User's Manual

Configuring an Array
5-2 HP Smart Array 641/642 Controller User Guide
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Table 5-1: Comparison of Utilities for Configuring an Array
ACU CPQONLIN ORCA
Uses a graphical interface + 0 0
Available in languages other than English + 0 0
Executable at any time + + 0
Available on CD + + 0
Uses a wizard to suggest the optimum
configuration for an unconfigured controller
+ + 0
Describes configuration errors + 0 0
Supports these operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 2000 + 0 +
Microsoft Windows NT + 0 +
Novell NetWare +* + +
Linux + 0 +
Allows these procedures:
Creation and deletion of arrays, logical drives + + +
Assignment of RAID level + + +
Sharing of spare drive among several arrays + + 0
Assignment of multiple spare drives per array + + 0
Setting of stripe size + + 0
Migration of RAID level or stripe size + + 0
Configuration of controller settings + + 0
Expansion of an array + + 0
Creation of multiple logical drives per array + + 0
Setting of boot controller 0 0 +
*NetWare can use ACU only when the system is offline.