Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide Part Number 433572-005 November 2009 (Fifth Edition)
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide Part Number 433572-005 November 2009 (Fifth Edition)
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...HP Smart Array Advanced Pack ...8 About SAAP ...8 Required hardware ...8 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 9 About ORCA ...9 Using the ORCA menu-driven interface...9 Creating a logical drive with ORCA 10 Installing a license key with ORCA...11 Using the ORCA CLI ...12 HP Online Array...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... SmartStart CD 26 Navigating the GUI ...28 Configuration tasks...40 Access Control (SSP) tasks...44 Diagnostics tasks...47 Wizards...50 Using the ACU...
...HP Smart Array Advanced Pack ...8 About SAAP ...8 Required hardware ...8 Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 9 About ORCA ...9 Using the ORCA menu-driven interface...9 Creating a logical drive with ORCA 10 Installing a license key with ORCA...11 Using the ORCA CLI ...12 HP Online Array...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... SmartStart CD 26 Navigating the GUI ...28 Configuration tasks...40 Access Control (SSP) tasks...44 Diagnostics tasks...47 Wizards...50 Using the ACU...
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... of drive space, all logical drives in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method. View a comparison of the utilities (on page 5). Overview of array configuration tools Utilities available for configuring 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 configure...
... of drive space, all logical drives in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method. View a comparison of the utilities (on page 5). Overview of array configuration tools Utilities available for configuring 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 configure...
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... arrays and logical drives + Assign a RAID level to a logical drive + Identify devices by causing their LEDs to illuminate + Configure SSP + Assign a spare drive to an array + Share a spare drive among several arrays + Assign multiple spare drives to an array ...not supported. To identify controller-specific feature support and SAAP requirements, see "Smart Array Advanced Pack ("About SAAP" on the MSA1000 and MSA1500. CPQONLIN ORCA - - - + Support for this task, some controllers must have SAAP activated by controller. Some of array configuration tools 6 Overview ...
... arrays and logical drives + Assign a RAID level to a logical drive + Identify devices by causing their LEDs to illuminate + Configure SSP + Assign a spare drive to an array + Share a spare drive among several arrays + Assign multiple spare drives to an array ...not supported. To identify controller-specific feature support and SAAP requirements, see "Smart Array Advanced Pack ("About SAAP" on the MSA1000 and MSA1500. CPQONLIN ORCA - - - + Support for this task, some controllers must have SAAP activated by controller. Some of array configuration tools 6 Overview ...
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... SAAP features, you must purchase a license key from HP. To support some controller features, the controller may also require a hardware configuration that includes the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in the firmware of select Smart Array controllers. HP Smart Array Advanced Pack About SAAP SAAP is 256 MB or...
... SAAP features, you must purchase a license key from HP. To support some controller features, the controller may also require a hardware configuration that includes the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in the firmware of select Smart Array controllers. HP Smart Array Advanced Pack About SAAP SAAP is 256 MB or...
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... size of the logical drive is determined automatically by the size of physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). c. Exit RBSU. The RAID level used for the logical drive depends on page 6). Both formats have different capacities, ORCA locates the...needs are prompted to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of an HP Smart Array controller. Power up the server. However, these servers, use on each of the physical drives on a new HP server before the operating system is installed: • If the boot drive has ...
... size of the logical drive is determined automatically by the size of physical drives (one drive = RAID 0; Set the BIOS interface mode to six drives = RAID 5). c. Exit RBSU. The RAID level used for the logical drive depends on page 6). Both formats have different capacities, ORCA locates the...needs are prompted to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of an HP Smart Array controller. Power up the server. However, these servers, use on each of the physical drives on a new HP server before the operating system is installed: • If the boot drive has ...
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..., select Add License Key. 5. To use SAAP features, use the HP Array Configuration Utility. To install a license key: 1. ORCA issues a notification after the license key activates successfully. During POST, all controllers in the server are initialized one or more information, see "Configuration tasks... for the controller that controller, prompting you want to one at a time in the space provided. Using the ORCA CLI 1. If a controller is connected to configure, press the F8 key. At the ORCA prompt for Arrays 12 This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a ...
..., select Add License Key. 5. To use SAAP features, use the HP Array Configuration Utility. To install a license key: 1. ORCA issues a notification after the license key activates successfully. During POST, all controllers in the server are initialized one or more information, see "Configuration tasks... for the controller that controller, prompting you want to one at a time in the space provided. Using the ORCA CLI 1. If a controller is connected to configure, press the F8 key. At the ORCA prompt for Arrays 12 This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a ...
