HP XU manual Frequently Asked Questions, Yes, you can boot without any problem from an array

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4 Technical Information

Using the ArrayConfig Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I boot from an array?

A: Yes, you can boot without any problem from an array.

Q:If you have two UltraWide SCSI drives connected to the RAID controller, does one of them have to be the bootable drive?

A: No, the entire RAID array is bootable rather than the individual drives that make up the array. If there are two drives configured in a RAID 0 array, the array will automatically be bootable.

Q:Can a third UltraWide SCSI hard drive be added to be used as the boot device, as defined in the support boundaries?

A: Yes, you can add a third drive, but the third drive cannot be included in the same RAID array. For example, you could create a RAID 1 array with two drives plus a third drive configured as a spare. Or, you could configure two arrays: one with two drives and one with one drive.

Q:Can we connect a third SCSI drive to the Narrow SCSI controller.

A: You can connect a third drive to the Symbios controller, but both the Symbios BIOS and UltraWide BIOS cannot be loaded at the same time. That means that you cannot boot from both SCSI devices at the same time. If you only need to boot from the Symbios SCSI occasionally, then you can disable (from BIOS setup) the Internal Wide 16-bit SCSI Option ROM Scan and enable the Symbios SCSI Option ROM Scan to boot on the Symbios SCSI. When you’re finished, disable the Symbios SCSI Option ROM Scan and enable the Internal Wide 16-bit SCSI Option ROM Scan.

NOTE

You cannot change the priority of RAID and non-RAID devices through

 

the ArrayConfig utility’s Custom Setup routine. RAID devices will

 

always have the highest priority even if the SCSI address of the

 

non-RAID device is set to 0.

