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Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide
Writer: Rickard Project: Compaq Smart Array 3200 Controller Reference Guide Comments: 340862-002
File Name: D-CH03.DOC Last Saved On: 12/7/98 1:19 PM
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Running Systems ROMPaq
System ROMPaq updates the firmware in Compaq servers. The Smart Array
3200 Controller has enhanced drive array capabilities; many servers may need
updated firmware to take advantage of these capabilities. Since it is difficult to
determine when the firmware needs to be updated, Compaq recommends that
you run the latest System ROMPaq on all servers when installing a new Smart
Array 3200 Controller. If you purchased your server with Smart Array 3200
Controller already installed, you do not need to run System ROMPaq at the time
of server installation.
CAUTION: If you are replacing an existing array controller, such
as the Compaq SMART Array Controller, with a Smart Array 3200
Controller, the system may not boot after hardware installation.
This occurs if the old array controller was the primary controller
containing the boot disk.
To avoid this problem when replacing an existing array controller
with a Smart Array 3200 Controller, run System ROMPaq before
you install the hardware. This ensures that the server recognizes
the Smart Array 3200 Controller and does not hang up on boot.