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Compaq SMART-2 SCSI Array Controller
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Features of the Compaq Array
Configuration Utility
The Compaq Array Configuration Utility is an easy to use graphical
configuration utility to help you set up and change drive array configurations.
This utility:
Provides a graphical view of Compaq drive array configurations
Provides express or custom initial configuration
Supports easy capacity expansion
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 fault tolerant configurations
(also supports existing RAID 4 configurations)
Helps maximize your array configuration with configuration Wizards
Sets drive rebuild and expand priorities
Allows online spare (hot spare) configuration
Allows separate fault tolerance configuration on a logical drive basis
For more information on these features see Chapter 10, “Server
Management.”
Software Upgradable Firmware
Software Upgradable Firmware (Flash ROM) allows you to upgrade the read-
only memory (ROM) in the SMART Array Controller by using a firmware
upgrade utility available from Compaq. You do not need to replace the ROM
chip to upgrade the firmware. This upgrade utility is located on the Compaq
SmartStart CD and installs automatically if you use SmartStart to configure
your system.