HP StorageWorks 4000 Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview - Page 16

Compaq RAID Array 4000 Overview 16 Compaq Utilities Compaq has developed the following utilities to simplify configuration and maintenance of the RA4000: • Array Configuration Utility • Fibre Fault Isolation Utility • User Diagnostics Utility • Array Diagnostics Utility • Compaq Insight Manager • Compaq Redundancy Manager Array Configuration Utility The Compaq Array Configuration Utility (ACU) uses a graphical interface to streamline configuration of RA4000s. It contains intuitive, online configuration wizards that provide guided paths for complete array configuration. It also contains customized paths for administrators needing complete control over configuration options. ACU 1.20 and later provides an interface to intelligent features of the RA4000 Controller that make it easy for administrators to configure, modify, expand, manage, and monitor their storage. The ACU is provided on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD 4.30 or later. It can be used to: • Perform initial configuration of the RA4000 Controller. • Add disk drives to an existing configuration. • Reconfigure the controller. The Array Configuration Utility: • Illustrates the controller configuration in an easy-to-understand graphical format. • Contains configuration wizards that walk the administrator through the configuration process. • Suggests optimal configuration and fault tolerance for unconfigured controllers. • Identifies various configuration errors. • Indicates the physical location of drives being configured. Using the Compaq ACU, an administrator can quickly assign physical drives to an array. Up to 4 drives can be assigned as online spares, and from 1 to 32 logical drives can be created per controller. The ACU steps through each logical drive configuration until all space is allocated. Fault tolerance levels can be selected on a logical drive basis. ECG0205699A