Overview

HP Smart Array 6i Controller
The Smart Array 6i controller is an Ultra320 intelligent array controller for entry-level, hardware-based fault tolerance for protection of OS, applications, and logs. Most models have one internal-only channel. The DL380 G4 has a second channel for optional duplex backplane support or external tape support. The Smart Array 6i controller provides one of the most cost effective alternatives to software-based RAID in the market today. Designed as an integrated component on the system board on select ProLiant DL and BL servers, the Smart Array 6i controller and 128MB BBWC Enabler bundle provide increased performance and worry-free transportable battery backed write cache data protection for all server internal storage needs, without consuming a PCI slot.

Models
Smart Array 6i Controller	Smart Array 6i Controller	N/A

Target Environments
The Smart Array 6i Controller offers superior investment protection to the following environments:
Non-RAID	Current storage operations where, until now, there has not been a perceived need for data protection, security, or performance gains.
Software RAID	Current storage operations using software RAID where growing data storage requirements demand the robustness, efficiency, and performance increases available with entry-level hardware RAID.

The Smart Array Advantage	HP's innovative design and integration work of the Smart Array family of products creates customer value that is unmatched in the industry. Use of Smart Array products across multiple applications results in a much lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) than any other server storage RAID product. The HP Smart Array family brings an unparalleled return on investment through:
	Data Compatibility among all models of Smart Array controllers allows simple and easy upgrades any time needs for higher performance, capacity, and availability increase. Even successive generations of Smart Array controllers understand the data format of other Smart Array Controllers.
	Consistent Configuration and Management Tools. All Smart Array products utilize a standard set of management and utility software. These tools minimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by reducing training requirements and technical expertise necessary to install and maintain the HP server storage.
	Universal Hard Drive form factor is for use across multiple HP servers, disk enclosures and storage systems. With compatibility across many enterprise platforms, you are free to deploy and re-deploy these drives to quickly deliver increased storage capacity, migrate data between systems, and easily manage spare drives.
	Pre-Failure Warranty means HP Insight Manager not only reports when a drive is going to fail but allows replacement of failing drives prior to actual failure. For complete details, consult the HP Support Center or refer to your HP Server documentation.

Key Product Features

HP Smart Array 6i Controller

Increased performance over the Smart Array 5i Controller and the Smart Array 5i Plus Controller
Transportable, hardware-based Ultra320 SCSI RAID controller, with 64MB (upgradable to 192MB) of DDR266 memory
More robust and easier to use than software-based RAID
Available standard on the HP ProLiant DL360 G4, HP ProLiant DL360 G4p (SCSI models only), HP ProLiant DL380 G4, HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Clusters, HP ProLiant DL385 (SCSI models only), HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster, HP ProLiant DL580 G3, HP ProLiant BL20p G3, HP ProLiant BL25p, and the HP ProLiant BL45p
Compatibility with all Ultra2, Ultra3, and Ultra320 LVD family products
32-bit architecture
Universal hot-plug tape drive support and native SCSI pass through for tape backup support
Recovery ROM protects against a ROM image corruption

128MB Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler Option Kit

Battery backed write cache for increased controller performance
Battery capacity should retain data for 72 hours (3 days) over the battery life expectancy of 3 years
Available as an optional upgrade for the following HP ProLiant servers:
- HP ProLiant BL p-Class (HP BladeSystem):
  - HP ProLiant BL20p G3
  - HP ProLiant BL20p G4
  - HP ProLiant BL25p
  - HP ProLiant BL45p
- HP ProLiant DL (rack-optimized):
  - HP ProLiant DL360 G4
  - HP ProLiant DL360 G4p (SCSI models only)
  - HP ProLiant DL380 G4
  - HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Clusters
  - HP ProLiant DL385 (SCSI models only)
  - HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster
  - HP ProLiant DL580 G3
Option Kit Contents Include:
- Field installable memory board, battery board and cable (installs on server board)
- Support software CD
- User guide
- Warranty card

