HP 642 291967-B21 Merkblatt

Servers Compatibility

For up to date compatibility, please see the following URL for complete Smart Array 642 Controller
compatibility and support information:

Operating Systems

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 and Smart Array RAID controller, please visit
our Support Matrix at: 

NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit:

ProLiant & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix

Integrity & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix

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 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 the HP server storage.

Insight Manager

Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool
Monitors over 1200 server 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 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 online on Windows and NetWare
HP Options ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA)
Rapid configuration during initial install of the OS
HP Array Diagnostic Utility (ADU)
Powerful diagnostic utility for all Smart Array controllers

QuickSpecs

HP Smart Array 642 Controller

Compatibility

DA - 12069   Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 16 — 9.15.2009

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