HP A9890A Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide
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- HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 1
HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide August 2005 (Second Edition) Part Number 365510-002 - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 2
) Part Number 365510-002 Audience assumptions This document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 3
the server...10 Installing the controller board...10 Connecting storage devices ...11 Connecting internal storage ...11 Connecting external storage ...12 SCSI cable part numbers ...12 Updating the firmware ...13 Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux 13 Configuring an array ...14 - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 4
Union regulatory notice ...36 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union 36 BSMI notice ...37 Japanese notice ...37 Korean notice A&B...37 Battery replacement notice...38 Taiwan battery recycling notice...38 Acronyms and abbreviations...39 Index...41 Contents - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 5
module components ...6 Controller specifications and attributes...6 Board components Item ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description Internal SCSI connector, port A1 (do not use simultaneously with item 3) Internal SCSI connector, port A2 (do not use simultaneously with item 4) External SCSI connector, port - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 6
module is installed, the capacity of the battery-backed write cache on the main board is divided equally between the expansion board and the main board. For more information, refer to customer note CN0316W on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). Controller specifications and attributes Dimensions - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 7
RAID levels supported 6402: 2 LVD-only; 6404: 4 LVD-only 15 (14 in an external enclosure) 68-pin Wide internal, VHDCI external Required, and provided on Compaq and newer HP systems Up to 320 MB/s (160 MHz DDR) per channel For more information about the controller features and specifications - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 8
on the Smart Setup media is the most recent version, refer to the HP Integrity servers support web site (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). For more information about Smart Setup, refer to the HP Smart Setup Guide on the Smart Setup media. 2. Run Express Setup. Overview of the installation - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 9
you have finished installing the operating system as directed during the Express Setup procedure, remove the operating system CD and insert the Smart Setup media. 4. Install the Integrity Support Pack ("Installing device drivers and Management Agents" on page 17). Controller installation is complete - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 10
is required if you are moving non-arrayed SCSI drives to a Smart Array controller, because data is not preserved during a move between array controllers and non-array controllers. If the server supports hot-pluggable devices, you can install the controller board without any further preparation. To - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 11
board connector. 6. Secure the controller board in place with the hot-plug latch or retaining screw. If there is a guide latch on the rear of the board, close the latch. 7. To finish installing the hardware, connect the internal and external drives ("Connecting storage devices" on page 11). NOTE - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 12
SCSI bus, manually set the SCSI ID on each drive to a unique value in the range of 0 to 15, except 7 (which is reserved for controller use). For detailed instructions, consult the documentation that is provided with the drive. 5. Attach a multi-device SCSI cable from the internal connector of the - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 13
a particular component is available on the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Some components are also available on the Smart Setup media. 1. Find the most recent version of the component that you require. 2. Follow the instructions for installing the component on the server - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 14
settings, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This document is available on the Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit. Comparing the utilities NOTE: A + in the appropriate column indicates that the feature or procedure is supported, while -- indicates that the - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 15
while offline Supported procedures Creation and deletion of arrays and logical drives Assignment of RAID level Sharing of spare drives among several arrays Assignment of multiple spare drives per array Setting of stripe size Migration of RAID level or stripe size Configuration of controller settings - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 16
storage, format them using the instructions given in the operating system documentation. Using ACU For detailed information about using ACU, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This document is available on the Smart Setup media or the Documentation CD provided in the controller - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 17
Agents, or you can install these items manually. The Integrity Support Pack is located on the Smart Setup media. To install the Integrity Support Pack, launch Express Setup from EBSU and follow the on-screen instructions. Installing device drivers The drivers for the controller are located on the - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 18
Power up the system. As Linux boots, it recognizes the controller. 4. Enter one of the following commands as appropriate to available on the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). For installation instructions, refer to the downloadable file HP Insight Management - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 19
controller options In this section Replacing a battery ...19 Replacing the expansion module...20 Replacing a battery WARNING: There is a risk of explosion, fire, or personal injury if the battery pack is not properly handled. Refer to "Battery replacement notice (on page 38)" before installing - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 20
the other side of the controller board (2). 5. Replace whichever battery is degraded. 6. Reinstall the batteries on the cache board and the controller board. 7. Reinstall the cache board and its battery on the controller. Replacing the expansion module To install the expansion module: 1. Insert the - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 21
seat the expansion module connector securely in the socket on the controller board (3). 3. Secure the expansion module to the controller board by inserting and tightening the appropriate screw (provided in the kit) in the back of the controller board (4). To remove the expansion module, reverse this - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 22
