Configuring an Array
Compaq Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler User Guide
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You can view context-sensitive online help for each screen by pressing the
F1
key or
clicking
Help
. The status bar at the bottom of the screen also displays messages
describing the current selection.
NOTE:
Raw logical drives are invisible to the operating system. To make the new logical
drives available for data storage, format the logical drive using the instructions given in your
operating system documentation.
Running ACU from CD
This method of running ACU is valid for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Linux, and
Novell NetWare operating systems.
1.
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the server.
2.
When the CD menu is displayed, double-click the
ACU
icon.
3.
Configure your array (see the “Typical Manual Configuration Procedures”
section for details if you do not want to use the wizard).
4.
Remove the CD and restart the server to activate the new settings.
Running ACU while Online
You can run ACU online with the Windows NT or Windows 2000 operating system.
1.
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the server and follow the on-screen
instructions to download the utility.
2.
When installation is complete, click
Start,
and then select
Compaq System
Tools.
3.
Double-click
ACU
.