User guide

Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide

Upgrade your System ROMs to the most current version using the

Compaq System ROMPaq. The System ROM must be upgraded before

installing the Smart Array 431 Controller. Your Smart Array 431

option kit may include a diskette containing System. If so, use the

diskette to upgrade the system ROMs. Otherwise, System ROMPaq is

distributed on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD

included in the Smart Array 431 option kit. Review Chapter 3 in this

guide for specific instructions on running System ROMPaq.

Perform a normal shutdown and turn OFF the server.

Remove the existing controller board and replace it with the Smart

Array 431 Controller. It is not necessary to put the new controller in the

same expansion slot as the old controller.

Reconnect all internal or external drive cables.

Turn on the server and run the Compaq System Configuration Utility

from the SmartStart and Support Software CD. This configuration

utility will recognize the Smart Array 431 Controller and allow you to

change parameters such as controller order and interrupt number, if

desired. You will not see logical drive information with this utility

since Smart Array 431 Controller logical drives are configured with the

Compaq Array Configuration Utility. Save the configuration and reboot

the server.

You can run the Array Configuration Utility to see the configuration of

your logical drive(s), look at fault tolerance level, and so on. However,

this is not necessary since your configuration information is

automatically preserved.

After completing these steps, the upgrade process is complete; you can take

full advantage of the Smart Array 431 Controller.