Configuring an Array

Using ACU

For detailed information about using ACU, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide.

Using ORCA

When a computer system is powered up, part of the startup sequence is the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Any array controllers that are in the system are initialized while POST is running. If the array controller supports ORCA, POST temporarily halts and an ORCA prompt message is displayed for about five seconds. (If ORCA is not supported, the prompt message is not displayed and the system continues with the startup sequence.)

While the prompt is displayed, press the F8 key to start ORCA. The ORCA main menu is displayed, allowing you to select the boot controller for the system, or to create, view, or delete a logical drive.

Figure 5-1: ORCA main menu screen

NOTE: The maximum allowable boot drive size with ORCA is 4 GB.

To create a logical drive:

1.Select Create Logical Drive.

The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical drives and the valid RAID options for the system.

HP Smart Array 641/642 Controller User Guide

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