Compatibility

HP Server Compatibility	The Smart Array 6i Controller is integrated on the system board of the following servers:
	HP ProLiant BL p-Class (HP BladeSystem): HP ProLiant BL20p G3 HP ProLiant BL25p HP ProLiant BL45p HP ProLiant DL (rack-optimized): HP ProLiant DL360 G4 HP ProLiant DL360 G4p (SCSI models only) HP ProLiant DL380 G4 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2 HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA1000 HP ProLiant DL385 (SCSI models only) HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster HP ProLiant DL580 G3
	Also available as an optional upgrade is the 128MB Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler Option Kit (PN 346914-B21) for the following servers:
	HP ProLiant BL p-Class (HP BladeSystem): HP ProLiant BL20p G3 HP ProLiant BL20p G4 HP ProLiant BL25p HP ProLiant BL45p HP ProLiant DL (rack-optimized): HP ProLiant DL360 G4 HP ProLiant DL360 G4p (SCSI models only) HP ProLiant DL380 G4 NOTE: Some models of the HP ProLiant DL380 G4 ship standard with the 128MB BBWC option kit. Please refer to the HP ProLiant DL380 G4 QuickSpecs for additional details. HP ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster with MSA500 G2 HP ProLiant DL385 (SCSI models only) HP ProLiant DL385 Packaged Cluster HP ProLiant DL580 G3
	NOTE: For up to date Smart Array compatibility and support information, visit: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/arraycontrollers/index.html

Supported Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows Server Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) Solaris 10 for x86/x64 based Systems VMware
	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: http://www.hp.com/go/ossupport
	NOTE: For more Linux OS support & certification information, please visit: ProLiant & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/ Integrity & BladeSystem Server Linux matrix http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/321101-0-0-0-121.html

Software Suite	All Smart Array products share a common set of configuration, management and diagnostic tools, including Array Configuration Utility XE (ACU-XE), Array Configuration Utility (ACU), 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 NT v4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, 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

Product Highlights

Data Compatibility	Data compatibility among all models of Smart Array Controllers means customers can instantly upgrade their Smart Array products to get to higher performance, capacity and availability. Unlike competitive products, successive generations of Smart Array products understand the data format of other Smart Array controllers, providing investment protection for your HP storage solution.

Availability	Provides increased server uptime by providing advanced storage functionality:
	Online RAID Level Migration (between any RAID level) Online Capacity Expansion Logical Drive Capacity Extension Global Online Spare Pre-Failure Warranty

Fault Prevention	The following features offer detection of possible failures before they occur, allowing preventive action to be taken:
	S.M.A.R.T.: Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology first developed at Compaq detects possible hard disk failure before it occurs, allowing replacement of the component before failure occurs. Drive Parameter Tracking monitor's drive operational parameters, predicting failure and notifying the administrator. Dynamic Sector Repairing continually performs background surface scans on the hard disk drives during inactive periods and automatically re-maps bad sectors, ensuring data integrity. Environment Tracking for External Storage System monitors

Fault Tolerance	Keeps data available and server running while a failed drive is being replaced; several fault tolerance configurations are supported including:
	Distributed Data Guarding (RAID 5): This allocates parity data across multiple drives and allows simultaneous write operations. It is recommended for up to 14 hard drives. Drive Mirroring (RAID 1, 1+0): This allocates half of the drive array to data and the other half to mirrored data, providing two copies of every file. It is a high-performance RAID.

Fault Recovery	Minimizes downtime, reconstructs data, and facilitates a quick recovery from drive failure
	Recovery ROM: This feature provides a unique redundancy feature that protects from a ROM image corruption. A new version of firmware can be flashed to the ROM while the controller maintains the last known working version of firmware. If the firmware becomes corrupt, the controller will revert back to the previous version of firmware and continue operating. This reduces risks associated with flashing firmware to the controller. On-Line Spares: Up to two spare drives can be assigned prior to drive failure. If a drive failure occurs, recovery begins using an On-Line Spare and data is reconstructed automatically.
	NOTE: On-Line Spares can only be used with RAID level 1, 1+0, and 5.

