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Embedded SATA RAID feature, Configuring the SATA RAID feature, Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU

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Embedded SATA RAID feature HP provides the SATA RAID feature through use of ACU. For the embedded SATA controller in the system, this feature enables RAID functionality (RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10). Configuring the SATA RAID feature To configure the SATA RAID feature, do the following: 1. Enable SATA RAID functionality in RBSU ("Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU" on page 45). 2. Create a RAID volume. Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU CAUTION: Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration process erases all data on the hard drives. 1. Power up the server. If the server is already powered, save all data, exit all open applications, and restart. NOTE: Enabling the RAID option in RBSU is only necessary for installation of the RAID driver. If this option is not enabled, the OS loads the standard ATA driver from the OS media. 2. During POST, press the F10 key to launch RBSU. If you fail to press F10 before POST, you will need to restart the server. 3. In the Advanced menu screen, select Hard Disk Configuration. 4. Set the Configure Controller 1 field to RAID. 5. Press F10, then select Yes to save the changes and close RBSU. The server automatically reboots. 6. Create a RAID volume. Creating a RAID volume 1. Enable SATA RAID functionality in RBSU ("Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU" on page 45). 2. After the system reboots, press F8 to activate the RAID Configuration Utility. 3. From the Option menu, select Array Configuration Utility. 4. Verify that two SATA drives are installed. 5. In the Main menu screen, select Create Array from the main menu. The system prompts a selection of RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10. 6. Select a RAID level. CAUTION: Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration process erases all data on the hard drives. 7. Press Esc. The system automatically configures the RAID level, erasing all existing data on the hard drives. This process can take up to 50 minutes, depending on drive capacity. 8. After configuration is complete, press Esc to exit the utility. For more information on configuring the SATA RAID feature, see the HP Embedded SATA RAID Controller User Guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/E_SATA_RAID_C_UG_en). Software and configuration utilities 45

