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Partition types, sizes, or layout
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Software RAID information
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Operating system device names or mount points
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
Before installing an operating system, you can use the ORCA utility to create the first logical drive, assign
RAID levels, and establish online spare configurations.
The utility also provides support for the following functions:
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Reconfiguring one or more logical drives
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Viewing the current logical drive configuration
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Deleting a logical drive configuration
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Setting the controller to be the boot controller
If you do not use the utility, ORCA will default to the standard configuration.
For more information regarding array controller configuration, refer to the controller user guide.
For more information regarding the default configurations that ORCA uses, refer to the
HP ROM-Based Setup
Utility User Guide
on the Documentation CD.
Re-entering the serial number and product ID
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When re-entering the serial number and product ID on an HP ProLiant G4 or G5 server, use the
following procedure:
After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.
1.
During the server startup sequence, press the
F9
key to access RBSU.
2.
Select the
System Options
menu.
3.
Select
Serial Number
. The following warning is displayed:
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! The serial number is loaded into the system during
the manufacturing process and should NOT be modified. This option should only
be used by qualified service personnel. This value should always match the
serial number sticker located on the chassis.
4.
Press the
Enter
key to clear the warning.
5.
Enter the serial number and press the
Enter
key.
6.
Select
Product ID
.
7.
Enter the product ID and press the
Enter
key.
8.
Press the
Esc
key to close the menu.
9.
Press the
Esc
key to exit RBSU.
10.
Press the
F10
key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server will automatically reboot.
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When re-entering the serial number and product ID on an HP ProLiant G6 server or later, use the
following procedure:
After you replace the system board, you must re-enter the server serial number and the product ID.
1.
During the server startup sequence, press the
F9
key to access RBSU.
