HP Smart Array Controller technology, 4th edition

executables. Starting with version 8.28.13.0, ACU Scripting is a stand-alone application that is

distributed with the ACU CLI application. The new ACU scripting executable (hpacuscripting) replaces the

former executable (cpqacuxe) in all scripts.

 ORCA (Option ROM Configuration for Arrays) is a simple ROM-based configuration utility

 CPQONLIN (Compaq Online Configuration Utility) is a menu-based configuration utility specifically for

servers using Novell NetWare

 HP System Insight Manager is a management suite for server and storage environments

 ADU (Array Diagnostic Utility) is a diagnostic and reporting utility for Smart Array controllers

 HP Smart Array SAS/SATA Event Notification Service (CISSESRV) is a service that provides event

notification to the Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 system event log and HP ProLiant

integrated management log

Table 2. Summary of HP configuration utility features

Utility features ACU ORCA CPQONLIN

Creating and deleting arrays and logical drives Yes Yes Yes

Assigning RAID level Yes Yes Yes

Executable at any time Yes No Yes

Uses a wizard to suggest the optimum configuration

for an unconfigured controller

Yes No Yes

Sharing spare drives among several arrays Yes No Yes

Assigning multiple spare drives per array Yes No Yes

Setting strip size Yes No Yes

Migrating RAID level or strip size Yes No Yes

Configuring controller settings Yes No Yes

Expanding an array Yes No Yes

Creating multiple logical drives per array Yes No Yes

Uses a graphical interface Yes No No

Available in languages other than English Yes No No

Describes configuration errors Yes No No

Setting of boot controller No Yes No

Array Configuration Utility

The ACU utility supports the HP MSA family of entry-level SAN products. This single tool seamlessly

manages direct-attached storage (DAS) and SAN-attached storage.

The ACU runs online on Microsoft® Windows® Server and Linux® operating systems. If you use other

operating systems, you can run the utility offline by booting the system from the SmartStart or Server

Storage Support Software disc.