HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers Support Guide, September 2007

2 Installing Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers
This chapter provides information to help you plan the installation and configuration of each
Smart Array Controller. This chapter addresses the following topics:
“Overview of Installation Steps ” (page 23)
“Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Array Configuration Guidelines” (page 23)
“Installation Prerequisites for the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller” (page 23)
“Downloading Software for the Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers” (page 25)
“Installing Software for Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers” (page 25)
“Preparing for the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Installation” (page 25)
“Installing Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Hardware Offline” (page 26)
“Online Addition and Replacement” (page 27)
“Online Installation of a Smart Array 6400 Series Controller” (page 28)
“Connecting the Cables and the StorageWorks or MSA 30 Disk Enclosures” (page 29)
“Verifying the Installation” (page 32)
“Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Firmware” (page 33)
“Physical Disk Firmware” (page 36)
“Setting up a Smart Array 6400 Series Controller as a Boot Device ” (page 41)
Overview of Installation Steps
Following is a summary of the steps to install your Smart Array 6400 Series Controller:
1. Plan your disk configurations. See “Choosing a RAID Method” (page 21).
2. Check the installation prerequisites. See “Installation Prerequisites for the Smart Array 6400
Series Controller” (page 23).
3. Install the software. See “Downloading Software for the Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers”
(page 25) and “Installing Software for Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers” (page 25).
4. Install the controller. See “Installing Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Hardware Offline”
(page 26) or “Online Addition and Replacement” (page 27).
5. Upgrade the controller firmware, if necessary. See “Smart Array 6400 Series Controller
Firmware” (page 33).
6. Connect the JBODs. See “Connecting the Cables and the StorageWorks or MSA 30 Disk
Enclosures” (page 29).
7. Label the cables connecting the JBODs to the controller. See “Labeling the Cables” (page 31).
8. Verify the installation: See “Verifying the Installation” (page 32).
Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Array Configuration Guidelines
Please keep in mind the following configuration limits for the Smart Array Controller:
• The maximum number of physical disks per channel is 14.
• The maximum number of arrays per controller is 8.
• The maximum number of logical drives per controller is 8.
• Port A1 (Channel 1) and Port A2 (Channel 2) each have two SCSI connectors, one for external
storage units and one for internal hard drives in the server.
• You cannot use the internal and external connectors on a channel at the same time. Each
channel can be used for internal or external devices, but not both.
Installation Prerequisites for the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller
Before installing the Smart Array 6400 Series Controller, be sure the following hardware and
software prerequisites have been met:
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