This document is the user guide for HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers, providing information on the hardware features, specifications, and installation process of the product.
This guide is intended for administrators and technicians who install, configure, and maintain HP Smart Array 6400 RAID controllers in servers. It covers hardware features, LED status indicators, firmware updates, and array management utilities.
Key sections include hardware component descriptions, step‑by‑step installation of the controller board and cache module, array configuration with ORCA and SCU utilities, hard‑drive replacement procedures, fault‑tolerance methods, and regulatory compliance notices.
| Internal SCSI connector, port A1 | present |
|---|---|
| External SCSI connector, port A2 | present |
| LED ID 0 | Amber – Diagnostics Error LED |
| LED ID 5 | Blue – Heartbeat LED (flashes every 2.0 seconds) |
It indicates a diagnostics error on the controller.
The Heartbeat LED flashes every 2.0 seconds unless the controller is malfunctioning.
Restore system power within four days to prevent data loss.