Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 Contents Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6 Controller components ..........................................................................................................................
Page 6 - Component identification; Controller components
Component identification 6 Component identification Controller components For cabling configuration and troubleshooting purposes, connector names are silk-screened on the controller. For connector and other component locations, see the appropriate controller-specific section. P212 components Item De...
Page 7 - P400 components (model with front connectors)
Component identification 7 P222 components For LED locations and status, see "P222 LEDs (on page 19 )." Item Description 1 Port 1E (Mini-SAS 4x connector) 2 Port 2I (Mini-SAS 4x connector) 3 Cache module (also known as array accelerator) 4 Capacitor pack cable connector P400 components (mode...
Page 8 - P400 components (model with back connectors)
Component identification 8 Item Description 3 Cache module connectors 4 Runtime LEDs. See "Controller board runtime LEDs (on page 16 )." 5 Cache module (also known as array accelerator), showing the connector for the cable to an optional battery pack that upgrades the cache to BBWC P400 comp...
Page 16 - Controller board runtime LEDs
Component identification 16 P822 components Item Description 1 Ports 1E, 2E, 3E, and 4E (Mini-SAS 4x connectors) 2 Port 5I (Mini-SAS 4x connector) 3 Port 6I (Mini-SAS 4x connector) 4 Cache module 5 Capacitor pack connector for cache module Controller board runtime LEDs Immediately after you power up...
Page 26 - FBWC module LEDs
Component identification 26 P822 LEDs Item Color Name Interpretation 1 Green Heartbeat When the controller is in good health, this LED flashes at 1 Hz. During power up, this LED is solid for up to 2 seconds. 2 Red Fault When an error occurs, this LED is on. During power up, this LED is solid for up ...
Page 28 - Battery pack LEDs
Component identification 28 1 - Amber 2 - Green 3 - Green Interpretation Flashing 1 Hz On Off An overtemperature condition exists. Flashing 2 Hz Flashing 2 Hz Off The capacitor pack is not attached. Flashing 2 Hz Flashing 2 Hz On The capacitor has been charging for 10 minutes, but has not reached su...
Page 30 - Specifications; Memory and storage capacity conventions
Specifications 30 Specifications Memory and storage capacity conventions Memory capacities are specified using binary prefixes: • KiB = 2 10 bytes • MiB = 2 20 bytes • GiB = 2 30 bytes • TiB = 2 40 bytes Storage capacities are specified using SI prefixes: • KB = 10 3 bytes • MB = 10 6 bytes • GB = 1...
Page 31 - Required hardware; Supported servers and server blades
Specifications 31 To access SAAP features, activate the software with a registered license key. SAAP 1.0 provides the following features: • RAID 6 (ADG) • RAID 60 • Advanced Capacity Expansion • Mirror splitting and recombining in offline mode • Drive Erase • Performance optimization for video on de...
Page 32 - Specifications common to all controller models
Specifications 32 Controller Speed Supported product P222 6 Gb/s ProLiant Gen8 servers* P420 6 Gb/s ProLiant Gen8 servers* P421 6 Gb/s ProLiant Gen8 servers P212 6 Gb/s ProLiant G6/G7 servers P410 6 Gb/s ProLiant G6/G7 servers P411 6 Gb/s ProLiant G6/G7 servers P711m 6 Gb/s ProLiant G6/G7 server bla...
Page 33 - Controller specifications by model
Specifications 33 Relative humidity (noncondensing) Operating, 10% to 90% Storage, 5% to 90% Time required to recharge battery 1 From 15 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes, depending on the initial battery charge level Duration of battery backup 1 If the battery is fully charged and less than 3 years old...
Page 36 - Battery pack service life
Specifications 36 Specification P800 P812 P822 Dimensions, cm* 31.1 x 11.1 x 1.2 31.1 x 11.1 x 1.2 16.8 x 11.1 x 1.8 Dimensions, in* 12.3 x 4.4 x 0.5 12.3 x 4.4 x 0.5 6.6 x 4.4 x 0.7 Maximum number of physical drives 108 (internal + external) 108 (internal + external) 227 † (internal + external) Max...
Page 37 - Installation and configuration; Procedures for controllers in a server; Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server
Installation and configuration 37 Installation and configuration Procedures for controllers in a server To install a stand-up controller in a server, choose one of the following procedures: • Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server (on page 37 ) • Installing a stand-up controller ...
Page 38 - Installing the controller board
Installation and configuration 38 Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server 1. Back up data on the system. 2. Close all applications. 3. Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware (" Updating firmware " on page 45 ). 4...
Page 39 - Connecting internal storage
Installation and configuration 39 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the installation. Some servers contain high energy, high circuits, moving parts (such as fan b...
Page 40 - SAS cable part numbers; Procedures for controllers in a server blade
Installation and configuration 40 o If the drives are hot-plug capable, connect the internal connector of the controller to the SAS connector on the hot-plug drive cage. o If the drives are not hot-plug capable, connect the internal connector of the controller to the non-hot-plug drives. 4. Close or...
