Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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...an array To configure an array on an HP Smart Array controller, three utilities are available: • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)-A simple utility used mainly to perform many complex configuration tasks Before you build an array: • All drives in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method...the required task. Any time the operating system is unavailable for data storage. • The more full-featured utility for online configuration of servers that use Novell NetWare • HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-An advanced utility that the utility can be ...
...an array To configure an array on an HP Smart Array controller, three utilities are available: • Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)-A simple utility used mainly to perform many complex configuration tasks Before you build an array: • All drives in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method...the required task. Any time the operating system is unavailable for data storage. • The more full-featured utility for online configuration of servers that use Novell NetWare • HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)-An advanced utility that the utility can be ...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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...without removing the Smart Array Controller from its antistatic plastic bag until you are ready to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with those hazards. CAUTION In systems using external data storage, be sure ... electrical traces • If you are considered hazardous. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation WARNING Before installing a Smart Array 6402 Controller in a static-free area, if possible • Handle the...
...without removing the Smart Array Controller from its antistatic plastic bag until you are ready to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with those hazards. CAUTION In systems using external data storage, be sure ... electrical traces • If you are considered hazardous. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation WARNING Before installing a Smart Array 6402 Controller in a static-free area, if possible • Handle the...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Setting up a Smart Array 6402 Controller As a Boot Device Setting up a Smart Array 6402 Controller As a Boot Device The Smart Array 6402 Controller can be set up a Smart Array 6402 Controller as a boot device, you configure a logical drive with the number of the controller... blocks Chapter 1 13 The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of any larger drives ... not clear, select the "Help" item for data storage. Offline Configuration of HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX To set up a...
Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Setting up a Smart Array 6402 Controller As a Boot Device Setting up a Smart Array 6402 Controller As a Boot Device The Smart Array 6402 Controller can be set up a Smart Array 6402 Controller as a boot device, you configure a logical drive with the number of the controller... blocks Chapter 1 13 The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of any larger drives ... not clear, select the "Help" item for data storage. Offline Configuration of HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX To set up a...
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... mass storage IO cards" for the applicable HP Integrity server(s). Chapter 2 19 Configuration support information is supported in your specific Linux-Integrity configuration. These documents are available at http://www.docs.hp.com to do with this card. Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation Smart Array 6402 Linux Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6402 Linux Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6402 controller, ensure that the Smart Array 6402 controller is...
... mass storage IO cards" for the applicable HP Integrity server(s). Chapter 2 19 Configuration support information is supported in your specific Linux-Integrity configuration. These documents are available at http://www.docs.hp.com to do with this card. Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation Smart Array 6402 Linux Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6402 Linux Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6402 controller, ensure that the Smart Array 6402 controller is...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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... Smart Array 6402 Controllers CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can cause bus errors, or possibly the controller to HP DS2100, DS2110, and/or DS2300 storage devices, the SCSI data transfer rate must be damaged by the edges only. Installing Controller For External Storage The controller... the computer chassis. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines: • Store controllers in their anti-static plastic bags until it down. • Wait for the RAID Smart Array 6402, A9890A controller. NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to the PCI backplane. •...
... Smart Array 6402 Controllers CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can cause bus errors, or possibly the controller to HP DS2100, DS2110, and/or DS2300 storage devices, the SCSI data transfer rate must be damaged by the edges only. Installing Controller For External Storage The controller... the computer chassis. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines: • Store controllers in their anti-static plastic bags until it down. • Wait for the RAID Smart Array 6402, A9890A controller. NOTE Do not connect a SCSI cable to the PCI backplane. •...
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...installed. Step 4. Step 5. Connecting Controller For Internal Storage NOTE Do not use hot-pluggable drives and non-hot-pluggable drives on the same channel simultaneously. Power down the system. NOTE Table 2-2 Drives grouped in SCSI controller. Supported Internal SCSI Cables Server ... Length 49 cm / 19 in. 58 cm / 23 in a full-length PCI slot. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9890A) in . 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 the access panel ...
...installed. Step 4. Step 5. Connecting Controller For Internal Storage NOTE Do not use hot-pluggable drives and non-hot-pluggable drives on the same channel simultaneously. Power down the system. NOTE Table 2-2 Drives grouped in SCSI controller. Supported Internal SCSI Cables Server ... Length 49 cm / 19 in. 58 cm / 23 in a full-length PCI slot. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9890A) in . 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 the access panel ...
