Table Of Contents - Compaq Smart Array 221 User Manual

Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions........................................................................................................................ ix
Symbols in Text........................................................................................................................... x
Symbols on Equipment................................................................................................................ x
Rack Stability ............................................................................................................................. xi
Getting Help ............................................................................................................................... xi
Compaq Website ................................................................................................................xii
Telephone Numbers............................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Features
Overview of Features................................................................................................................1-1
Smart Array 221 Controller...............................................................................................1-3
Drive Arrays......................................................................................................................1-4
Fault Tolerance..................................................................................................................1-4
Drive Movement................................................................................................................1-5
Read-Cache Memory.........................................................................................................1-5
Wide Ultra2 SCSI and Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 .......................................................................1-5
Array Configuration Utility Features........................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Installation Preparation
Option Kit Contents..................................................................................................................2-1
SmartStart and Support Software CD................................................................................2-2
Storage and Options Documentation Library CDs ...........................................................2-2
Hardware and Software Installation Guidelines .......................................................................2-2
Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation............................................................2-3
Installing Multiple Smart Array 221 Controllers...............................................................2-3
Drive Considerations .........................................................................................................2-3
Determining Maximum Storage Capacity .........................................................................2-5
Changing the Fault Tolerance............................................................................................2-5
Moving Drives Offline ......................................................................................................2-5
Consolidating Arrays.........................................................................................................2-7
Restoring an Array to Its Original Controller ...........................................................................2-9
Writer: Jocelyn Campitelli Project: Compaq Smart Array 221 Controller User Guide Comments: 388541-001
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