Installation Information; Installation Scenarios - HP xw6000 Installation Information

Installation Information

The Promise FastTrak S150 TX4 RAID controller is supported on the HP Workstations xw4100, xw6000,
xw8000, and xw8200 with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP operating systems
only. If you have a workstation with an operating system that is not listed here, please check the HP
support website at
the latest product support information and drivers.
Use this document and the FastTrak S150 TX4 User Manual to complete your installation.
NOTE: This installation information and the FastTrak S150 TX4 User Manual (located on the drivers CD)
are intended for those who have background experience with computer hardware and software installation.
IMPORTANT: For optimal system performance, use the same capacity drives for your workstation RAID
array. For example, if you use a 40GB 7200 RPM hard drive, then all drives in the array should be the same
type.
Review the technical reference guides for your workstation for additional information about installing and
working with SATA drives.

Installation Scenarios

There are two possible installation scenarios.
Scenario 1
This procedure involves the installation of the operating system on the disk array connected to the
controller. This process restores the operating system to a factory ship condition and may take several
hours to complete depending on the speed of your system. To complete this installation, complete the
following sections:
■ Pre-Installation Preparation
■ Installing the Hardware
■ Configuring the RAID Array
■ Restoring the System
■ Updating the Controller BIOS and Driver
Scenario 2
This procedure involves the creation of a single data array on an existing system. This option is an easier
and a shorter process, but your operating system will not be on the RAID array. To complete this
installation, complete the following sections:
NOTE: For this process, the operating system must be on a separate controller.
■ Pre-Installation Preparation
■ Installing the Hardware
■ Configuring the RAID Array
■ Installing the Driver
■ Updating the Controller BIOS and Driver
2
www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport/
for a "systems supported" list. This site has