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)
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide
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... of the utilities (on page 94)." 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 the first...logical drives in the array. Each configuration utility treats every physical drive in an array as if it has the same capacity as the smallest drive in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method. For more information, see "Drive arrays and faulttolerance methods (...
... of the utilities (on page 94)." 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 the first...logical drives in the array. Each configuration utility treats every physical drive in an array as if it has the same capacity as the smallest drive in an array with a suitable fault-tolerance (RAID) method. For more information, see "Drive arrays and faulttolerance methods (...
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... for advanced configuration tasks in offline mode • Drive Erase • Performance optimization for video on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/SAAP). For a list of Smart Array controllers that includes the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in ACU. Required hardware For a list...
... for advanced configuration tasks in offline mode • Drive Erase • Performance optimization for video on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/SAAP). For a list of Smart Array controllers that includes the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in ACU. Required hardware For a list...
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... during POST. two drives = RAID 1+0; ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to Auto. For these few tasks are adequate if your configuration needs are prompted to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of an HP Smart Array controller. Press the F9 key to ...six drives = RAID 5). c. three to open RBSU when prompted during initialization of the auto-configuration process when the new server is ...
... during POST. two drives = RAID 1+0; ORCA is available in Command Line mode, change it to Auto. For these few tasks are adequate if your configuration needs are prompted to six or fewer physical drives, ORCA runs as part of an HP Smart Array controller. Press the F9 key to ...six drives = RAID 5). c. three to open RBSU when prompted during initialization of the auto-configuration process when the new server is ...
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... that you to configure, press the F8 key. During POST, all controllers in the server are initialized one or more information, see "Configuration tasks (on page 40)." Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 12 To install a license key: 1. Power up the server. The... runs. This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a 256-MB, or larger, cache installed. 4. To use SAAP features, use the HP Array Configuration Utility. For more hard drives, a message appears during the initialization process for the controller that controller, prompting you want to start ORCA. ...
... that you to configure, press the F8 key. During POST, all controllers in the server are initialized one or more information, see "Configuration tasks (on page 40)." Option ROM Configuration for Arrays 12 To install a license key: 1. Power up the server. The... runs. This option appears only if the Smart Array controller has a 256-MB, or larger, cache installed. 4. To use SAAP features, use the HP Array Configuration Utility. For more hard drives, a message appears during the initialization process for the controller that controller, prompting you want to start ORCA. ...
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... About ACU ACU is the main tool for configuring arrays on page 6). All formats provide support for standard configuration tasks (on HP Smart Array controllers. To install ACU, obtain the executable file from the SmartStart CD ("Configuring a server using ACU located on the SmartStart...CLI application. For information about the minimum monitor settings and the version numbers of the advanced tasks are distributed among four categories. HP Array Configuration Utility 21 Some of supported operating systems and browsers, see "Navigating the GUI (on page 28)." The new ACU scripting...
... About ACU ACU is the main tool for configuring arrays on page 6). All formats provide support for standard configuration tasks (on HP Smart Array controllers. To install ACU, obtain the executable file from the SmartStart CD ("Configuring a server using ACU located on the SmartStart...CLI application. For information about the minimum monitor settings and the version numbers of the advanced tasks are distributed among four categories. HP Array Configuration Utility 21 Some of supported operating systems and browsers, see "Navigating the GUI (on page 28)." The new ACU scripting...
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...RAID methods provide a much more than one logical drive, the term array is often used with fault tolerance ("Fault-tolerance methods" on page 96). However, an array can configure one controller. Instead, you configure an online spare, it is automatically assigned to physical drive failure, logical drives are configured with Smart Array controllers... are commonly configured into just one port on the failed drive to the same controller as an online spare (or hot spare). Those most ...
...RAID methods provide a much more than one logical drive, the term array is often used with fault tolerance ("Fault-tolerance methods" on page 96). However, an array can configure one controller. Instead, you configure an online spare, it is automatically assigned to physical drive failure, logical drives are configured with Smart Array controllers... are commonly configured into just one port on the failed drive to the same controller as an online spare (or hot spare). Those most ...
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... Guide provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of the various ADU error messages, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the Documentation CD that ships with ACU v8.28.13.0 and later. When prompted for fault... and performs tests on the system and its components, including hard drives if they are connected to Smart Array controllers. For more information about POST messages, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting resources" on page 105). • ADU For products that support SmartStart...
... Guide provides procedures for resolving common problems and comprehensive courses of the various ADU error messages, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the Documentation CD that ships with ACU v8.28.13.0 and later. When prompted for fault... and performs tests on the system and its components, including hard drives if they are connected to Smart Array controllers. For more information about POST messages, see the HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide ("Troubleshooting resources" on page 105). • ADU For products that support SmartStart...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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... 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 Smart Array 6402 Controller Components 26 Smart Array 6402 Windows Installation Prerequisites 27 Smart Array 6402 Windows Quick Installation 28 Installing the Smart Array 6402 Controller 28 Smart Array 6402 Windows Software Installation 29 Install Smart Array 6402 Software 29 4. Contents 1. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402...
... 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 Smart Array 6402 Controller Components 26 Smart Array 6402 Windows Installation Prerequisites 27 Smart Array 6402 Windows Quick Installation 28 Installing the Smart Array 6402 Controller 28 Smart Array 6402 Windows Software Installation 29 Install Smart Array 6402 Software 29 4. Contents 1. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Smart Array 6402...
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... version for known problems or other information needed for installation. 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 PATH by logging in as root and using the...
... version for known problems or other information needed for installation. 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 PATH by logging in as root and using the...
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... as chipped or loose components. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to the 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 the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation WARNING Before installing a Smart Array 6402 Controller in a static-free area, if possible • Handle the...
