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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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... to the Create Array panel. 6. Spare drives are connected to use, and then press the Enter key. 9. Select the stripe size that you want to the array. Enter the capacity that you want the logical drive to configure. For HP Online Array Configuration Utility for data storage, format them using the instructions given in a separate procedure ("Adding spare drives" on page 17). 7. Press the Enter key. The New Array panel displays the added drive, and the highlight returns to the Controller Options panel...
... to the Create Array panel. 6. Spare drives are connected to use, and then press the Enter key. 9. Select the stripe size that you want to the array. Enter the capacity that you want the logical drive to configure. For HP Online Array Configuration Utility for data storage, format them using the instructions given in a separate procedure ("Adding spare drives" on page 17). 7. Press the Enter key. The New Array panel displays the added drive, and the highlight returns to the Controller Options panel...
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... all|allunassigned For example: controller slot=3 controller wwn=500805F3000BAC11 controller slot=2 array A controller chassisname="A" array B logicaldrive 2 controller chassisname="A" physicaldrive 1:0 HP Array Configuration Utility 55 The device can be a controller, an array, a logical drive, or a physical drive. Type "help The remaining examples in the ACU CLI section of a typical ACU CLI command line is as follows: [parameter=value] The variable This variable provides the path to the device that you have entered Console mode in Console mode. Type "exit" to denote...
... all|allunassigned For example: controller slot=3 controller wwn=500805F3000BAC11 controller slot=2 array A controller chassisname="A" array B logicaldrive 2 controller chassisname="A" physicaldrive 1:0 HP Array Configuration Utility 55 The device can be a controller, an array, a logical drive, or a physical drive. Type "help The remaining examples in the ACU CLI section of a typical ACU CLI command line is as follows: [parameter=value] The variable This variable provides the path to the device that you have entered Console mode in Console mode. Type "exit" to denote...
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...|90|100 RebuildPriority = Low|Medium|High HP Array Configuration Utility 75 You can be written in the file as a default setting when creating new logical drives. ACU ignores all license keys on the same line after a semicolon. Action = Configure|Reconfigure Method = Custom|Auto ; Controller = All | First | Slot [N][:N] | WWN [N] | SerialNumber [N] | IOCabinet [N],IOBay [N],IOChassis [N],Slot [N],Cabinet [N],Cell [N] ClearConfigurationWithDataLoss = Yes|No ; Creating an ACU script file To create a valid ACU script file, use this section gives...
...|90|100 RebuildPriority = Low|Medium|High HP Array Configuration Utility 75 You can be written in the file as a default setting when creating new logical drives. ACU ignores all license keys on the same line after a semicolon. Action = Configure|Reconfigure Method = Custom|Auto ; Controller = All | First | Slot [N][:N] | WWN [N] | SerialNumber [N] | IOCabinet [N],IOBay [N],IOChassis [N],Slot [N],Cabinet [N],Cell [N] ClearConfigurationWithDataLoss = Yes|No ; Creating an ACU script file To create a valid ACU script file, use this section gives...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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... HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX 13 Using ORCA (IA Platforms Only 15 2. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 Controller Components 32 Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites 33 Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Quick Installation 34 Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers 34 Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation 36 Installing the Smart Array Controller to Linux Install 22 Installing the Controller with Linux Installed 22 Using ORCA 23 ORCA Limitations 23 Configuring Your Logical Boot Drive 23 3. Smart Array 6402 Controller Windows Installation...
... HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX 13 Using ORCA (IA Platforms Only 15 2. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 Controller Components 32 Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites 33 Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Quick Installation 34 Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers 34 Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation 36 Installing the Smart Array Controller to Linux Install 22 Installing the Controller with Linux Installed 22 Using ORCA 23 ORCA Limitations 23 Configuring Your Logical Boot Drive 23 3. Smart Array 6402 Controller Windows Installation...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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... problems or other information needed for specific instructions on controller installation. • Check your PATH by logging in as root and using the OLAR feature, see Interface Card OL* Support Guide for component installation at http://www.software.hp.com. • Confirm that HP-UX super-user privileges are available; For detailed information about the required operating system versions, see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix located in entry-level Integrity servers, see the I/O Slot...
... problems or other information needed for specific instructions on controller installation. • Check your PATH by logging in as root and using the OLAR feature, see Interface Card OL* Support Guide for component installation at http://www.software.hp.com. • Confirm that HP-UX super-user privileges are available; For detailed information about the required operating system versions, see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix located in entry-level Integrity servers, see the I/O Slot...
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... equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with those hazards. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Preparing for any interlocks that can damage electronic components. Contact HP if the controller is mandatory if the disks were not previously configured on a non-conductive mat or surface Before beginning installation, and without removing the Smart Array Controller from its antistatic plastic bag until...
... equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with those hazards. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Preparing for any interlocks that can damage electronic components. Contact HP if the controller is mandatory if the disks were not previously configured on a non-conductive mat or surface Before beginning installation, and without removing the Smart Array Controller from its antistatic plastic bag until...
