Migrating to/from other controllers – Compaq 3200 User Manual
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Migrating to/from Other Controllers
The table below indicates what actions, if any, are required when migrating
from one array controller type to another.
NOTE: Compaq recommends that you should back up data any time you
move drive arrays or change your configuration.
Table D-2
Migrating to/from Other Controllers
TO
SMART-1
SMART-2/E
SMART-2/P
SMART-2SL
SMART-2DH
3100ES
and
3200
FROM
SMART-1
X
X
X
X
X
X
SMART-2/E
BU/Restore
X
X
X
X
X
SMART-2/P
BU/Restore
X
X
X
X
X
SMART-2SL
BU/Restore
FW Upgrade
FW Upgrade
X
X
X
SMART-2DH
BU/Restore
FW Upgrade
FW Upgrade
X
X
X
3100ES
3200
BU/Restore
FW Upgrade
FW Upgrade
FW Upgrade
FW Upgrade
X
LEGEND:
X: No action required; backup of data is recommended prior to migrating to another controller.
BU/Restore: Backup and restore of data is mandatory to prevent data loss.
FW Upgrade: Destination controller should be upgraded to firmware version 3.04 or higher, using Options
ROMPaq before attaching drives.