HP Smart Array (RAID) Host Bus Adapters manual Using ACU

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NOTE: Newly created logical drives are invisible to the operating system. To make the new logical drives available for data storage, format them using the instructions given in the operating system documentation.

Using ACU

For detailed information about using ACU, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide. This document is available on the Smart Setup media or the Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit.

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Contents October 2006 Second Edition Part Number Audience assumptions Contents Electrostatic discharge This section Hardware featuresController specifications Main components on the boardPage Quick installation procedure Windows or Linux Overview of the installation procedureOverview of the installation procedure Installing the controller hardware Before beginning the installation Preparing the serverInstalling the controller board Connecting storage devices Connecting internal storageConnecting external storage To order additional cables, use the option kit part number SAS cable part numbersMethods for updating the firmware Windows or Linux Updating the firmwareConfiguring an array Utilities available for configuring an arrayComparing the utilities Select Create Logical Drive Using OrcaUsing ACU Installing device drivers and Management Agents Systems using Microsoft WindowsSystems using Linux A system that already has Linux installed Upgrading or replacing controller options Replacing or adding a batteryUpgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Replacing the cache module or controller Upgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Identifying the status of a hard drive Replacing, moving, or adding hard drivesTerminate the current operation and cause data loss Recognizing hard drive failureCompromised fault tolerance Recovering from compromised fault toleranceEffects of a hard drive failure Automatic data recovery rebuild Replacing hard drivesFactors to consider before replacing hard drives Time required for a rebuild Case 1 An uncorrectable read error has occurredCase 2 The replacement drive has failed Upgrading hard drive capacityCase 3 Another drive in the array has failed Adding drives Moving drives and arraysReplacing, moving, or adding hard drives Controller board runtime LEDs Diagnosing array problemsBattery pack LEDs Post messages Diagnostic toolsElectrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Cables Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice ModificationsBsmi notice Japanese class a notice European Union regulatory noticeTaiwan battery recycling notice Korean class a notice Battery replacement noticeAcronyms and abbreviations Smart Array Index Post error messages

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