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...as your logical boot drive. After several arrays. Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation Using ORCA Using ORCA This section describes how to use ORCA, a simple ROM-based configuration utility that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of failure low by...Press the F8 key to accept the settings Step 5. To make the new logical drives available for data storage, format them using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in the operating system documentation. The ORCA utility can only be shared among several seconds...
...as your logical boot drive. After several arrays. Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation Using ORCA Using ORCA This section describes how to use ORCA, a simple ROM-based configuration utility that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of failure low by...Press the F8 key to accept the settings Step 5. To make the new logical drives available for data storage, format them using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in the operating system documentation. The ORCA utility can only be shared among several seconds...
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.... For detailed information about the required operating system versions, see system-specific documentation on "installing mass storage IO cards" for component installation at http://www.docs.hp.com. • For specific instructions on controller installation, see the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes. It is included on CD or available on the web through http://www.software...
.... For detailed information about the required operating system versions, see system-specific documentation on "installing mass storage IO cards" for component installation at http://www.docs.hp.com. • For specific instructions on controller installation, see the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes. It is included on CD or available on the web through http://www.software...
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... EBSU are installing the Smart Array 6402 controller for Microsoft Windows in this . To enter the configuration utility during both manual or software pre-load installations. Chapter 3 29 Refer to start ORCA and configure your boot controller, you are provided in the, HP Integrity Server Essentials Foundation Pack, HP Smart Setup Installation Poster for internal storage, please refer to...
... EBSU are installing the Smart Array 6402 controller for Microsoft Windows in this . To enter the configuration utility during both manual or software pre-load installations. Chapter 3 29 Refer to start ORCA and configure your boot controller, you are provided in the, HP Integrity Server Essentials Foundation Pack, HP Smart Setup Installation Poster for internal storage, please refer to...
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... shut down the system. Adding the SCSI cable by small amounts of HP A9890A PCI-X 2-Channel RAID SA SCSI Controller (Smart Array 6402). Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by hot-plugging it down. • Wait for internal storage. Connecting Controller For Internal Storage This section provides information on how to lock up, and in a static...
... shut down the system. Adding the SCSI cable by small amounts of HP A9890A PCI-X 2-Channel RAID SA SCSI Controller (Smart Array 6402). Install Smart Array 6402 Controllers CAUTION Smart Array 6402 controllers contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by hot-plugging it down. • Wait for internal storage. Connecting Controller For Internal Storage This section provides information on how to lock up, and in a static...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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... and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS V3.3. Install the controller according to download Version 2.58 firmware, and choose Software and Driver Downloads. Web based utilities are provided using an HP Smart array controller as your boot controller, use this page, enter the product number of your smart array controller and choose Download...
... and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS V3.3. Install the controller according to download Version 2.58 firmware, and choose Software and Driver Downloads. Web based utilities are provided using an HP Smart array controller as your boot controller, use this page, enter the product number of your smart array controller and choose Download...
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... 5.5 or later, which is made available as part of the HP Insight Management Agents kit for complete instructions on installing OpenVMS Version 8.2-1. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation Step 7. Step 8. The drivers for the smart array 6402 and 6404 controllers are provided using the SA6400A Array Configuration Utility for the Insight Management Agents Version 3.3 software downloads and...
... 5.5 or later, which is made available as part of the HP Insight Management Agents kit for complete instructions on installing OpenVMS Version 8.2-1. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Software Installation Step 7. Step 8. The drivers for the smart array 6402 and 6404 controllers are provided using the SA6400A Array Configuration Utility for the Insight Management Agents Version 3.3 software downloads and...
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... cannot use ORCA to configure one is booting. To make the new logical drives available for Arrays (ORCA) utility to configure your logical boot drive. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Using ORCA Using ORCA This section describes how to use ORCA, a simple ROM-based... configure your boot controller, use the Option Rom Configuration for data storage, format them using the instructions given in the operating system documentation. 38 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Logical Boot Drive When using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in the array. Press the F8...
... cannot use ORCA to configure one is booting. To make the new logical drives available for Arrays (ORCA) utility to configure your logical boot drive. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Using ORCA Using ORCA This section describes how to use ORCA, a simple ROM-based... configure your boot controller, use the Option Rom Configuration for data storage, format them using the instructions given in the operating system documentation. 38 Chapter 4 Configuring Your Logical Boot Drive When using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in the array. Press the F8...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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... a server, backup all data. Smart Array 6404 Controller HP-UX Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation WARNING Before installing a Smart Array 6404 Controller in its antistatic bag, inspect the controller for the purpose of static electricity. Be sure that you are considered hazardous. CAUTION In systems using external data storage, be powered back up...
