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Utility features ACU Setting stripe size Yes Migrating RAID level or stripe size Yes Configuring controller settings Yes Expanding an array Yes Creating multiple logical drives per array Yes Setting of boot controller No ORCA No No No No No Yes CPQONLIN Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Array Configuration Utility The ACU7 is a browser-based graphical application that helps configure Smart Array controllers. The ACU is also supported on the HP MSA family of entry-level SAN products. This provides administrators with a seamless set of tools to use with both HP Smart Array direct-attached storage (DAS) and HP SAN-attached storage. The ACU runs online on Microsoft® Windows® Server and Linux® operating systems. Because the ACU is available on a bootable disc, an administrator using other operating systems8 can run the utility offline by booting the system from the SmartStart or Server Storage Support Software disc. The ACU also contains a command line interface (ACU-CLI), offering a quicker way to deploy multiple servers by automating creation of arrays and logical drives. Configuration information for the ACU is available at http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00729544/c00729544.pdf Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) is an alternative method of viewing, creating, and deleting multiple arrays and logical drives during system power up. ORCA is designed for administrators who have minimal configuration requirements. The ACU is recommended for more advanced array configurations. CPQONLIN CPQONLIN is a configuration utility that runs online on Novell NetWare. It functions like the ACU in this environment. Refer to the HP Smart Array controller documentation for more information about using CPQONLIN. HP Systems Insight Manager HP Systems Insight Manager is a client/server tool for integrated server environment management. Based on SNMP, it is capable of monitoring more than 1,200 system-wide parameters for performance and other operational characteristics of Smart Array controller storage. The program displays configuration information, operating system device driver version numbers, controller firmware version numbers, Pre-Failure Warranty information, and operating statistics. 7 For more information about the ACU, refer to http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/software-management/acumatrix/index.html. 8 Refer to product documentation to verify operating system support. 27