Configuring an array 14
Supported procedures ACU ORCA
Creation and deletion of arrays and logical drives + +
Assignment of RAID level + +
Sharing of spare drives among several arrays + --
Assignment of multiple spare drives per array + --
Setting of stripe size + --
Migration of RAID level or stripe size + --
Configuration of controller settings + --
Expansion of an array + --
Creation of multiple logical drives per array + --
Using ORCA
1. Power up the server. POST runs, and any array controllers that are in the server are initialized one at
a time. During each controller initialization process, POST halts for several seconds while an ORCA
prompt message appears.
2. At the ORCA prompt:
• If you are connected using a headless console, press the Esc+8 key combination.
• Otherwise, press the F8 key.
The ORCA main menu appears, enabling you to create, view, or delete a logical drive.
To create a logical drive using ORCA:
1. Select Create Logical Drive.
The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical drives and the valid RAID options
for the system.
2. Use the Arrow keys, Spacebar, and Tab key to navigate around the screen and set up the
logical drive, including an online spare drive if one is required.
NOTE: You cannot use ORCA to configure one spare drive to be shared among several arrays. Only ACU
enables you to configure shared spare drives.
3. Press the Enter key to accept the settings.
4. Press the F8 key to confirm the settings and save the new configuration.
After several seconds, the Configuration Saved screen appears.
5. Press the Enter key to continue.
You can now create another logical drive by repeating the previous steps.
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