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Configuring an Array For more information about ACU-XE, refer to the Compaq Array Configuration Utility XE User Guide. For background information about drive arrays and fault-tolerance (RAID) methods, see Appendix C. Table 7-1: Comparison of Utilities for Configuring an Array Uses a graphical interface Available in languages other than English Executable at any time Available on CD Uses a wizard to suggest the optimum configuration for an unconfigured controller Describes configuration errors Supports these operating systems: Windows 2000 Windows NT NetWare Linux Allows these procedures: Creation and deletion of arrays, logical drives Assignment of RAID level Assignment of a spare drive Sharing of a spare drive among several arrays Setting of stripe size Migration of RAID level or stripe size Configuration of controller settings Expansion of an array Creation of multiple logical drives per array Setting of boot controller ACU + + + + + ACU-XE + + + + + CPQONLIN 0 0 + + + ORCA 0 0 0 0 0 + + 0 0 + + + 0 + + + + 0 + 0 + + + 0 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 0 0 + + + + + + + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 0 0 0 + 7-2 Compaq Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler User Guide