Section	Page
HP ProLiant ML100 Series Server User Guide	1
Notice	2
Contents	3
Operations	7
Power up the server	7
Power down the server	7
Remove the access panel	7
Remove the tower bezel (ML110 G6 servers)	8
Remove the tower bezel (ML150 G6 servers)	8
Setup	9
Optional installation services	9
Rack planning resources	9
Optimum environment	9
Space and airflow requirements	10
Temperature requirements	11
Power requirements	11
Electrical grounding requirements	11
Rack warnings	12
Installing hardware options	12
Powering up and configuring the server	12
Installing the operating system	12
Registering the server	13
Hardware options installation	14
Introduction	14
Processor option	14
SAS and SATA hard drive options	17
Hard drive LED cable (ML150 G6 servers and ML110 G6 Servers)	17
Removable media device option (ML110 G6 servers)	18
Removable media device option (ML150 G6 servers)	20
Memory options (ML110 G6 servers)	21
Memory subsystem architecture (ML110 G6 servers)	21
Single- and dual-rank DIMMs (ML110 G6 servers)	22
DIMM identification (ML110 G6 servers)	22
UDIMM maximum memory configurations (ML110 G6 servers)	23
General DIMM slot population guidelines (ML110 G6 servers)	23
Memory options (ML150 G6 servers)	24
Memory subsystem architecture	24
Single-, dual-, and quad-rank DIMMs	24
DIMM identification	25
Memory configurations	25
RDIMM maximum memory configurations	26
UDIMM maximum memory configurations	26
Advanced ECC memory configuration	26
Lockstep memory configuration	26
General DIMM slot population guidelines	26
Advanced ECC population guidelines	27
Single-processor Advanced ECC population order	27
Multi-processor Advanced ECC population order	27
Lockstep Memory population guidelines	27
Single-processor Lockstep population order	28
Multi-processor Lockstep population order	28
Installing DIMMs	28
Expansion board options	29
Installing a storage controller	32
Battery-backed write cache battery pack option	32
Installing the FBWC module and capacitor pack	35
HP Trusted Platform Module option	36
Installing the Trusted Platform Module board	37
Retaining the recovery key/password	39
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module	39
Software and configuration utilities	40
ROM-Based Setup Utility	40
Using RBSU	40
Auto-configuration process	40
Boot options	41
BIOS Serial Console	41
Array Configuration Utility	41
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays	42
HP Insight Diagnostics	42
Management tools	42
ROMPaq utility	42
Lights-Out 100i technology	43
HP Integrated Lights-Out Virtual Floppy and CD-ROM drives	43
USB support	43
Remote support and analysis tools	43
HP Insight Remote Support software	43
Keeping the system current	44
Drivers	44
Operating System Version Support	44
Subscriber's choice	44
Embedded SATA RAID feature	45
Configuring the SATA RAID feature	45
Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU	45
Creating a RAID volume	45
Installing the embedded SATA RAID driver	46
Required hardware	46
Diskette and CD-ROM drive options	46
HP Integrated Lights-Out Virtual Floppy and CD-ROM drives	46
USB diskette and CD-ROM drives	46
Creating a diskette image	47
Installing the Embedded SATA RAID driver with a USB diskette drive	47
Installing the Embedded SATA RAID driver using Virtual Floppy	47
Installing an operating system	48
Installing a supported Microsoft® Windows® OS	48
Installing a supported Linux OS	48
Troubleshooting	49
Pre-diagnostic steps	49
Important safety information	49
Symbols on equipment	49
Warnings and cautions	50
Symptom information	51
Preparing the server for diagnosis	51
Common problem resolution	52
Loose connections	52
Service notifications	52
Firmware updates	52
DIMM handling guidelines	53
SAS and SATA hard drive guidelines	53
SAS and SATA hard drive LED combinations	53
Troubleshooting flowcharts	54
Start diagnosis flowchart	55
General diagnosis flowchart	55
Power-on problems flowchart	57
POST problems flowchart	59
OS boot problems flowchart	61
Server fault indications flowchart	62
Hardware problems	64
Power problems	65
Power source problems	65
Power supply problems	65
UPS problems	65
UPS is not working properly	65
Low battery warning is displayed	66
One or more LEDs on the UPS is red	66
General hardware problems	66
Problems with new hardware	66
Unknown problem	67
Third-party device problems	67
Testing the device	68
Internal system problems	68
CD-ROM and DVD drive problems	68
System does not boot from the drive	68
Data read from the drive is inconsistent, or drive cannot read data	69
Drive is not detected	69
DAT drive problems	69
Sense error codes are displayed	69
DAT drive error or failure occurs	69
DAT drive is providing poor performance	69
Latest firmware indicates a defective tape, or head clogs occur regularly	69
Other errors are occurring	70
Diskette drive problems	70
Diskette drive light stays on	70
A problem has occurred with a diskette transaction	70
Diskette drive cannot read a diskette	70
Drive is not found	70
Non-system disk message is displayed	70
Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette	70
Fan problems	71
General fan problems are occurring	71
Hard drive problems	71
System completes POST but hard drive fails	71
No hard drives are recognized	71
Hard drive is not recognized by the server	72
A new hard drive is not recognized	72
Data is inaccessible	72
Server response time is slower than usual	72
Memory problems	73
General memory problems are occurring	73
Server is out of memory	73
Memory count error exists	73
Server fails to recognize existing memory	73
Server fails to recognize new memory	74
PPM problems	74
Processor problems	74
System open circuits and short circuits	75
External device problems	75
Video problems	75
Screen is blank for more than 60 seconds after you power up the server	75
Monitor does not function properly with energy saver features	76
Video colors are wrong	76
Slow-moving horizontal lines are displayed	76
Audio problems	76
Printer problems	77
Printer does not print	77
Printer output is garbled	77
Mouse and keyboard problems	77
Modem problems	77
No dial tone exists	77
No response occurs when you type AT commands	78
AT commands are not visible	78
Data is displayed as garbled characters after the connection is established	78
Modem does not answer an incoming call	78
Modem does not connect to another modem	78
Modem disconnects while online	78
AT command initialization string is not working	79
Connection errors are occurring	79
You are unable to connect to an online subscription service	79
You are unable to connect at 56 Kbps	79
Network controller problems	79
Network controller is installed but not working	79
Network controller has stopped working	80
Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added	80
Problems are occurring with the network interconnect blades	81
Software problems	81
Operating system problems	81
Operating system locks up	81
General protection fault occurs	81
Errors are displayed in the error log	81
Problems occur after the installation of a service pack	82
Operating system updates	82
Restoring to a backed-up version	82
When to reconfigure or reload software	82
Linux operating systems	83
Application software problems	83
Software locks up	83
Errors occur after a software setting is changed	83
Errors occur after the system software is changed	83
Errors occur after an application is installed	83
Firmware maintenance	84
Types of ROM	84
System ROM	84
Automatic backup	84
Option ROMs	84
ROMPaq utility diskette or USB drive key	85
Current firmware versions	85
Updating firmware	85
Drivers	86
Contacting HP	86
Contacting HP technical support or an authorized reseller	86
Server information you need	86
Operating system information you need	87
Microsoft® operating systems	87
Linux operating systems	88
Battery	89
Regulatory compliance notices	91
Regulatory compliance identification numbers	91
Federal Communications Commission notice	91
FCC rating label	91
Class A equipment	91
Class B equipment	91
Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United States only	92
Modifications	92
Cables	92
Canadian notice (Avis Canadien)	93
European Union regulatory notice	93
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	93
Japanese notice	94
BSMI notice	94
Korean notice	95
Chinese notice	95
Laser compliance	95
Battery replacement notice	95
Taiwan battery recycling notice	96
Power cord statement for Japan	96
Acoustics statement for Germany (Geräuschemission)	96
Electrostatic discharge	97
Preventing electrostatic discharge	97
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge	97
Technical support	98
HP contact information	98
Before you contact HP	98
Customer Self Repair	98
Acronyms and abbreviations	106

