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... a collection of additional and advanced controller features embedded in the firmware of Smart Array controllers that support SAAP, see "Support for advanced configuration tasks in offline mode • Drive Erase • Performance optimization for video on demand To access SAAP features, you must purchase a license key from HP. HP Smart Array Advanced Pack 8 HP Smart Array Advanced Pack About SAAP SAAP is...
... a collection of additional and advanced controller features embedded in the firmware of Smart Array controllers that support SAAP, see "Support for advanced configuration tasks in offline mode • Drive Erase • Performance optimization for video on demand To access SAAP features, you must purchase a license key from HP. HP Smart Array Advanced Pack 8 HP Smart Array Advanced Pack About SAAP SAAP is...
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... replaces the Array Diagnostic Utility supported...; Generate Diagnostic Report-ACU generates a report without the graphical display. For each controller, or for the device. 5. For either task, you can save the report...types, contents, or status • Partition types, sizes, or layout • Software RAID information • Operating system device names or mount points Performing a Diagnostics task 1. If...include the following : • Device status • Configuration flags • Firmware version numbers • Physical drive error logs ACU Diagnostics never collects information about...
... replaces the Array Diagnostic Utility supported...; Generate Diagnostic Report-ACU generates a report without the graphical display. For each controller, or for the device. 5. For either task, you can save the report...types, contents, or status • Partition types, sizes, or layout • Software RAID information • Operating system device names or mount points Performing a Diagnostics task 1. If...include the following : • Device status • Configuration flags • Firmware version numbers • Physical drive error logs ACU Diagnostics never collects information about...
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... 1 (219 MB, RAID 6(ADG), OK) physicaldrive 1:3 (box 1:bay 3, Parallel SCSI, 4.3 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:4 (box 1:bay 4, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:5 (box 1:bay 5, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:6 (box 1:bay 6, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) HP Array Configuration Utility 58 show ssp If you use the config parameter, the output includes information about the target controller.
... 1 (219 MB, RAID 6(ADG), OK) physicaldrive 1:3 (box 1:bay 3, Parallel SCSI, 4.3 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:4 (box 1:bay 4, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:5 (box 1:bay 5, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) physicaldrive 1:6 (box 1:bay 6, Parallel SCSI, 9.1 GB, OK) HP Array Configuration Utility 58 show ssp If you use the config parameter, the output includes information about the target controller.
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...controller model, and the controller firmware version). You cannot reduce the size of the data stripes (in kilobytes), or you want the logical drive to have access to the logical drives for which multipath will be used. CAUTION: Back up all data before starting the migration procedure.) HP Array ...is unused drive capacity on the RAID level. • For RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 1+0 arrays, you intend to the stripe size that is 16 KB or 128 KB. Otherwise, the values are processed only if either 64 KB or 256 KB, depending on some controller models it is already configured for...
...controller model, and the controller firmware version). You cannot reduce the size of the data stripes (in kilobytes), or you want the logical drive to have access to the logical drives for which multipath will be used. CAUTION: Back up all data before starting the migration procedure.) HP Array ...is unused drive capacity on the RAID level. • For RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 1+0 arrays, you intend to the stripe size that is 16 KB or 128 KB. Otherwise, the values are processed only if either 64 KB or 256 KB, depending on some controller models it is already configured for...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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... system. Installing Software for Smart Array 6402 Controller The driver, utilities and manpages for the Smart Array 6402 Controller are contained in the RAID-01 bundle located in the "Smart Array (RAID)" section of the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller firmware. Step 2. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Software Installation Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Software Installation Locating Software for the Smart Array 6402 Controller The driver, utilities and manpages for the Smart Array 6402 controller are located at http://software...
... system. Installing Software for Smart Array 6402 Controller The driver, utilities and manpages for the Smart Array 6402 Controller are contained in the RAID-01 bundle located in the "Smart Array (RAID)" section of the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller firmware. Step 2. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Software Installation Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Software Installation Locating Software for the Smart Array 6402 Controller The driver, utilities and manpages for the Smart Array 6402 controller are located at http://software...
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.... • Smart Array firmware Version 2.58 or later. Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to the Smart Array 6402 Controller Support Matrix located http://www.docs.hp.com in the IO Cards and Networking Software section for known problems or other information needed for more information. Once on the HP Integrity server and I/O slot chosen. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS...
.... • Smart Array firmware Version 2.58 or later. Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to the Smart Array 6402 Controller Support Matrix located http://www.docs.hp.com in the IO Cards and Networking Software section for known problems or other information needed for more information. Once on the HP Integrity server and I/O slot chosen. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS...
