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Users familiar with the previous versions of ACU Scripting must now install the ACU CLI application to obtain
the scripting executable. The new ACU scripting executable (hpacuscripting) replaces the former executable
(cpqacuxe) in all scripts.
For information about the minimum monitor settings and the version numbers of supported operating systems
and browsers, see the README.txt file provided with the executable.
To use ACU in the online environment:
Obtain the executable files from one of the following locations:
1.
The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support)
o
When prompted for product information, enter the appropriate server or server blade model name.
The software CD that is provided with the controller
o
Follow the installation instructions provided with the executable.
2.
After the executables are installed, launch each executable in the following manner:
3.
GUI—Click Start, and then select Programs>HP System Tools>HP Array Configuration Utility>Setup
o
HP Array Configuration Utility.
Depending on your configuration scenario, choose one of the following options:
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Launching ACU on a local server (on page 28)
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Launching ACU on a local server to configure a remote server (on page 29)
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Launching ACU on a remote server to configure a local server (on page 30)
CLI—Click Start, and then select Programs>HP System Tools>HP Array Configuration Utility>Setup
o
HP Array Configuration Utility CLI.
Scripting—Run hpacuscripting.exe.
o
Launching ACU on a local server
Microsoft OS
Click Start, and then select Programs>HP System Tools>HP Array Configuration Utility>Setup HP Array
1.
Configuration Utility.
The Execution Mode screen appears.
If Local Application Mode is selected, continue with step 2.
o
If Remote Service Mode is selected, select Local Application Mode, reboot the server, and then
o
continue with step 2.
Click Start, and then select Programs>HP System Tools>HP Array Configuration Utility.
2.
ACU launches in either a browser (older versions) or application window (v8.70 and later) ACU then
scans the system and detects controllers. This process can last up to 2 minutes. When controller
detection is complete, the controllers are available on the Controller/Device menu.
Configure a controller
3.
When configuration is complete, continue with the next step.
If you changed to Local Application mode in step 1, and you are finished configuring arrays on this
4.
server, do the following:
Click Start, and then select Programs>HP System Tools>HP Array Configuration Utility>Setup HP
a.
Array Configuration Utility.
When the Execution Mode screen appears, select Remote Service Mode.
b.
("Configuring a
controller" on page 42).
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