User guide

6-2 Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide
Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
■ Has configuration Wizards for novices and advanced paths for
experienced RAID users
■ Requires the SmartStart and Support Software CD to boot
■ Can configure any number of logical drives
■ Has full control over the physical configuration
■ Can be executed at a later time even after other utilities have run
■ Runs online under Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Novel NetWare (using
CPQONLIN.NLM)
Option Rom Configuration for Arrays
This utility executes out of the Option ROM that is supplied with the array
controller. It is designed for those who are more experienced with RAID
technology, but have minimal configuration requirements.
Functionality
ORCA provides:
■ Creation of a single logical drive
■ Deletion of a single logical drive
■ RAID level selection
■ Assignment of an online spare with the created logical drive
Restrictions
ORCA’s restrictions are:
■ If more than one logical drive exists on the array controller, the utility
cannot be started.
■ If there are more than eight physical drives attached to the array
controller, the utility cannot be started.
■ Logical drive settings (stripe size) and controller settings are not
available. Use the ACU to access these settings.
■ The utility supports English language only.