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Compaq dc5750 - Microtower PC User Manual

Compaq dc5750 - Microtower PC
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Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq
dc5750 Business PCs
Using ATI Array Management Software (WebPAM)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mirroring and Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disk Striping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basics of RAID Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basic RAID Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RAID 1 with two hard drives (Mirror) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recommended configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HP Backup and Recovery interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other supported configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unsupported configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring RAID on non-factory preinstalled configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Required BIOS Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enabling RAID through F10 System BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring RAID Option ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuring RAID Volume using the Option ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Select boot order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Notes for operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ATI Array Management Software (WebPAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Java Runtime Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Console Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Log-in to WebPAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recommended Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Degradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Compaq dc5750 - Microtower PC Specifications

General IconGeneral
NetworkIntegrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
AudioIntegrated High Definition audio
Form FactorMicrotower
Power Supply300W
ProcessorAMD Athlon 64 X2, AMD Athlon 64, or AMD Sempron
MemoryUp to 4 GB DDR2
StorageSATA
Optical DriveDVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Expansion Slots1 PCIe x16
PortsUSB 2.0, VGA, serial, parallel, PS/2, audio in/out
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional or Windows Vista
WeightApprox. 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg)

Summary

Introduction to RAID Technology

Mirroring and Parity Concepts

Explains data duplication (mirroring) and parity calculations for fault tolerance and data integrity.

Disk Striping for Performance

Details how striping interleaves data across multiple drives to improve read/write speeds.

RAID Technology Fundamentals

Key RAID Definitions

Defines essential terms like ATA, BIOS, HDD, IDE, PnP, RAID, ROM, and SATA used in RAID contexts.

Understanding Basic RAID Types

RAID 0: Striping Explained

Describes RAID 0 using two drives for performance, highlighting its lack of data redundancy.

RAID 1: Mirroring Explained

RAID Configurations for HP Compaq

Recommended Factory RAID Setup

HP recommends factory RAID 1 configurations using specific SATA drives for the dc5750 Business PC.

HP Backup and Recovery Integration

RAID Configuration Options

Other Supported RAID Types

Lists additional supported RAID configurations, including two-drive RAID 0/1 and optical drive usage.

Unsupported RAID Combinations

Identifies RAID drive combinations not supported by HP for optimal user experience and reliability.

Setting Up Non-Factory RAID

BIOS Version Requirements

Details checking and updating the system BIOS to version 1.53 or later, a prerequisite for RAID configuration.

Enabling RAID via F10 BIOS

Provides step-by-step instructions to access and enable RAID mode using the F10 System BIOS utility.

Configuring the RAID Option ROM

RAID Volume Creation via Option ROM

Boot Order and OS Installation

Adjusting Boot Order for CD

Explains how to change the system's boot order to prioritize the CD-ROM for operating system installation.

Windows XP Installation Steps

Details prerequisites and procedures for installing Windows XP, including the necessary RAID driver floppy disk.

ATI WebPAM Management Software

WebPAM Software Installation

Covers the installation of the ATI WebPAM utility, including its Java Runtime Environment dependency.

WebPAM Login Procedure

Details the process for logging into the WebPAM application, including proxy settings and default credentials.

WebPAM Initial Configuration Steps

Administrator Account Settings

Guides on setting the administrator password and configuring event notification preferences within the WebPAM interface.

WebPAM Utility Configuration

WebPAM Event Monitoring

Drive Degradation Alerts

Describes how WebPAM reports critical drive conditions and malfunctions via popups and email notifications.

Accessing More Information

Directs users to the HP support website for the comprehensive WebPAM User Manual and other relevant documentation.

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