Server Support
Server Support
Server Support
Server Support
For up to date compatibility, please see the following URL for complete Smart Array E500 Controller
compatibility and support information:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL)
Solaris 10 for x86/x64 based Systems
VMware
For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization
Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server and Smart Array RAID controller,
please visit our Support Matrix at:
http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit:
ProLiant & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/
Integrity & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix
http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/321101-0-0-0-121.html
Software Suite
Software Suite
Software Suite
Software Suite
All Smart Array products share a common set of configuration, management and diagnostic tools,
including Array Configuration Utility (ACU), Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU), and Systems Insight Manager.
These software tools reduce the cost of training for each successive generation of product and takes
much of the guesswork out of troubleshooting field problems. These tools lower the total cost of
ownership by reducing training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain HP server
storage.
Systems Insight Manager
Systems Insight Manager
Systems Insight Manager
Systems Insight Manager
Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool
Monitors over 1200 system wide parameters
Configuration/Diagnostic Utilities
HP Array Configuration Utility
HP Array Configuration Utility
HP Array Configuration Utility
HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
Powerful Web based configuration utility for all Smart Array controllers
Provides a graphical view of HP drive array configurations
Allows for management of multiple arrays over a secure internet connection from anywhere in the
world
Easy to use Wizards for configuration
Runs online on Windows and NetWare (CPQONLIN)
HP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
HP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
HP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
HP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)
An alternative method for easily viewing, creating, and deleting multiple arrays and logical
volumes during system power up.
For advanced array configurations use ACU
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: For advanced array configurations use ACU.
HP Array Diagnostic Utility
HP Array Diagnostic Utility
HP Array Diagnostic Utility
HP Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU)
In depth diagnostic and reporting utility for all Smart Array controllers
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array E500 Controller
HP Smart Array E500 Controller
HP Smart Array E500 Controller
HP Smart Array E500 Controller
Compatibility
DA - 12700 Worldwide — Version 20 — October 5, 2010
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