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Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert) Introduction 2 Mirroring and Parity 2 Disk Striping 2 Basics of AHCI and RAID Technology 2 Definitions 2 Single Drive AHCI Configuration 4 Basic RAID Types 4 RAID 0 with two hard
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RS780 and SB700 chipsets. The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC products incorporate RAID drive support through factory configurations. This white paper provides a basic overview of RAID technology, supported factory configurations of HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs, and other supported RAID configurations
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going horizontally across all the hard drive members of a RAID 0 volume. Table 2 RAID Drives Mode Purpose RAID 0 Striped for Performance. RAID 1 Mirrored for Protection. RAID 0 + 1 Mirrored and Striped. * Not supported on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs. Minimal HDD Required 2 2 4* 3
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already contains this driver. This driver is also provided as a softpaq at www.hp.com. Basic RAID Types This section provides a brief explanation of the supported RAID configurations for HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs. RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped) Even though HP supports RAID 0, it is not
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or strips, and stored across the stripes of the hard drive members of this RAID volume. To better illustrate the concept of RAID 0 and striping, the following graphic shows how a sequence of data "ABCD..." is stored in a RAID 0 mode. In this example, each letter represents a segment or strip. The
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The HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower also allows for RAID 0 with three hard drives. However, reliability is less than a RAID 0 configuration with two hard drives. RAID 0 with three hard drives is shown in the following figure: Figure 2 RAID 0 - Three hard drives RAID 1 with two hard drives (Mirror)
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not a configurable option. To better illustrate the concept of RAID 1 and mirroring, the following figure shows how a sequence of data "ABCD..." is stored in a RAID 1 volume. In this example, each letter represents a data segment. The graphic shows how the various pieces are replicated for both of
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, or two SATA 250GB/8MB cache drives. NOTE: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs support Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft Vista 32, and Microsoft Vista 64. HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs are based on the AMD RS780 and SB700 chipsets, which is a combined hardware and software
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The HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC products support two other RAID configurations: • Two hard drive configuration. • Two equal size/type SATA hard drive RAID configurations in RAID 0 or RAID 1. • Maximum of two SATA optical drives. • Three hard drive configuration (only on HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower
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Unsupported configurations The HP Compaq dc5850 Business Desktop PC products only support the best user experience and highest possible reliability. As a result, HP does not support the following combinations of RAID hard drives: • Different sizes. • Different speeds (5400 rpm, 7200 rpm, etc.). •
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HDD before testing. ** Spare Drive can be configured from RAIDXpert. It will write a flag into MDD for driver and Option ROM to recognize it as Spare Drive. MBR = Master Book Record MDD = Meta Data, i.e. previous RAID configuration information JBOD = Just a bunch of drives LD = Logical Drive 11
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. NOTE: You will need a diskette drive to use the downloaded HP softpaq required for Windows XP CD or Microsoft Vista DVD installation. The softpaq must be downloaded to a diskette. Enabling RAID through F10 System BIOS 1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the
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Microsoft Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD and Product Key. • RAID driver diskette. To create one, go to www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. You can only access Computer Setup at
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Volume using the Option ROM Once you are in the Option ROM you can access the FastBuild Utility Main Menu by pressing Ctrl + F. WARNING: Before configuring RAID, be sure to back up all data. Once a RAID configuration is executed and saved, data on the selected disks will no longer be retrievable
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From the Main Menu press 2 to access the Define LD screen. This screen allows you to configure RAID settings and assignments. 4. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired LD number and press Enter. The following screen appears. RAID 1 configurations should accept HP default settings. For all other
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do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then press F10 again to access the utility. 3. Select your language from the list, and then Ignore Changes and Exit. • To reset to factory settings, select Apply Defaults and Exit. This option restores the original factory
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will need the following: • Microsoft Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD and Product Key. • RAID driver diskette. To create, go to www.hp.com/support. Select your country and lan- guage, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. The following
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enumerate the RAID driver after enabling the RAID controller (with or without creating a volume) will result in a Windows boot failure (blue screen) for inaccessible boot device. WARNING: The PCI Device ID of the mass storage controller changes after changing the BIOS "SATA Emulation" Computer Setup
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the Login ID field. Type admin in the Password field. Note: The RAIDXpert login and password are case sensitive. 3. Click the Sign in button them later as necessary. Administrator's Settings To make the Administrator's password and notification settings: 1. In Tree view, under Administrative Tools,
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. 5. Type the same password into the Retype Password field. 6. If you plan to set up Event Notification, type the Administrator's email address in the Email field. 7. Click on the Submit button. If the action was successful, the Management Window will display the message "Update Success." 8. If you
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you via email and popup messages. To select events by their severity, check one of the four Select Events boxes at the top of the window. 10. Click the Submit button. Utility Configuration If you plan to set up Event Notification, you must select these settings. 1. In Tree View, under Administrative
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RAIDXpert whitepaper is available at www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. In the Resources category, click Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). Under Quick jump