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Software and configuration utilities

Embedded SATA RAID feature

HP provides the SATA RAID feature through use of ACU. For the embedded SATA controller in the system,

this feature enables RAID functionality (RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10).

Configuring the SATA RAID feature

To configure the SATA RAID feature, do the following:

Enable SATA RAID functionality in RBSU ("

Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU

" on page

Create a RAID volume.

Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU

CAUTION:

Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration

process erases all data on the hard drives.

Power up the server. If the server is already powered, save all data, exit all open applications, and

restart.

NOTE:

Enabling the RAID option in RBSU is only necessary for installation of the RAID driver.

If this option is not enabled, the OS loads the standard ATA driver from the OS media.

During POST, press the

F10

key to launch RBSU. If you fail to press

F10

before POST, you will need

to restart the server.

In the Advanced menu screen, select

Hard Disk Configuration

Set the

Configure Controller 1

field to

RAID

Press

F10,

then select

Yes

to save the changes and close RBSU. The server automatically reboots.

Create a RAID volume.

Creating a RAID volume

Enable SATA RAID functionality in RBSU ("

Enabling the SATA RAID feature in RBSU

" on page

After the system reboots, press

to activate the RAID Configuration Utility.

From the Option menu, select

Array Configuration Utility

Verify that two SATA drives are installed.

In the Main menu screen, select

Create Array

from the main menu. The system prompts a selection of

RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10.

Select a RAID level.

CAUTION:

Back up any data stored on the hard drives before proceeding. The configuration

process erases all data on the hard drives.

Press

Esc

. The system automatically configures the RAID level, erasing all existing data on the hard

drives. This process can take up to 50 minutes, depending on drive capacity.

After configuration is complete, press

Esc

to exit the utility.

For more information on configuring the SATA RAID feature, see the

HP Embedded SATA RAID Controller

User Guide

on the HP website (

http://www.hp.com/support/E_SATA_RAID_C_UG_en