Smart Array P600 User Guide

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Contents
Hardware features 5
Board components................................................................................................................................5
Controller specifications ......................................................................................................................6
Overview of the installation procedure 7
Quick installation procedure (Windows® or Linux®).........................................................................7
Installing the controller hardware 9
Before beginning the installation .........................................................................................................9
Preparing the server .............................................................................................................................9
Installing the controller board............................................................................................................10
Connecting external storage...............................................................................................................11
SAS cable part numbers.....................................................................................................................11
Updating the firmware 13
Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux®)............................................................13
Configuring an array 15
Introduction........................................................................................................................................15
Comparing the utilities.......................................................................................................................16
Using ORCA......................................................................................................................................17
Using ACU.........................................................................................................................................18
Installing device drivers and Management Agents 19
Systems using Microsoft® Windows®..............................................................................................19
Installing device drivers..........................................................................................................19
Installing the Event Notification Service................................................................................19
Installing Management Agents...............................................................................................20
Systems using Linux®.......................................................................................................................20
Installing Management Agents...............................................................................................21
Upgrading or replacing controller options 23
Replacing a battery.............................................................................................................................23
Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives 27
Identifying the status of a hard drive..................................................................................................27