HP Smart Array P830 User Manual

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Contents
Component identification ....................................................................................................................... 5
Controller components ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Controller LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Cache module LEDs ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Memory and storage capacity conventions .............................................................................................................. 8
RAID conventions ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Controller features .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Basic features ................................................................................................................................................ 8
HPE SmartCache .......................................................................................................................................... 9
HPE SSD Smart Path .................................................................................................................................... 9
HPE Secure Encryption ................................................................................................................................. 9
Supported servers .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Controller specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Installation and configuration ............................................................................................................... 12
Procedures for controllers in a server .................................................................................................................... 12
Installing a controller in an unconfigured server .......................................................................................... 12
Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server ................................................................ 12
Installing the controller board ...................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting internal storage......................................................................................................................... 14
Cable part numbers ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration tools ................................................................................................................................................. 15
HPE Smart Storage Administrator ............................................................................................................... 15
Configuration utilities ................................................................................................................................... 16
Configuration procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Legacy mode boot options .......................................................................................................................... 16
UEFI Boot Mode boot options ..................................................................................................................... 17
Configuring an array .................................................................................................................................... 17
System maintenance tools ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Updating firmware ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing device drivers ............................................................................................................................... 18
Managing servers with Insight Agents ......................................................................................................... 18
Diagnostic tools ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Drive procedures ................................................................................................................................. 20
Identifying the status of an HPE SmartDrive .......................................................................................................... 20
Recognizing drive failure ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Effects of a hard drive failure on logical drives ............................................................................................ 21
Compromised fault tolerance....................................................................................................................... 21
Recovering from compromised fault tolerance ............................................................................................ 22
Replacing drives ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
Before replacing drives ................................................................................................................................ 22
Automatic data recovery (rebuild)................................................................................................................ 23
Upgrading drive capacity ............................................................................................................................. 25
Moving drives and arrays ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Adding drives .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Warranty and regulatory information .................................................................................................... 28
Warranty information .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Regulatory information ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Safety and regulatory compliance ............................................................................................................... 28
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HP Smart Array P830 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Smart Array P830
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

Controller Features

HPE SmartCache

Advanced feature using SSDs for caching to accelerate application performance.

HPE SSD Smart Path

HPE Secure Encryption

Controller-based data encryption solution for protecting data at rest.

Controller Specifications

Installation and Configuration

Procedures for Controllers in a Server

Steps for installing the controller into various server configurations.

Installing a Controller in an Unconfigured Server

Detailed steps for installing the controller in a new, unconfigured server.

Installing a Stand-up Controller in a Previously Configured Server

Installing the Controller Board

Instructions for physically installing the controller board into a server slot.

Connecting Internal Storage

How to connect internal drives to the controller for storage.

Configuration Tools

HPE Smart Storage Administrator (HPE SSA)

Details on using HPE SSA for array configuration and diagnostics.

Configuration Procedures

Configuring an Array

Steps for creating and managing storage arrays.

System Maintenance Tools

Updating Firmware

Instructions for updating the firmware on the controller and related components.

Installing Device Drivers

Steps for installing necessary drivers for the controller and system.

Diagnostic Tools

Drive Procedures

Recognizing Drive Failure

Indicators and methods for identifying when a storage drive has failed.

Effects of Hard Drive Failure on Logical Drives

Compromised Fault Tolerance

Recovering from Compromised Fault Tolerance

Steps to take when fault tolerance is compromised and data recovery is needed.

Replacing Drives

Procedures and considerations for replacing storage drives.

Automatic Data Recovery (Rebuild)

Process of rebuilding data onto a replacement drive after failure.

Abnormal Termination of a Rebuild

Upgrading Drive Capacity

How to increase storage capacity by replacing drives.

Adding Drives