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HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller Reference Manual (112 pages)

Smart Array Controllers Configuring Arrays

Brand: HP | Category: Controller | Size: 1.53 MB

Table of Contents
3
Overview of Array Configuration Tools

5
- Utilities Available for Configuring an Array
  5
- Comparison of the Utilities
  5
  - Support for Standard Configuration Tasks
    6
  - Support for Advanced Configuration Tasks
    6
HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

8
- About SAAP
  8
- Required Hardware
  8
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

9
HP Online Array Configuration Utility for Netware

14
HP Array Configuration Utility

21
- About ACU
  21
- Using the ACU GUI
  21
- Using the ACU CLI
  54
  - Opening the CLI in Console Mode
    54
  - Opening the CLI in Command Mode
    55
  - CLI Syntax
    55
  - Typical Procedures
    59
- Using ACU Scripting
  74
  - Capturing a Configuration
    74
  - Using an Input Script
    74
  - Creating an ACU Script File
    75
  - Script File Options
    76
  - ACU Scripting Warning Messages
    86
  - ACU Scripting Error Messages
    87
Probability of Logical Drive Failure

92
- Factors Involved in Logical Drive Failure
  92
  - Relative Probability of Failure for Different Logical Drives
    93
Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods

94
- Drive Arrays
  94
- Fault-Tolerance Methods
  96
  - RAID 0-No Fault Tolerance
    97
  - Raid 1+0 (Raid 10)
    98
  - RAID 5-Distributed Data Guarding
    99
  - RAID 6 (ADG)-Advanced Data Guarding
    100
  - Raid 50
    101
  - Raid 60
    102
  - Comparing the Hardware-Based RAID Methods
    102
  - Selecting a RAID Method
    103
  - Alternative Fault-Tolerance Methods
    103
Diagnosing Array Problems

105
- Diagnostic Tools
  105
- Troubleshooting Resources
  105
Acronyms and Abbreviations

107
Index

109

HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual (68 pages)

Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 1.22 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Hardware Features

7
Determining the Correct Installation Procedure for the Server

11
Installing the Controller Hardware

15
- Before Beginning the Installation
  15
- Preparing the Server
  15
- Installing the Controller Board
  16
- Connecting Storage Devices
  17
Updating the Firmware

21
- Methods for Updating the Firmware
  21
Configuring the Server

23
Configuring an Array

25
- Introduction
  25
- Comparing the Utilities
  26
- Using ORCA
  27
- Using ACU
  28
- Using CPQONLIN
  28
Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

33
- Installing Device Drivers
  33
- Installing Management Agents
  34
Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

35
- Replacing a Battery
  35
- Replacing the Expansion Module
  37
In this Section

39
Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

39
Diagnosing Array Problems

51
- Controller Board Runtime Leds
  51
- Cache Module Leds
  53
- Diagnostic Tools
  54
Electrostatic Discharge

55
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
  55
- Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
  56
In this Section

57
Regulatory Compliance Notices

57
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  57
  - FCC Rating Label
    57
  - Class a Equipment
    58
  - Class B Equipment
    58
  - Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only
    59
  - Modifications
    59
  - Cables
    59
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
  60
- European Union Regulatory Notice
  60
- BSMI Notice
  61
- Japanese Notice
  61
- Korean Notice A&B
  62
- Battery Replacement Notice
  62
  - Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
    63
Acronyms and Abbreviations

65
Index

67

HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual (42 pages)

Controllers for Integrity Servers

Brand: HP | Category: Controller | Size: 1.11 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Hardware Features

5
- Board Components
  5
  - Expansion Module Components
    6
  - Controller Specifications and Attributes
    6
Overview of the Installation Procedure

8
- Quick Installation Procedure (Windows or Linux)
  8
Installing the Controller Hardware

10
- Before Beginning the Installation
  10
- Preparing the Server
  10
- Installing the Controller Board
  10
- Connecting Storage Devices
  11
Updating the Firmware

13
- Methods for Updating the Firmware (Windows® or Linux®)
  13
Configuring an Array

