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тАО01-07-2008 10:31 PM
тАО01-07-2008 10:31 PM
Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
How do I add them to the array? Do I need to do it in the Hardware BIOS? And if so, how do I go about doing so, and what is the next step? (This is my first time working with RAID controllers)
I tried installing the Compaq/hp ACU (Array Configuration Utility) and the install program stated that I didn't need to install this software. I also tried to install the Intel Matrix Storage Console, which also failed.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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тАО01-08-2008 05:32 AM
тАО01-08-2008 05:32 AM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
do you know which controller that server has?
regards
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тАО01-08-2008 12:57 PM
тАО01-08-2008 12:57 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
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тАО01-08-2008 01:20 PM
тАО01-08-2008 01:20 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
OK it that is a smart array (please check that during POST)
So Array configuration utility(ACU) should be installed with no problem (even if you don't have smart array controller it can be installed)
Which ACU version are you trying to install?
and which Windows does server have?
regards
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тАО01-08-2008 03:11 PM
тАО01-08-2008 03:11 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
You dont need to change anything in BIOS ..
the Array configuration utility you need is:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1121516&prodNameId=3288134&swEnvOID=1005&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-cb964bdc57f8428aa9d6d7d953
then follow these instructions
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тАО01-08-2008 05:26 PM
тАО01-08-2008 05:26 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
It is not a 64-bit system. Will this ACU program install any better?
What is meant by "go to OS and look for ACU"?
Thanks again. I really appreciate all the help.
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тАО01-08-2008 06:26 PM
тАО01-08-2008 06:26 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
I have installed the ACU that was reccommended to me in the forum. It installed without hassle. But when I run it, it states that there are no Controllers found.
I have checked with Device Manager, and confirmed it is a Smart Array.
I would prefer to use the ACU, but I'm not afraid to work in the hardware BIOS if neccessary. Pretty much my only concern is that I do NOT want to destroy to OS.
I have attached a few screenshots to help explain what I have done/seen. Any help is greatly apreciated.
Once again, Thanks!
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тАО01-08-2008 08:51 PM
тАО01-08-2008 08:51 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
I think, more clarity from your side is required.
1) Which Smart Array Controller is it ?
2) Which RAID ?
This can be seen during POST as "SA XYZ Detected" & then the LOGICAL drives....
"IF" the existing RAID is fine, there should be no issues... adding the NEW hdd hot plug... using the ACU... & adding them to existing array or creating new ones.
As you say the ACU did not detect any SACs... please check messages on POST. Also, you may try booting the server from a SmartStart CD & go to the Maintenance tab & launch the ACU. This will help us know the status of the HDD/RAID>
:) Regards.
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тАО01-08-2008 09:50 PM
тАО01-08-2008 09:50 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
You say check the POST. Is this something I will see when the server is booting up? Where can I find these messages? (I know all machines will be different, but my question really is, should I be looking in the Windows OS for these messages? Or looking for them on start-up?)
I will get this information up on the forum as soon as I can find it.
Unfortunately, I was not provided with a SmartStart CD. Is this something I can download from some place? This server was an old server, which was to slow for it's previous job, thus it was decided to use as an Active Directory/Domain Controller.
Sorry for all the confusion, this is my first time working with RAID, SCSI drives, etc.
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тАО01-08-2008 11:07 PM
тАО01-08-2008 11:07 PM
Re: Adding disks to RAID ARRAY
You can access the controller BIOS in that moment pressing F8.
You can download SmartStart CD from here:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=0&prodSeriesId=3219233&swItem=MTX-
1c11694001fb4c31b3c1c04b27&prodNameId=3288112&swEnvOID=1005&swLang=8&taskId=13
5&mode=4&idx=1