HP AD510A HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide (355901- - Page 63

About the Array Configuration Utility, Runs online from the server in Windows and Linux environments.

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Installation Procedures - All Deployments About the Array Configuration Utility The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is a server-based, browser-accessed tool used to configure an array controller and its storage. The ACU is supported for use in Windows, Linux, and NetWare environments and can run locally from the server or remotely through HP Systems Insight Manager (HP-SIM). The ACU: ■ Provides a graphical user interface view of HP array configurations. ■ Includes easy to use configuration wizards. ■ Allows the setting of access rights to MSA storage by hosts. ■ Supports local or remote access. ■ Runs online (from the server) in Windows and Linux environments. ■ Runs offline (from a CD) in other ProLiant server environments, such as NetWare. Note: The ACU is included on the Support Software CD inside the MSA1000/1500 Setup and Management kit. Instructions for installing the ACU on your server are included in the configuration chapters of this guide. For information about using the ACU, refer to the ACU section of the Configuring Arrays Reference Guide. This guide is available on the Documentation CD and the Technical documents page of the MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. For more information about the ACU, refer to the ACU website: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/ software-management/acumatrix/index.html. Note: When creating arrays, the ACU provides suggested settings. Consider these defaults (especially the RAID level and rebuild priority) and make sure that they are acceptable according to your plans. HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide 63

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Installation Procedures - All Deployments
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HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide
About the Array Configuration Utility
The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) is a server-based, browser-accessed tool
used to configure an array controller and its storage.
The ACU is supported for use in Windows, Linux, and NetWare environments and
can run locally from the server or remotely through HP Systems Insight Manager
(HP-SIM).
The ACU:
Provides a graphical user interface view of HP array configurations.
Includes easy to use configuration wizards.
Allows the setting of access rights to MSA storage by hosts.
Supports local or remote access.
Runs online (from the server) in Windows and Linux environments.
Runs offline (from a CD) in other ProLiant server environments, such as
NetWare.
Note:
The ACU is included on the Support Software CD inside the
MSA1000/1500 Setup and Management kit. Instructions for installing the ACU on
your server are included in the configuration chapters of this guide.
For information about using the ACU, refer to the ACU section of the Configuring
Arrays Reference Guide. This guide is available on the Documentation CD and
the Technical documents page of the MSA1500 website:
.
For more information about the ACU, refer to the ACU website:
software-management/acumatrix/index.html
.
Note:
When creating arrays, the ACU provides suggested settings.
Consider these defaults (especially the RAID level and rebuild priority) and make sure
that they are acceptable according to your plans.