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HP Smart Array P600 Controller
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March 2005 (First Edition)
Part Number 384229-001

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  • Page 1 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide March 2005 (First Edition) Part Number 384229-001...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Hardware features Board components..........................7 Controller specifications ........................8 Overview of the installation procedure Installing the controller in an unconfigured server ................9 Installing the controller in a previously configured server..............10 Installing the controller hardware Before beginning the installation ....................... 11 Preparing the server ...........................
  • Page 4 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Upgrading or replacing controller options Replacing a battery..........................29 Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Identifying the status of a hard drive....................33 Recognizing hard drive failure......................35 Effects of a hard drive failure ....................35 Compromised fault tolerance....................

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Acronyms and abbreviations Index...

  • Page 7: Hardware Features

    Hardware features In this section Board components ..........................7 Controller specifications.........................8 Board components Item ID Description SAS port 1E (external, shared), 4x wide Controller health LED (blinking green indicates board is OK, amber indicates board has failed) I/O activity LED (indicates total activity of all ports) SAS port 1I (internal, shared), 4x wide SAS port 2I (internal, dedicated), 4x wide Cache module (also known as BBWC or array accelerator)

  • Page 8: Controller Specifications

    2 (1 internal, and 1 that can be used as internal or external) SAS transfer rate Up to 1.2 GB/s per port in each direction For more information about the controller features and specifications, and for information about system requirements, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray).

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Installation Procedure

    ............10 Installing the controller in an unconfigured server New HP ProLiant server models self-configure when they are powered up for the first time. For more information about the autoconfiguration process, refer to the server-specific setup and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide.

  • Page 10: Installing The Controller In A Previously Configured Server

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide The server is now ready to use. If you want to create additional logical drives ("Configuring an array" on page 19), you may now do so. Installing the controller in a previously configured server 1.

  • Page 11: Installing The Controller Hardware

    Before beginning the installation Before beginning the installation procedure, visit the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support) to confirm that you have the latest version of each driver and utility file needed. Compare the version numbers of the files there with those of the same files on the software CD or DVD that is supplied in the controller kit.

  • Page 12: Installing The Controller Board

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide 3. Power down all peripheral devices that are attached to the server. 4. Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet and then from the server. 5. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.

  • Page 13: Connecting Storage Devices

    13) or to external enclosures ("Connecting external storage" on page 14) that contain SAS or SATA drives. For information about the supported drive models, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Connecting internal storage 1. If the storage device that you are adding is not hot-pluggable, power down the system.

  • Page 14: Connecting External Storage

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide – If the drives are hot-pluggable, connect the internal connector of the controller to the SAS connector on the hot-plug drive cage. – If the drives are not hot-pluggable, connect the internal connector of the controller to the non-hot-pluggable hard drives.
  • Page 15 Installing the controller hardware SAS cable type Cable length Option kit number Cable assembly number External cable 1.0 m (3.3 ft) 389665-B21 361317-001 2.0 m (6.6 ft) 389668-B21 361317-002 4.0 m (13 ft) 389671-B21 361317-004 6.0 m (20 ft) 389674-B21 361317-006 Internal wide cable depends on the...

  • Page 17: Updating The Firmware

    3. Follow the additional instructions that describe how to use the component to flash the ROM. These instructions are provided with each component. For more information about updating the firmware, refer to the HP ProLiant Storage Firmware Maintenance User Guide (for controller and hard drive...

  • Page 19: Configuring An Array

    ..........................21 Using ACU ...........................22 Using CPQONLIN ........................22 Introduction HP provides three utilities for manually configuring an array on a Smart Array controller: • ORCA—A simple ROM-based configuration utility • ACU—A versatile, browser-based utility that provides maximum control over configuration parameters •...

  • Page 20: Comparing The Utilities

    For conceptual information about arrays, logical drives, and fault-tolerance methods, and for information about default array configuration settings, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This document is available on the Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit.

  • Page 21: Using Orca

    Configuring an array Using ORCA 1. Power up the server. POST runs, and any array controllers that are in the server are initialized one at a time. During each controller initialization process, POST halts for several seconds while an ORCA prompt message appears.

  • Page 22: Using Acu

    Using ACU For detailed information about using ACU, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This document is available on the Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit.

  • Page 23: Setting Drive Rebuild, Expand Priority, And Accelerator Ratio

    Configuring an array – If the controller is connected to at least one logical drive, CPQONLIN continues in manual configuration mode. Use the arrow and Enter keys to navigate around the screen and set up the logical drive. To get online help at any time, press the F1 key.