14
- Introduction
  14
- Comparing the Utilities
  14
- Using ORCA
  15
- Using ACU
  16
Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

17
- Systems Using Microsoft Windows
  17
  - Installing Device Drivers
    17
  - Installing Management Agents
    17
- Systems Using Linux
  17
  - Installing Management Agents
    18
Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

19
- Replacing a Battery
  19
- Replacing the Expansion Module
  20
Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

22
Diagnosing Array Problems

30
- Controller Board Runtime Leds
  30
- Cache Module Leds
  31
- Diagnostic Tools
  32
Electrostatic Discharge

33
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
  33
- Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
  33
Regulatory Compliance Notices

34
Acronyms and Abbreviations

39
- Board Components
  41
Index

41

HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller Technology Brief (32 pages)

Smart Array Controller technology

Brand: HP | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.44 MB

Table of Contents
1
Abstract
3
Introduction
3
Storage Trends
3
Meeting Data Storage Requirements
4
High Performance
4
- PCI Express Technology
  4
- SAS/SATA Technology
  5
  - SAS-2 Standard
    6
  - Mini SAS 4X Cable Connectors and Receptacles
    7
- High-Performance Processor
  7
- Cache Module Benefits
  8
  - Read-Ahead Caching
    8
  - Write-Back Caching
    8
  - Balanced Cache Size
    9
- RAID Performance Enhancements
  9
  - Disk Striping
    9
  - Parity Data
    9
  - Background RAID Creation
    9
  - RAID 5 and RAID 6 Read-Modify-Write
    9
  - Striping Across Arrays
    10
  - RAID 1 Load Balancing
    10
  - Hardware Versus Software RAID
    10
- Smart Array Performance
  11
Data Availability
14
- RAID Support
  14
  - Stripe Size Migration
    14
  - RAID Migration
    15
- Drive Roaming
  16
- Mirror Splitting and Recombining
  16
- Online Drive Flash
  16
- Recovery ROM
  16
- Pre-Failure Warranty Using S.M.A.R.T Technology
  16
- Automatic Data Recovery with Rapid Rebuild Technology
  17
- Online Spare
  17
- Dynamic Sector Repair
  18
- ECC Protection
  18
- Battery-Backed Write Cache
  18
- Flash-Backed Write Cache
  20
  - FBWC Architecture
    21
  - FBWC Cache
    22
  - Super-Capacitor
    22
  - Capturing Data During Power Loss
    22
  - Recovering Data from the Flash-Backed Cache
    23
- Entry Level RAID Solutions
  23
  - Software RAID
    23
  - Zero Memory RAID
    23
Storage Support and Pathway Redundancy
24
- Solid State Drives
  24
- Native Command Queuing
  24
- Dual Domain Support
  24
- Tape Device Support
  25
Smart Array Advanced Pack
25
Storage Management
26
- Array Configuration Utility
  27
- Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
  27
- Cpqonlin
  27
- HP Systems Insight Manager
  27
  - Performance Monitoring
    28
  - Fault Prediction
    28
- Array Diagnostics Utility
  28
Summary
28
Appendix A: Capacity Growth Technologies
29
- Array Expansion
  29
- Logical Drive Creation
  30
- Logical Drive Extension
  31
For more Information
32
Call to Action
32

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HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller Reference Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

Overview of Array Configuration Tools

HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

HP Online Array Configuration Utility for Netware

HP Array Configuration Utility

Probability of Logical Drive Failure

Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods

Diagnosing Array Problems

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual (68 pages)

Table of Contents

Hardware Features

Determining the Correct Installation Procedure for the Server

Installing the Controller Hardware

Updating the Firmware

Configuring the Server

Configuring an Array

Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

In this Section

Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

Diagnosing Array Problems

Electrostatic Discharge

In this Section

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual (42 pages)

Table of Contents

Hardware Features

Overview of the Installation Procedure

Installing the Controller Hardware

Updating the Firmware

Configuring an Array

Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

Diagnosing Array Problems

Electrostatic Discharge

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller Technology Brief (32 pages)

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