Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide

Configuring an Array
Table 6-1: Comparison of Utilities for Configuring an Array
Feature ACU* ORCA*
Uses a graphical interface y n
Available in languages other than English y n
Executable at any time y n
Available on CD y n
Uses a wizard to suggest the optimum configuration for an unconfigured
controller
y n
Describes configuration errors y n
Supports these operating systems:
Windows Server 2003 y y
Windows 2000 y y
Windows NT y y
Novell NetWare y
†
y
Linux y
‡
y
Allows these procedures:
Creation and deletion of arrays and logical drives y y
Assignment of RAID level y y
Sharing of spare drives among several arrays y n
Assignment of multiple spare drives per array y n
Setting of stripe size y n
Migration of RAID level or stripe size y n
Configuration of controller settings y n
Expansion of an array y n
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