HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller - Manual (Page 17)

Controller Features 1-3
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Figure 1-1. Integrated Smart Array Controller
Drive Array Technology
Drive array technology distributes data across a series of hard drives to unite
physical drives into one or more logical drives. Distributing data allows
concurrent access to data from multiple drives in the array, yielding faster
input/output rates than nonarrayed drives. Each logical drive in the array may
be set to a different fault-tolerant configuration and the Integrated Smart Array
Controller manages the drive array independent of the host processor.
The Compaq Array Configuration Utility found on the SmartStart and Support
Software CD guides you through configuring the hardware in the way that best
suits your needs.
Refer to the material in Appendix B for general information about drive
arrays. Chapter 4 contains information about configuring your Integrated
Smart Array Controller with Option ROM Configuration for Arrays utility,
and Chapter 6 contains information about configuring hard drives and drive
arrays with the Compaq Array Configuration Utility.