HP Smart Array P711m User instructions

The HP Smart Array P711m is a PCI-Express (PCIE) mezzanine card supporting shared and direct attached SAS Storage. It is one of the
highest performing controllers in the HP 6Gb/s SAS portfolio and provides new levels of reliability, connectivity, and storage
performance for HP Blade servers through its support of the latest SCSI technology and advanced RAID capabilities. Supports up to 108
zoned direct attached SAS or SATA hard drives per HP Smart Array P711m Controller.
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
What's New
Support for HP MSA 2040 Storage
Models
HP Smart Array P711m/1G 6Gb FBWC 4-ports Ext Mezzanine SAS Controller 513778-B21
NOTE: For MDS600 host connectivity, P711m firmware 5.32 or higher, 6Gb BL SAS switch firmware 2.0.1.0 or higher
and MDS600 firmware 3.44 are required.
NOTE: For D2600/D2700 support in Blade configuration, P711m firmware 5.32 or higher, 6Gb BL SAS switch
firmware 2.0.1.0or higher and D2600/D2700 firmware 1.34 or higher are required.
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Overview
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The Smart Array
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 Data Compatibility with all Serial Smart Array controllers allows simple and
easy upgrades any time needs for higher performance, capacity, and availability increase.
Consistent Configuration 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.
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 Smart Array PCIe mezzanine card that connects to a HP 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch through the c-Class
enclosure high-speed mid-plane supporting shared SAS storage.
Eight (8) 6Gb/s SAS physical links distributed across 4 external 2x ports to supports up to 4 6Gb/s
SAS Switches
Storage interface (SAS/SATA)
6Gb/s SAS technology delivers up to 600 MB/s per physical link.
3Gb/s SATA technology delivers up to 300 MB/s for directly attached SATA drives.
Mix-and-match SAS and SATA drives. Deploy drive technology as needed to fit the computing
environment.
Support for SAS tape drives, SAS tape autoloaders and SAS tape libraries.
RAID controller features
1 GB flash-backed write cache (not all of which is available for user data)
RAID 0, 1, , 5, 6, 50, 60
RAID configuration for shared storage is controlled by the Array Controller of enclosure the
array
RAID 0.1.3, 5.6.10.50
License key for Smart Array Advanced Pack (SAAP) included
Software consistency among all Smart Array family products: Array Configuration Utility, Systems
Insight Manager, Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU) and SmartStart
1G Flash Backed Write Cache (FBWC) provides indefinite write cache data retention in the case of
unexpected power outage.
Multi-path support available in Smart Array firmware when using zoned direct attached storage.
Both direct attached storage paths are load balanced for improved performance when using the
enclosure in dual domain mode using SAS HDDs.
Online Management
Features
Online Array Expansion
Online RAID Level Migration Online Stripe Size Migration Online Spares (Global)
User Selectable Expand and Rebuild Priority
Online Logical Drive Extension Availability
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Standard Features
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Performance Eight (8) 6Gb/s SAS physical links distributed across 4 external 2x ports which supports up to 4
6Gb/s SAS Switches
6Gb/s SAS (600MB/s bandwidth per physical link)
The P711m supports higher performance between the 6G SAS Switch and MDS600 by attaching 2
SAS cables from any quad of 6G SAS Switch ports to the 2 ports on the MDS600 IO module to create
an 8x wide SAS port
1G Flash Backed Write Cache
Capacity Dependent upon attached enclosures and arrays.
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional information:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14603_na/14603_na.html
(HP MSA 2040 Storage)
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13257_na/13257_na.html
(HP 600 Modular Disk System)
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13551_na/13551_na.html
(HP P2000 G3 Modular Smart Array Systems)
Availability Provides increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality:
Online RAID Level Migration (between any RAID level)
Online Capacity Expansion
Logical Drive Capacity Extension
Global Online Spare
Pre-Failure Warranty
Fault Tolerance RAID
Descriptions
Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; several fault tolerance
configurations are supported including:
RAID 6 (Advanced Data Guarding): Supported with a minimum of 4 drives. This allocates two sets of
parity data across drives. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a double drive failure without
downtime or data loss.
RAID 60: Supported with a minimum of 8 drives. This volume is composed of two or more RAID 6
sub-volumes (parity groups) where data is striped across each parity group as if it were a single
physical drive. Each RAID 6 parity group can sustain up to two drive failures without incurring data
loss.
RAID 5 (Distributed Data Guarding): Supported with a minimum of 3 drives. This allocates one set of
parity data across drives. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a single drive failure without
downtime or data loss.
RAID 50: Supported with a minimum of 6 drives. This volume is composed of two or more RAID 5
sub-volumes (parity groups) where data is striped across each parity group as if it were a single
physical drive. Each RAID 5 parity group can sustain a single drive failure without incurring data loss.
