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Running the Array Configuration Utility

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5-1 Chapter 5 Running the Array Configuration Utility This chapter provides instructions for using the Compaq Array Configuration Utility and describes methods (wizards) you can use to configure your controller quickly and easily. The chapter is divided into the seven sections, as listed below. You should read the first five sections and use the last two sections as reference material when needed. s Before You Begin s Starting the Compaq Array Configuration Utility s Configuration Wizards s Online Help s Configuration Procedures s Array Configuration Utility screens s Errors and Warnings The Array Configuration Utility, which is located on the SmartStart and Support Software CD, is a graphics-based application that helps you configure the Compaq SMART-2DH Array Controller. You can use the Array Configuration Utility to configure the SMART-2DH Array Controller initially, to add additional disk drives to an existing configuration, or to reconfigure your array controller. The Array Configuration Utility provides the following configuration benefits: s Illustrates the controller configuration in an easy-to-understand, graphical format s Provides descriptions of various configuration errors s Contains configuration wizards that walk you through the configuration process s Suggests optimal configuration and fault tolerance for unconfigured controllers SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Writer: Pamela King Project: SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Comments: 295469-002 File Name: F-CH05.DOC Last Saved On: 2/27/98 11:38 AM COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

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5-1
SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide
Writer: Pamela King
Project: SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide
Comments: 295469-002
File Name: F-CH05.DOC
Last Saved On: 2/27/98 11:38 AM
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 5
Running the Array Configuration
Utility
This chapter provides instructions for using the Compaq Array Configuration
Utility and describes methods (wizards) you can use to configure your
controller quickly and easily. The chapter is divided into the seven sections, as
listed below. You should read the first five sections and use the last two
sections as reference material when needed.
Before You Begin
Starting the Compaq Array Configuration Utility
Configuration Wizards
Online Help
Configuration Procedures
Array Configuration Utility screens
Errors and Warnings
The Array Configuration Utility, which is located on the SmartStart and Support
Software CD, is a graphics-based application that helps you configure the
Compaq SMART-2DH Array Controller. You can use the Array Configuration
Utility to configure the SMART-2DH Array Controller initially, to add
additional disk drives to an existing configuration, or to reconfigure your array
controller.
The Array Configuration Utility provides the following configuration benefits:
Illustrates the controller configuration in an easy-to-understand,
graphical format
Provides descriptions of various configuration errors
Contains configuration wizards that walk you through the configuration
process
Suggests optimal configuration and fault tolerance for unconfigured
controllers