HP Smart Array P400 User instructions

The HP Smart Array P400 is HP's first PCI-Express (PCIe) serial attached SCSI (SAS) RAID controller and provides new levels of
performance and reliability for HP servers, through its support of the latest SCSI technology and advanced RAID capabilities.
Models
ModelsModels
Models
HP Smart Array P400
HP Smart Array P400HP Smart Array P400
HP Smart Array P400
Controller
ControllerController
Controller
HP Smart Array P400/256MB Controller 405132-B21
HP Smart Array P400/512MB Controller with BBWC 411064-B21
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Upgrade Options
Upgrade OptionsUpgrade Options
Upgrade Options
Battery Attach Kit
Battery Attach KitBattery Attach Kit
Battery Attach Kit Smart Array P400 Battery Attach Kit
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: This option kit contains a 24" battery cable and adhesive material for installing
a battery into the following servers if a Smart Array P400 is integrated outside of the
factory - HP ProLiant ML310 G3, HP ProLiant ML310 G4, HP ProLiant DL320 G4, HP
ProLiant ML350 G5, HP ProLiant DL380 G5 (installations in a full size slot), HP
ProLiant DL385 G2 (installations in a full size slot) and HP ProLiant DL580 G4. For all
solutions, please refer to the HP ProLiant QuickSpecs and User's Manual for detailed
installation instructions.
417836-B21
Cache Upgrades
Cache UpgradesCache Upgrades
Cache Upgrades Battery-backed write cache upgrade 383280-B21
512MB Battery-backed write cache upgrade 405148-B21
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The Smart Array
The Smart ArrayThe Smart Array
The Smart Array
Advantage
AdvantageAdvantage
Advantage
HP's innovative design and integration work within the Smart Array family of products creates customer
value that is unmatched in the industry. Use of Smart Array products across multiple applications results
in a much lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than any other server storage RAID product. The HP
Smart Array family brings an unparalleled return on investment.
Data Compatibility
Consistent Configuration and Management Tools
Universal Hard Drive
Pre-Failure Warranty
Data Compatibility
Data CompatibilityData Compatibility
Data Compatibility Data Compatibility with past and future generations of Serial Smart Array controllers allows for simple
and easy upgrades any time needs for higher performance, capacity, and availability increase.
Consistent Configuration
Consistent ConfigurationConsistent Configuration
Consistent Configuration
and Management Tools
and Management Toolsand Management Tools
and Management Tools
All Smart Array products utilize a standard set of management and utility software. These tools minimize
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by reducing training requirements and technical expertise necessary to
install and maintain HP server storage.
Universal Hard Drive
Universal Hard DriveUniversal Hard Drive
Universal Hard Drive A universal hard drive is used across multiple HP ProLiant servers, disk enclosures and storage systems.
With compatibility across many enterprise platforms, you are free to deploy and re-deploy these drives to
quickly deliver increased storage capacity, migrate data between systems, and easily manage spare
drives.
Pre-Failure Warranty
Pre-Failure WarrantyPre-Failure Warranty
Pre-Failure Warranty Pre-Failure Warranty means Systems Insight Manager not only reports when a drive is going to fail but
allows replacement of failing drives prior to actual failure. For complete details, consult the HP Support
Center or refer to your HP Server documentation.
Key Features
Key FeaturesKey Features
Key Features The SA-P400 Controller supports up to 18 drives. The SA-P400i Controller supports up to 6 drives
depending on the server implementation.
Seamless upgrades from past generations and upgrades to next generation HP high performance
and high capacity Serial Attached SCSI Smart Array controllers.
3G SAS technology delivers high performance and data bandwidth up to 300 MB/s per physical
link and contains full compatibility with 1.5G SATA technology.
x8 2.5G PCI Express host interface technology delivers high performance and data bandwidth up
to 2 GB/s maximum bandwidth.
Modular, easy-to-upgrade design lets you optimize performance by upgrading from 40-bit 256MB
cache to 72-bit 512MB battery-backed write cache (BBWC).
Addition of the battery backed cache upgrade enables BBWC, RAID 6 with ADG, array expansion,
logical drive extension, RAID migration, and stripe size migration.
Mix-and-match SAS and SATA hard drives, lets you deploy drive technology as needed to fit your
computing environment.