RAID 1 & 10 (Drive Mirroring): Supported with a minimum of 2 drives. This allocates half of the drive
array to the data and the other half to the mirrored data, providing two copies of the data.
RAID 1 ADM & 10 ADM (Advanced Data Mirroring): Supported with a minimum of 3 drives. RAID 1
ADM creates redundant copies of the data using 3 drives. RAID 10 ADM stripes data across two or
more sets of RAID 1 ADM volumes. This level of fault tolerance can withstand a double drive failure
within a RAID 1 ADM volume without downtime or data loss.
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Standard Features
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NOTE: When the P711m is connected to the MDS600 configured with the HP MDS600 Dual I/O Module
Option Kit or to D2600/D2700 with dual domain SAS HDDs, there are multiple physical paths to each HDD,
enabling the server to endure P711m port failures, switch failures, cable pulls, cable failures, and MDS600
IO module failures without interruption of normal storage I/O.
NOTE: See Enclosure QuickSpecs for descriptions of RAID levels specific to the HP P2000 G3 Arrays at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13551_na/13551_na.html
Fault Recovery Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick recovery from drive failure
Recovery ROM: This feature provides unique redundancy that protects from a ROM image
corruption. A new version of firmware can be flashed to the ROM while the controller maintains the
last known working version of firmware. If the firmware becomes corrupt, the controller will revert
back to the previous version of firmware and continue operating. This reduces the risk of flashing
firmware to the controller.
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.
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
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Standard Features
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Supported Servers HP ProLiant Server Blades
HP ProLiant BL280c G6
HP ProLiant BL460c G6 & G7
HP ProLiant BL465c G6 & G7
HP ProLiant BL490c G6 & G7
HP ProLiant BL620c G7
HP ProLiant BL680c G5 & G7
HP ProLiant BL685c G6 & G7
HP Integrity Server Blades
HP Integrity BL860c i2
HP Integrity BL870c i2
HP Integrity BL870c i4
HP Integrity BL890c i2
HP Integrity BL890c i4
NOTE: Some servers listed above may be discontinued.
NOTE: For more information on supported server options, please refer to appropriate server QuickSpecs
Operating Systems and
Virtualization Software
Support for ProLiant
Servers
Microsoft Windows 2003
Microsoft Windows 2008 R2
SLES 10
SLES 11
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
VMware ESX 4.0
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 5.0
HP-UX 11iv3
NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers for OS and Virtualization
Software and latest listing of software drivers available for your server, please visit our Support Matrix at:
http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport .
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Compatibility
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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 Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool
Monitors over 1200 system wide parameters
Configuration/Diagnostic Utilities
HP Array Configuration
Utility (ACU)
Powerful Web based configuration utility for all Smart Array controllers
Provides a graphical view of HP server 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 (via Smart Start) and online on Windows
HP Option ROM
Configuration for Arrays
(ORCA)
An alternative method for easily viewing, creating, and deleting multiple
arrays and logical volumes during system power up.
For advanced array configurations use ACU
HP Storage Management
Utility
Initial System Configuration Wizard is the easiest and simplest method
for configuring the storage system initially.
Command Line Interface (CLI) for command level method of configuring
and managing the storage
Main User Interface for multi server environments that need
customization for creation of storage Luns and targets.
P2000 G3 Arrays can be configured using Storage Management Utility
(SMU) or Command Line Interface (CLI) both of which are embedded in
the P2000 G3 Array controller firmware.
HP Array Diagnostic
Utility (ADU)
In depth diagnostic and reporting utility for all Smart Array controllers
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Compatibility
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Warranty The warranty for this device is 3 years parts only.
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 Standalone telephone support
Rights to new license version
Media and documentation updates
Hardware Product
Services
Installation services
On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
Response time upgrades during the warranty period
Post-warranty coverage
RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work
Warranty Upgrade
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 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.
NOTE: 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/
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information
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HP Disk Storage Systems Disk Enclosures
HP D2000 Disk Enclosures
HP D2600 Disk Enclosure
NOTE: Supports 12 LFF drives, and SAS 6 Gb/s and SATA 3 Gb/s.
AJ940A
HP D2700 Disk Enclosure
NOTE: Supports 25 SFF drives, and SAS 6 Gb/s and SATA 3 Gb/s.
AJ941A
NOTE: Please see the supported Disk Enclosure QuickSpecs for a list of compatible hard
drives: vhttp://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13404_na/13404_na.html
HP MDS600 with Dual I/O Modules Disk System AJ866A
HP MDS600 Dual I/O Module Option Kit
NOTE: Includes all MDS600 supported bundles.
