Array Configuration Utility; Option Rom Configuration For Arrays; Cpqonlin; Hp Systems Insight Manager - HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller Technology Brief

Utility features
Setting stripe size
Migrating RAID level or stripe size
Configuring controller settings
Expanding an array
Creating multiple logical drives per array
Setting of boot controller

Array Configuration Utility

The ACU is a browser-based graphical application that helps configure Smart Array controllers. The
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ACU is also supported on the HP MSA family of entry-level SAN products. This provides
administrators with a seamless set of tools to use with both HP Smart Array direct-attached storage
(DAS) and HP SAN-attached storage.
The ACU runs online on Microsoft® Windows® Server and Linux® operating systems. Because the
ACU is available on a bootable disc, an administrator using other operating systems
utility offline by booting the system from the SmartStart or Server Storage Support Software disc.
The ACU also contains a command line interface (ACU-CLI), offering a quicker way to deploy multiple
servers by automating creation of arrays and logical drives. Configuration information for the ACU is
available at
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00729544/c00729544.pdf

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) is an alternative method of viewing, creating, and
deleting multiple arrays and logical drives during system power up. ORCA is designed for
administrators who have minimal configuration requirements. The ACU is recommended for more
advanced array configurations.

CPQONLIN

CPQONLIN is a configuration utility that runs online on Novell NetWare. It functions like the ACU in
this environment. Refer to the HP Smart Array controller documentation for more information about
using CPQONLIN.

HP Systems Insight Manager

HP Systems Insight Manager is a client/server tool for integrated server environment management.
Based on SNMP, it is capable of monitoring more than 1,200 system-wide parameters for
performance and other operational characteristics of Smart Array controller storage. The program
displays configuration information, operating system device driver version numbers, controller
firmware version numbers, Pre-Failure Warranty information, and operating statistics.
7 For more information about the ACU, refer to
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/software-management/acumatrix/index.html.
Refer to product documentation to verify operating system support.
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ACU ORCA
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CPQONLIN
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