Comparing the utilities – HP Smart Array 6i Controller and 128MB BBWC User Manual

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Creation of multiple logical drives per array

y

n

Setting of boot controller

n

y

For information about default array configuration settings, refer to the HP Array
Configuration Utility User Guide.
This document is available on the
Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit.

For conceptual information about arrays, logical drives, and fault-tolerance
methods, refer to "Drive Arrays and Fault-Tolerance Methods (on page

39

)."

Comparing the Utilities

NOTE: In both tables, a y in the appropriate column indicates that the
feature or procedure is supported, while an n indicates that the feature
or procedure is not supported.

Supported Features

ACU

ORCA

Uses a graphical interface

y

n

Available in languages other than English

y

n

Executable at any time

y

n

Available on CD

y

n

Uses a wizard to suggest the optimum configuration for an unconfigured
controller

y n

Describes configuration errors

y

n

Supported Procedures

ACU

ORCA

Creation and deletion of arrays and logical drives

y

y

Assignment of RAID level

y

y

Sharing of spare drives among several arrays

y

n

Assignment of multiple spare drives per array

y

n

Setting of stripe size

y

n

Migration of RAID level or stripe size

y

n

Configuration of controller settings

y

n

Expansion of an array

y

n

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