Overview of array configuration tools 6
Feature
ACU
CPQONLIN
ORCA
Where the utility
can be used
Any machine that uses a
supported browser
Only on the local server
Only on the local server
ORCA supports only basic configuration tasks, whereas CPQONLIN and ACU provide full-range support
for standard configuration tasks (on page
6
). ACU also provides support for advanced configuration tasks
(on page
6
). Some of these advanced tasks are not available in both ACU interface formats (GUI and
CLI).
Support for standard configuration tasks
A "+" indicates the feature or task is supported. A "–" indicates the feature or task is not supported.
Task
ACU
CPQONLIN ORCA
Create or delete arrays and logical drives
+
+
+
Assign a RAID level to a logical drive
+
+
+
Identify devices by causing their LEDs to illuminate
+
+
–
Configure SSP
+
+*
–
Assign a spare drive to an array
+
+
+
Share a spare drive among several arrays
+
+
–
Assign multiple spare drives to an array
+
+
–
Specify the size of the logical drive
+
+
–
Create multiple logical drives per array
+
+
–
Set the stripe size
+
+
–
Migrate the RAID level or stripe size
+
+
–
Expand an array
+
+
–
Set the expand priority, migrate priority, and accelerator
ratio
+
+
–
Extend a logical drive
+
–
–
Set the boot controller
–
–
+
*This task is supported only on the MSA1000 and MSA1500.
Support for advanced configuration tasks
The following table uses these symbols:
+
—The ACU format supports this task.
–
—The ACU format does not support this task.
+/–
—Support for this task varies by controller. To support this task, some controllers must have SAAP
activated by a registered license key.
To identify controller-specific feature support and SAAP requirements, see the controller user guide or the
HP website (
http://www.hp.com/products/smartarray
).
For more information about SAAP, see "Smart Array Advanced Pack ("
About SAAP
" on page
8
)."
