HP Smart Array Advanced Pack Software manual Installation and configuration

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Installation and configuration

Procedures for controllers in a server

To install a stand-up controller in a server, choose one of the following procedures:

•Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server (on page 37)

•Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server (on page 38)

Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server

Unless the user chooses a different configuration option, new HP ProLiant servers autoconfigure when powered up for the first time. For more information about the autoconfiguration process, see the server-specific user guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide. These guides are available on the product Documentation CD.

IMPORTANT: Do not power up the server until the hardware configuration is satisfactory, as described in the procedure given in this section.

To install the controller in an unconfigured server:

1.Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller board" on page 38). For server-specific procedures, see the server user guide.

2.If the controller supports external storage, connect external storage devices to the controller.

3.Install physical drives, as needed.

The number of drives connected to the controller determines the RAID level if the server autoconfigures at powers up, unless the user chooses a different configuration option. For more information, see the server-specific user guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide.

4.Power up the external storage devices.

5.Power up the server. Unless the user chooses a different configuration option, the autoconfiguration process runs.

6.Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 45).

7.Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 45).

8.Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 45).

9.Install the operating system and device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on page 45). Instructions are provided with the CD that is supplied in the controller kit.

10.(Optional) Create additional logical drives ("Configuration tools" on page 43).

The server is now ready for use.

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Contents Part Number August Edition AbstractPage Contents Installation and configuration Moving drives and arrays Adding drives Regulatory compliance noticesController components Component identificationP212 components DescriptionP222 components P400 components model with front connectorsFor LED locations and status, see P222 LEDs on Description P400 components model with back connectors P411 components P410 componentsFor LED locations and status, see P420 LEDs on Description P420 componentsE500 components P421 componentsFor LED locations and status, see P421 LEDs on Description P700m components P712m components P711m componentsP800 components P721m componentsFor LED locations and status, see P721m LEDs on P812 components P822 components Controller board runtime LEDsColor Name Comments P212, P410, and P411 LEDsIdle Task LED status Controller CPU activity level E500 and P400 LEDsP420 LEDs P222 LEDsColor Name Interpretation P421 LEDs Green CR8 Idle Task P700m LEDsP712m LED P711m LEDP800 LEDs P721m LEDsCannot function due to an internal problem. If P812 LEDs P822 LEDs Fbwc module LEDsFbwc module LEDs P410, P411, P711m, P812 Green LED Amber LED Interpretation Fbwc module LEDs P222, P420, P421, P721m, P822Amber Green Interpretation Battery pack LEDsColor Description LED3 pattern LED4 pattern Interpretation Memory and storage capacity conventions SpecificationsRAID conventions Smart Array Advanced PackRequired hardware Supported servers and server bladesFeature Details Specifications common to all controller modelsController Speed Supported product Server RulesE500, P411, and P421 specifications Controller specifications by modelSpecification E500 P411 P421 P212 and P222 specifications P400, P410, and P420 specificationsSpecification P400 P410 P420 Specification P212 P222P800, P812, and P822 specifications P700m, P711m, P712m, and P721m specificationsSpecification P700m P711m P712M P721m Specification P800 P812 P822Battery pack service life Procedures for controllers in a server Installation and configurationInstalling a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server Installing the controller board Connecting internal storage SAS cable part numbers Procedures for controllers in a server bladeInstallation and configuration Installing the mezzanine controller board Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Configuration toolsROM-Based Setup Utility Array configuration toolsInstalling device drivers System maintenance toolsUpdating firmware Installing Management Agents Diagnostic toolsEvent Notification Service HP Insight Diagnostics Installation and configuration Replacing the battery on the P212, P410, and P411 models Upgrade and replacement proceduresReplacing the Fbwc module on the P410 and P411 models Replacing the Bbwc module on the P212, P410, and P411 models Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Installing an E500 or P400 cache battery Replacing an E500 or P400 cache battery Replacing the E500 or P400 cache Replacing the P700m cache battery Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Removing a P711m capacitor pack Replacing a P711m cache module Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Replacing a P712m cache module Replacing the Fbwc module on the P721m Replacing a P800 cache battery Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Replacing the P800 cache module or controller Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Replacing a P812 cache module Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Upgrade and replacement procedures Replacing a P822 cache module Upgrade and replacement procedures Identifying the status of a legacy drive Drive proceduresStatus Definition Identifying the status of an HP SmartDriveEffects of a drive failure Recognizing drive failureRecovering from compromised fault tolerance Compromised fault toleranceReplacing drives Before replacing drives Automatic data recovery rebuildTime required for a rebuild Abnormal termination of a rebuild Moving drives and arrays Restore data from backupUpgrading drive capacity Adding drives Drive procedures Preventing electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesFCC rating label FCC Notice, Class a EquipmentCables ModificationsCanadian notice Avis Canadien Bsmi notice European Union regulatory noticeChinese notice Battery replacement noticeJapanese notice Korean notice Class a equipmentTaiwan battery recycling notice Acronyms and abbreviations System Management Homepage HP Service Pack for ProLiantDocumentation feedback Cpqonlin IndexFederal Communications Commission FCC Smart Array Advanced Pack Saap