  • Page 24: Expanding An Array

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Accelerator ratio The controller has an onboard cache called an Array Accelerator, which performs both write-posting and read-ahead caching. The setting in CPQONLIN determines the amount of memory allocated to the read and write caches.

  • Page 25: Migrating Raid Level And Stripe Size Online

    Configuring an array Migrating RAID level and stripe size online Using CPQONLIN, you can modify both the RAID level and stripe size of an existing logical drive while online. To migrate a drive: 1. Select the drive setting option under the logical drive menu for the drive you intend to modify.

  • Page 27: Installing Device Drivers And Management Agents

    Installing device drivers The drivers for the controller are located on the Support Software CD or the SmartStart CD that is provided in the controller kit. Updates are posted to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Using the Support Software CD: Instructions for installing the drivers from the Support Software CD are given in the leaflet that is supplied with the CD.
  • Page 28 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide You can update the Management Agents by using the latest versions of the agents from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage). The procedure for updating the agents is provided on the same Web page. If the new agents do not function correctly, you might also need to update Systems Insight Manager.

  • Page 29: Upgrading Or Replacing Controller Options

    Upgrading or replacing controller options In this section Replacing a battery ........................29 Replacing a battery WARNING: There is a risk of explosion, fire, or personal injury if the battery pack is not properly handled. Refer to "Battery replacement notice (on page 58)" before installing or removing any item that contains a battery pack.
  • Page 30 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide 3. If the main cache battery must be replaced: a. Press the battery retainer tabs down, and push them through to the other side of the cache board (1). b. Lift the battery pack off the cache board (2).
  • Page 31 Upgrading or replacing controller options 5. Replace whichever battery is degraded. 6. Reinstall the batteries on the cache board and the controller board. 7. Reinstall the cache board and its battery on the controller.

  • Page 33: Replacing, Moving, Or Adding Hard Drives

    Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives In this section Identifying the status of a hard drive ....................33 Recognizing hard drive failure .....................35 Replacing hard drives ........................37 Moving drives and arrays ......................43 Adding drives ..........................44 Identifying the status of a hard drive When a drive is configured as a part of an array and connected to a powered-up controller, the condition of the drive can be determined from the illumination pattern of the hard drive status lights (LEDs).
  • Page 34 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Online/Activity Fault/UID LED Interpretation LED (green) (amber/blue) On, off, or Steadily blue The drive is operating normally, and it has been selected by a flashing management application. Amber, flashing A predictive failure alert has been received for this drive.

  • Page 35: Recognizing Hard Drive Failure

    Management CD.) • ADU lists all failed drives. For additional information about diagnosing hard drive problems, refer to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. CAUTION: Sometimes, a drive that has previously been failed by the controller may seem to be operational after the system is power- cycled or (for a hot-pluggable drive) after the drive has been removed and reinserted.

  • Page 36: Compromised Fault Tolerance

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide • RAID 1+0 configurations can tolerate multiple drive failures as long as no failed drives are mirrored to one another. • RAID 5 configurations can tolerate one drive failure. • RAID ADG configurations can tolerate simultaneous failure of two drives.

  • Page 37: Replacing Hard Drives

    Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives 3. Replace any failed drives. 4. After you have replaced the failed drives, fault tolerance may again be compromised. If so, cycle the power again. If the 1779 POST message is displayed: a. Press the F2 key to re-enable the logical drives. b.

  • Page 38: Factors To Consider Before Replacing Hard Drives

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Factors to consider before replacing hard drives Before replacing a degraded drive: • Open Systems Insight Manager and inspect the Error Counter window for each physical drive in the same array to confirm that no other drives have any errors.

  • Page 39: Automatic Data Recovery (Rebuild)

    Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives The following cases are exceptions: – In RAID ADG configurations, any two drives in the array can be replaced simultaneously. – In RAID 1+0 configurations, any drives that are not mirrored to other removed or failed drives can be simultaneously replaced offline without data loss.
  • Page 40 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide • The amount of unused capacity on the drives • The number of drives in the array (for RAID 5 and RAID ADG) Allow approximately 15 minutes per gigabyte for the rebuild process to be completed.
  • Page 41 Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Each of these situations requires a different remedial action. Case 1: An uncorrectable read error has occurred. 1. Back up as much data as possible from the logical drive. CAUTION: Do not remove the drive that has the media error. Doing so causes the logical drive to fail.