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Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation Installing the Smart Array Controller to download Version 2.58 firmware. Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to a System Running OpenVMS Step 1. Web based utilities are provided using an HP Smart array controller as your boot controller, use this page, enter the product number of the HP Insight Management Agents kit for instructions...
Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation Installing the Smart Array Controller to download Version 2.58 firmware. Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to a System Running OpenVMS Step 1. Web based utilities are provided using an HP Smart array controller as your boot controller, use this page, enter the product number of the HP Insight Management Agents kit for instructions...
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... release. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Awareness • In order to download Version 2.58 firmware. Chapter 4 39 Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to use 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...
... release. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Issues and Restrictions Awareness • In order to download Version 2.58 firmware. Chapter 4 39 Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to use 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...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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... Smart Array 6400 Series Controller firmware. For instructions on how to obtain and install adapter firmware, see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix. These documents are available in the "Smart Array (RAID)" section of several files that your system is a tool for the Smart Array 6404 Controller are contained in the RAID-01 bundle located in the /opt/raidsa/bin directory. Installing Software for Smart Array 6404 Controller...
... Smart Array 6400 Series Controller firmware. For instructions on how to obtain and install adapter firmware, see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix. These documents are available in the "Smart Array (RAID)" section of several files that your system is a tool for the Smart Array 6404 Controller are contained in the RAID-01 bundle located in the /opt/raidsa/bin directory. Installing Software for Smart Array 6404 Controller...
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... of your smart array controller, and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). • HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS V3.3 or later and any prerequisite documentation. Once on the HP Integrity server and I/O slot chosen. Refer to download Version 2.58 firmware. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6404 controller, ensure...
... of your smart array controller, and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). • HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS V3.3 or later and any prerequisite documentation. Once on the HP Integrity server and I/O slot chosen. Refer to download Version 2.58 firmware. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6404 controller, ensure...
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... are provided using an HP Smart array controller as part of Orca after configuring drives. Step 4. See the Section (below titled Using Orca for Smart Array Controllers (ACU-XE) Version 6.4. Make sure your smart array controller and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). Step 2. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Software Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Software Installation Installing the Smart Array Controller to initialize other devices...
... are provided using an HP Smart array controller as part of Orca after configuring drives. Step 4. See the Section (below titled Using Orca for Smart Array Controllers (ACU-XE) Version 6.4. Make sure your smart array controller and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). Step 2. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Software Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Software Installation Installing the Smart Array Controller to initialize other devices...
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... Awareness • In order to download Version 2.58 firmware. Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to use 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...
... Awareness • In order to download Version 2.58 firmware. Refer to the http://www.hp.com website to use 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...
Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide
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...10 Preparing the server...10 Installing the controller board...10 Connecting storage devices ...11 Connecting internal storage ...11 Connecting external storage ...12 SCSI cable part numbers ...12 Updating the firmware ...13 Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux 13 Configuring an array ...14 Introduction ...14 Comparing the ...to consider before replacing hard drives 25 Automatic data recovery (rebuild) ...25 Upgrading hard drive capacity ...26 Moving drives and arrays ...27 Adding drives ...28 Diagnosing array problems...30 Controller board runtime LEDs...30 Contents 3
...10 Preparing the server...10 Installing the controller board...10 Connecting storage devices ...11 Connecting internal storage ...11 Connecting external storage ...12 SCSI cable part numbers ...12 Updating the firmware ...13 Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux 13 Configuring an array ...14 Introduction ...14 Comparing the ...to consider before replacing hard drives 25 Automatic data recovery (rebuild) ...25 Upgrading hard drive capacity ...26 Moving drives and arrays ...27 Adding drives ...28 Diagnosing array problems...30 Controller board runtime LEDs...30 Contents 3
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... ("Configuring an array" on the Smart Setup media (select Load OEM Boot Drivers at the appropriate point in the server determines the RAID level that is autoconfigured when the server is next rebooted, the operating system detects the controller hardware and automatically... system support the controller. This POST procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to the HP Smart Setup Guide on page 13). For more information about Smart Setup, refer to open ORCA. 6. Update the controller firmware ("Updating the firmware" on the Smart Setup media. 2....
... ("Configuring an array" on the Smart Setup media (select Load OEM Boot Drivers at the appropriate point in the server determines the RAID level that is autoconfigured when the server is next rebooted, the operating system detects the controller hardware and automatically... system support the controller. This POST procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to the HP Smart Setup Guide on page 13). For more information about Smart Setup, refer to open ORCA. 6. Update the controller firmware ("Updating the firmware" on the Smart Setup media. 2....
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..., controller, or hard drives, use the component to flash the ROM. The most recent version of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Some components are also available on the server. Updating the firmware In this section Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux 13 Methods for installing the component on the Smart...