AP763A
NOTE: Please see the supported Disk Enclosure QuickSpecs for a list of compatible hard
drives: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13257_na/13257_na.html
Mini SAS to Mini SAS
Cables
HP External Mini SAS 2m Cable 407339-B21
HP SAS Switches HP 6Gb SAS Switch Single Pack for HP BladeSystem c-Class BK763A
HP 6Gb SAS Switch Dual Pack for HP BladeSystem c-Class BK764A
NOTE: Please see the QuickSpecs for Technical Specifications and additional
information at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13960_na/13960_na.html
HP c Class Blade
Enclosures
HP BLc7000 Configure-to-order 3 In LCD ROHS Enclosure 507019-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 1 Phase 2 Power Supply 4 Fan ROHS ICE License 507014-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 1 Phase 6 Power Supply 10 Fan FI ROHS ICE License 507015-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 3 Phase 6 Power Supply 10 Fan INTL ROHS ICE License 507016-B21
HP BLc7000 Enclosure with 3 Phase 6 Power Supply 10 Fan ENG ROHS ICE License 507017-B21
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Related Options
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HP P2000 G3 Modular
Smart Array Systems
P2000 G3 SAS Controller
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Array System Controller
NOTE: Four 6Gb SAS ports per controller.
AW592A
P2000 Chassis
P2000 Controller-less Chassis (AC-powered)
HP P2000 LFF Modular Smart Array Chassis
NOTE: Will accept one or two controllers or Disk Enclosure I/O modules.
AP838A
HP P2000 SFF Modular Smart Array Chassis
NOTE: Will accept one or two controllers, not I/O modules.
AP839A
Configured Units, 6 Gb SAS Systems
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller LFF Array System AW593A
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Dual Controller SFF Array System AW594A
Disk Enclosures
HP P2000 Dual I/O LFF Drive Enclosure
NOTE: Twelve 3.5" drive bays w/ two .5m mini-SAS to mini-SAS cables. Used with single
or dual controller LFF or SFF array head.
AP843A
HP P2000 LFF Drive Enclosure I/O Module
NOTE: Cable not included. Designed exclusively for use with the LFF chassis PN AP838A
to create a single I/O JBOD.
AJ844A
HP Tape Backup Tape Autoloaders
HP 1/8 G2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Autoloader BL536A
HP 1/8 G2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Autoloader AK377A
HP 1/8 G2 Ultrium 920 SAS Autoloader AH558A
Tape Libraries
HP MSL2024 1 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Library AK378A
HP MSL2024 Ultrium 920 SAS Tape Library AH559A
HP MSL2024 1 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Library BL537A
HP MSL4048 2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Library AK380A
HP MSL4048 2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Library BL538A
HP MSL8096 2 LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 SAS Tape Library AK382A
HP MSL8096 2 LTO-5 Ultrium 3000 SAS Tape Library BL539A
NOTE: HP recommends a maximum of 2 tape drives per 6Gb/s SAS BL Switch and 64K
transfer sizes. Attaching a library with 4 tape drives requires purchasing a second tape
library SAS cable (AN975A or AN976A) and attaching 2 drives to the redundant 6Gb/s
SAS BL Switch. Attaching more than 2 tape drives per switch and transfer sizes greater
than 64K could result in a failed backup or restore. A future release of firmware on the
tape library drives will allow more than 2 tape drives to be attached to a switch.
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Related Options
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Dimensions 4 in x 4.5 in x 0.8 in (10.1 cm x 11.4 cm x 2 cm)
Disk Drive and Enclosure
Protocol Support
SAS protocol: 6 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s, or 1.5 Gb/s
SATA protocol: 3 Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s
SAS Connectors Four (4) 2x connectors external
Memory Bus Speed DDR2-800 (6.4 GiB/s maximum bandwidth)
SAS Port Link Rate 6Gb/s per physical link
Software Upgradeable
Firmware
Yes
Cache Memory 1 GB capacity (not all of which is available for user data)
64-bit data width with 8-bit error correcting code (ECC)
Flash-backed on power loss
Tether to capacitor pack
Removable
Logical Drives Supported 512 logical drives external for shared storage
64 logical drives for direct attached storage
Maximum Capacity Variable depending on attached enclosure
Memory Addressing 64-bit, supporting servers memory space greater than 4 GB
RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50 on P2000 SA G3
Maximum Number of
Physical Drives
108 for direct attach storage
149 small form factor drives or 96 large form factor for shared storage
Upgradeable Firmware Flashable ROM with redundant firmware images
Environment-friendly
Products and Approach
End-of-life Management
and Recycling
Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling
programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/green . To recycle your product, please go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office.
Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a
responsible manner.
The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide
treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities.
This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett
Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green . These instructions may be
used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM
customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks
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For hard drives, 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.
QuickSpecs
HP Smart Array P711m Controller
Technical Specifications
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