Configuring RAID devices | HP Z400 H2D81US, VA799UT 799UT#ABA

Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer
Notices	115
Product Change Notifications	115
Helpful hints	115
At startup	115
During operation	116
Customizing the monitor display	116
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions	116
Solving minor problems	117
Solving power supply problems	119
Testing power supply	119
Solving diskette problems	120
Solving hard drive problems	121
Solving display problems	123
Solving audio problems	125
Solving printer problems	126
Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics	126
Overview	127
Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics	127
User interface	128
Survey tab	128
Test tab	130
Status tab	132
History tab	132
Errors tab	132
Help tab	133
Saving and printing information in HP Vision Field Diagnostics	134
Downloading the latest diagnostic utility	134
Diagnostic codes and errors	134
Diagnostic LED and audible (beep) codes	134
LED color definitions	138
POST error messages	139
7 Configuring RAID devices
Maximum hard drive configurations	145
Configuring SATA RAID devices	146
Attaching SATA HDDs	146
Configuring system BIOS	147
Creating RAID volumes	148
Deleting RAID volumes	149
Configuring SAS RAID devices	150
Supported configurations	150
SAS RAID 0 configuration	151
SAS RAID 1 configuration	152

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HP Z400 H2D81US, VA799UT 799UT#ABA manual Configuring RAID devices

