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Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 15 The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that automate installation of a reliable, well-integrated, and proven server configuration. This easy-to-follow program streamlines server setup, tunes the Compaq server to take full advantage of the hardware and software, and provides consistent server performance. The RA4000 has enhanced drive array capabilities. Therefore, Compaq recommends that customers use the latest Systems ROMPaq to flash the ROM on existing servers before installing a Fibre Channel Host Adapter. Systems ROMPaq is a special Compaq utility for updating the firmware in Compaq servers. It is also provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later. Operating Systems Supported Installing operating system software from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later ensures that required device drivers for the operating system will automatically be installed and configured. Redundant Operating Systems Supported RA4000 redundant configurations support the following: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT Enterprise Edition, and Microsoft Cluster Server • NetWare 4.xx and NetWare 5.xx Non-redundant Operating Systems Supported The RAID Array 4000 supports the following: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Enterprise Edition • NetWare 3.12, NetWare 3.20, NetWare 5.0, NetWare High Availability Server, NetWare Cluster Server, and intraNetWare • SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 2.1, and UnixWare 7 • Banyan VINES 6.x and 7.x • OS/2 SMP 2.11 and OS/2 Warp Server family of products • Sun Solaris 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.6 With the exception of the Storage Hub 12, all components of RA4000 support Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS). After the necessary testing and integration work is complete, the Storage Hub 12 will also support Microsoft Cluster Server. For the most up-to-date information about software support, refer to the Compaq website: www.compaq.com ECG0205699A

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Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview
15
ECG0205699A
The Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD contains software, drivers, and utilities that
automate installation of a reliable, well-integrated, and proven server configuration. This
easy-to-follow program streamlines server setup, tunes the Compaq server to take full advantage
of the hardware and software, and provides consistent server performance.
The RA4000 has enhanced drive array capabilities. Therefore, Compaq recommends that
customers use the latest Systems ROMPaq to flash the ROM on existing servers before installing
a Fibre Channel Host Adapter.
Systems ROMPaq is a special Compaq utility for updating the firmware in Compaq servers. It is
also provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later.
Operating Systems Supported
Installing operating system software from the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30
or later ensures that required device drivers for the operating system will automatically be
installed and configured.
Redundant Operating Systems Supported
RA4000 redundant configurations support the following:
•
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT Enterprise Edition, and Microsoft Cluster Server
•
NetWare 4.xx and NetWare 5.xx
Non-redundant Operating Systems Supported
The RAID Array 4000 supports the following:
•
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Enterprise Edition
•
NetWare 3.12, NetWare 3.20, NetWare 5.0, NetWare High Availability Server, NetWare
Cluster Server, and intraNetWare
•
SCO OpenServer, UnixWare 2.1, and UnixWare 7
•
Banyan VINES 6.x and 7.x
•
OS/2 SMP 2.11 and OS/2 Warp Server family of products
•
Sun Solaris 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.6
With the exception of the Storage Hub 12, all components of RA4000 support Microsoft Cluster
Server (MSCS). After the necessary testing and integration work is complete, the Storage Hub 12
will also support Microsoft Cluster Server. For the most up-to-date information about software
support, refer to the Compaq website:
www.compaq.com