HP Smart Array (RAID) Host Bus Adapters manual Overview of the installation procedure

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Overview of the installation procedure

In this section

 

Quick installation procedure (Windows or Linux)

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Quick installation procedure (Windows or Linux)

 

Before installing the controller, refer to the support matrix on the HP website

 

(http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity) to confirm that the server and operating system

 

support the controller.

 

To install the controller:

1.Power down the server.

2.Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet.

3.Unplug the power cord from the server.

4.Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page 9).

5.If necessary, install additional physical drives.

The number of drives in the server determines the RAID level that is autoconfigured when the server is powered up (next step).

6.Power up the server.

7.Update the controller firmware.

When the firmware update process is complete, the server reboots and runs through a POST procedure. This POST procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to open ORCA.

8.Open ORCA ("Configuring an array" on page 13).

•If using a headless console, press the Esc+8 key combination.

•Otherwise, press the F8 key.

9.Configure the logical boot drive, and then exit from ORCA.

If the server is using Linux, controller installation is complete. When the server is next rebooted, the operating system detects the controller hardware and automatically installs the required driver.

If the server is using Microsoft® Windows®, continue as follows:

1.Load the controller driver from EBSU on the Smart Setup media. (To load the driver, select Load OEM Boot Drivers in EBSU. For more information about Smart Setup, refer to the HP Smart Setup Guide on the Smart Setup media.)

2.Run Express Setup.

3.When you have finished installing the operating system as directed during the Express Setup procedure, remove the operating system CD, and then insert the Smart Setup media.

4.Install the Integrity Support Pack ("Installing device drivers and Management Agents" on page 16).

Controller installation is complete.

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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 Before beginning the installation Preparing the server Installing the controller hardwareInstalling the controller board Connecting internal storage Connecting storage devicesConnecting 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 firmwareUtilities available for configuring an array Configuring an arrayComparing the utilities Select Create Logical Drive Using OrcaUsing ACU Systems using Microsoft Windows Installing device drivers and Management AgentsSystems 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 failureRecovering from compromised fault tolerance Compromised fault toleranceEffects of a hard drive failure Replacing hard drives Automatic data recovery rebuildFactors to consider before replacing hard drives Time required for a rebuild Case 1 An uncorrectable read error has occurredUpgrading hard drive capacity Case 2 The replacement drive has failedCase 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 toolsPreventing electrostatic discharge 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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