Troubleshooting - Compaq RAID Array 4100 User Manual

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Interpreting Component LEDs................................................................................. 4-1
Hard Drive LEDs.............................................................................................. 4-1
Fibre Host Adapter LEDs ................................................................................. 4-2
RA4000 Controller LEDs ................................................................................. 4-3
Fibre Channel Storage Hub LEDs .................................................................... 4-5
Fan Assembly ................................................................................................... 4-7
Power Supply.................................................................................................... 4-8
Replacing Components ............................................................................................ 4-9
Replacing the RA4000 Controller without RA4000 Redundant Controller ..... 4-9
Replacing the RA4000 Controller with Redundant Controller....................... 4-11
Replacing the RA4000 Controller Cache ....................................................... 4-14
Replacing GBICs............................................................................................ 4-16
Removing Fibre Channel Cables .................................................................... 4-17
Replacing a Redundant Power Supply............................................................ 4-17
Replacing the Fan Assembly .......................................................................... 4-19
Replacing Hard Drives ................................................................................... 4-21
Chapter 5
Running the Array Configuration Utility
Before You Begin .................................................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Array Configuration Utility.................................................................. 5-2
Accessing Online.............................................................................................. 5-3
SmartStart and Support Software CD............................................................... 5-3
Configuration Wizards............................................................................................. 5-3
Getting Help ............................................................................................................ 5-4
Configuration Procedures ........................................................................................ 5-4
Create a New Array .......................................................................................... 5-4
Step 1: Choosing a Controller for the Array..................................................... 5-5
Step 2: Grouping physical drives of the same size into an array ...................... 5-7
Step 3: Creating Logical Drives ....................................................................... 5-9
Capacity Expansion ........................................................................................ 5-11
Capacity Extension ......................................................................................... 5-14
Online Migration ............................................................................................ 5-16
Redundant Controllers.................................................................................... 5-18
Array Configuration Utility Screens...................................................................... 5-19
Main Configuration Screen............................................................................. 5-19
Controller Settings Screen .............................................................................. 5-23
Create Array Screen........................................................................................ 5-24
Create Logical Drive Screen........................................................................... 5-25
Error and Warning Messages................................................................................. 5-27
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