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Contents User’s Guide Crystal.bk notice.fb4 Page ii Monday, March 23, 1998 605 AM User’s Guide Welcome to Your HP Kayak XU & XW PC Workstations Five front-access shelves Six slots for accessory boardsEnables you to scroll without using the scroll bars An HP UltraFlow cooling system with multiple temperatureImportant Safety Information Who This Manual Is ForImportant Ergonomic Information Crystal.bk title.fb4 Page vii Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AMCrystal.bk title.fb4 Page viii Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Contents Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Accessory BoardsInstalling a Processor Recycling an Old HP PC WorkstationIf Your PC Workstation Does Not Start Properly Solving ProblemsIf Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems HP Hardware Diagnostics UtilityHP Summary Screen and Setup Program Configuring Your Network ConnectionConfiguring a Scsi Accessory Using the ArrayConfig ProgramHewlett Packard Support and Information Services Crystal.bk crystal.toc Page xv Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Xvi Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Installation Tools Unpacking Your PC WorkstationConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connecting to a Network Your PC Workstation has a 10BT/100TX LAN interface adapterConnecting Audio Accessories Volume before connecting headphones or speakersVolume control in that position Damage your hearingConnecting an External Scsi Accessory Approximately 10 feet To install any software that may be necessary to use itExternal Scsi accessories Connecting the Power Cords With HP Lock installed, you can use this button to prevent Entering a password refer to Setting Passwords onYour PC Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel PC Lock ButtonInitializing Your Software Starting and Stopping Your PC WorkstationStarting Your PC Workstation for the First Time Creating Back-up Diskettes Starting Your PC WorkstationStopping Your PC Workstation Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Menu Key Shortcut KeysInternet Key HP TopToolsHP Customer InformationUsing Your HP Enhanced Mouse Function to work in a different wayApplications that support a third control button Setting Passwords Setting an Administrator PasswordSetting a User Password Using Power Management Additional Information and HelpRecycling an Old HP PC Workstation Crystal.bk cryst-1.fb4 Page 22 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories Buffered 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB DIMMsRemoving the Cover PC Workstation before switching it on againRemoving and Replacing the Cover Crystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 26 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Replacing the Cover Crystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 28 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Moving the Power Supply To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply Supply unit remains connected to the computerInstalling Memory Main Memory ModulesCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 32 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 33 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Installing More Memory on the Video Adapter Procedure HP Visualize FX4Installing Mass Storage Devices Connecting Devices Bit Scsi with five 68-pin Scsi connectorsCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 38 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Installing a Hard Disk DriveDisk Striping IDE Hard DiskInstalling a Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf Secure the drive with the four self-retaining screws Locate the appropriate data cable for the hard disk drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive in a Front-Access Shelf Mount the drive on the tray as shown below Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf and secure itLocate the appropriate data cable for the disk drive Completing the Installation of a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Drive in a Front-Access Shelf Locate the appropriate data cable for the device Completing the Installation of a Drive Installing Accessory Boards Installing the BoardCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 51 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Accessory Board CompletingInstalling a Processor PC Workstation will void the warranty Socket by squeezing the tabs at the top and bottomBoard. Then remove the VRM for the processor TerminatorCompleting Installation of a Processor Bus SpeedCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 56 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation HP Summary Screen Solving ProblemsHP Diagnostics Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start ProperlyCorrectly installed CPU Freq Remove the cover Check the following itemsIf you are Unable to Change any Values in Setup If a Post Error Message is DisplayedEnsure that you are using the correct password Rebuild Your PC Workstation’s ComponentsClearing PC Workstation’s Displayed similar to thisIf You Cannot Turn Off Your PC Workstation PC Workstation’s operating system documentation for details If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware ProblemDisplay Does Not Work Properly If Your Keyboard Does Not Work If Your Mouse Does Not WorkIf Your Printer Does Not Work If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not WorkIf the Hard Disk Drive Does not Work CD-ROM Drive Does not Work If the CD-ROM Drive Has a ProblemCable connections or jumper settings CD-ROM Drive is Idle If you are having problems with sound when playing a CDNo Sound from the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive Does not Open If an Accessory Board Does not Work If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your PasswordIf You Can’t Start the Setup Program If You Have a Network ProblemIf the Date and Time Are Incorrect If Your Application Software Does Not WorkIf Your PC Workstation Has an Audio Problem Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems May not be availablePost Phase Other FeaturesAs follows Boot StepsDiags Press the control button You can exit the test session by pressing the buttonHP Hardware Diagnostics Utility Starting This Support TicketTechnical Information Features Feature DescriptionCrystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 83 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 84 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Maximum Loads Available for Accessory Slots System SpecificationsPower Consumption Information IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC Workstation Crystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 87 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Audio Features Digitized SoundsCrystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 89 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Video Features Scsi Features MB per second Scam support HP FastRAIDDisk Striping Features FastRAID RAID 1 with 2 disk drivesNetwork Features HP FastRAID Option PC Workstation’s Rear Connectors System Connectors and Switches System Board ConnectorsInternal Audio Connectors When the headphone jack on the Audio Front Panel System Board Switches Switch1 Use Switch to HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Starting the HP Setup ProgramSetup program, and bypass the Summary Screen, press instead Viewing the HP Summary ScreenSaving Your Changes and Leaving Setup Plug & Play O/SConfiguring Your Network Connection Controlling the Network Security FeaturesSelecting the Boot Device Priority SCSISelect utility is accessed by pressing during Configuring a Scsi AccessoryUsing Scsi Select Configure/View Scsi Channel Interface Definitions Changes the adapter Scsi ID from its default valuePress to view the Advanced Configuration Options menu Boot Scsi ID Initiate Sync Negotiation Options Menu This option is no longer used and must always be Enabled Plug and Play Scam SupportVerify Disk Media Using the Scsi Configuration Utility Default Settings You Can ChangeBelow Starting the Scsi Configuration UtilityMain Menu Display Mode Mono/ColorHelp QuitAdapter Setup Adapter Utilities MenuParity Adapter Setup MenuScam Support Host Scsi ID Scan OrderRemovable Media SupportDevice Selections Menu LunsDevice Setup Menu Sync Rate MegaBytes/sec Width bitsRead Write I/O Timeout sec Scan for Device at Boot Time Exiting from the Configuration UtilityDisconnect Queue TagsUsing the ArrayConfig Program Creating a New Array↓ keys until the option is highlighted and then press Two-drive RAID 0 arrayDiskettes you made before creating your array DetectedInsert the ArrayConfig diskette in drive a and reboot your Computer. Wait until ArrayConfig starts automaticallyWhen the Main Menu appears, select Disk Array Operations Following126 127 Displaying Array Information Making the Array BootableManaging an Existing Array Deleting an Array Initializing an Array Adding and Deleting Spares Adding a Dedicated SpareDisk as a spare Follow these steps to delete a dedicated spareDelete and press Dedicated spare is deleted immediatelyOptimizing Performance Or the HP websiteResolving Problems Otherwise, select the Array1000 Family Raid Adapter by usingKayaksupport/ to see if this has been corrected Non-RAID device is set to Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, you can boot without any problem from an array Key Technical Information Using the ArrayConfig Program 138 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Service Means of Access IntroductionYour HP-Authorized Reseller HP SupportPackHP Support Assistant CD-ROM Region Phone Number Fax NumberAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP Hewlett-Packard Information ServicesHP Forum on CompuServe HP Forum on America Online HP World Wide Web SiteOrdering Drivers and Bios on Diskette EuropeHP Support Services Number is +1 970 Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportCustomer Support Center Lifeline Telephone Support Europe, please call the telephone support center +44 171 512HP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS Summary Covered Time Available FromHewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters Asia Latin AmericaPage Glossary Glossary Commonly used to select configuration options Polyphonic More than one voice played simultaneously Synthesizer Hardware for 158 Index Index Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 161 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 162 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 163 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 164 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Regulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information 167 168 169 170 171 HP Software Product Limited Warranty Your HP PC Workstation’s Physical Characteristics PC Workstation Documentation Roadmap
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