HP StorageWorks 4000 - RAID Array driver and firmware
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ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 1
...HP Power Supply Technology
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Using HP ProLiant Network Teaming Software with Microsoft® Windows...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 4
... Table 1). The option to enable only one core is not present in the currently released BIOS updates.
HP Note The lack of support for single-core operation is based on observations with Systems ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 (A09) Servers Version: 2009.07.11 (A) (11 Sep 2009).
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AMD Core Select is...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 9 Number 1 - Page 5
... on the system during the operating system installation as follows:
- When installing to disks attached to a Smart Array controller, the miniroot must have the array driver so that the Solaris software can be installed onto the disks. See the deployment guide for information on installing the Smart Array driver, cpqary3, into the miniroot.
- For network-based deployments, the miniroot must have...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 1
... Technology 4
StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 4 StorageWorks RAID Array 4000 Controllers 5 Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Host Adapter 7 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 7 10 StorageWorks Fibre Channel Storage Hub 12 10 Gigabit Interface Converters....11 Cables 12 Hardware Architecture 12 Firmware 14 Operating Systems Supported 15 Redundant Operating Systems Supported 15 Non...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 6
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Hot-Swapping Disk Drives
The RA4000 Controller supports individual failed disk drives to be removed from an RA4000 and replaced them while the array is active. After the new drive is installed, the Compaq Automatic Data Recovery software automatically rebuilds data on the new drive without administrator intervention.
Online Capacity Expansion
The RA4000 Controller...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 14
... memory (ROM) on the Fibre Channel Host Adapter and on RA4000 Controllers defines the features of the RA4000. The firmware controls RAID operation, error handling, and management information as reported to Compaq Insight Manager. The RA4000 ships with the appropriate firmware loaded. To install previously used disk drives in an RA4000, flash the disk ROM to upgrade the firmware on the used disk...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 15
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The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that automate installation of a reliable, well-integrated, and proven server configuration. This easy-to-follow program streamlines server setup, tunes the Compaq server to take full advantage of the hardware and software, and provides consistent server performance.
The ...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 17
... the physical drive tray for that controller will flash.
The new user interface in this ACU displays more information such as the ID assigned to each RA4000 on the FC-AL. The administrator can change these ID assignments in the Controller Settings window.
The Compaq ACU originally was designed to configure a maximum of eight controllers. Currently, Windows NT supports a maximum...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 18
... include cache, RAM, PCI bus, SCSI bus, LEDs, RA4000 Controller, power supply, system fans, GBICs, and fiber cable. This first test mode also displays information about the RA4000 Controller, such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number.
The second test mode, which runs on a server through the Fiber Channel interconnect, displays the array controllers and logical volumes...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 19
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Array Diagnostics Utility
Because array controllers are complex devices, Compaq provides an Array Diagnostics Utility (ADU) to help administrators quickly identify problems. The ADU identifies such problems as: • An incorrect version of firmware. • Drives that are installed in the wrong order. • Inappropriate error rates. • A failed ...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 23
... port on the RA4000.
Run User Diagnostics on the notebook computer.
Handheld PC
Use the Diskette Builder on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later containing the Windows CE version of the User Diagnostics Utility.
Use the diskette to install the User Diagnostics Utility on a desktop computer.
Using a serial cable, connect the handheld PC to the desktop computer.
Download...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration - Page 1
...10 Dual Servers/Dual Controllers 11 Firmware 12 Operating Systems Supported 12 Upgrading from Single Controller Solutions 13 Windows NT 4.0 Installation Instructions 13 NetWare Installation Instructions 13 RA4000 Configuration 14 Array Configuration Utility ........14 Fibre Fault Isolation Utility........15 Compaq Redundancy Manager (NT 16
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration - Page 3
... host interface that provides connectivity from the server to one or multiple RA4000s via a Fibre Channel Storage Hub.
The adapter is available in either a PCI version or an EISA version. The Fibre Channel Host Adapter/P is a 33 MHz 32-bit PCI bus master device. The Fibre Channel Host Adapter/E is for use in a server equipped only with an EISA expansion...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration - Page 6
... install the Compaq Fibre Channel Array Controller 64 MB Cache Upgrade Kit (p/n 262398-B21).
IMPORTANT: When upgrading to the RA4000, make sure the cache sizes of the controller boards match. If the cache sizes do not match, all of the cache will be disabled.
2. Install the new drivers and firmware included on SmartStart 4.3 or later.
3. If you are using Microsoft Windows...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration - Page 12
... flash the disk ROM to upgrade the firmware on the used disk drives. Firmware upgrades for the RA4000 can be flashed onto the RA4000 Controller using Compaq Options ROMPaq.
The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that automate the installation of a reliable and well-integrated server configuration. This easy-to-follow program streamlines server setup...
Compaq RAID Array 4000 Storage System: Deployment and Configuration - Page 13
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The following operating systems can support the RA4000 in a dual controller configuration: • Windows NT 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Edition, Version 4.0, provides
Clustering Services to increase application availability. The Clustering Services allow a server's applications to failover to another server in the...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide - Page 31
... Channel Fault Isolation Utility, as well as information about installing the utility, are located on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD.
Running the Utility
To run the Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility: 1. Insert the SmartStart and Support Software CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select Run Fibre Channel Interconnect Diagnostics. 3. Select Next. The Windows-based utility will...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide - Page 37
... of the built-in self test on the array controller to determine what subsystem is failing. The areas of test include: Cache, RAM, PCI Bus, SCSI Bus, LEDs, RA4000 Controller, Power Supply, System Fans, GBIC, and Fibre cable. The diagnostics also display information about the RA4000 Controller such as firmware revision, worldwide name, and board serial number.
Compaq Fibre Channel Diagnostics for...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide - Page 38
... for Windows NT will identify the FCTC (Fibre Channel Tape Controller) and any devices attached. The information returned for each device is as follows: I FCTC
ID String Firmware Revision Worldwide Name Attached Device Info
ID String Serial Number I Devices (such as, tape, hard drive, and changer) ID String Firmware Revision Serial Number SCSI Path (adapter, target, lun)
Tape Drives (changer...
Compaq StorageWorks Fibre Channel Troubleshooting Guide - Page 39
... CE is available on the SmartStart and Support Software CD. It is bundled with the Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 95/98. Create the installation diskettes by following the SmartStart instructions.
To install the utility: 1. Remove all previous versions of Compaq Diagnostics for Windows 95/98.
a. Select Start, Settings, Control Panel. b. Select Add/Remove Programs. c. Select Compaq Diagnostics...