Contents

HP 400 Workstation Copyright Information Warranty Trademark Credits About this guide Guide topics Iv About this guide Table of contents Restoring the operating system System management Replacing components Customer self-repair Removing and installing components Diagnostics and troubleshooting Configuring RAID devices Appendix D Locating HP resources Configuring password security and resetting Cmos179 Xii System board architecture Product featuresProduct overview Topics Memory technology Processor technologyGraphics Additional features Expansion card slots 1Workstation component descriptions Workstation componentsChassis components Description Symbol Description 2Front panel connectorsFront panel components 3Rear panel connectors Rear panel components Power supply description Workstation specificationsPhysical characteristics Power supply voltages 5Maximum current per rail Power supply currentsVoltage rail Power consumption and heat dissipation Power supply specifications6Power supply specifications Resetting the power supply System fans Temperature Humidity Altitude Shock Vibration Environmental specifications7HP Workstation environmental specifications Non-operating Energy Star Qualification Enabling EUP compliance mode EUP compliance modeAccessibility Hyper-threading Disabling EUP compliance mode HP Cool Tools 6Proper workstation placement Ensuring proper ventilation Setting up the operating system Installing or upgrading device drivers Setting up the Microsoft operating systemTransferring files and settings to your Windows workstation Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installing with the HP driver CD Updating the workstation after first boot Setting up Novell SledInstalling and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Upgrading the Bios Determining current Bios Upgrading Bios Upgrading device drivers Restore methods Restoring the operating system Ordering the RestorePlus! media Ordering backup software Restoring Windows VistaRestoring the operating system Creating RestorePlus! media Restoring Windows XP Professional Creating HP Backup and Recovery Hpbr media Using Hpbr Creating restore mediaUsing RestorePlus Using the recovery partition Restoring Novell Sled System management Computer Setup F10 Utility Computer Setup F10 functionality Enww Accessing the Computer Setup F10 Utility 1Computer Setup F10 Utility menu descriptions Computer Setup F10 Utility menuHeading Option Description Disable 16 is the default As a bootable device Enabled by the operating system MWAITE-AWARE OS PCI VGA Enww Workstation management Section topics Initial workstation configuration and deployment Installing a remote system Replicating the setup Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations Updating and managing software Altiris Client Management SolutionsHP Client Manager Software Proactive Change Notification System Software ManagerSubscribers Choice Remote ROM Flash ROM FlashHPQFlash FailSafe Boot Block ROM Recovering the workstation from Boot Block Recovery mode Workstation security 2Security features overviewFeature Purpose How it is established Asset tracking Feature Purpose Sata hard disk drive security Using DriveLock DriveLock applications Enabling DriveLock Select SecurityDriveLock Security Password security Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup Entering a power-on password Entering a setup password Changing a power-on or setup password 3National keyboard delimiter characters Deleting a power-on or setup passwordNational keyboard delimiter characters Language Delimiter Setting the side access panel sensor protection level Clearing passwordsSide access panel sensor Smart Cover Sensor optional Side access panel solenoid lock Drive Protection System Fault notification and recoveryECC fault prediction Thermal sensors Dual-state power button Changing the power button configuration Replacing components Enww ESD information Service considerationsGenerating static 1Static shielding protection levels Preventing ESD equipment damagePersonal grounding methods and equipment Method Voltage Grounding the work area Recommended ESD prevention materials and equipment Tools and software requirements Cables and connectorsSpecial handling of components Customer self-repair Lithium coin cell batteryHard disk drives 2System board components ID Removing and installing componentsComponent locations Component Predisassembly procedures To install Remove Then remove Replace Disassembly order3Workstation component installation Cable lock optional 2Removing the cable lock Replacing components Removing the side access panel Side access panelInstalling the side access panel Removing the side access panel sensor Side access panel sensor optionalInstalling the side access panel sensor Removing the side access panel solenoid lock Side access panel solenoid lockInstalling the side access panel solenoid lock Removing the front panel I/O device assembly Front panel I/O device assemblyInstalling the front bezel Bezel Enww Installing the front panel I/O device assembly Power button assembly Removing the power button assembly Installing the power button assembly Optical disk drive Removing an optical disk drive from the optical bay 12Removing the optical disk drive Replacing components Installing an optical disk drive in the optical bay 14Connecting power and data cables Replacing components Workstation speaker Installing the workstation speakerRemoving the workstation speaker Removing the power supply Power supplyInstalling the power supply Power connections 4Power connector description Removing the rear system fan assembly Rear system fan assemblyInstalling the rear system fan assembly Supported Dimm configurations Dimm installation guidelinesDimm installation order Memory Bios errors and warnings Removing a Dimm Installing a Dimm 22Seating the Dimm Secure the socket levers Slot identification and description Expansion card slot identificationType Card configuration restrictions for power supplies Choosing an expansion card slot Removing an expansion card Expansion cardExpansion card slot description 6Workstation PCIe compatibility matrix Enww Installing an expansion card Removing the battery BatteryInstalling the battery Hard disk drive Installing the hard disk driveInstallation guidelines Removing the hard disk drive Installation Enww Enww CPU heatsink Removing the CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Enww CPU Removing a CPU Installing a CPU System board Installing the system boardRemoving the system board Product recycling Diagnostics and troubleshooting Calling technical support Locating ID labels Locating warranty information Diagnosis guidelines Diagnosis at startup Diagnosis during operation Troubleshooting checklist HP Help and Support Center HP troubleshooting resources and toolsTroubleshooting a problem Support Product Change Notifications Helpful hintsAt startup During operation Troubleshooting scenarios and solutionsCustomizing the monitor display 1Minor problems Solving minor problemsProblem Cause Possible Solution Problem Cause Possible Solution 2Power supply problems Solving power supply problemsTesting power supply Problem Cause Solution 3Diskette problems Solving diskette problemsSelect FilePropertiesTools Boot in StorageBoot Order Solving hard drive problems4Hard drive problems F1440 SecurityRestore Master Boot Record Solving display problems 5Display problems Select StartAll Programs AccessoriesSystem Support.html For this CD-ROM device 6Audio problemsProperties Devices 7Printer problems Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field DiagnosticsSolving printer problems DIR C\ printer port Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics Overview User interface Survey tab Categories Levels include Test tab Enww Status tab Errors tabHistory tab Help tab Downloading the latest diagnostic utility Diagnostic codes and errorsDiagnostic LED and audible beep codes 8Diagnostic lights and audible codes Activity Possible cause Activity Possible cause Recommended action See the ROM Flash section of the Maintenance and Service 9LED color definitions LED color definitionsLED state LED color System status 10POST error messages Post error messagesScreen message Probable cause Recommended action Verify that a memory module cooling fan is installed Dimm Configuration DIMMs are not installed correctly not CPU Overtemp Insufficient processor cooling or Replace the processor with a compatible one Screen message Probable cause Maximum hard drive configurations Configuring RAID devices1Maximum hard drives Configuring Sata RAID devices Attaching Sata HDDs Configuring system Bios Creating RAID volumes Deleting RAID volumes Configuring SAS RAID devices Supported configurations SAS RAID 0 configuration SAS RAID 1 configuration SAS RAID 1E configuration Configuring password security and resetting Cmos Preparing to configure passwords Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Resetting the password jumperUsing the Cmos Button Using the Computer Setup F10 Utility to Reset Cmos Enww Workstation mouse Pin Signal Connector pinsWorkstation keyboard Pin Signal Workstation Ethernet Pin 10/100-MbSignal 1000-Mb Sata drive Pin Signal Workstation USB Pin SignalPin Signal Signal Pin Data Cable Power Cable Cable SAS drive Segment PinPlug Receptacles Workstation VGA Pin Signal DVI-I cable Pin Signal Display port Main power cable, P1 Graphics aux. power cables, P12 Pin Signal Color CPU power cable, P3Internal USB 1 Pin Signal Internal USB 1 Workstation rear system fan Pin SignalInternal USB 2 Workstation CPU fan Pin Signal Workstation FDD Pin Signal Signal Pin Workstation internal serial System board designators Designator Silk screen Component Appendix B System board designators Cleaning the keyboard General cleaning safety precautionsCleaning the workstation case Routine Care Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Locating HP resources Product information on Topic Location Product informationTable D-1Product information All Programs HP Cool Tools Product support Table D-2Product support Table D-3Product documentation Product documentationCustomer Bulletins, or Customer Notices Product diagnostics Table D-4Product diagnostics TaskUse Tools to view...ToolsMy Computer Product updatesTable D-5Product updates InformationView general system information Index Appendices Enww