topic Re: Array Configuration Utility in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

Array Configuration Utility

Kelvin.uk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:11:53 GMT

Hi,

We have just updated the firmware on a DL360G7 to 9.3 to resolve an issue with one of our DIMM slots. I think since this update we are now getting warning code "730" with the following message in the Array Configuration Utility.

Warning code 730:

146 GB 2-Port SAS Drive at Port 1I : Box 1 : Bay 1 is part of a logical drive that is not supported by the current configuration. Any configuration command (e.g. logical drive creation, array expansion, etc.) or modification to the controller will result in the loss of all existing data on the disabled logical drive(s).

It is possible that this was happening before the firmware update. We have the original 2 x 146GB SAS drives that came with the server in a RAID1 configuration Does anybody know how to fix this?

Thanks.

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Lincy_Zachariah — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:18:02 GMT

Hi,

Please ensure hard drives are of same model and or having same firmware revision.The controller firmware should also be the latest.

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Kelvin.uk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:26:41 GMT

Thanks for the fast response. Both drives are the same model: 6G / DP / 10k / 146GB / Spare No. 507283-001.

Where can I find what version of firmware we have for the drives and controller?

(I installed the 9.3 firmware from the DVD which I believe does various firmware udpates on the server).

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Renjiv — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:14:11 GMT

Hi Kelvin,

The 9.30 version Firmware CD Rom is released in (5 May 2011).

You may download the latest Firmware for Storage Controller from below link.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=4091408&prodNameId=4091409&swEnvOID=1005&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-b0488e190d37459f85283b6644

This model hard drive latest firmware you may download from below link:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=co-88630-1&mode=4&idx=0&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=4091408

Hope the info will help you.

Regards,

Renji V

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Torsten. — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:47:16 GMT

You need to get the exact drive model name and look this up, for example "EG0146FAWHU" or "DG0146FAMWL".

Each drive model (even in same size and specs) has a different firmware.

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Renjiv — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:03:20 GMT

Yes, as per spare part: 507283-001, HP Part: 507125-B21

The firmware download link given above contains the firmware for part 507125-B21 or DG0146FAMWL model drives as well.

Regards,

Renji V

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Torsten. — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:44:05 GMT

Look at this:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=de&cc=de&taskId=120&prodSeriesId=254961&prodTypeId=329290&objectID=c00305257

507125-B21 could be

DG0146FAMWL
DG0146FARVU
EG0146FARTR
EG0146FAWHU
EG0146FAWJC

each with different firmware!

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Lincy_Zachariah — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:28:37 GMT

Hi,

Adding to the above post Model number for 507125-B21 can be any one from the below and each has differnt firmware version.

DG0146FAMWL - Firmware Version HPDE
DG0146FARVU - Firmware Version HPD6
EG0146FARTR - Firmware Version HPD9
EG0146FAWHU - Firmware Version HPDE
EG0146FAWJC - Firmware Version HPD8

You can get the drive model number and the firmware version and the controller firmware from the ADU report.

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Kelvin.uk — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:32:55 GMT

I have not really had a chance to fix this till now, but appreciate all the feedback so far! I have the firmware revision and production revision of both drives:

Firmware Revision: HPDE
Product Revision: HP EG0146FAWHU

So do I need to update the firmware on the controller and disks? Will upgrading the firmware wipe the controller configuration and my disks? If I need to upgrade both, does it matter what order I do it in?

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=co-88630-1&mode=4&idx=0&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=4091408

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Torsten. — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:32:09 GMT

I would simply get the smartstart firmware maintenance DVD 9.30 image (or SPP 2011.09), put it on a USB stick, add the appropriate linux files to the repository and boot the server from that stick.

HP always recommends to have a good backup, but updating this way is very safe.

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Kelvin.uk — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:55:56 GMT

I have already installed the 9.30 firmware from DVD. That is what has caused this issue.

I upgraded the firmware because of a false DIMM slot reading

Re: Array Configuration Utility

Torsten. — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:47:17 GMT

Some firmware files are newer than the version on the 9.30 DVD.

Did you add them to the DVD?