.14.0.32 b25), RAID 0,5,6 (256 KB) 1 logical drive D2700 14-15K SFF SAS DP Seagate 146GB 6Gb (HPDB- Maximum sequential read/write performance for the Smart Array P800 and P411 controllers in a RAID 6 environment RAID...
HP Smart Array Controller technology, 3rd edition
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...increased performance and redundancy on Smart Array controllers, see Support Communication - Smart Array controllers continue to storage devices. NCQ must be supported in both the controller and the drive. Customer Notice, Document ID: c01800086, Version: 1 athttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?... performance by HP Serviceguard software on HP-UX with the HP SC44Ge Host Bus Adapter supports HP-UX and OpenVMS on the HP universal drive carrier for the HP Smart Array P800 attached to an MSA60/70 with traditional rotating media. These HP second generation ...
...increased performance and redundancy on Smart Array controllers, see Support Communication - Smart Array controllers continue to storage devices. NCQ must be supported in both the controller and the drive. Customer Notice, Document ID: c01800086, Version: 1 athttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?... performance by HP Serviceguard software on HP-UX with the HP SC44Ge Host Bus Adapter supports HP-UX and OpenVMS on the HP universal drive carrier for the HP Smart Array P800 attached to an MSA60/70 with traditional rotating media. These HP second generation ...