Section	Page
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) and Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs	1
Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)	1
Introduction	2
Mirroring and Parity	2
Disk Striping	2
Basics of AHCI and RAID Technology	2
Definitions	2
Table 1 Basic AHCI and RAID Definitions	2
Table 2 RAID Drives	3
Single Drive AHCI Configuration	4
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.	4
2. Press F10 as soon as the monitor light turns green.	4
3. Select your language from the list, and then press Enter.	4
4. Use the arrow keys to select Storage.	4
5. Use the down arrow key to select Storage Options, and then press Enter.	4
6. Change SATA Emulation from IDE to AHCI RAID.	4
Basic RAID Types	4
RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped)	4
Table 3 RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped)	5
Figure 1 Performance - RAID 0 with two hard drives	5
Figure 2 RAID 0 - Three hard drives	6
RAID 1 with two hard drives (Mirror)	6
Table 4 RAID 1 with two hard drives (Mirror)	6
Figure 3 Reliability: RAID 1 - Mirroring	7
Configurations	8
Recommended configurations	8
HP Backup and Recovery interactions	8
1. Click Start > Search.	8
2. Click All files and folders.	8
3. Type supp*.ini in the name field.	8
4. Enter the drive letter of the HP Recovery partition and \\isos. Example: d:\\isos.	9
5. Click Search. Search results may locate more than one .ini file. Double click to open the .ini files until you locate the file containing HP Backup and Recovery.	9
Other supported configurations	9
Unsupported configurations	10
Non-RAID Drive Detection Scheme	11
Configuring RAID on non-factory preinstalled configurations	12
Enabling RAID through F10 System BIOS	12
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.	12
2. Press F10 as soon as the monitor light turns green.	12
3. Select your language from the list, and then press Enter.	12
4. Use the arrow keys to select the Storage menu.	12
5. Use the down arrow key to select Storage Options, and then press Enter.	12
6. On the Storage Options menu, use the down arrow key to select SATA Emulation.	12
7. Press the right arrow key until AHCI RAID displays, and then press F10 to accept.	12
8. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.	12
Configuring RAID Option ROM	13
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.	13
2. Press Ctrl + F as soon as the monitor light turns green to enter the RAID configuration utility. If you do not press Ctrl + F at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then press Ctrl + F again to access the utility.	13
Configuring RAID Volume using the Option ROM	14
1. From the Main Menu press 3 to access the Delete LD screen. Use the arrow keys to select the drives. Press Del or Alt + D to delete the drives. At the prompt, press Ctrl + Y to delete or any other key to abort. Repeat until all drives are d...	14
2. From the Main Menu press 1 to access the View Drives Assignments screen. The screen displays a detailed description of available physical drives, including channel, size and status. Press Esc to exit and return to the main menu.	15
3. From the Main Menu press 2 to access the Define LD screen. This screen allows you to configure RAID settings and assignments.	15
4. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired LD number and press Enter. The following screen appears. RAID 1 configurations should accept HP default settings. For all other configurations:	15
5. Press Esc to exit. At system prompt, press Y to reboot or any other key to go back.	16
Select boot order	16
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer.	16
2. Press F10 as soon as the monitor light turns green.	16
3. Select your language from the list, and then press Enter.	16
4. Use the arrow keys to select Storage.	16
5. Use the down arrow key to select Boot Order, and then press Enter.	16
6. Use the down arrow key to select ATAPI CD-ROM Drive, and then press Enter. Press the arrow key up to the desired position in the boot order. Press Enter again and F10 to accept the change.	16
7. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes and Exit.	16
Notes for operating system installation	17
1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD and reboot the computer.	17
2. Press F9 at the prompt to begin installation.	17
3. Select CD-ROM from the boot device list.	17
4. Remove the Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD, and insert the Restore Plus CD-ROM.	17
5. When prompted, remove the Restore Plus CD-ROM and reinsert the operating system CD or DVD.	17
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to select your language and preferences.	17
7. Insert the RAID driver diskette and press ENTER to select the RAID driver.	17
8. Press ENTER to complete the Microsoft Windows installation.	17
AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)	18
Java Runtime Environment	18
Console Software Installation	18
Log-in to RAIDXpert	18
1. Double-click on the RAIDXpert icon on your desktop.	18
2. When the opening screen appears, type admin in the Login ID field. Type admin in the Password field. Note: The RAIDXpert login and password are case sensitive.	19
3. Click the Sign in button.	19
Recommended Initial Settings	19
Administrator’s Settings	19
1. In Tree view, under Administrative Tools, click on the User Management icon.	19
2. In the User Management Window, click on the admin link.	19
3. Click on the Settings tab.	20
4. If you want to change the default password, type the new password into the New Password field.	20
5. Type the same password into the Retype Password field.	20
6. If you plan to set up Event Notification, type the Administrator’s email address in the Email field.	20
7. Click on the Submit button. If the action was successful, the Management Window will display the message “Update Success.”	20
8. If you plan to set up Event Notification, click on the Events tab.	20
9. Check the boxes of the notification events that you want to have reported to you via email and popup messages. To select events by their severity, check one of the four Select Events boxes at the top of the window.	21
10. Click the Submit button.	21
Utility Configuration	21
1. In Tree View, under Administrative Tools, click on the Utility Configuration icon.	21
2. Enter the Sender’s address in the Email Sender field. Be sure the sender has an account in your email system.	21
3. Enter your email server in the Email Server field.	21
4. Keep or change the Email Subject line.	21
5. Click the Submit button when you are done.	21
Degradation	21

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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) and Redundant

Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc5850

Business PCs

Using AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)

Introduction

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Mirroring and Parity

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Disk Striping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Basics of AHCI and RAID Technology

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Definitions

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Single Drive AHCI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Basic RAID Types

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RAID 0 with two hard drives (Striped)

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RAID 1 with two hard drives (Mirror) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Configurations

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Recommended configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HP Backup and Recovery interactions

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Other supported configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Unsupported configurations

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Non-RAID Drive Detection Scheme

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Configuring RAID on non-factory preinstalled configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Enabling RAID through F10 System BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Configuring RAID Option ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Configuring RAID Volume using the Option ROM

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Select boot order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Notes for operating system installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

AMD Array Management Software (RAIDXpert)

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Java Runtime Environment

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Console Software Installation

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Recommended Initial Settings

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Degradation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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