Scsi Setup; Features - Compaq ProLiant 8500 Setup And Installation Manual

This chapter describes the features and set up of the ProLiant 8500 server
Integrated Smart Array Controller (Ultra2 support) .

Features

The ProLiant 8500 Dual Channel Integrated Smart Array Controller is a dual
Ultra2 SCSI array controller. Both channels support Low Voltage Differential
(LVD) SCSI devices. The controller supports the following features.
16 MB total memory, 12 MB Read Ahead Cache
Support for up to four internal Ultra2 SCSI Hot-Plug drives in RAID 0,
1, 0+1, and 5
External connector supports external tape drives for backup of the
internal drives
Migration from any RAID level to any RAID level
Migration from any stripe size to any stripe size
PreFailure notification and PreFailure Warranty (through Compaq
Insight Manager)
On-line spares
Port 2 is dedicated to controlling the SCSI drives in the internal drive bay.
Port 1 is connected to an external Very High Density Connector Interface
(VHDCI) SCSI connector.
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SCSI Setup