HP Smart Array Advanced Pack Software manual Adding drives

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Before you move an array to another controller, you must meet the following conditions:

CAUTION: If the number of physical or logical drives exceeds the limit for the controller model and firmware version, then the controller may recognize an unpredictable subset of the drives, possibly resulting in failed arrays and data loss.

•If the other controller is connected already to one or more arrays of configured logical drives, the total number of logical drives on the controller after the drives have been moved must not exceed the number of logical drives that the controller supports. This number depends on the controller model and on the controller firmware version.

•The total number of physical drives on the other controller after the drives have been moved must not exceed the maximum number of supported physical drives for that controller model and firmware version.

•All drives in the array must be moved at the same time.

When all the conditions have been met, move the drives:

1.Back up all data before removing any drives or changing configuration. This step is required if you are moving data-containing drives from a controller that does not have a cache module.

2.Power down the system.

3.Move the drives.

4.Power up the system.

5.Observe the POST messages:

oIf a 1785 POST message appears, the drive array did not configure properly. Continue with step 6.

oIf a 1724 or 1727 POST message appears, drive positions were changed successfully and the configuration was updated. Continue with step 7.

6.If the array did not configure properly, do the following:

a.Power down the system immediately to prevent data loss.

b.Return the drives to their original locations.

c.Restore the data from backup, if necessary.

7.Verify the new drive configuration by running ORCA or ACU ("Configuration tools" on page 43).

Adding drives

You can add drives to a system at any time, if you do not exceed the maximum number of drives that the controller supports. You can then either build a new array from the added drives or use the extra storage capacity to expand the capacity of an existing array.

If the drives that you intend to add to the system are already configured into logical drives, you must meet certain conditions before adding drives to the system. For more information, see "Moving drives and arrays (on page 86)." When you have successfully added the drives, reset the server so that the controller can recognize the logical drives.

To perform an array capacity expansion, use ACU. If the system uses hot-pluggable drives and ACU runs in the same environment as the normal server applications, you can expand array capacity without shutting down the operating system. For more information, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/CASAC_RG_en).

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Contents Part Number August Edition AbstractPage Contents Installation and configuration Moving drives and arrays Adding drives Regulatory compliance noticesDescription Component identificationController components P212 componentsP400 components model with front connectors P222 componentsFor 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 componentsP421 components E500 componentsFor LED locations and status, see P421 LEDs on Description P700m components P712m components P711m componentsP721m components P800 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 LEDsP222 LEDs P420 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 Fbwc module LEDs P822 LEDsFbwc module LEDs P410, P411, P711m, P812 Green LED Amber LED Interpretation Fbwc module LEDs P222, P420, P421, P721m, P822Battery pack LEDs Amber Green InterpretationColor Description LED3 pattern LED4 pattern Interpretation Smart Array Advanced Pack SpecificationsMemory and storage capacity conventions RAID conventionsRequired hardware Supported servers and server bladesServer Rules Specifications common to all controller modelsFeature Details Controller Speed Supported productController specifications by model E500, P411, and P421 specificationsSpecification E500 P411 P421 Specification P212 P222 P400, P410, and P420 specificationsP212 and P222 specifications Specification P400 P410 P420Specification P800 P812 P822 P700m, P711m, P712m, and P721m specificationsP800, P812, and P822 specifications Specification P700m P711m P712M P721mBattery pack service life Installation and configuration Procedures for controllers in a serverInstalling 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 toolsSystem maintenance tools Installing device driversUpdating firmware Diagnostic tools Installing Management AgentsEvent 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 failureCompromised fault tolerance Recovering from compromised fault toleranceReplacing drives Before replacing drives Automatic data recovery rebuildTime required for a rebuild Abnormal termination of a rebuild Restore data from backup Moving drives and arraysUpgrading drive capacity Adding drives Drive procedures Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge FCC Notice, Class a Equipment Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelModifications CablesCanadian notice Avis Canadien Bsmi notice European Union regulatory noticeClass a equipment Battery replacement noticeChinese notice Japanese notice Korean noticeTaiwan 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
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