User guide

This chapter provides instructions for using the Compaq Array Configuration
Utility (ACU) and describes methods for configuring your controller quickly
and easily. The Array Configuration Utility is located on the SmartStart and
Support Software CD.
The utility uses a graphic interface to help you configure the RA4000. You can
use the interface to configure the RA4000 initially, to add additional disk
drives to an existing configuration, or to reconfigure an array controller.
The Array Configuration Utility is supported online for the following
operating systems:
■ Microsoft Windows NT
■ Novell NetWare
ACU is an offline utility for all other supported operating systems.
This chapter includes the following sections:
■ Before You Begin
■ Starting the Compaq Array Configuration Utility
■ Configuration Wizards
■ Online Help
■ Configuration Procedures
■ Array Configuration Utility Screens