HP Smart Array (RAID) Host Bus Adapters manual Audience assumptions

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October 2006 (Second Edition)

Part Number 432599-002

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This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.

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Contents October 2006 Second Edition Part Number Audience assumptions Contents Electrostatic discharge Main components on the board Hardware featuresController specifications This sectionPage Overview of the installation procedure Quick installation procedure Windows or LinuxOverview of the installation procedure Installing the controller board Installing the controller hardwareBefore beginning the installation Preparing the server Connecting external storage Connecting storage devicesConnecting internal storage SAS cable part numbers To order additional cables, use the option kit part numberUpdating the firmware Methods for updating the firmware Windows or LinuxComparing the utilities Configuring an arrayUtilities available for configuring an array Using Orca Select Create Logical DriveUsing ACU Systems using Linux Installing device drivers and Management AgentsSystems using Microsoft Windows A system that already has Linux installed Replacing or adding a battery Upgrading or replacing controller optionsUpgrading 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 Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Identifying the status of a hard driveRecognizing hard drive failure Terminate the current operation and cause data lossEffects of a hard drive failure Compromised fault toleranceRecovering from compromised fault tolerance Factors to consider before replacing hard drives Automatic data recovery rebuildReplacing hard drives Case 1 An uncorrectable read error has occurred Time required for a rebuildCase 3 Another drive in the array has failed Case 2 The replacement drive has failedUpgrading hard drive capacity Moving drives and arrays Adding drivesReplacing, moving, or adding hard drives Diagnosing array problems Controller board runtime LEDsBattery pack LEDs Diagnostic tools Post messagesGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Modifications Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice CablesEuropean Union regulatory notice Bsmi notice Japanese class a noticeKorean class a notice Battery replacement notice Taiwan battery recycling noticeAcronyms and abbreviations Smart Array Index Post error messages

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