Configuring amp modes, Array configuration utility, Option rom configuration for arrays – HP ProLiant BL495c G6 Server-Blade User Manual

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s protection against uncorrectable memory errors that would

n this mode, the system maintains two copies of all data. If an

s, the system automatically retrieves the good data from the

lly without any user intervention. If the system

an be replaced while the system continues to operate.

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oft® operating systems require Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later.

HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on

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ri g AMP modes

all ProLiant servers support all AMP modes. RBSU provides menu options only for the modes

orted by the server. Advanced memory protection within RBS
ory.

Advanced ECC Mode—Provides memory protection beyond Standard ECC. All single-bit failures
and some multi-bit failures can be corrected without resulting in system downtime.
Online Spare Mode—Provides protection against failing or degraded DIMMs. Certain memory
aside as spare, and automatic failover to spare memory occurs when the system detects a degraded

DIMM. DIMMs that are likely to receive a fatal/uncorrectable memory error are removed from

operation automatically, resulting in less system downtime.
See the server-specific user guide for DIMM po

Mirrored Memory Mode—Provide
otherwise result in system failure. I

uncorrectable memory error occur

mirrored copy. The system continues to operate norma
supports hot-plug memory, the failed memory c

RAID Memory Mode—Provides protection levels similar to Mirrored Memory Mode, and it requires
less memory allocation than fu

C nfiguration Utility

ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features:

Runs as a local application or remote service

Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares,
RAID or stripe size migration

Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system

Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the
configuration options

Remains available any time that the server is on

Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configu

For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors.

Servers running Micros

For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information.
For more information, refer to the Configuring Arrays on
the Documentation CD or the HP website (

http://www.hp.co

).

Option ROM Configuration for Arrays

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n optional Smart Array controller mezzanine card or a direct-

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RCA utility is supported when using a

att h storage blade.
Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to create the fi

RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations.
The utility also provides support for the following functions:

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