Firmware; Operating Systems Supported - Compaq StorageWorks 4000 - RAID Array White Paper

Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration
IMPORTANT: One Fibre Channel link per array controller is required.
Note: The necessary GBIC and the appropriate fiber optic cable are determined by individual
customer needs and system design.
6. Connect each RA4000 to the Fibre Channel Storage Hub for each controller link.
7. Run the Compaq Options ROMPaq. It is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support
Software CD 4.30 or later that is shipped with the Compaq StorageWorks RA4000 and
RA4000 Redundant Controller.

Firmware

The firmware stored in read only memory (ROM) on the RA4000 Controllers defines the features
of the RA4000. The firmware controls RAID operation, error handling, and management
information as reported to Compaq Insight Manager. The RA4000 ships with the appropriate
firmware loaded. If a customer chooses to install previously used disk drives in an RA4000, the
administrator may need to flash the disk ROM to upgrade the firmware on the used disk drives.
Firmware upgrades for the RA4000 can be flashed onto the RA4000 Controller using Compaq
Options ROMPaq.
The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that
automate the installation of a reliable and well-integrated server configuration. This
easy-to-follow program streamlines server setup, tunes the Compaq server to take full advantage
of the hardware and software, and provides consistent server performance.
The RA4000 has enhanced drive array capabilities. Therefore, Compaq recommends that
customers use the latest Systems ROMPaq to flash the ROM on existing servers before installing
a Fibre Host Adapter.
Systems ROMPaq is a special Compaq utility for updating the firmware in Compaq servers. It is
provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later.

Operating Systems Supported

The following operating systems can support the RA4000 in a single controller configuration:
Windows NT 4.0
NetWare 3.12/3.20, 4.11, and 5.0
UnixWare 2.1 and 7
SCO OpenServer 5.0
Banyan Vines 6.x and 7.x
OS/2 SMP 2.11 and Warp Server
Solaris 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.6
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