HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller - Manual (Page 20)

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Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 Compatibility
In addition to using Wide Ultra2 SCSI technology, the Integrated Smart Array
Controller complies with ANSI SCSI-3 standards and can support 16-bit
Wide-Ultra SCSI-3 devices.
Configuration Utilities
Compaq offers a choice of tools for drive array configuration including:
■ OptionROM Configuration for Arrays
−a basic utility run during the
POST process that allows you to configure the first array and logical
drive where you will install an operating system.
■ Array Configuration Utility
−a full-featured utility, run from the
SmartStart and Support Software CD, that allows you to configure
arrays and logical drives to suit your system needs.
■ Online versions of the Array Configuration Utility
−advanced utilities
(one each for Novell NetWare and Microsoft NT) that allow you to
configure arrays and logical drives while your server is up and running.
The following general procedure explains the order and usage of utilities:
1. Backup your existing data, if any.
2. Install the Integrated Smart Array Controller.
3. Run the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays utility to configure the
first array and logical drive on your server.
4. Restore data that were backed up in Step 1, if any.
5. Install your operating system.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on installing operating systems, refer to the instructions
in Chapter 5.
6. Run Array Configuration Utility tools to configure and manage server
storage with the Integrated Smart Array Controller.