... a server, backup all data. Smart Array 6404 Controller HP-UX Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Preparing for the Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation WARNING Before installing a Smart Array 6404 Controller in its antistatic bag, inspect the controller for the purpose of static electricity. Be sure that you are considered hazardous. CAUTION In systems using external data storage, be powered back up...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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...a logical drive with the number of HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX To set up a choices list. The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of the controller's logical drives. For PA systems follow ... create the logical drives. Smart Array 6404 Controller HP-UX Installation Setting up a Smart Array 6404 Controller As a Boot Device Setting up a Smart Array 6404 Controller As a Boot Device The Smart Array 6404 Controller can be set up a Smart Array 6404 Controller as the smallest drive in the array. The excess capacity of ...
...a logical drive with the number of HP-UX 11i v1 Using Ignite-UX To set up a choices list. The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of the controller's logical drives. For PA systems follow ... create the logical drives. Smart Array 6404 Controller HP-UX Installation Setting up a Smart Array 6404 Controller As a Boot Device Setting up a Smart Array 6404 Controller As a Boot Device The Smart Array 6404 Controller can be set up a Smart Array 6404 Controller as the smallest drive in the array. The excess capacity of ...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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...: • Store the controller in its antistatic bag, inspect the controller for External Storage The controller comes pre-configured. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Quick Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Quick Installation Before installing a Smart Array 6404 Controller in rare cases, electrical ...with those hazards. Contact HP if the controller is the first unit powered down , place it can cause bus errors, or possibly the controller to an external SCSI port without removing the Smart Array Controller from its antistatic plastic ...
...: • Store the controller in its antistatic bag, inspect the controller for External Storage The controller comes pre-configured. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Quick Installation Smart Array 6404 OpenVMS Quick Installation Before installing a Smart Array 6404 Controller in rare cases, electrical ...with those hazards. Contact HP if the controller is the first unit powered down , place it can cause bus errors, or possibly the controller to an external SCSI port without removing the Smart Array Controller from its antistatic plastic ...
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... documentation for internal storage. Step 1. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9891A) in improper airflow and improper cooling that are capable of the Smart Array (A9891A) Cable Routing on your server, please see your server before attempting installation. These computers are intended to be serviced by qualified personnel trained to connect the Smart Array 6404 controller for details...
... documentation for internal storage. Step 1. Install the Smart Array PCI-X RAID card (A9891A) in improper airflow and improper cooling that are capable of the Smart Array (A9891A) Cable Routing on your server, please see your server before attempting installation. These computers are intended to be serviced by qualified personnel trained to connect the Smart Array 6404 controller for details...
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... for monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for Arrays (ORCA) utility to configure your firmware is installed separately from the following steps to install the smart array controller prior to initialize other devices in the system. 22 Chapter 2 Installing the Smart Array Controller as your boot controller, use this page, enter the...
... for monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for Arrays (ORCA) utility to configure your firmware is installed separately from the following steps to install the smart array controller prior to initialize other devices in the system. 22 Chapter 2 Installing the Smart Array Controller as your boot controller, use this page, enter the...
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... the Boot menu, you need to monitor the smart array: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/products/mgmt_agents/. After you have installed the controller and OpenVMS, you are provided for monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS Version 3.3. Online controller array configuration and maintenance functions are included in the...
... the Boot menu, you need to monitor the smart array: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/products/mgmt_agents/. After you have installed the controller and OpenVMS, you are provided for monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS Version 3.3. Online controller array configuration and maintenance functions are included in the...
HP A9891A Smart Array 6404 Controller Installation Guide
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...of failure low by using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in the array. The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of the F8 key to enter the configuration utility after the Smart Array banner is displayed. The ORCA ... After several arrays. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Using ORCA Using ORCA This section describes how to use ORCA, a simple ROM-based configuration utility that runs on the screen during boot to be accessed when the system is unavailable for data storage, format them...
...of failure low by using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in the array. The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with RAID 5, keep the probability of the F8 key to enter the configuration utility after the Smart Array banner is displayed. The ORCA ... After several arrays. Smart Array 6404 Controller OpenVMS Installation Using ORCA Using ORCA This section describes how to use ORCA, a simple ROM-based configuration utility that runs on the screen during boot to be accessed when the system is unavailable for data storage, format them...