About The Array Configuration Utility (Acu) - HP storageworks msa1000 Installation Manual

Note:
recommends using the CLI exclusively and not using the ACU.

About the Array Configuration Utility (ACU)

The ACU is a browser-based utility that can run "locally" through your browser
screen or "remotely" through HP Insight Manager. This utility is provided on the
MSA1000 Support Software CD. Instructions for installing the ACU on your
management server are included in the operating-system specific chapters of this
guide.
To see if you can use the ACU to help manage an MSA1000 in your environment,
review the HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Compatibility Guide, located on the
MSA1000 Technical Documents Web page at
For information about using the ACU, read the HP Array Configuration Utility
User Guide. This manual is available on the MSA1000 Support Documentation
CD and the Technical Documents page of the MSA1000 website at
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000.
For more information about the ACU, see the ACU website at
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/software-manageme
nt/acumatrix/index.html
Note:
HP recommends using the ACU exclusively and not using the CLI.
When creating your arrays, the ACU provides suggested settings.
Consider these defaults and make sure that they are acceptable according to your
plans (especially the RAID type and rebuild priority.)
MSA1000 Installation Guide
If you plan to use the CLI to configure and manage your storage, HP
If you plan to use the ACU to configure and manage your storage:
Installation Procedures - for all MSA1000 Deployments
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000.
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