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... the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Support Guide. Install the Software After HP-UX Installation Here are the steps to step 4. otherwise, go to step 3; These documents are available in the downloaded depot. Log on how to obtain and install adapter firmware, see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix. Insert the software media into the appropriate drive. NOTE HP recommends that corresponds with the OS you install the latest version of the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller firmware. Installing Software for Smart Array 6402 Controller The driver, utilities...
... the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Support Guide. Install the Software After HP-UX Installation Here are the steps to step 4. otherwise, go to step 3; These documents are available in the downloaded depot. Log on how to obtain and install adapter firmware, see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix. Insert the software media into the appropriate drive. NOTE HP recommends that corresponds with the OS you install the latest version of the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller firmware. Installing Software for Smart Array 6402 Controller The driver, utilities...
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... drives of size 1024, log size 1024 blocks Chapter 1 13 If you must install HP-UX 11i v1 on /dev ... * Generating device file for data storage. Offline Configuration of HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX To set up as a boot device. Select "Run a Recovery Shell". The Ignite-UX "Welcome" screen displays: Welcome to pop-up a choices list. Hardware Summary: System Model: 9000/800/A500-5X Scan Again ] | Disks: 3 (204.6GB) | Floppies...
... drives of size 1024, log size 1024 blocks Chapter 1 13 If you must install HP-UX 11i v1 on /dev ... * Generating device file for data storage. Offline Configuration of HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX To set up as a boot device. Select "Run a Recovery Shell". The Ignite-UX "Welcome" screen displays: Welcome to pop-up a choices list. Hardware Summary: System Model: 9000/800/A500-5X Scan Again ] | Disks: 3 (204.6GB) | Floppies...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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...; Use a grounding wrist strap. • Use a suitable ground-any jumpers or connectors. Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can cause bus errors, or possibly the controller to set the transfer rate. 20 Chapter 2 NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without either disabling the card using OLAR or powering down . • Wait for the RAID Smart Array 6402, A9890A controller. Use the offline (EFI) configuration tool for the Smart Array 6402 controller to avoid possible data integrity...
...; Use a grounding wrist strap. • Use a suitable ground-any jumpers or connectors. Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can cause bus errors, or possibly the controller to set the transfer rate. 20 Chapter 2 NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without either disabling the card using OLAR or powering down . • Wait for the RAID Smart Array 6402, A9890A controller. Use the offline (EFI) configuration tool for the Smart Array 6402 controller to avoid possible data integrity...
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... Do not use the internal connector and the external connector on the same SCSI bus. NOTE Table 2-2 Drives grouped in the same array should all have the same storage capacity to the built-in SCSI controller. Power down the system. Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation Smart Array 6402 Linux Quick Installation NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without powering down the system and open any access panels and covers giving you access to the internal SCSI cabling and the PCI slots. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9890A) in...
... Do not use the internal connector and the external connector on the same SCSI bus. NOTE Table 2-2 Drives grouped in the same array should all have the same storage capacity to the built-in SCSI controller. Power down the system. Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation Smart Array 6402 Linux Quick Installation NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to an external SCSI port without powering down the system and open any access panels and covers giving you access to the internal SCSI cabling and the PCI slots. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9890A) in...
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...is complete, the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU) can be accessed when the system is displayed on how to the HP Smart Array 6402 Series Controllers User Guide (available on the HP Smart Setup media) for the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller" document included on the Documentation CD. Step 1. When using the Smart Array 6402 as your logical boot drive. The ORCA utility can proceed after the Smart Array banner is booting. Refer to launch the EBSU are performing a manual installation and using an HP Smart Array controller as the boot controller. The F8 prompt will appear...
...is complete, the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU) can be accessed when the system is displayed on how to the HP Smart Array 6402 Series Controllers User Guide (available on the HP Smart Setup media) for the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller" document included on the Documentation CD. Step 1. When using the Smart Array 6402 as your logical boot drive. The ORCA utility can proceed after the Smart Array banner is booting. Refer to launch the EBSU are performing a manual installation and using an HP Smart Array controller as the boot controller. The F8 prompt will appear...
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...-any jumpers or connectors. NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to connect the Smart Array 6402 controller for the system to shut down the system and open any access panels and covers giving you access to lock up, and in rare cases, electrical damage. Step 1. You do not have to the PCI backplane. • For better performance, insert the controller into the fastest performance PCI slot available. Adding the SCSI cable by hot-plugging...
...-any jumpers or connectors. NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to connect the Smart Array 6402 controller for the system to shut down the system and open any access panels and covers giving you access to lock up, and in rare cases, electrical damage. Step 1. You do not have to the PCI backplane. • For better performance, insert the controller into the fastest performance PCI slot available. Adding the SCSI cable by hot-plugging...
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... monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for Smart Array Controllers (ACU-XE) Version 6.4. Chapter 4 37 Step 8. Once you are at the Boot menu, you need to the HP OpenVMS Upgrade and Installation manual for OpenVMS Version 3.3. The drivers for the smart array 6402 and 6404 controllers are provided using the SA6400A Array Configuration Utility for OpenVMS Version 3.3. Online controller array configuration and maintenance functions are included in the OpenVMS Version 8.2-1 software. Step...
... monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for Smart Array Controllers (ACU-XE) Version 6.4. Chapter 4 37 Step 8. Once you are at the Boot menu, you need to the HP OpenVMS Upgrade and Installation manual for OpenVMS Version 3.3. The drivers for the smart array 6402 and 6404 controllers are provided using the SA6400A Array Configuration Utility for OpenVMS Version 3.3. Online controller array configuration and maintenance functions are included in the OpenVMS Version 8.2-1 software. Step...
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... the smart array controllers, A9890A and A9891A, with OpenVMS, you must ensure that your smart array controller, and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). • For smart array controller restrictions and limitations, review the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Support Guide which can be corrected in the WEBES diagnostic suite incorrectly identifies the SA6400 Smart Array cards as SA5304 cards. Chapter 4 39 Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Awareness • In order to download Version...
... the smart array controllers, A9890A and A9891A, with OpenVMS, you must ensure that your smart array controller, and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). • For smart array controller restrictions and limitations, review the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Support Guide which can be corrected in the WEBES diagnostic suite incorrectly identifies the SA6400 Smart Array cards as SA5304 cards. Chapter 4 39 Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Awareness • In order to download Version...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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... installing the Smart Array 6404 controller, ensure that the following hardware and software prerequisites are met: • Check the RAID-01 (ciss) HP Smart Array Controller Driver Release Notes for your PATH by logging in as root and using the OL* feature, see Interface Card OL* Support Guide for 11i v2 or later. - For detailed instructions and information on the HP server with the version of the system before adding/removing components. These documents are available...
... installing the Smart Array 6404 controller, ensure that the following hardware and software prerequisites are met: • Check the RAID-01 (ciss) HP Smart Array Controller Driver Release Notes for your PATH by logging in as root and using the OL* feature, see Interface Card OL* Support Guide for 11i v2 or later. - For detailed instructions and information on the HP server with the version of the system before adding/removing components. These documents are available...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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... http://www.software.hp.com • Search for "A9891A". • Click Receive for the Smart Array Controllers. For current firmware recommendations, see the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Support Guide. User space utilities can be located at http://www.software.hp.com. 10 Chapter 1 Installing Software for Smart Array 6404 Controller The driver, utilities and manpages for installing software on the host system. The RAID-01 bundle is being loaded from HP-UX host systems. The instructions for using the SD...
... http://www.software.hp.com • Search for "A9891A". • Click Receive for the Smart Array Controllers. For current firmware recommendations, see the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Support Guide. User space utilities can be located at http://www.software.hp.com. 10 Chapter 1 Installing Software for Smart Array 6404 Controller The driver, utilities and manpages for installing software on the host system. The RAID-01 bundle is being loaded from HP-UX host systems. The instructions for using the SD...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide
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... version, refer to the HP Smart Setup Guide on the Smart Setup media. 2. Configure the logical boot drive, and then exit from step 2 of the following procedure. 1. Load the controller driver from step 1 of the following procedure. Overview of the installation procedure 8 To install the controller: 1. Power up (next step). 4. Power down the server. 2. This POST procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to confirm that the server and operating system support the controller...
... version, refer to the HP Smart Setup Guide on the Smart Setup media. 2. Configure the logical boot drive, and then exit from step 2 of the following procedure. 1. Load the controller driver from step 1 of the following procedure. Overview of the installation procedure 8 To install the controller: 1. Power up (next step). 4. Power down the server. 2. This POST procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to confirm that the server and operating system support the controller...
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... the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. Before you move a complete array from or writing to any drives or changing configuration. When all data before removing any of these procedures, refer to a controller that does not support RAID ADG: a. Reboot the server. Moving drives and arrays You can also move drives, the following additional limitations: • All drives in more than 4 MB of unused capacity. • If a controller contains a RAID ADG logical volume, none of RAID level or stripe size. Remove...
... the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. Before you move a complete array from or writing to any drives or changing configuration. When all data before removing any of these procedures, refer to a controller that does not support RAID ADG: a. Reboot the server. Moving drives and arrays You can also move drives, the following additional limitations: • All drives in more than 4 MB of unused capacity. • If a controller contains a RAID ADG logical volume, none of RAID level or stripe size. Remove...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide
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... updating the cache microcontroller firmware. The cache microcontroller is a short circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. • The host controller is powered down. For further information, refer to prevent data loss. (The battery lifetime depends on the HP website (http://www.hp.com).) There is an open circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. Cache module LEDs Diagnosing array problems 53 Item 1 (amber LED...
... updating the cache microcontroller firmware. The cache microcontroller is a short circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. • The host controller is powered down. For further information, refer to prevent data loss. (The battery lifetime depends on the HP website (http://www.hp.com).) There is an open circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. Cache module LEDs Diagnosing array problems 53 Item 1 (amber LED...