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... support for standard configuration tasks (on page 6). Some of the following locations: • The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) When prompted for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. HP Array Configuration Utility 21 It exists in all scripts. To install ACU, obtain the executable file from ...settings and the version numbers of ACU Scripting must now install the ACU CLI application to obtain the scripting executable. HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is the main tool for product information, enter the appropriate server or server blade model ...
... support for standard configuration tasks (on page 6). Some of the following locations: • The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) When prompted for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. HP Array Configuration Utility 21 It exists in all scripts. To install ACU, obtain the executable file from ...settings and the version numbers of ACU Scripting must now install the ACU CLI application to obtain the scripting executable. HP Array Configuration Utility About ACU ACU is the main tool for product information, enter the appropriate server or server blade model ...
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... the target controller. Example 1 => ctrl ch="lab4" show config The output in this target consists of several devices, the output will have detailed information because the target consists of only one device. A typical output would be : MSA1000 at dog (sn: P56350D9IP903J, csn: (9J3CJN71XDCH, wwn: 500805F3000BAC11) Smart Array 5312 in Slot 3 (sn: P4AB5X9BFMLNTJ) Smart Array 532...
... the target controller. Example 1 => ctrl ch="lab4" show config The output in this target consists of several devices, the output will have detailed information because the target consists of only one device. A typical output would be : MSA1000 at dog (sn: P56350D9IP903J, csn: (9J3CJN71XDCH, wwn: 500805F3000BAC11) Smart Array 5312 in Slot 3 (sn: P4AB5X9BFMLNTJ) Smart Array 532...
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... • All-Configure all logical volumes and arrays on page 80) Controller You must enter a value for this option is No. The RA4x00 controller uses a 24-character string, while other applicable controllers use quotation marks around the string, but doing...0-9 space] You do not need to begin with a space character. Currently, only shared-storage controllers such as the RA4x00, MSA1000, and Smart Array Cluster Storage support the ChassisName option. HP Array Configuration Utility 79 • ElevatorSortEnable ("Video performance options" on page 81) • ExpandPriority ("...
... • All-Configure all logical volumes and arrays on page 80) Controller You must enter a value for this option is No. The RA4x00 controller uses a 24-character string, while other applicable controllers use quotation marks around the string, but doing...0-9 space] You do not need to begin with a space character. Currently, only shared-storage controllers such as the RA4x00, MSA1000, and Smart Array Cluster Storage support the ChassisName option. HP Array Configuration Utility 79 • ElevatorSortEnable ("Video performance options" on page 81) • ExpandPriority ("...
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...option ("SSPAdaptersWithAccess" on page 85). Array category The Array category has the following options as the MSA1000 or the Smart Array Cluster Storage controllers. AA follows Z, and BA follows AZ. The value that you want to identify the array that enable SSP on page 84.... Video performance options To optimize the controller performance for controllers that is automatically disabled. RA4x00 controllers support SSP that is valid only for video, set a value of letters to disable this option: Enable and Disable. HP Array Configuration Utility 81 NOTE: The SSPState ...
...option ("SSPAdaptersWithAccess" on page 85). Array category The Array category has the following options as the MSA1000 or the Smart Array Cluster Storage controllers. AA follows Z, and BA follows AZ. The value that you want to identify the array that enable SSP on page 84.... Video performance options To optimize the controller performance for controllers that is automatically disabled. RA4x00 controllers support SSP that is valid only for video, set a value of letters to disable this option: Enable and Disable. HP Array Configuration Utility 81 NOTE: The SSPState ...
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...automatically assigned to the online spare. For any configuration except RAID 0, further protection against data loss due to the same controller as an online spare (or hot spare). When any physical drive in the array causes every logical drive in the unlikely event that was originally... contains no longer has an online spare. (However, in the array to suffer irretrievable data loss. Two alternative fault-tolerance methods that are configured with Smart Array controllers are seldom used as shown in the array fails while data is being rewritten to the spare, the logical drive...
...automatically assigned to the online spare. For any configuration except RAID 0, further protection against data loss due to the same controller as an online spare (or hot spare). When any physical drive in the array causes every logical drive in the unlikely event that was originally... contains no longer has an online spare. (However, in the array to suffer irretrievable data loss. Two alternative fault-tolerance methods that are configured with Smart Array controllers are seldom used as shown in the array fails while data is being rewritten to the spare, the logical drive...
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... Microsoft® Windows® system event log and IML. For more information about POST messages, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/diags). • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages (POST messages) at reboot. When prompted for product information, enter the server model name...
