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

7 Configuring RAID devices

This chapter describes how to configure SAS and SATA RAID devices, and includes these topics:

Topics

Maximum hard drive configurations on page 145

Configuring SATA RAID devices on page 146

Configuring SAS RAID devices on page 150

For additional information about configuring RAIDs, see http://www.hp.com/support/RAID_FAQs. For information about preparing the workstation for RAID configuration, see http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals.

Maximum hard drive configurations

This section lists the maximum number of hard drives supported on HP workstations for RAID configurations.

NOTE: This section applies to internal workstation configurations that do not use add-in cards and JBODs.

TIP: Use the table values to determine workstation-specific maximum number of hard drives as discussed the sections below.

Table 7-1Maximum hard drives

Workstation	SATA hard drive	SATA SFF*	SAS hard drive
		hard drive

Z800	5	6	5

Z600	3	4	3

Z400	4	4	4

*Small form factor hard drive

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Contents

HP 400 Workstation Trademark Credits Copyright Information Warranty Guide topics About this guide Iv About this guide Table of contents System management Restoring the operating system 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 Product overview Product featuresSystem board architecture Topics Memory technology Processor technologyGraphics Expansion card slots Additional features Chassis components Workstation components1Workstation component descriptions Description Symbol Description 2Front panel connectorsFront panel components Rear panel components 3Rear panel connectors Physical characteristics Workstation specificationsPower supply description Power supply voltages 5Maximum current per rail Power supply currentsVoltage rail Power consumption and heat dissipation Power supply specifications6Power supply specifications System fans Resetting the power supply 7HP Workstation environmental specifications Environmental specificationsTemperature Humidity Altitude Shock Vibration Non-operating Energy Star Qualification Accessibility Hyper-threading EUP compliance modeEnabling EUP compliance mode Disabling EUP compliance mode HP Cool Tools Ensuring proper ventilation 6Proper workstation placement Setting up the operating system Installing or upgrading device drivers Setting up the Microsoft operating systemTransferring files and settings to your Windows workstation Installing with the HP driver CD Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations Setting up Novell SledUpdating the workstation after first boot Upgrading the Bios Determining current Bios Upgrading device drivers Upgrading Bios Restoring the operating system Restore methods Ordering the RestorePlus! media Ordering backup software Restoring Windows VistaRestoring the operating system Restoring Windows XP Professional Creating RestorePlus! media Creating HP Backup and Recovery Hpbr media Using RestorePlus Creating restore mediaUsing Hpbr Using the recovery partition Restoring Novell Sled System management Computer Setup F10 functionality Computer Setup F10 Utility 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 Section topics Workstation management Installing a remote system Initial workstation configuration and deployment Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation Replicating the setup 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 Recovering the workstation from Boot Block Recovery mode FailSafe Boot Block ROM Feature Purpose How it is established 2Security features overviewWorkstation security Asset tracking Sata hard disk drive security Feature Purpose DriveLock applications Using DriveLock Select SecurityDriveLock Security Enabling DriveLock Password security Entering a power-on password Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup Changing a power-on or setup password Entering a setup password National keyboard delimiter characters Deleting a power-on or setup password3National keyboard delimiter characters Language Delimiter Side access panel sensor Smart Cover Sensor optional Clearing passwordsSetting the side access panel sensor protection level Side access panel solenoid lock ECC fault prediction Fault notification and recoveryDrive Protection System Thermal sensors Changing the power button configuration Dual-state power button Replacing components Enww ESD information Service considerationsGenerating static Personal grounding methods and equipment Preventing ESD equipment damage1Static shielding protection levels Method Voltage Recommended ESD prevention materials and equipment Grounding the work area Tools and software requirements Cables and connectorsSpecial handling of components Customer self-repair Lithium coin cell batteryHard disk drives Component locations Removing and installing components2System board components ID Component Predisassembly procedures 3Workstation component installation Disassembly orderTo install Remove Then remove Replace 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 Installing the front bezel Front panel I/O device assemblyRemoving the front panel I/O device assembly Bezel Enww Installing the front panel I/O device assembly Removing the power button assembly Power button assembly Installing the power button assembly Removing an optical disk drive from the optical bay Optical disk drive 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 4Power connector description Power connections Removing the rear system fan assembly Rear system fan assemblyInstalling the rear system fan assembly Dimm installation order Dimm installation guidelinesSupported Dimm configurations 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 Expansion card slot description Expansion cardRemoving an expansion card 6Workstation PCIe compatibility matrix Enww Installing an expansion card Removing the battery BatteryInstalling the battery Installation guidelines Installing the hard disk driveHard disk drive Removing the hard disk drive Installation Enww Enww Removing the CPU heatsink CPU heatsink Installing the CPU heatsink Enww Removing a CPU CPU Installing a CPU System board Installing the system boardRemoving the system board Product recycling Diagnostics and troubleshooting Locating ID labels Calling technical support Locating warranty information Diagnosis at startup Diagnosis guidelines Diagnosis during operation Troubleshooting checklist Troubleshooting a problem HP troubleshooting resources and toolsHP Help and Support Center Support Product Change Notifications Helpful hintsAt startup During operation Troubleshooting scenarios and solutionsCustomizing the monitor display 1Minor problems Solving minor problemsProblem Cause Possible Solution Possible Solution Problem Cause Testing power supply Solving power supply problems2Power supply problems Problem Cause Solution 3Diskette problems Solving diskette problemsSelect FilePropertiesTools 4Hard drive problems Solving hard drive problemsBoot in StorageBoot Order F1440 SecurityRestore Master Boot Record 5Display problems Solving display problems Support.html Select StartAll Programs AccessoriesSystem Properties 6Audio problemsFor this CD-ROM device Devices Solving printer problems Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics7Printer problems DIR C\ printer port Overview Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics Survey tab User interface 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 Activity Possible cause 8Diagnostic lights and audible codes 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 Attaching Sata HDDs Configuring Sata RAID devices Configuring system Bios Creating RAID volumes Deleting RAID volumes Supported configurations Configuring SAS RAID devices 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 keyboard Pin Signal Connector pinsWorkstation mouse Pin Signal Workstation Ethernet Pin 10/100-MbSignal 1000-Mb Pin Signal Workstation USB Pin SignalSata drive Pin Signal Signal Pin Data Cable Power Cable Plug SAS drive Segment PinCable Receptacles Workstation VGA Pin Signal Display port DVI-I cable Pin Signal 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 FDD Pin Signal Workstation CPU fan Pin Signal Workstation internal serial Signal Pin Designator Silk screen Component System board designators Appendix B System board designators Cleaning the workstation case General cleaning safety precautionsCleaning the keyboard Routine Care Cleaning the mouse Cleaning the monitor Product information on Locating HP resources Table D-1Product information Product informationTopic Location All Programs HP Cool Tools Table D-2Product support Product support Table D-3Product documentation Product documentationCustomer Bulletins, or Customer Notices Table D-4Product diagnostics Product diagnostics Table D-5Product updates Product updatesTaskUse Tools to view...ToolsMy Computer InformationView general system information Appendices Index Enww