HP Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide

Configuring an Array
Table 6-1: Comparison of Utilities for Configuring an Array continued
Creation of multiple logical drives per array y n
Setting of boot controller n y
*y = feature is supported; n = feature is not supported
†
NetWare can use ACU only when the system is offline.
‡
IPF systems cannot run ACU in a Linux environment.
Using ACU
For detailed information about using ACU, refer to the HP Array Configuration
Utility User Guide. This document is available on the Controller Products
Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit.
NOTE: IPF servers that are running the Linux operating system cannot use ACU. In this case,
use ORCA.
Using ORCA
When a server is powered up, part of the startup sequence is the Power-On Self-Test
(POST). Any array controllers that are in the system are initialized while POST is
running. If the array controller supports ORCA, POST temporarily halts, and an
ORCA prompt message is displayed for about five seconds. (If ORCA is not
supported, the prompt message is not displayed, and the system continues with the
startup sequence.)
While the prompt is displayed, press the F8 key to start ORCA. The ORCA main
menu is displayed, allowing you to create, view, or delete a logical drive. (On a
ProLiant system, you can also use ORCA to set the currently selected controller as
the boot controller.)
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