Array configuration utility – HP DL580 User Manual

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Array Configuration Utility

ACU is a browser-based utility with the following features:

Runs as a local application or remote service

Supports online array capacity expansion, logical drive extension, assignment of online spares, and
RAID or stripe size migration

Suggests the optimum configuration for an unconfigured system

Provides different operating modes, enabling faster configuration or greater control over the
configuration options

Remains available any time that the server is on

Displays on-screen tips for individual steps of a configuration procedure

For optimum performance, the minimum display settings are 800 × 600 resolution and 256 colors.

Servers running Microsoft® operating systems require Internet Explorer 5.5 (with Service Pack 1) or later.

For Linux servers, refer to the README.TXT file for additional browser and support information.
For more information, refer to the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide on
the Documentation CD or the HP website (

http://www.hp.com

).

Re-entering the server serial number and product ID

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 Advanced Options menu.

3.

Select Serial Number. The following warning is displayed:
Warning: The serial number should ONLY be modified by qualified service

personnel. This value should always match the serial number located on

the chassis.

4.

Press the Enter key to clear the warning.

5.

Enter the serial number.

6.

Select Product ID. The following warning is displayed.
Warning: The Product ID should ONLY be modified by qualified service

personnel. This value should always match the Product ID located on the

chassis.

7.

Enter the product ID and press the Enter key.

8.

Press the Escape key to close the menu.

9.

Press the Escape key to exit RBSU.

10.

Press the F10 key to confirm exiting RBSU. The server will automatically reboot.

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