HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller - Manual (Page 70)

6-2 Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller User Guide
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The Array Configuration Utility provides the following configuration benefits:
■ Easy-to-understand graphical format for controller configuration
■ Descriptions of various configuration errors
■ Configuration wizards that walk you through the configuration process
■ Prompts for optimal configuration and fault-tolerance profiles for
unconfigured controllers
Before You Begin
Complete the following tasks during a first-time installation and configuration
of the Integrated Smart Array Controller:
■ Install the Integrated Smart Array Controller board.
■ Update the system ROM with System ROMPaq, if needed. See
Chapter 3, “Updating Firmware,” for additional information.
■ Run Option ROMPaq to update the controller firmware, option ROM,
and drive firmware, if needed.
■ Run the System Configuration Utility to verify the controller order
settings.
■ Decide which fault-tolerance method and array configuration you want
to use.
Running the Compaq
Array Configuration Utility
The Array Configuration Utility can be run either online or from the
SmartStart and Support Software CD provided with your server.
SmartStart and Support Software CD
Run the Array Configuration Utility directly from the SmartStart and Support
Software CD on any CD-bootable server:
1. Insert the SmartStart and Support Software CD into the CD-ROM drive
and power up the server.
2. From the display screen, select the Array Configuration Utility.