...27 Adding drives ...28 Identifying the status of a hard drive When a drive is configured as a part of an array and connected to a powered-up controller, the condition of the drive can be determined from the illumination pattern of the hard drive status lights (LEDs). The table ("Hot-plug SCSI - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 23
of an array being selected by an array configuration utility; (2) Drive Identification has been selected in HP SIM; or (3) drive firmware is being drive problems, refer to the HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide. CAUTION: Sometimes, a drive that has previously been failed by the controller may seem - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 24
has no online spare, any logical drives in this array that are configured with RAID 5 fault tolerance will fail. Compromised fault tolerance can also be caused by non-drive problems, such as a faulty cable or temporary power loss to a storage system. In such cases, you do not need to replace the - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 25
in the array can be replaced simultaneously. • In RAID 1+0 configurations, any drives that are not mirrored to other removed or failed drives can be simultaneously replaced offline without data loss. Automatic data recovery (rebuild) When you replace a hard drive in an array, the controller uses the - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 26
capacity on the drives • The number of drives in the array (for RAID 5 and RAID ADG) Allow approximately 15 minutes per gigabyte for the rebuild process restore data from backup. Upgrading hard drive capacity You can increase the storage capacity on a system even if there are no available drive bays - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 27
a battery-backed cache. • It has less than 4 MB of unused capacity. • If a controller contains a RAID ADG logical volume, none of the arrays on the controller can be moved directly to a controller that does not support RAID ADG. The arrays can be moved indirectly, as described by the instructions in - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 28
, refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide.) The expansion process is illustrated in the following figure, in which the original array (containing data) is shown with a dashed border and the newly added drives (containing no data) are shown unshaded. The array controller adds the new - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 29
When the expansion process has finished, you can use the liberated storage capacity on the enlarged array to create new logical drives. Alternatively, you can enlarge one of the original logical drives. This latter process is called logical drive capacity extension and - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 30
Diagnosing array problems In this section Controller board runtime LEDs...30 Cache module LEDs...31 Diagnostic tools ...32 Controller board runtime LEDs NOTE: During server power-up, each runtime LED illuminates randomly until POST has finished. LED ID 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Color Amber Amber Blue Green - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 31
following situations is occurring: • There is a short circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. • The host controller is updating the cache microcontroller firmware. There is an open circuit across the battery terminals or within the battery pack. Diagnosing array problems 31 - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 32
problems with arrays. The most important are: • ADU This utility is a Windows®-based diagnostic tool that sends an email to HP Support when it detects any problems with the controllers and attached storage in a system. To install ADU, open the \contents\utilities\smartarray directory on the Smart - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 33
floors or dissipating floor mats. • Use conductive field service tools. • Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an authorized reseller install the part. For more information on static - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 34
may reasonably be expected to be installed in a residential environment (for example, personal computers). The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user. FCC rating label The FCC - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 35
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation Houston, Texas 77269-2000 • 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). (For -Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 36
(used only if applicable-refer to the product label) Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Regulatory compliance notices 36 - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 37
BSMI notice Japanese notice Korean notice A&B Class A equipment Class B equipment Regulatory compliance notices 37 - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 38
from the controller. • Do not expose the battery pack to water, or to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). • Do not abuse, disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery pack. • Do not short the external contacts. • Replace the battery pack only with the designated HP spare. • Battery disposal should - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 39
Utility ADG Advanced Data Guarding (also known as RAID 6) ADU Array Diagnostics Utility DIMM dual inline memory module EBSU EFI-based setup utility EFI extensible firmware interface ESD electrostatic discharge EULA end user license agreement OEM original equipment manufacturer ORCA Option ROM - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 40
RAID redundant array of inexpensive (or independent) disks RBSU ROM-Based Setup Utility SA Smart Array SIM Systems Insight Manager VHDCI very high density cable interconnect Acronyms and abbreviations 40 - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 41
Configuration Utility) 16 adding drives 28 array capacity expansion 28 array controller installation overview 8 array, configuring 14 automatic data recovery (rebuild) 24, 25, 26 B batteries, replacing 19 battery replacement notice 38 board components 5 BSMI notice 37 C cables 35 cache module LEDs - HP A9890A | Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for Integrity Servers User Guide - Page 42
, updating 13 S specifications, controller 6 static electricity 33 status lights, cache module 31 status lights, controller 30 status lights, hard drive 22 storage devices, connecting 11 storage, external 12 T Taiwan battery recycling notice 38 troubleshooting 32 U updating the firmware 13 upgrading
HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers for
Integrity Servers
User Guide
August 2005 (Second Edition)
Part Number 365510-002