HP 5300 - Manual (Page 45)

Configuring an Array
HP Smart Array 5300 Controller User Guide 7-3
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Using ORCA
When a computer system is powered up, part of the startup sequence is the Power-On
Self-Test (POST). Any array controllers that are in the system are initialized while
POST is running. If the array controller supports ORCA, POST temporarily halts and
an ORCA prompt message is displayed for about five seconds. (If ORCA is not
supported, the prompt message is not displayed and the system continues with the
startup sequence.)
While the prompt is displayed, press the F8 key to start ORCA. The ORCA main
menu is displayed, allowing you to select the boot controller for the system, or to
create, view, or delete a logical drive.
Figure 7-1: ORCA main menu screen
To create a logical drive:
1. Select Create Logical Drive.
The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical drives and the
valid RAID options for your system.
NOTE: You can create only one logical drive at a time.
2. Use the arrow keys, space bar, and tab key to navigate around the screen and set
up your logical drive, including a spare drive if required.