About The Array Configuration Utility - HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Manual

About the Array Configuration Utility

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is a utility that can run locally through
your browser or remotely through HP Insight Manager.
Note:
and Management kit.
Instructions for installing the ACU on your server are included in the configuration
chapters of this guide.
Instructions for installing Insight Manager on your server are included on the CD.
The ACU may be installed and run from the server or run from its CD. (Diskless
servers and some operating systems must run the ACU from the CD.)
To determine if you can use the ACU to help manage an MSA1500 cs in your
environment, read the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs Compatibility Guide,
located on the MSA1500 cs Technical Documentation page of the MSA1500 cs
web site at
For information about using the ACU, obtain and refer to the HP Array
Configuration Utility User Guide. This guide is available on the MSA1500 cs
Documentation CD.
For more information about the ACU, refer to the ACU web site at
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/software-management/
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 (especially the RAID level and rebuild priority) and make
sure that they are acceptable according to your plans.
Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide
ACU and Insight Manager are included on CDs inside the MSA1500 cs Setup
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
If you plan to use the ACU to configure and manage your storage:
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