Smart Array 5300 Controller Installation Overview

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Sixth Edition (March 2003)
Part Number 189488-006
System Requirements
For information about server compatibility and a complete list of
supported operating systems, refer to
www.hp.com/products/smartarray
For more information about Intel® Itanium
TM
Processor Family
(IPF) servers, for technical support, or for updated firmware,
drivers, and utilities, refer to
www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers
Safety Information
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the equipment, consult the safety information
and user documentation provided with your server before
attempting the installation. Many servers are capable of
providing energy levels that are considered hazardous
and are intended to be serviced by qualified personnel
trained to deal with these hazards. Do not remove
enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may
be provided for the purpose of removing these
hazardous conditions.
Regulatory Notice
The rating label on the device gives the class (A or B) of
the equipment.
• Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or ID on
the label.
• Class B devices have an FCC logo or ID on the label.
After you have determined the device class, refer to the HP
Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide for complete
regulatory compliance notices. This user guide is present in the
controller kit either as a printed copy or as a file on the
Controller Products Documentation CD.
Getting Help
If you cannot find the information that you need in this
overview, there are several other resources that you can use
to get more detailed information.
•The HP Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide
• The HP website (www.hp.com)
• The nearest HP authorized reseller (for the locations and
telephone numbers of these resellers, refer to www.hp.com)
• HP technical support telephone numbers:
— In North America, 1-800-652-6672
— For other regions, refer to www.hp.com
About the Installation Procedure
The reverse side of this installation overview poster briefly
describes each phase of the installation procedure. You should
perform the phases in the sequence summarized below for the
specific server type.
For detailed information about any phase of the installation
procedure, refer to the HP Smart Array 5300 Controller User
Guide.
IPF Server
1. Install the controller board.
2. Update the controller firmware.
3. Create a logical drive.
4. Configure the system.
5. Finish setting up the system.
Never-Used, Autoconfigurable
ProLiant Server
To determine whether a server is autoconfigurable, refer to the
server-specific setup and installation guide.
1. Install the controller board.
2. If necessary, install physical drives so that the desired RAID
level is autoconfigured.
3. Power up the server.
4. Finish setting up the system.
Never-Used, non-Autoconfigurable
ProLiant Server
1. Install the controller board.
2. Update the firmware.
3. Configure the system.
4. Create and format at least one logical drive.
5. Finish setting up the system.
Previously Configured ProLiant Server
The installation process is more complex for previously
configured servers. For details, refer to the HP Smart Array
5300 Controller User Guide.
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Kit Contents
All kits contain an installation overview poster (this document)
and the controller board. The other items present in the kit
depend on the type of server for which the kit was bought.
ProLiant Servers
1. SmartStart CD
If this item is not provided, the Support Software CD is
present instead.
This CD contains:
— Documentation files and demonstrations for SmartStart and
Insight Manager software
— Device drivers and support software for the controller
— Rack Builder utilities
— Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
— ROM Update Utility
— Server Diagnostics
— Management Agents
2. Support Software CD
This CD contains:
— Device drivers
— Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
— ROM Update Utility
3. Controller Products Documentation (CPD) CD
This CD contains user documentation files for all HP
controllers. The files are formatted for viewing and printing
with Adobe
®
Acrobat
®
Reader, which is also provided on
the CPD CD.
4. Printed Documentation
The kit includes a Warranty Card, and any documents that
are needed to give updated information about
the controller.
In some countries, the option kit also contains a printed
copy of the HP Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide.
IPF Servers
1. HP SmartSetup DVD
2. Printed Documentation
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