HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controller Support Guide

3.

Install drives in the removable media bays on the server.

CAUTION:

Do not use hot-pluggable drives on the same SCSI bus as non-hot-pluggable drives.

TIP: Drives that are to be grouped in the same array should all have comparable capacity for efficient use of total storage capacity.

For additional information about drive installation, see

Appendix B (page 67) . Also consult

the drive documentation.

When you have finished installing drives, go to the next step.

If the drives are hot-pluggable, go to step 4.

If the drives are not hot-pluggable, go to step 5.

4.

Attach the internal point-to-point SCSI cable (provided with the server) from the internal connector of the controller to the hot-plug drive cage.

Installation of the hot-pluggable drives is complete.

5.

For each SCSI bus, manually set the SCSI ID on each drive to a unique value ranging from

0 to 15.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use ID 7, which is reserved for controller use.

For detailed instructions on setting SCSI ID, consult the drive documentation.

6.

Attach a multi device SCSI cable from the internal connector of the controller to the non-hot-pluggable hard drives. This cable may be provided with the server.

7.

Replace the access panel and secure it with the thumbscrews if any are present.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the server with the access panel removed for extended periods of time. The access panel protects thermally sensitive components by ensuring the proper airflow through the server, and also minimizes personal contact with hazardous energy levels.

Verifying the Installation

After the system reboots, verify that the installation was successful by following these steps:

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