Page 41 - blade
Installation and configuration 41 o For all other controllers, install the cache module. If the cache module is absent, these controllers do not function. 3. Install the controller in the server blade (" Installing the mezzanine controller board " on page 42 ). For server blade-specific proc...
Page 42 - Installing the mezzanine controller board
Installation and configuration 42 6. Remove the server blade from the enclosure. 7. Remove the server blade access panel. 8. Do one of the following: o For the HP Smart Array P712m Controller, install the optional cache module, if available. o For all other controllers, install the cache module. If ...
Page 43 - Configuration tools; Option ROM Configuration for Arrays; Setting a controller as the boot controller
Installation and configuration 43 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them. 2. Select an available mezzanine connector on the system board. For more information, see "Supported servers and s...
Page 44 - ROM-Based Setup Utility; Array configuration tools
Installation and configuration 44 As soon as you see the ORCA prompt for the controller that you want to set as the boot controller, continue with the next step. 4. Press the F8 key. The ORCA main menu appears. If the controller is configured with a logical drive, one of the menu options is to set t...
Page 45 - System maintenance tools; Updating firmware; Installing device drivers
Installation and configuration 45 For more information about the features of these utilities and for instructions for using the utilities, see the Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers Reference Guide. This guide is available on the Documentation CD that is provided in the controller kit....
Page 46 - Installing Management Agents; Diagnostic tools
Installation and configuration 46 HP now distributes drivers and other support software for servers and server blades through Service Pack for ProLiant, or SPP, which you can download from the HP website
Page 48 - Upgrade and replacement procedures; models
Upgrade and replacement procedures 48 Upgrade and replacement procedures Replacing the battery on the P212, P410, and P411 models CAUTION: Do not use this controller with batteries designed for other controller models, or the controller will malfunction and you could lose data. If you use an unsuppo...
Page 49 - Replacing the FBWC module on the P410 and P411
Upgrade and replacement procedures 49 Replacing the FBWC module on the P410 and P411 models CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM pinout. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models, because the controller can malf...
Page 51 - Replacing the FBWC module on the P222, P420,
Upgrade and replacement procedures 51 7. Open the ejector latches on each side of the DIMM slot. Normally, the cache module is ejected from the DIMM slot. If the module is not ejected automatically, remove the cache module. 8. If the cache module is connected to a battery, disconnect the battery cab...
Page 53 - Installing an E500 or P400 cache battery
Upgrade and replacement procedures 53 10. If the cache module is connected to a capacitor pack, carefully disconnect the capacitor pack cable from the connector on the top of the cache module. 11. If the previous cache module was connected to a capacitor pack, carefully connect the capacitor pack ca...
Page 56 - Replacing the P700m cache battery
Upgrade and replacement procedures 56 o If the LED is not lit, disconnect the battery cable from the cache. 5. Remove the controller from the server and place it on a firm, flat, nonconductive surface. 6. Remove the existing cache from the controller by pulling at both ends of the cache module with ...
Page 59 - Removing a P711m capacitor pack
Upgrade and replacement procedures 59 11. Pull the right-hand portion of the battery case away from the battery pack, and simultaneously rotate the battery pack into the opening. 12. Connect the battery cable to the battery pack and the cache. Route the battery cable so that the cache and battery pa...
Page 60 - Replacing a P711m cache module
Upgrade and replacement procedures 60 4. Remove the capacitor pack: a. Lift the capacitor pack away from the bracket. b. Disconnect the capacitor pack cable from the cache module. Replacing a P711m cache module CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before be...
Page 63 - Replacing a P712m cache module
Upgrade and replacement procedures 63 7. Install the capacitor pack onto the bracket, leaving sufficient room to connect the capacitor pack cable. CAUTION: When connecting or disconnecting the capacitor pack cable, the connectors on the cache module and cable are susceptible to damage. Avoid excessi...
Page 64 - Replacing the FBWC module on the P721m
Upgrade and replacement procedures 64 CAUTION: The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM pinout. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models, because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer t...
Page 65 - Replacing a P800 cache battery
Upgrade and replacement procedures 65 6. Open the ejector latches on each side of the DIMM slot. Normally, the cache module is ejected from the DIMM slot. If the module is not ejected automatically, remove the cache module. CAUTION: When connecting or disconnecting the capacitor pack cable, the conn...
Page 70 - Replacing the P800 cache module or controller
Upgrade and replacement procedures 70 b. Push the clip firmly at both ends (2) until it clicks into place under the controller board. 13. Reinstall the controller in the server. After installing a battery pack, you might see a POST message during reboot indicating that the array accelerator (cache) ...
Page 73 - Replacing a P812 cache module
Upgrade and replacement procedures 73 b. Push the clip firmly at both ends (2) until it clicks into place under the controller board. 9. Reinstall the controller in the server. Replacing a P812 cache module CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginn...