Software consistency among all Smart Array family products: Array Configuration Utility (ACU),
Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA), Systems Insight Manager, Array Diagnostic Utility
(ADU) and SmartStart.
Support for up to 2TB in a single logical drive.
Low-profile PCI Express form factor - ships with a full size bracket for deployment in either a low-
profile or full sized slot.
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Management Features
Management FeaturesManagement Features
Management Features Online array expansion (with BBWC upgrade)
Online logical drive extension (with BBWC upgrade)
Online RAID level migration (with BBWC upgrade)
Online strip size migration (with BBWC upgrade)
Offline Mirror splitting and recombining
Unlimited global online spare assignment
User selectable expand and rebuild priority
User selectable RAID level and stripe size
User selectable read and write cache sizes
Ports
PortsPorts
Ports Eight (8) SAS physical links distributed across 2 internal x4 wide port connectors.
Performance
PerformancePerformance
Performance HP's High Performance Architecture sets new boundaries of industry performance expectations!
3G SAS (300MB/s bandwidth per physical link)
x8 3G SAS physical links (compatible with 1.5G SATA)
256 MB 40-bit wide DDR2-533MHz cache upgradeable to 512 MB 72-bit wide DDR2-533MHz
battery-backed cache provides up to 4.2 GB/s maximum bandwidth
x8 2.5G PCI Express host interface provides 2 GB/s maximum bandwidth
440 PowerPC Processor
Read ahead caching
Write-back caching (with battery-backed write cache upgrade)
Capacity
CapacityCapacity
Capacity Given the increasing need for high performance and rapid capacity expansion, the SA-P400 Controller
offers:
Up to 2TB of total storage with SATA HDD
Up to 13.5TB of total storage with 18 x 750GB 3.5" SATA HDD
Availability
AvailabilityAvailability
Availability Provides increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality:
Online RAID level migration (between any RAID level)
Online stripe size migration
Online array expansion
Online logical drive extension
Online drive firmware upgrade
Unlimited global online spare
Pre-Failure Warranty
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Fault Prevention
Fault PreventionFault Prevention
Fault Prevention The following features offer detection of possible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action to
be taken:
S.M.A.R.T.: Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology first developed at HP detects
possible hard disk failure before it occurs, allowing replacement of the hard drive before a real
failure occurs.
Drive Parameter Tracking monitors drive operational parameters, predicting failure and notifying
the administrator.
Dynamic Sector Repairing continually performs background surface scans on the hard disk drives
during inactive periods and automatically remaps bad sectors, ensuring data integrity.
Smart Array Cache Tracking monitors integrity of controller cache, allowing pre-failure
preventative maintenance.
Fault Tolerance
Fault ToleranceFault Tolerance
Fault Tolerance Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; several fault tolerance
configurations are supported including:
RAID 6 with ADG
RAID 6 with ADGRAID 6 with ADG
RAID 6 with ADG (Advanced Data Guarding): This is the highest level of fault tolerance. It
allocates two sets of parity data across drives and allows simultaneous write operations. This level
of fault tolerance can withstand two simultaneous drive failures without downtime or data loss.
RAID 5
RAID 5RAID 5
RAID 5 (Distributed Data Guarding): This allocates one set of parity data across drives and allows
simultaneous write operations. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a single drive failure
without downtime or data loss.
RAID 1, 1+0
RAID 1, 1+0RAID 1, 1+0
RAID 1, 1+0 (Drive Mirroring): This allocates half of the drive array to data and the other half to
mirrored data, providing two copies of every file. It is a high-performance RAID.
Fault Recovery
Fault RecoveryFault Recovery
Fault Recovery Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick recovery from drive failure
Recovery ROM: This feature protects the user from a firmware image corruption by storing a
redundant copy of the firmware image. If the active firmware image becomes corrupt, the
controller will use the redundant firmware image and continue operating.
On-Line Spares: There is no limit to the number of spare drives that can be installed prior to drive
failure. If a failure occurs, recovery begins with an On-Line Spare and data is reconstructed
automatically.
DRAM ECC detects and corrects data bit errors.
Battery-backed write cache upgrade provides for up to two days of battery power for data cache
retention. The data backup duration could be extended anytime the server's auxiliary power is
available during system power down.
