Overview of array configuration tools 6
Feature ACU CPQONLIN ORCA
Where the utility
can be used
Any machine that uses a
supported browser
Only on the local server Only on the local server
ORCA supports only basic configuration tasks, whereas CPQONLIN and ACU provide full-range support
for standard configuration tasks (on page 6). ACU also provides support for advanced configuration tasks
(on page 6). Some of these advanced tasks are not available in both ACU interface formats (GUI and
CLI).
Support for standard configuration tasks
A "+" indicates the feature or task is supported. A "–" indicates the feature or task is not supported.
Task ACU CPQONLIN ORCA
Create or delete arrays and logical drives + + +
Assign a RAID level to a logical drive + + +
Identify devices by causing their LEDs to illuminate + + –
Configure SSP + +* –
Assign a spare drive to an array + + +
Share a spare drive among several arrays + + –
Assign multiple spare drives to an array + + –
Specify the size of the logical drive + + –
Create multiple logical drives per array + + –
Set the stripe size + + –
Migrate the RAID level or stripe size + + –
Expand an array + + –
Set the expand priority, migrate priority, and accelerator
ratio
+ + –
Extend a logical drive + – –
Set the boot controller – – +
*This task is supported only on the MSA1000 and MSA1500.
Support for advanced configuration tasks
The following table uses these symbols:
+ —The ACU format supports this task.
– —The ACU format does not support this task.
+/– —Support for this task varies by controller. To support this task, some controllers must have SAAP
activated by a registered license key.
To identify controller-specific feature support and SAAP requirements, see the controller user guide or the
HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray
).
For more information about SAAP, see "Smart Array Advanced Pack ("About SAAP" on page 8)."
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