Page 77 - Replacing a P822 cache module
Upgrade and replacement procedures 77 a. Rotate the clip down over the cache module. b. Firmly press both ends of the clip until they click into place beneath the controller board. 13. Install the controller in the server. After installing a capacitor pack, you might see a POST message during reboot...
Page 79 - Drive procedures; Identifying the status of a legacy drive
Drive procedures 79 Drive procedures Identifying the status of a legacy drive Legacy drives are supported on ProLiant G7, and earlier, servers and server blades. Identify a legacy drive by its carrier, shown in the following illustration. When a drive is configured as a part of an array and connecte...
Page 80 - Identifying the status of an HP SmartDrive
Drive procedures 80 Online/activity LED (green) Fault/UID LED (amber/blue) Interpretation Flashing regularly (1 Hz) Off Do not remove the drive. Removing a drive may terminate the current operation and cause data loss. The drive is rebuilding, erasing, or it is part of an array that is undergoing ca...
Page 81 - Recognizing drive failure; Effects of a drive failure
Drive procedures 81 Item LED Status Definition Flashing amber/green The drive is a member of one or more logical drives and predicts the drive will fail. Flashing amber The drive is not configured and predicts the drive will fail. Solid amber The drive has failed. Off The drive is not configured by ...
Page 82 - Compromised fault tolerance; Replacing drives
Drive procedures 82 • RAID 6 configurations can tolerate two failed drives at a given time. • RAID 60 configurations can tolerate two failed drives in each parity group. • RAID 1 (ADM) and RAID 10 (ADM) configurations can tolerate multiple drive failures if no more than two drives, mirrored to one a...
Page 83 - Before replacing drives
Drive procedures 83 If you insert a hot-pluggable drive into a drive bay while the system power is on, all disk activity in the array pauses for 1 or 2 seconds while the new drive is initializing. When the drive is ready, data recovery to the replacement drive begins automatically if the array is in...
Page 84 - Time required for a rebuild
Drive procedures 84 If another drive in the array fails while fault tolerance is unavailable during rebuild, a fatal system error can occur, and all data on the array can be lost. However, failure of another drive does not always lead to a fatal system error in the following exceptional cases: • Fai...
Page 85 - Abnormal termination of a rebuild
Drive procedures 85 Abnormal termination of a rebuild If the activity LED on the replacement drive permanently ceases to be illuminated even while other drives in the array are active, the rebuild process has terminated abnormally. The following table indicates the three possible causes of abnormal ...
Page 86 - Moving drives and arrays
Drive procedures 86 3. Restore data from backup. Upgrading drive capacity You can increase the storage capacity on a system, even if there are no available drive bays, by swapping drives one at a time for higher capacity drives. This method is viable as long as a fault-tolerance method is running. C...
Page 87 - Adding drives
Drive procedures 87 Before you move an array to another controller, you must meet the following conditions: CAUTION: If the number of physical or logical drives exceeds the limit for the controller model and firmware version, then the controller may recognize an unpredictable subset of the drives, p...
Page 89 - Electrostatic discharge; Preventing electrostatic discharge
Electrostatic discharge 89 Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic discharge To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boar...
Page 90 - Regulatory compliance notices; Federal Communications Commission notice; FCC rating label
Regulatory compliance notices 90 Regulatory compliance notices Federal Communications Commission notice Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations has established Radio Frequency (RF) emission limits to provide an interference-free radio frequency spectrum. Many ele...
Page 91 - Declaration of conformity for products marked with; Modifications
Regulatory compliance notices 91 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit that is different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo, United...
Page 92 - European Union regulatory notice
Regulatory compliance notices 92 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union regulatory notice P...
Page 93 - Chinese notice; Japanese notice; Battery replacement notice
Regulatory compliance notices 93 Chinese notice Class A equipment Japanese notice Korean notice Class A equipment Class B equipment Battery replacement notice This component uses a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack.
Page 94 - Taiwan battery recycling notice
Regulatory compliance notices 94 WARNING: There is a risk of explosion, fire, or personal injury if a battery pack is mishandled. To reduce this risk: • Do not attempt to recharge the batteries if they are disconnected from the controller. • Do not expose the battery pack to water, or to temperature...
Page 95 - Acronyms and abbreviations
Acronyms and abbreviations 95 Acronyms and abbreviations ACU Array Configuration Utility ADM Advanced Data Mirroring ADU Array Diagnostics Utility BBWC battery-backed write cache CPQONLIN NetWare Online Array Configuration Utility FBWC flash-backed write cache IML Integrated Management Log OBDR One ...
Page 96 - SMH; SPP
Acronyms and abbreviations 96 SMH System Management Homepage SPP HP Service Pack for ProLiant
Page 97 - Documentation feedback
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Page 98 - Index
Index 98 A ACU (Array Configuration Utility) 44 adding drives 87 ADU (Array Diagnostic Utility) 46 Array Configuration Utility (ACU) 44 Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) 46 array expansion 87 automatic data recovery (rebuild) 83 B batteries, replacing 36, 48, 54, 56, 65 batteries, specifications 32 bat...
