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iv Compaq Smart Array 431 Controller User Guide
Chapter 2
Installation Preparation
Option Kit Contents ................................................................................................. 2-2
SmartStart and Support Software CD ............................................................... 2-2
Controller Products Documentation CDs.......................................................... 2-2
Hardware and Software Installation Guidelines....................................................... 2-3
Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation........................................... 2-4
Installing Multiple Smart Array 431 Controllers .............................................. 2-4
Drive Considerations ........................................................................................ 2-4
Determining Maximum Storage Capacity ........................................................ 2-5
Expanding the Capacity of an Array................................................................. 2-5
Changing the Fault Tolerance ........................................................................... 2-6
Moving Drives Offline...................................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3
Updating the Firmware
ROMPaq Diskettes................................................................................................... 3-2
Materials Needed .............................................................................................. 3-2
Creating Diskettes............................................................................................. 3-2
Running System ROMPaq ....................................................................................... 3-3
Running Options ROMPaq ...................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4
Controller Installation and Cabling Information
Tools Needed ........................................................................................................... 4-1
Preparing the Server................................................................................................. 4-2
Installing the Smart Array 431 Controller................................................................ 4-2
SCSI Port Utilization ............................................................................................... 4-3
SCSI Termination .................................................................................................... 4-3
SCSI IDs .................................................................................................................. 4-4
Internal Cabling for Compaq Servers....................................................................... 4-4
Internal Drives and Cabling .............................................................................. 4-4
External Cabling for Compaq Servers ..................................................................... 4-5
External SCSI Connections............................................................................... 4-6
External Cables ................................................................................................. 4-6
External Cabling Instructions................................................................................... 4-8
Completing the Installation............................................................................... 4-9