Array Configuration Utility - HP DL740 - ProLiant - 4 GB RAM User Manual

Configuring the Server

Array Configuration Utility

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is an easy-to-use graphical configuration
utility to help set up and change drive array configurations. It can be used to
configure the standard internal drive controller and any option controller boards that
are installed. This utility:
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Provides a graphical view of HP drive array configurations
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Provides express or custom initial configuration
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Supports adding capacity
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Supports RAID 0, 1+0, 5 and RAID ADG fault-tolerant configurations
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Supports RAID level and stripe size migration
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Optimizes array configurations using configuration wizards
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Sets drive rebuild priorities
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Allows online spare (hot spare) configuration
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Allows separate fault-tolerance configurations on a logical drive basis
ACU allows you to configure a disk array quickly and simply without an in-depth
understanding of RAID or drive array technology.
Starting the Array Configuration Utility
The ACU software can be run from CD or from within supported operating systems.
Running ACU from the SmartStart CD
The ProLiant DL740 server is shipped with the ACU on the SmartStart CD. Start the
utility as described in the following procedure. If, for any reason, you cannot start the
utility as described here, the utility is available in a variety of locations.
1. Power off the server, if necessary, then power on the server.
2. Boot the SmartStart CD.
3. Select the Maintenance tab at the top.
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