Ease of Use
Ease of UseEase of Use
Ease of Use Consistency and Upgradeability make the Smart Array family unique in the industry:
GUI based configuration, management and diagnostic software tools
Common data format between generations of products
Data migration between servers and external StorageWorks Modular Smart Array enclosures
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Servers
ServersServers
Servers For up to date compatibility, please see the following URL for complete Smart Array P400 Controller
compatibility and support information:
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html
Operating Systems
Operating SystemsOperating Systems
Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows™ 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2003 / R2 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows 2003 / R2 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows 2003 / R2 Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 2003 / R2 Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 2003 / R2 SBS
Novell Open Enterprise Server, NetWare 6.5 SP5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (AMD64/EM64T)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (AMD64/EM64T)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 (x86)
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (AMD64/EM64T)
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (x86)
SCO OpenServer 5.0.7, 6
SCO UnixWare 7.1.3, 7.1.4
Solaris 10
VMWare ESX 3.0
Software Suite
Software SuiteSoftware Suite
Software Suite All Smart Array products share a common set of configuration, management and diagnostic tools,
including Array Configuration Utility, Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU), and Systems Insight Manager. This
software consistency of tools reduces the cost of training for each successive generation of product and
takes much of the guesswork out of troubleshooting field problems. These tools lower the total cost of
ownership by reducing training and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain HP server
storage.
Systems Insight Manager
Systems Insight ManagerSystems Insight Manager
Systems Insight Manager
Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool
Monitors over 1200 system wide parameters
Configuration/Diagnostic Utilities
HP Array Configuration Utility
HP Array Configuration UtilityHP Array Configuration Utility
HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU)
Powerful Web based configuration utility for all Smart Array controllers
Provides a graphical view of HP drive array configurations
Allows for management of multiple arrays over a secure internet connection from anywhere in the
world
Easy to use Wizards for configuration
Runs offline for all supported Operating Systems and runs online for Windows and Linux. For
online configuration of NetWare, use CPQONLIN
HP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
HP Option ROM Configuration for ArraysHP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
HP Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)
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Compatibility
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A simple method for managing logical drives during system power up by pressing F8 during POST
Allows the ability to create arrays, logical drives, and assign an online spare drive
Allows the ability to view and delete logical drives
Allows the ability to select the boot controller
For advanced array configurations use ACU
HP Array Diagnostic Utility
HP Array Diagnostic UtilityHP Array Diagnostic Utility
HP Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU)
In depth diagnostic and reporting utility for all Smart Array controllers
Runs offline for all supported Operating Systems, and runs online for Windows and Linux
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Warranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty The warranty for this device is 3-years parts only.
Pre-Failure Warranty:
Pre-Failure Warranty:Pre-Failure Warranty:
Pre-Failure Warranty: Drives attached to the Smart Array Controller and monitored under Insight
Manager are supported by a Pre-Failure (replacement) Warranty. For complete details, consult the HP
Support Center or refer to your HP Server Documentation.
Software Product Services
Software Product ServicesSoftware Product Services
Software Product Services Standalone telephone support
Rights to new license version
Media and documentation updates
Hardware Product
Hardware ProductHardware Product
Hardware Product
Services
ServicesServices
Services
Installation services
On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
Response time upgrades during the warranty period
Post-warranty coverage
For additional hardware installation and maintenance information, please refer to the URL listed below:
http://www.hp.com/hps/hardware/
Warranty Upgrade
Warranty UpgradeWarranty Upgrade
Warranty Upgrade
Options
OptionsOptions
Options
Response - Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
Coverage - Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
Duration - Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Warranty upgrade options can come in the form of Care Packs, which are sold at the HP System level
this product attaches too.
HP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack InformationHP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific
duration and hours of coverage. Care Packs for this option is sold at the system level this option attaches
too.
HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the
commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer).
Proof of purchase may be required.
HP Care Pack services are prepaid.
