topic SmartArray 5300 woes in HPE ProLiant Storage Systems

SmartArray 5300 woes

Jamie Ivanov — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:11:35 GMT

I've recently purchased a Compaq SmartArray 5300 controller and have been banging my head trying to configure it. My problem is trying to initialize disks and create an array. I can't seem to get into the rom based array config utility.

I know the controller supports ORCA because I was in it a few times when it prompted me, but has not prompted me since. Even with my external Adaptec (passive) scsi enclosure connected it remains silent!

Any help would be appreciated!

Re: SmartArray 5300 woes

Ivan Ferreira — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:34:47 GMT

Why don't you try with Array Configuration Utility, normally availabe in a smart start CD or downloadable from the HP site.

Re: SmartArray 5300 woes

Jamie Ivanov — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:16:56 GMT

I should have mentioned that this controller is not in a hp/compaq system. The SmartStart CD will only work in hp/compaq proliant systems.