Configuring an array, Introduction | HP E200 specification

Configuring an array

In this section
Introduction	12
Comparing the utilities	12
Using ORCA	13
Using ACU	14
Using CPQONLIN	14
Introduction
HP provides four utilities for manually configuring an array on a Smart Array controller:

•ORCA—A simple ROM-based configuration utility

•ACU—A versatile, browser-based utility that provides maximum control over configuration parameters

•ACU CLI—A command line version of ACU

•CPQONLIN—A menu-based configuration utility specifically for servers using Novell NetWare

For more information about the features of these utilities, see "Comparing the Utilities (on page 12)."

Whichever utility you use, be aware of the following limitations:

•For the most efficient use of drive space, do not mix drives of different capacities within the same array. The configuration utility treats all physical drives in an array as if they have the same capacity as the smallest drive in the array. The excess capacity of any larger drives is wasted because it is unavailable for data storage.

•All drives in an array must be of the same type (for example, all SAS or all SATA).

•The probability that an array will experience a drive failure increases with the number of physical drives in the array.

For conceptual information about arrays, logical drives, and fault-tolerance methods, and for information about default array configuration settings, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This document is available on the Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit.

Comparing the utilities

NOTE: A + in the appropriate column indicates that the feature or procedure is supported, while -- indicates that the feature or procedure is not supported.

Supported features	ACU	CPQONLIN	ORCA

Uses a graphical interface	+	--	--

Available in languages other than English	+	--	--

Executable at any time	+	+	Only during POST

Available on CD	+	+	CD not necessary;
			located in ROM

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