HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide

About this manual

This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing the HP Array Configuration Utility (ACU), selecting execution modes, and configuring array controllers on Microsoft Windows servers. It covers both local application mode and remote service mode, as well as browser‑based access and integration with Systems Insight Manager.

The manual also details command‑line usage, scripting capabilities, and troubleshooting information such as error messages, fault‑tolerance methods, and logical drive failure probabilities. Appendices include acronyms, abbreviations, and an index for quick reference.

What's inside

• Getting Started
• Features and System Requirements
• Installing ACU
• Setting the Execution Mode for Windows
• Opening ACU (Local Application, Browser, and SIS Manager)
• Command Line Interface
• Scripting in ACU
• Array and Logical Drive Management
• Fault‑Tolerance Methods
• Acronyms and Abbreviations

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do you open ACU in Local Application Mode?

Click Start, then navigate to Programs > HP System Tools > HP Array Configuration Utility.

What execution modes are available for ACU on Windows?

ACU can run in Local Application Mode or Remote Service Mode.

How can you access ACU remotely via a web browser?

Enter http://servername:2301 in the browser address field, where “servername” is the host name or IP address.

What command is used to display help for the ACU command‑line interface?

Run hpacucli ‑help from the ACU installation directory.