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HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Reference Manual (112 pages)

Smart Array Controllers Configuring Arrays

Brand: HP | Category: Controller | Size: 1.53 MB

Table of Contents
3
Overview of Array Configuration Tools

5
- Utilities Available for Configuring an Array
  5
- Comparison of the Utilities
  5
  - Support for Standard Configuration Tasks
    6
  - Support for Advanced Configuration Tasks
    6
HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

8
- About SAAP
  8
- Required Hardware
  8
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

9
HP Online Array Configuration Utility for Netware

14
HP Array Configuration Utility

21
- About ACU
  21
- Using the ACU GUI
  21
- Using the ACU CLI
  54
  - Opening the CLI in Console Mode
    54
  - Opening the CLI in Command Mode
    55
  - CLI Syntax
    55
  - Typical Procedures
    59
- Using ACU Scripting
  74
  - Capturing a Configuration
    74
  - Using an Input Script
    74
  - Creating an ACU Script File
    75
  - Script File Options
    76
  - ACU Scripting Warning Messages
    86
  - ACU Scripting Error Messages
    87
Probability of Logical Drive Failure

92
- Factors Involved in Logical Drive Failure
  92
  - Relative Probability of Failure for Different Logical Drives
    93
Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods

94
- Drive Arrays
  94
- Fault-Tolerance Methods
  96
  - RAID 0-No Fault Tolerance
    97
  - Raid 1+0 (Raid 10)
    98
  - RAID 5-Distributed Data Guarding
    99
  - RAID 6 (ADG)-Advanced Data Guarding
    100
  - Raid 50
    101
  - Raid 60
    102
  - Comparing the Hardware-Based RAID Methods
    102
  - Selecting a RAID Method
    103
  - Alternative Fault-Tolerance Methods
    103
Diagnosing Array Problems

105
- Diagnostic Tools
  105
- Troubleshooting Resources
  105
Acronyms and Abbreviations

107
Index

109

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID User Manual (55 pages)

Smart Array Controllers for HP Integrity Servers

Brand: HP | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 1.58 MB

User Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Hardware Features

5
Overview of the Installation Procedure

10
- Quick Installation Procedure (Windows or Linux)
  10
Installing the Controller Hardware

12
- Preparing the Server
  12
- Installing the Controller Board
  12
- Connecting Storage Devices
  13
Updating the Firmware

15
- Methods for Updating the Firmware (Windows or Linux)
  15
Configuring an Array

16
- Utilities Available for Configuring an Array
  16
- Comparing the Utilities
  16
- Using ORCA
  17
- Using ACU
  18
Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

19
- Systems Using Microsoft Windows
  19
- Systems Using Linux
  19
  - Installing Management Agents
    20
Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

21
Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

32
Diagnosing Array Problems

41
- Controller Board Runtime Leds
  41
- Battery Pack Leds
  44
- Diagnostic Tools
  45
Electrostatic Discharge

47
- Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
  47
- Grounding Methods to Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
  47
Regulatory Compliance Notices

48
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  48
  - FCC Rating Label
    48
  - Class a Equipment
    48
  - Class B Equipment
    48
- Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo, United States Only
  49
- Modifications
  49
- Cables
  49
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)
  49
- European Union Regulatory Notice
  50
- BSMI Notice
  50
- Chinese Notice
  50
- Japanese Notice
  51
- Korean Notice
  51
- Battery Replacement Notice
  51
- Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice
  52
Acronyms and Abbreviations

53
Index

54

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Technology Brief (32 pages)

