HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers Support Guide, September 2007

To determine whether your server supports OL* or OLAR, see the HP Smart Array Controller
Support Matrix. For detailed instructions and information on using the OLAR feature, Chapter
2, “Managing PCI Cards with OLAR” in the latest edition of the Configuring HP-UX for Peripherals.
For detailed information about using SAM, see Using System Administration Manager (SAM).
These documents can be viewed or downloaded at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html
Alternately, you can order a hard copy from HP.
Online Installation of a Smart Array 6400 Series Controller
To install a Smart Array 6400 Series controller in a slot that supports OL* or OLAR, follow these
steps:
1. Confirm that the minimum recommended version of the ciss or driver (Smart Array
Controller software) is installed on your system.
Table 2-1 Minimum Recommended ciss Driver Versions
ciss Driver VersionHP-UX Version
B.11.11.05HP-UX 11i v1
B.11.23.0512HP-UX 11i v2
B.11.31.0709HP-UX 11i v3
2. Install the Smart Array Controller in your HP-UX system according to the procedure
described in the latest edition of the Interface Card OL* Support Guide for 11i v2 or v3, or
Chapter 2, “Managing PCI Cards with OLAR” in the latest edition of the Configuring HP-UX
for Peripherals for 11i v1. These documents can be viewed or downloaded at:
http://www.docs.hp.com
TIP: For best performance, install the Smart Array Controller in a PCI-X 133 MHz slot or
in an available PCI 4X slot.
To determine if your server supports OL* or OLAR, see the HP Smart Array Controller Support
Matrix at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#Smart%20Array%20%28RAID%29
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