For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers,
please refer to the URL http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
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Hard Drives
Hard DrivesHard Drives
Hard Drives Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) SFF Hot Plug
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) SFF Hot PlugSerial Attached SCSI (SAS) SFF Hot Plug
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) SFF Hot Plug
HP 36GB 3G SAS 10K SFF SP HDD 375859-B21
HP 72GB 3G SAS 10K SFF SP HDD 375861-B21
HP 146GB 3G SAS 10K SFF SP SP HDD 431958-B21
SAS Hot Plug
SAS Hot PlugSAS Hot Plug
SAS Hot Plug
HP 36GB 3G SAS 15K 3.5" SP HDD 375868-B21
HP 72GB 3G SAS 15K 3.5" SP HDD 375870-B21
HP 146GB 3G SAS 15K 3.5" SP HDD 375872-B21
HP 300GB 3G SAS 15K 3.5" SP HDD 431944-B21
Serial-ATA (SATA) SFF Hot Plug
Serial-ATA (SATA) SFF Hot PlugSerial-ATA (SATA) SFF Hot Plug
Serial-ATA (SATA) SFF Hot Plug
HP 60GB 1.5G SATA 5.4K SFF HDD 379306-B21
SATA Hot Plug
SATA Hot PlugSATA Hot Plug
SATA Hot Plug
HP 80GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K 3.5" HDD 349237-B21
HP 160GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K 3.5" HDD 349238-B21
HP 250GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K 3.5" HDD 349239-B21
HP 500GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K 3.5" HDD 395473-B21
HP 750GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K 3.5" HDD 432341-B21
SATA Non-Hot Plug
SATA Non-Hot PlugSATA Non-Hot Plug
SATA Non-Hot Plug
HP 250GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K NHP 3.5" HDD 411276-B21
HP 160GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K NHP 3.5" HDD 411275-B21
HP 80GB 1.5G SATA 7.2K NHP 3.5" HDD 383410-B21
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Go to the HP Hard Drive Compatibility table for complete drive compatibility
information ( http://www.hp.com/products/harddiskdrives ). Using hard drives in
unsupported configurations will result in voiding the warranty and could result in
damage to the drive and/or loss of data.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: There is a known compatibility issue with some early 3.5" SATA HDD that will
make them unable to be used with the SA-P400 controller. Customers should verify
that they are not using hard drive part number 332649-002/003 (spare 353042-
001), 332650-002/003 (spare 353043-001), or 356536-002/003 (spare 353044-
001).
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: SATA Drive Write Cache is disabled by default to minimize the risk of data
loss in case of power loss and cannot be enabled for SATA drives attached to all HP
Smart Array controllers and HP 8 Port internal SAS/SATA HBA with RAID.
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Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions (not including
bracket)
Low Profile PCIe Form Factor
6.61 in x 2.75 in x 0.7 in (16.8 cm x 7.0 cm x 1.8 cm)
Disk Drive and Enclosure
Disk Drive and EnclosureDisk Drive and Enclosure
Disk Drive and Enclosure
Interface
InterfaceInterface
Interface
3G SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
1.5G SATA (Serial ATA)
SAS Connectors
SAS ConnectorsSAS Connectors
SAS Connectors 2 internal (SFF8484) x4 wide port connectors
Cache Memory Speed
Cache Memory SpeedCache Memory Speed
Cache Memory Speed DDR2-533MHz with 40 or 72-bit wide bus provides up to 4.2 GB/s maximum bandwidth.
Server Interface
Server InterfaceServer Interface
Server Interface x8 2.5G PCIe provides 2GB/s maximum bandwidth.
SAS Speed
SAS SpeedSAS Speed
SAS Speed x8 3G SAS provides 2.4GB/s maximum bandwidth.
Cache Memory
Cache MemoryCache Memory
Cache Memory 40-bit 256MB ECC protected cache (72-bit 512MB module upgrades available); transportable with
battery-backed upgrade
Logical Drives Supported
Logical Drives SupportedLogical Drives Supported
Logical Drives Supported Up to 32 logical drives
Maximum Logical Drive
Maximum Logical DriveMaximum Logical Drive
Maximum Logical Drive
Capacity
CapacityCapacity
Capacity
2TB
Host Memory Addressing
Host Memory AddressingHost Memory Addressing
Host Memory Addressing 64-bit, supporting greater than 4GB server memory space
RAID Support
RAID SupportRAID Support
RAID Support RAID 6 with ADG (Advanced Data Guarding) requires Battery Backed Write Cache Upgrade
RAID 5 (Distributed Data Guarding)
RAID 1+0 (Striping & Mirroring)
RAID 0 (Striping)
Upgradeable Firmware
Upgradeable FirmwareUpgradeable Firmware
Upgradeable Firmware Upgradeable Firmware with recovery ROM feature
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or
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forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.
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