Smart Array Controller technology

Brand: HP | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.44 MB

Table of Contents
1
Abstract
3
Introduction
3
Storage Trends
3
Meeting Data Storage Requirements
4
High Performance
4
- PCI Express Technology
  4
- SAS/SATA Technology
  5
  - SAS-2 Standard
    6
  - Mini SAS 4X Cable Connectors and Receptacles
    7
- High-Performance Processor
  7
- Cache Module Benefits
  8
  - Read-Ahead Caching
    8
  - Write-Back Caching
    8
  - Balanced Cache Size
    9
- RAID Performance Enhancements
  9
  - Disk Striping
    9
  - Parity Data
    9
  - Background RAID Creation
    9
  - RAID 5 and RAID 6 Read-Modify-Write
    9
  - Striping Across Arrays
    10
  - RAID 1 Load Balancing
    10
  - Hardware Versus Software RAID
    10
- Smart Array Performance
  11
Data Availability
14
- RAID Support
  14
  - Stripe Size Migration
    14
  - RAID Migration
    15
- Drive Roaming
  16
- Mirror Splitting and Recombining
  16
- Online Drive Flash
  16
- Recovery ROM
  16
- Pre-Failure Warranty Using S.M.A.R.T Technology
  16
- Automatic Data Recovery with Rapid Rebuild Technology
  17
- Online Spare
  17
- Dynamic Sector Repair
  18
- ECC Protection
  18
- Battery-Backed Write Cache
  18
- Flash-Backed Write Cache
  20
  - FBWC Architecture
    21
  - FBWC Cache
    22
  - Super-Capacitor
    22
  - Capturing Data During Power Loss
    22
  - Recovering Data from the Flash-Backed Cache
    23
- Entry Level RAID Solutions
  23
  - Software RAID
    23
  - Zero Memory RAID
    23
Storage Support and Pathway Redundancy
24
- Solid State Drives
  24
- Native Command Queuing
  24
- Dual Domain Support
  24
- Tape Device Support
  25
Smart Array Advanced Pack
25
Storage Management
26
- Array Configuration Utility
  27
- Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
  27
- Cpqonlin
  27
- HP Systems Insight Manager
  27
  - Performance Monitoring
    28
  - Fault Prediction
    28
- Array Diagnostics Utility
  28
Summary
28
Appendix A: Capacity Growth Technologies
29
- Array Expansion
  29
- Logical Drive Creation
  30
- Logical Drive Extension
  31
For more Information
32
Call to Action
32

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID User Manual (43 pages)

for HP ProLiant Servers

Brand: HP | Category: Computer Hardware | Size: 1.26 MB

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Technology Brief (15 pages)

Redundancy in enterprise storage networks using dual domain SAS configurations

Brand: HP | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.38 MB

Table of Contents
1
Abstract
2
Introduction
2
Why Dual-Domain SAS Is Important
2
- Single SAS Domain
  3
- Dual-Domain SAS
  4
Examples of Redundant Architectures Using Serial Storage
5
Summary
8
Appendix A: Nomenclature and Definitions
9
- Dual-Path
  9
- Dual-Port
  9
- Jbod
  9
- Multiple SCSI Domains
  9
- Port Identifier
  9
- Phy
  10
- SAS Domain
  10
- SCSI Domain
  10
- SCSI Initiator
  10
- SCSI Initiator Port
  10
- SCSI Target Port
  10
Appendix B: Enabling Technology
11
- SAS and SATA Technology
  11
  - Connectors
    12
  - Backplane
    13
- Devices
  13
  - Drives and Controllers
    13
  - Expander
    13
  - Cluster Interconnect
    13
- Firmware and Software
  14
  - Serial Tunneling Protocol (STP)
    14
  - SPC-3 Target Port Group Commands
    14
For more Information
15
Call to Action
15

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Introduction Manual (10 pages)

Serial ATA technology, 2nd edition

Brand: HP | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.36 MB

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Technology Brief (10 pages)

RAID 6 with HP Advanced Data Guarding technology

Brand: HP | Category: Adapter | Size: 0.23 MB

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Manuals

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Reference Manual (112 pages)

Table of Contents

Overview of Array Configuration Tools

HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

HP Online Array Configuration Utility for Netware

HP Array Configuration Utility

Probability of Logical Drive Failure

Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods

Diagnosing Array Problems

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID User Manual (55 pages)

Table of Contents

Hardware Features

Overview of the Installation Procedure

Installing the Controller Hardware

Updating the Firmware

Configuring an Array

Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

Diagnosing Array Problems

Electrostatic Discharge

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Technology Brief (32 pages)

Table of Contents

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID User Manual (43 pages)

Table of Contents

Hardware Features

Overview of the Installation Procedure

Installing the Controller Hardware

Updating the Firmware

Configuring an Array

Setting the Boot Controller and Controller Order

Installing Device Drivers and Management Agents

Upgrading or Replacing Controller Options

Replacing, Moving, or Adding Hard Drives

Diagnosing Array Problems

Electrostatic Discharge

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Index

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Technology Brief (15 pages)

Table of Contents

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Introduction Manual (10 pages)

Table of Contents

HP 381513-B21 - Smart Array P800 Controller RAID Technology Brief (10 pages)

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