... Microsoft® Windows® system event log and IML. For more information about POST messages, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/diags). • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages (POST messages) at reboot. When prompted for product information, enter the server model name...
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Acronyms and abbreviations ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility CPQONLIN NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility HBA host bus adapter iLO Integrated Lights-Out MSA Modular Smart Array MTBF mean time between failures ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays POST Power-On Self Test RAID redundant array of inexpensive (or independent) disks RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility Acronyms and abbreviations 107
Acronyms and abbreviations ACU Array Configuration Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility CPQONLIN NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility HBA host bus adapter iLO Integrated Lights-Out MSA Modular Smart Array MTBF mean time between failures ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays POST Power-On Self Test RAID redundant array of inexpensive (or independent) disks RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility Acronyms and abbreviations 107
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RIS reserve information sector SAAP Smart Array Advanced Pack SSP Selective Storage Presentation WBEM Web-Based Enterprise Management WWN World Wide Name Acronyms and abbreviations 108
RIS reserve information sector SAAP Smart Array Advanced Pack SSP Selective Storage Presentation WBEM Web-Based Enterprise Management WWN World Wide Name Acronyms and abbreviations 108
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... rebuild priority, ACU GUI 42 rebuild priority, ACU scripting 81 rebuild priority, CPQONLIN 18 recombining a split mirrored array 44 redundant controller, disabling 71 redundant controller, modifying I/O path of 71, 80, 84 redundant controller, preferred path settings for 71, 80, 84 re-enabling a failed logical drive 72 registering a license key ...(SSP), ACU scripting 84, 85 Selective Storage Presentation (SSP), CPQONLIN 15 shorthand in CLI 57 show (CLI command) 57 shrinking an array 42, 66, 82 Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP) 8 SmartStart CD as source of ACU 26 software-based RAID 103 Index 111
... rebuild priority, ACU GUI 42 rebuild priority, ACU scripting 81 rebuild priority, CPQONLIN 18 recombining a split mirrored array 44 redundant controller, disabling 71 redundant controller, modifying I/O path of 71, 80, 84 redundant controller, preferred path settings for 71, 80, 84 re-enabling a failed logical drive 72 registering a license key ...(SSP), ACU scripting 84, 85 Selective Storage Presentation (SSP), CPQONLIN 15 shorthand in CLI 57 show (CLI command) 57 shrinking an array 42, 66, 82 Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP) 8 SmartStart CD as source of ACU 26 software-based RAID 103 Index 111
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide HP-UX, Linux, Windows & OpenVMS Manufacturing Part Number: A9890-96016 February 2007 Printed in USA © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide HP-UX, Linux, Windows & OpenVMS Manufacturing Part Number: A9890-96016 February 2007 Printed in USA © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company L.P.
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 Controller Components 6 Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites 7 Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation 8 Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Offline 9 Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Online 9 Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Software Installation 10 Locating Software for the Smart Array 6402 Controller 10 Installing Software for Smart Array 6402 Controller 10 Install the Software After HP-UX Installation 10 Verifying the Installation 12 Setting up a Smart Array 6402...
Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 Controller Components 6 Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites 7 Preparing for the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation 8 Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Offline 9 Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Online 9 Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Software Installation 10 Locating Software for the Smart Array 6402 Controller 10 Installing Software for Smart Array 6402 Controller 10 Install the Software After HP-UX Installation 10 Verifying the Installation 12 Setting up a Smart Array 6402...
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Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 Controller Components Smart Array 6402 Controller Components Figure 1-1 Smart Array 6402 Controller Table 1-1 Controller Components Item ID Description 1 Internal SCSI connector, port A1* 2 Internal SCSI connector, port A2* 3 External SCSI connector, port A1* 4 External SCSI connector, port A2* 5 Controller battery 6 Battery-backed cache module 7 Connector for expansion board NOTE Do not use both connectors on one port are used. 6 Chapter...
Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 Controller Components Smart Array 6402 Controller Components Figure 1-1 Smart Array 6402 Controller Table 1-1 Controller Components Item ID Description 1 Internal SCSI connector, port A1* 2 Internal SCSI connector, port A2* 3 External SCSI connector, port A1* 4 External SCSI connector, port A2* 5 Controller battery 6 Battery-backed cache module 7 Connector for expansion board NOTE Do not use both connectors on one port are used. 6 Chapter...
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... the System Administration section of the system before adding/removing components. Chapter 1 7 Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6402 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 system hardware documentation to determine if OL...
... the System Administration section of the system before adding/removing components. Chapter 1 7 Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6402 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6402 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 system hardware documentation to determine if OL...