Hp Array Configuration Utility; About Acu; Using The Acu Gui - HP 166207-B21 - Smart Array 5302/32 RAID Controller Reference Manual

HP Array Configuration Utility

About ACU

ACU is the main tool for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. It exists in three interface
formats: the ACU GUI, the ACU CLI, and ACU Scripting. All formats provide support for standard
configuration tasks (on page 6). ACU also provides support for advanced configuration tasks (on page
6). Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.
To install ACU, obtain the executable file from one of the following locations:
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The HP website (http://www.hp.com/support)
When prompted for product information, enter the appropriate server or server blade model name.
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The software CD that is provided with the controller
Follow the instructions provided with the executable.
All three formats have separate executables.
Starting with version 8.28.13.0, ACU Scripting is now a standalone application that is distributed with
the ACU CLI application. In ACU versions prior to 8.28.13.0, the scripting executable was provided with
the ACU GUI component.
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.

Using the ACU GUI

Determine how you will use the GUI, and then choose one of the following methods to open the GUI:
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Using the GUI as a local application on a server that has ACU installed
has ACU
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Using the GUI as a service on a local host in a Windows® or Linux environment to configure a
remote server
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Using the GUI as a service on a remote host in a Windows® or Linux environment to configure a
local server
•
Using the GUI directly from the SmartStart CD
SmartStart
When the GUI is open, tasks are distributed among four categories. For more information, see
"Navigating the GUI (on page 28)."
installed" on page 22)
("Configuring a remote server using ACU located on a local
("Configuring a local server using ACU located on a remote
CD" on page 26)
("Configuring a server using ACU located on the
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("Configuring a server that
server" on page 23)
server" on page 24)