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HP ProLiant DL360p User Manual

HP ProLiant DL360p
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Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers
Reference Guide
Abstract
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the
servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
Part Number: 433572-007
March 2012
Edition: 7

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HP ProLiant DL360p Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max Processors2
Form Factor1U Rack
MemoryUp to 768GB DDR3
Memory Slots24
RAID SupportHP Smart Array P420i Controller
Network4 x 1Gb Ethernet ports
Power Supply460W, 750W
ManagementHP iLO (Integrated Lights-Out)
Storage8 SFF or 4 LFF

Summary

Overview of array configuration tools

Utilities available for configuring an array

Lists and briefly describes the three utilities for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers.

Support for standard configuration tasks

Details which standard configuration tasks are supported by ACU, CPQONLIN, and ORCA using a table.

Support for advanced configuration tasks

Details advanced configuration tasks supported by ACU GUI, CLI, and Scripting, noting SAAP requirements.

HP Smart Array Advanced Pack

About SAAP

Defines SAAP as advanced controller features activated by a license key, listing SAAP 1.0 and 2.0 features.

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

About ORCA

Describes ORCA as a ROM-resident utility for configuring logical drives before OS installation.

Using the ORCA menu-driven interface

Provides step-by-step instructions for using the ORCA menu-driven interface during server POST.

Creating a logical drive with ORCA

Details the steps to create a logical drive using the ORCA menu-driven interface.

Using the ORCA CLI

Provides steps to use the ORCA Command Line Interface for array configuration.

HP Online Array Configuration Utility for NetWare

About CPQONLIN

Introduces CPQONLIN as an utility for configuring arrays on NetWare servers while online.

Summary of configuration procedure using CPQONLIN

Outlines the basic steps to configure an array using CPQONLIN.

Typical manual configuration procedures

Lists common tasks performed with CPQONLIN, such as creating arrays and adding spares.

HP Array Configuration Utility

About ACU

Defines ACU as the main tool for configuring HP Smart Array controllers in GUI, CLI, and scripting formats.

Accessing ACU in the offline environment

Describes multiple methods to launch ACU before the operating system loads.

Accessing ACU in the online environment

Explains how to access, install, and launch ACU after the host operating system is running.

Launching ACU on a local server

Details steps for launching the ACU GUI or CLI on a local Microsoft or Linux OS.

Launching ACU on a local server to configure a remote server

Guides on using ACU on a local server to manage a remote server's configuration via web browser.

Launching ACU on a remote server to configure a local server

Explains how to use ACU installed on a remote server to manage a local server.

Using the ACU GUI

Explains how to access the ACU GUI and its initial scanning process.

Navigating the GUI

Describes the main elements and tab navigation within the ACU GUI interface.

Configuration screen

Details the elements of the ACU Configuration screen, including System Status and Systems And Devices panels.

Configuration tasks

Explains how to perform various tasks related to controllers, arrays, and drives from the Configuration screen.

Configuring a controller

Outlines the initial step to open ACU and select a controller for configuration.

Performing a Configuration task

Provides steps to select a device and perform configuration tasks within the ACU GUI.

Working with mirrored arrays

Splitting a mirrored array

Describes the procedure to split a mirrored RAID 1 or RAID 1+0 array into RAID 0 logical drives.

Recombining a split mirrored array

Details the steps to recombine split RAID 0 logical drives back into a mirrored array.

Diagnostics tasks

Wizards

Using the ACU CLI

Typical procedures

Creating a logical drive

Moving a logical drive

Using ACU scripting

Drive arrays and fault-tolerance methods

Selecting a RAID method

Diagnosing array problems

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