  • Page 42: Upgrading Hard Drive Capacity

    3. Repeat the previous step for the other drives in the array, one at a time. When you have replaced all drives, you can use the extra capacity to either create new logical drives or extend existing logical drives. For more information about these procedures, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide.

  • Page 43: Moving Drives And Arrays

    Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Moving drives and arrays You can move drives to other ID positions on the same array controller. You can also move a complete array from one controller to another, even if the controllers are on different servers. Before you move drives, the following conditions must be met: •...

  • Page 44: Adding Drives

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide 5. Verify the new drive configuration by running ORCA or ACU ("Configuring an array" on page 19). Adding drives You can add hard drives to a system at any time, as long as you do not exceed the maximum number of drives that the controller supports.
  • Page 45 Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives When the expansion process has finished, you can use the liberated storage capacity on the enlarged array to create new logical drives. Alternatively, you can enlarge one of the original logical drives. This latter process is called logical drive capacity extension and is also carried out using ACU.

  • Page 47: Diagnosing Array Problems

    Diagnosing array problems In this section Controller board runtime LEDs ....................47 Cache module LEDs........................49 Diagnostic tools ..........................50 Controller board runtime LEDs NOTE: During server power-up, each runtime LED illuminates randomly until POST has finished. LED ID Color LED name and interpretation Amber CR510: Controller Failure LED.
  • Page 48 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide LED ID Color LED name and interpretation Green CR514: Command Outstanding LED. The controller is working on a command from the host driver. Blue CR515: Heartbeat LED. This LED blinks every 2 seconds to indicate the controller health.

  • Page 49: Cache Module Leds

    Restore system power as soon as possible to prevent data loss. (The battery lifetime depends on the cache module size. For further information, refer to the controller QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com).)

  • Page 50: Diagnostic Tools

    • This utility is available on the SmartStart CD. The meanings of the various ADU error messages are provided in the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. • POST messages Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages at reboot. Many of these POST messages are self-explanatory and suggest corrective actions.

  • Page 51: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic discharge In this section Preventing electrostatic discharge ....................51 Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge..............52 Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static- sensitive devices.

  • Page 52: Grounding Methods To Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Several methods are used for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: • Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis.

  • Page 53: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    Regulatory compliance notices In this section Federal Communications Commission notice ................53 Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) ....................56 European Union regulatory notice....................56 BSMI notice..........................57 Japanese notice ..........................57 Korean notice A&B ........................58 Battery replacement notice ......................58 Federal Communications Commission notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum.

  • Page 54: Class A Equipment

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Class A equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo, United States Only

    Hewlett-Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact us by mail or telephone: • Hewlett-Packard Company P.

  • Page 56: Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)

    HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) Class A equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

  • Page 57: Bsmi Notice

    Regulatory compliance notices BSMI notice Japanese notice...

  • Page 58: Korean Notice A&B

    60°C (140°F). • Do not abuse, disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery pack. • Do not short the external contacts. • Replace the battery pack only with the designated HP spare. Battery disposal should comply with local regulations.

  • Page 59: Taiwan Battery Recycling Notice

    HP, an authorized HP Partner, or one of their agents. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact an authorized reseller or an authorized service provider.
  • Page 61 Acronyms and abbreviations Array Configuration Replicator Array Configuration Utility Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) Array Diagnostics Utility BBWC battery-backed write cache CPQONLIN NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility ORCA Option ROM Configuration for Arrays POST Power-On Self Test...
  • Page 62 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide RAID redundant array of inexpensive (or independent) disks RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility Smart Array serial attached SCSI SATA serial ATA Systems Insight Manager...
  • Page 63 Index data recovery 36, 39 data transfer rate 8 device drivers, installing 27 diagnostic tools 50 drive capacity, upgrading 42 ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 22 drive failure, detecting 35 adding drives 24, 44 drive LEDs 33 ADU (Array Diagnostic Utility) 50 drivers 27 array capacity expansion 44 drives, adding 44...
  • Page 64 HP Smart Array P600 Controller User Guide hard drives, moving 43 replacing hard drives 33 replacing the batteries 29 runtime LEDs 47 installation overview 9 Server Diagnostics utility 50 shared ports 7 Japanese notice 57 SmartStart Scripting Toolkit 19 specifications, controller 8...

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