..., controller, or hard drives, use the component to flash the ROM. The most recent version of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Some components are also available on the server. Updating the firmware In this section Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux 13 Methods for installing the component on the Smart...
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... remotely across a network. (For more information about diagnosing hard drive problems, refer to an array controller, you may terminate the current operation and cause data loss. or (3) drive firmware is spinning up during the POST sequence. If the drive is not being accessed or being updated...revealed are: • The amber LED on the Management CD.) • ADU lists all logical drives that is connected to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. For additional information about Systems Insight Manager, refer to be affected differently. Activity LED (1) On or flashing On ...
... remotely across a network. (For more information about diagnosing hard drive problems, refer to an array controller, you may terminate the current operation and cause data loss. or (3) drive firmware is spinning up during the POST sequence. If the drive is not being accessed or being updated...revealed are: • The amber LED on the Management CD.) • ADU lists all logical drives that is connected to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. For additional information about Systems Insight Manager, refer to be affected differently. Activity LED (1) On or flashing On ...
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...SMART-2/P, SMART-2DH, SA-3200, SA-3100ES, SA-4200, SA- 4250ES, or SA-530x controller. • It is not reading from a controller that does not support RAID ADG: a. If you are moving the drives to a controller that does not have enough empty bays to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. Replacing, moving an array from a controller... in this drive is using the latest firmware version (recommended). CAUTION: Do not replace any drives or changing configuration. If you want to move an array to another , even if the controllers are moving , or adding hard drives 27...
...SMART-2/P, SMART-2DH, SA-3200, SA-3100ES, SA-4200, SA- 4250ES, or SA-530x controller. • It is not reading from a controller that does not support RAID ADG: a. If you are moving the drives to a controller that does not have enough empty bays to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. Replacing, moving an array from a controller... in this drive is using the latest firmware version (recommended). CAUTION: Do not replace any drives or changing configuration. If you want to move an array to another , even if the controllers are moving , or adding hard drives 27...
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For interpretation, refer to communicate. Diagnosing array problems 31 Item 6 status Off Blinking On steadily On steadily Item 7 status Blinking Off Off On steadily Cache module LEDs Item 1 (amber LED) --Steady glow ... 31). There is an open circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. The cache microcontroller is updating the cache microcontroller firmware. LED ID 8 9 Color Amber Green Controller CPU activity level 0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% LED name and interpretation CR11: Battery Status LED. Interpretation The cache batteries...
For interpretation, refer to communicate. Diagnosing array problems 31 Item 6 status Off Blinking On steadily On steadily Item 7 status Blinking Off Off On steadily Cache module LEDs Item 1 (amber LED) --Steady glow ... 31). There is an open circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. The cache microcontroller is updating the cache microcontroller firmware. LED ID 8 9 Color Amber Green Controller CPU activity level 0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% LED name and interpretation CR11: Battery Status LED. Interpretation The cache batteries...
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Acronyms and abbreviations ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility DIMM dual inline memory module EBSU EFI-based setup utility EFI extensible firmware interface ESD electrostatic discharge EULA end user license agreement OEM original equipment manufacturer ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays PCI-X peripheral component interconnect extended POST Power-On Self Test Acronyms and abbreviations 39
Acronyms and abbreviations ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility DIMM dual inline memory module EBSU EFI-based setup utility EFI extensible firmware interface ESD electrostatic discharge EULA end user license agreement OEM original equipment manufacturer ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays PCI-X peripheral component interconnect extended POST Power-On Self Test Acronyms and abbreviations 39
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...cache module LEDs 31 cache, features of 31 Canadian notice 35 compromised fault tolerance 24 configuring an array 14 controller board, features of 5 controller board, installing 10 controller installation, overview of 8 controller LEDs 30 D data recovery 24, 25, 26 data transfer rate 6 device drivers, installing 17... messages 23, 32 European Union notice 36 expanding an array 28 extending logical drive capacity 28 F failure of hard drive 23, 26 fault tolerance, compromised 24 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 34, 35 firmware, updating 13 G grounding methods 33 H hard drive LEDs...
...cache module LEDs 31 cache, features of 31 Canadian notice 35 compromised fault tolerance 24 configuring an array 14 controller board, features of 5 controller board, installing 10 controller installation, overview of 8 controller LEDs 30 D data recovery 24, 25, 26 data transfer rate 6 device drivers, installing 17... messages 23, 32 European Union notice 36 expanding an array 28 extending logical drive capacity 28 F failure of hard drive 23, 26 fault tolerance, compromised 24 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice 34, 35 firmware, updating 13 G grounding methods 33 H hard drive LEDs...