Hp smart storage administrator, Option rom configuration for arrays – HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation User Manual
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Video-On-Demand Advanced Controller Settings
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Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the
configuration options
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Remains available any time that the server is on
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Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure
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Provides context-sensitive searchable help content
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Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab
ACU is now available as an embedded utility, starting with HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. To access
ACU, use one of the following methods:
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If an optional controller is not installed, press
F10
during boot.
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If an optional controller is installed, when the system recognizes the controller during POST,
press
F5
.
For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 1024 × 768 resolution and 16-bit color.
For more information about the controller and its features, see the
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP
ProLiant Servers User Guide on the HP website (
). To configure arrays, see the
Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array
Controllers Reference Guide on the HP website (
).
HP Smart Storage Administrator
HP SSA is a configuration and management tool for HP Smart Array controllers. Starting with HP
ProLiant Gen8 servers, HP SSA replaces ACU with an enhanced GUI and additional configuration
features.
HP SSA exists in three interface formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting.
Although all formats provide support for configuration tasks, some of the advanced tasks are
available in only one format.
Some HP SSA features include the following:
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Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares,
and RAID or stripe size migration
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Suggests the optimal configuration for an unconfigured system
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Provides diagnostic and SmartSSD Wear Gauge functionality on the Diagnostics tab
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For supported controllers, provides access to additional features.
For more information about HP SSA, see the HP website (
).
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive,
assign RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations.
The utility also provides support for the following functions:
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Reconfiguring one or more logical drives
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Viewing the current logical drive configuration
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