Using Orca - HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual

Supported features
Suitable for configuration while offline
Supported procedures
Creation and deletion of arrays and logical drives
Assignment of RAID level
Sharing of spare drives among several arrays
Assignment of multiple spare drives per array
Setting of stripe size
Migration of RAID level or stripe size
Configuration of controller settings
Expansion of an array
Creation of multiple logical drives per array

Using ORCA

Power up the server. POST runs, and any array controllers that are in the server are initialized one at
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a time. During each controller initialization process, POST halts for several seconds while an ORCA
prompt message appears.
At the ORCA prompt:
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If you are connected using a headless console, press the Esc+8 key combination.
Otherwise, press the F8 key.
The ORCA main menu appears, enabling you to create, view, or delete a logical drive.
To create a logical drive using ORCA:
Select Create Logical Drive.
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The screen displays a list of all available (unconfigured) physical drives and the valid RAID options
for the system.
Use the Arrow keys, Spacebar, and Tab key to navigate around the screen and set up the
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logical drive, including an online spare drive if one is required.
NOTE: You cannot use ORCA to configure one spare drive to be shared among several arrays. Only ACU
enables you to configure shared spare drives.
Press the Enter key to accept the settings.
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Press the F8 key to confirm the settings and save the new configuration.
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After several seconds, the Configuration Saved screen appears.
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