Compaq ProLiant 4000 SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide - Page 164
Appendix F: Upgrading from the SMART SCSI Array Controller, Appendix F
View all Compaq ProLiant 4000 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 164 highlights
F-1 Appendix F Upgrading from the SMART SCSI Array Controller Users of the original Compaq SMART SCSI Array Controller may consider upgrading to the new SMART-2DH Array Controller. This appendix provides an upgrade procedure for moving arrayed drives from the SMART Controller to the SMART-2DH Controller. All user data and configuration information will be retained after the upgrade process. IMPORTANT: Array configuration information is automatically transferred during the upgrade process. However, this is a one-way process. After upgrading to the SMART-2DH Controller, a manual reconfiguration procedure is required to move the drives and data back to the SMART Controller. IMPORTANT: The upgrade procedure described below applies only to moving drives from the SMART Controller to the SMART-2DH Controller. Data will NOT be preserved if drives are moved from a Fast-SCSI-2 Controller or a Fast-Wide SCSI-2 Controller to either a SMART Controller or a SMART-2DH Controller. To upgrade your system by replacing the SMART SCSI Array Controller with a new SMART-2DH Array Controller, perform the following steps: 1. Perform a complete backup of all affected drives. This is a safety precaution only. If properly executed, this upgrade procedure will not affect the arrayed data or drive location. 2. Upgrade your OS device driver to the new SMART-2DH Controller driver. The new drivers have been optimized to support the latest features and capabilities of the SMART-2DH Controller. The driver upgrade process is OS-dependent but is not difficult. See the readme information for your OS on the Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD for more information depending on your OS. SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Writer: Pamela King Project: SMART-2DH Array Controller Reference Guide Comments: 295469-002 File Name: M-APPF.DOC Last Saved On: 2/27/98 12:08 PM COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED