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Installing the Operating System Drivers
Microsoft Windows NT
Windows NT supports use of the Compaq Auto Array Configuration Utility to
reconfigure your drive arrays online. However, the first use of the Auto Array
Configuration Utility on a Windows NT server must be offline to initially set up
at least one array. After that, the utility can be used online to change the array
configuration.
Installing the Driver
The instructions in this section can be used to install the initial driver for a new
Smart Array 221 Controller installation or to upgrade the driver in an existing
Windows NT server/Smart Array 221 Controller system. If you use SmartStart
to install Windows NT and drivers on a new server, you can skip this section
and you do not need to make the Support Software Diskettes for Windows NT
(SSDs).
Creating the NT SSD Diskettes
The Windows NT driver for the Smart Array 221 Controller is located on the
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD that was supplied in the Smart
Array 221 Controller Option Kit. To gain access to the driver you first need to
create the Windows NT SSD diskettes. These diskettes contain the latest
operating system software, drivers, and supporting documentation for all
Compaq equipment supported by Windows NT. To create diskettes
1.
Boot the server from the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD.
2.
From the Compaq System Utilities screen, select Create Support Software.
3.
From the Diskette Builder screen, select Create Support Software
Diskettes from CD only.
4.
Scroll down the list and select Compaq Support Software for
Windows NT.
5.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the Windows NT SSDs.
Writer: Karen Hale Project: Compaq Smart Array 221 Controller User Guide Comments: 388541-001
File Name: H-CH07.DOC Last Saved On: 11/3/98 9:51 AM
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