Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide

Compaq Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide iii
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Contents
About This Guide
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................ ix
Symbols on Equipment...................................................................................................... ix
Symbols in Text.................................................................................................................. x
Text Conventions............................................................................................................... xi
Related Documents............................................................................................................ xi
Getting Help......................................................................................................................xii
Compaq Technical Support........................................................................................ xii
Compaq Website ........................................................................................................ xii
Compaq Authorized Reseller ....................................................................................xiii
Reader’s Comments.........................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Board Components and Features
Overview of Controller Features .....................................................................................1-4
Overview of Array Accelerator Features.........................................................................1-5
Batteries.....................................................................................................................1-6
PCI System Interface ....................................................................................................... 1-8
SCSI Support ...................................................................................................................1-8
Fault Management Features............................................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2
Installation Overview
Procedure for a New System ........................................................................................... 2-1
Procedure for a Pre-configured System........................................................................... 2-2