HP Proliant ML370 G5 Can't expand the array

[KarloChacon]

yes

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00678445/c00678445.pdf

more info here
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual〈=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=329290&prodSeriesId=1157687#0

regards

[khuyen]

Hi Karlo,
I see in the website: http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/th/en/sm/WF06c/A1-1697201-12423414-12423414-12423862-12423862-70920773.html
They write :"For Smart Array P400 Controller only. If you install the Battery-backed write cache as an upgrade to a Smart Array P400/256MB Controller, you must also order part 417836-B21 (HP Smart Array P400 24 Inch Battery Cable Kit)."
So i think i have to order 2 module :
1- 417836-B21 HP Smart Array P400 Battery Attach Kit
2- 383280-B21 BBWC Upgrade
Is it true ?
Thanks sir

[KarloChacon]

this one also add that kit has a cable

http://h30094.www3.hp.com/searchresults.asp?mfg_partno=383280-B21,%20405148-B21&pagemode=ca&jumpid=in_r3924_383280-B21,405148-B21/cote

regards

[khuyen]

sorry Karlo,
I can't open the link !!!

[KarloChacon]

go to this link

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html

go to here(last buy online option)

Smart Array battery back write cache enabler
Battery, Cache and Battery or Battery Attach Kit Upgrades

[khuyen]

Hi Karlo,
I am going to buy the hardware!!! I just confirm with you i have to buy 1 (383280-B21 HP Battery-Backed Write Cache Upgrade)or both 2 card ?
1- 383280-B21 HP Battery-Backed Write Cache Upgrade
2- 417836-B21 HP HP Smart Array P400 Battery Attach Kit
And about the 383280-B21 HP Battery-Backed Write Cache Upgrade does it has cable attach with it when i order from HP ?
Thanks sir
Khuyen

[KarloChacon]

hi

just one of this

383280-B21 HP Battery-Backed Write Cache Upgrade

What I think the cable that the kit says is included is enough

regards

[khuyen]

Hi Karlo,
I have just expand the array successfully, thanks so much.Could you please show me how to make sure it working ok ?
Thanks so much
Khuyen

[KarloChacon]

hi

glad to hear you got the part

check this document

you can the expand / extend process


so you hot the part: 383280-B21?

regards

[khuyen]

Hi Karlo,
Yes, i use the BBWC as your recommend .I have just expand Array and extend the logical drive , after that i use the diskpart tool of microsoft. it working OK ,
- Do i need to remove the BBWC after expand the Array ?
- After finish everything i use the ADU to check an array and i receive this message :
"Consolidated Error Report:
Controller: Smart Array P400 in slot 1
Device: Logical Drive 2
Message: Background parity initialization is currently queued or in progress on this logical drive. If background parity initialization is queued, it will start when I/O is performed on the drive. When background parity initialization completes, the performance of the logical drive will improve."
Please read the attach file for more detail
Could you please explain me why the ADU report this message ?
Thanks sir