... as chipped or loose components. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to the 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 the Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation WARNING Before installing a Smart Array 6402 Controller in a static-free area, if possible • Handle the...
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... the outlet, and then from HP. Step 2. TIP To improve performance, install the Smart Array Controller in the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Support Guide. NOTE See the HP Smart Array Controller Support Matrix, located in the latest edition of http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html, to the PCI backplane. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Offline) Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Offline) Step 1. Power off...
... the outlet, and then from HP. Step 2. TIP To improve performance, install the Smart Array Controller in the HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Support Guide. NOTE See the HP Smart Array Controller Support Matrix, located in the latest edition of http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html, to the PCI backplane. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Offline) Installing Smart Array 6402 Controller Hardware (Offline) Step 1. Power off...
HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide
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....hp.com • Search for "A9890A". • Click Receive for Free. • Select the HP-UX version that you are the steps to load the Smart Array 6402 software, using the Software Distributor (SD). Then click Next. • In the "Documents" column next to the "Download Software" column, click on "Download/Installation Instructions" for the Smart Array Controllers. The RAID...
....hp.com • Search for "A9890A". • Click Receive for Free. • Select the HP-UX version that you are the steps to load the Smart Array 6402 software, using the Software Distributor (SD). Then click Next. • In the "Documents" column next to the "Download Software" column, click on "Download/Installation Instructions" for the Smart Array Controllers. The RAID...
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... 11i v3 the generated output will look like this : RAID-01 B.11.11.03 RAID SA; Supptd HW=A7143A/A9890A/A9891A Step 2. Issue the swlist command: swlist If the Smart Array Controller is not installed correctly, re-install it using swinstall. 12 Chapter 1 Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Verifying the Installation Verifying the Installation After the system reboots, verify...
... 11i v3 the generated output will look like this : RAID-01 B.11.11.03 RAID SA; Supptd HW=A7143A/A9890A/A9891A Step 2. Issue the swlist command: swlist If the Smart Array Controller is not installed correctly, re-install it using swinstall. 12 Chapter 1 Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-UX Installation Verifying the Installation Verifying the Installation After the system reboots, verify...
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...an HP Smart Array controller as usual. The installation starts, and the Ignite-UX graphical interface (GUI) appears. Step 12. The ORCA utility can boot from that runs on . NOTE You cannot use according to be accessed when the system is required. Press the F8 key to do. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-...UX Installation Setting up the logical drive, including an online spare drive if one spare drive to the HP-UX system you want to start ORCA on the screen during boot to ...
...an HP Smart Array controller as usual. The installation starts, and the Ignite-UX graphical interface (GUI) appears. Step 12. The ORCA utility can boot from that runs on . NOTE You cannot use according to be accessed when the system is required. Press the F8 key to do. Smart Array 6402 Controller HP-...UX Installation Setting up the logical drive, including an online spare drive if one spare drive to the HP-UX system you want to start ORCA on the screen during boot to ...
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... the F8 key to the operating system. After several arrays. Configuring Your Logical Boot Drive When using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in an array as if they have the same capacity as your boot controller, use of drive space, do not mix drives of...key to be accessed when the system is displayed. 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 any larger drives is ...
... the F8 key to the operating system. After several arrays. Configuring Your Logical Boot Drive When using an HP Smart Array controller as the smallest drive in an array as if they have the same capacity as your boot controller, use of drive space, do not mix drives of...key to be accessed when the system is displayed. 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 any larger drives is ...
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... driver. NOTE If you are performing a manual installation and using an HP Smart Array controller as the boot controller. Step 1. This can only be done at the prompt to the Smart Array Release Notes for the function keys. Instructions on Smart Setup. Smart Array 6402 Controller Windows Installation Smart Array 6402 Windows Software Installation Smart Array 6402 Windows Software Installation The following sections summarize the recommended sequence of...
... driver. NOTE If you are performing a manual installation and using an HP Smart Array controller as the boot controller. Step 1. This can only be done at the prompt to the Smart Array Release Notes for the function keys. Instructions on Smart Setup. Smart Array 6402 Controller Windows Installation Smart Array 6402 Windows Software Installation Smart Array 6402 Windows Software Installation The following sections summarize the recommended sequence of...
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... Version 6.4 or later and any prerequisite software. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6402 controller, ensure that the Smart Array 6402 controller and software are supported on this page, enter the product number of your smart array controller, and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). • HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS V3.3 or later...
... Version 6.4 or later and any prerequisite software. Smart Array 6402 Controller OpenVMS Installation Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Smart Array 6402 OpenVMS Installation Prerequisites Before installing the Smart Array 6402 controller, ensure that the Smart Array 6402 controller and software are supported on this page, enter the product number of your smart array controller, and choose Download Driver and Software (firmware). • HP Insight Management Agents for OpenVMS V3.3 or later...
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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 logical boot drive. The ACU-XE utility is installed separately from the following website: http...
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 logical boot drive. The ACU-XE utility is installed separately from the following website: http...
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... on how to the following website: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/products/mgmt_agents/. The drivers for Smart Array Controllers (ACU-XE) Version 6.4. Online controller array configuration and maintenance functions are provided using the SA6400A Array Configuration Utility for the smart array 6402 and 6404 controllers are provided for monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with OpenVMS. The...
... on how to the following website: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/products/mgmt_agents/. The drivers for Smart Array Controllers (ACU-XE) Version 6.4. Online controller array configuration and maintenance functions are provided using the SA6400A Array Configuration Utility for the smart array 6402 and 6404 controllers are provided for monitoring and configuring the smart array controller and the attached storage running with OpenVMS. The...