HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller - Manual (Page 72)

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Configuration Wizards
When you start the Array Configuration Utility, the software checks the
configuration of the Integrated Smart Array Controller board and its drive
arrays.
If the arrays are unconfigured or if the configuration is less than optimal, the
configuration wizard takes over to guide you through the configuration
process. The configuration wizard recognizes the following conditions:
■ Unconfigured controller
When the Array Configuration Utility detects an unconfigured
controller, the configuration wizard steps you through the controller
configuration process.
■ Unused physical drives
When the Array Configuration Utility detects unused physical drives,
the configuration wizard provides an easy way to create a new array.
The capacity expansion capability of the Integrated Smart Array
Controller allows the ACU to add new physical drives to an existing
array without destroying data on the existing logical drives.
■ Unused space on an array
If the Array Configuration Utility detects unused capacity in an array,
the configuration wizard steps you through the process of configuring
the space into one or more logical drives.
Online Help
Press F1 or select the Help button to activate context-sensitive help for each
screen. A status bar at the bottom of the screen also provides immediate help
messages describing the current selection.