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

Configuring SATA RAID devices

This section describes how to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Configuration utility to set up and manage SATA RAID volumes.

The following SATA RAID configurations are supported on this workstation:

●Up to the workstation-specific maximum number of internal SATA hard disk drives and eSATA drives (if you use an optional eSATA bulkhead cable)

●Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) for Windows

If only a single HDD is attached, the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM does not execute. Associated messages are not displayed.

The Intel SATA AHCI BIOS executes when you select RAID+AHCI for the SATA emulation mode. This BIOS is only used to support serial-attached optical drives.

This section does not apply to configuring SATA RAID in the Linux environment. For Linux SATA RAID, refer to the Software RAID in Linux Workstations section in the HP Workstations for Linux User Guide at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual.

Attaching SATA HDDs

Attach the required minimum number of SATA hard drives for the desired RAID level:

●RAID 0: two or more hard drives

●RAID 1: only two hard drives

●RAID 5: three or more hard drives

●RAID 10: only four hard drives

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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 179 Configuring password security and resetting CmosAppendix D Locating HP resources Xii System board architecture Product featuresProduct overview Topics Graphics Processor technologyMemory technology Additional features Expansion card slots 1Workstation component descriptions Workstation componentsChassis components Description Front panel components 2Front panel connectorsSymbol Description 3Rear panel connectors Rear panel components Power supply description Workstation specificationsPhysical characteristics Power supply voltages Voltage rail Power supply currents5Maximum current per rail 6Power supply specifications Power supply specificationsPower consumption and heat dissipation 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 Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation Setting up the Microsoft operating systemInstalling or upgrading device drivers 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 Restoring the operating system Ordering backup software Restoring Windows VistaOrdering the RestorePlus! media 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 Heading Option Description Computer Setup F10 Utility menu1Computer Setup F10 Utility menu descriptions 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 HP Client Manager Software Altiris Client Management SolutionsUpdating and managing software Subscribers Choice System Software ManagerProactive Change Notification HPQFlash ROM FlashRemote ROM Flash 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 Generating static Service considerationsESD information 1Static shielding protection levels Preventing ESD equipment damagePersonal grounding methods and equipment Method Voltage Grounding the work area Recommended ESD prevention materials and equipment Special handling of components Cables and connectorsTools and software requirements Hard disk drives Lithium coin cell batteryCustomer self-repair 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 Installing the side access panel Side access panelRemoving the side access panel Installing the side access panel sensor Side access panel sensor optionalRemoving the side access panel sensor Installing the side access panel solenoid lock Side access panel solenoid lockRemoving 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 Removing the workstation speaker Installing the workstation speakerWorkstation speaker Installing the power supply Power supplyRemoving the power supply Power connections 4Power connector description Installing the rear system fan assembly Rear system fan assemblyRemoving 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 Type Expansion card slot identificationSlot identification and description 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 Installing the battery BatteryRemoving 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 Removing the system board Installing the system boardSystem 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 At startup Helpful hintsProduct Change Notifications Customizing the monitor display Troubleshooting scenarios and solutionsDuring operation Problem Cause Possible Solution Solving minor problems1Minor problems Problem Cause Possible Solution 2Power supply problems Solving power supply problemsTesting power supply Problem Cause Solution Select FilePropertiesTools Solving diskette problems3Diskette problems 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 History tab Errors tabStatus tab Help tab Diagnostic LED and audible beep codes Diagnostic codes and errorsDownloading the latest diagnostic utility 8Diagnostic lights and audible codes Activity Possible cause Activity Possible cause Recommended action See the ROM Flash section of the Maintenance and Service LED state LED color System status LED color definitions9LED color definitions Screen message Probable cause Recommended action Post error messages10POST error messages 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 1Maximum hard drives Configuring RAID devicesMaximum hard drive configurations 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 Using the Cmos Button Resetting the password jumperClearing and Resetting the Cmos 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 Internal USB 1 Pin Signal CPU power cable, P3Graphics aux. power cables, P12 Pin Signal Color Internal USB 2 Workstation rear system fan Pin SignalInternal USB 1 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 Customer Bulletins, or Customer Notices Product documentationTable D-3Product documentation Product diagnostics Table D-4Product diagnostics TaskUse Tools to view...ToolsMy Computer Product updatesTable D-5Product updates InformationView general system information Index Appendices Enww