User guide

Array Configuration Utilities 6-3
Starting the Option Rom Configuration for Arrays
Utility
Part of the power-on sequence of a computer system if the Power On Self Test
(POST). During this process any array controllers in the system will be
initialized. Any array controller that supports ORCA will provide a prompt to
the computer system console as part of the initialization process, providing all
of the restrictions are met.
If there are no configured logical drives on the array controller then this
prompt will wait 15 seconds before bypassing ORCA and continuing with
POST.
If there is one logical drive configured on the array controller then this prompt
will wait 5 seconds before bypassing ORCA and continuing with POST.
If the ORCA starting requirements are not met, then the prompt will not
appear and the system will continue with POST.
While the prompt is waiting on the console, you can:
Press F10 to start the ORCA utility,
Or
Press the ESC key to bypass OCRA immediately.
Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller (ver 1.00)
Press <F10> to run the Option Rom Configuration for Arrays utility
Press <Esc> to skip configuration and continue
Figure 6-1. Initial Start screen – Option Rom Configuration for Arrays
Creating a Logical Drive
If there are no logical drives configured on the array controller, you will be
given the option to create one. All of the available physical drives will b e used
for the configuration. If you do not wish to use all of the physical drives in
your configuration, you must power off the system and disconnect those
physical drives.
After selecting the appropriate RAID level and online spare; press F10 to
accept the configuration.