Ease of Use	Consistency and Upgradeability make the Smart Array family unique in the industry:
	GUI based configuration, management and diagnostic software tools Common data format between generations of products Data migration between servers and external storage enclosures

Warranty

Maximum: The remaining warranty of the ProLiant server in which it is installed (to a maximum three-year, limited warranty)
Minimum: One-year, on-site limited warranty

Related Options

NOTE: The following is a list of related options. Some may be discontinued.
Optional Upgrades	128MB Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler Option Kit	346914-B21

Hard Drives	Ultra320 Universal Drives - Hot Plug
	HP 300GB U320 10K Universal HDD	350964-B22
	HP 146GB U320 10K Universal HDD	286716-B22
	HP 72GB U320 10K Universal HDD	286714-B22
	HP 300GB U320 15K Universal HDD	411089-B22
	HP 146GB U320 15K Universal HDD	347708-B22
	HP 72GB U320 15K Universal HDD	286778-B22
	HP 36GB U320 15K Universal HDD	286776-B22
	NOTE: For complete compatibility information, refer to the SCSI Hard Drive Compatibility table located at: http://www.compaq.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/drives-enclosures/docs/index.html

Hot Plug Tape Drives	HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI Hot-plug Tape Drive (Carbon)	Q1546A
	HP StorageWorks DAT 72 SCSI Hot-plug Tape Drive (Carbon)	Q1529A

External Tape Drives	HP StorageWorks DAT 40 SCSI External Tape Drive (Carbon)	C5687D
	HP StorageWorks DAT 72 SCSI External Tape Drive (Carbon)	Q1523B
	HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 External Tape Drive (Carbon)	A7570B
	HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 External Tape Drive (Carbon)	A7519B
	HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 External Tape Drive (Carbon)	A7520B

Storage Enclosures	HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 NOTE: Rack-mountable 12 (SATA) drive enclosure with U320 Host connectivity, redundant power supplies.	335921-B21
	HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 20 Starter Kit NOTE: Rack-mountable 12 (SATA) drive enclosure with U320 Host connectivity, redundant power supplies. Includes Smart Array 6402/128 Controller.	366172-B21
	HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 SB NOTE: Rack-mountable 14 drive enclosure with single bus, redundant power supplies.	302969-B21
	HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 30 DB NOTE: Rack-mountable 14 drive enclosure with dual bus, redundant power supplies.	302970-B21
	HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 500 Generation 2	335880-B21

Related Smart Array Products	Smart Array 6402/128 Controller	273915-B21
	Smart Array 6404/256 Controller	273914-B21
	Smart Array 642 Controller	291967-B21
	128-MB BBWC (Battery-Backed Write Cache) Enabler NOTE: This 128MB BBWC supports the Smart Array 642 Controller.	351580-B21
	64-MB BBWC (Battery-Backed Write Cache) Enabler NOTE: This 128MB BBWC supports the Smart Array 642 Controller.	291969-B21
	64-Bit/133-MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter	268351-B21
	Ultra320 Expansion Module for SA-6402	273911-B21
	64-Bit/66-MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra3 SCSI Adapter, Alternate OS	284688-B21

Technical Specifications

Architecture	Protocol	Ultra320 SCSI
	Processor	405 Power PC
	XOR engine	Hardware-based XOR calculations for RAID 5
	Electrical interface	Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
	Total SCSI Channels	2 (Depending upon server Model)
	SCSI Port Connectors	68-pin wide SCSI connector
	Memory	DDR 266MHz CL2, 64MB of DDR SDRAM used for code, transfer buffers, and read cache comes standard. Upgradeable to 192MB with 128MB BBWC Option kit.
	Peak transfer rate	320 MB/s per SCSI channel
	Logical Drives Supported	Supports up to 32 RAID volumes
	Software Upgradeable Firmware	Recovery ROM can be flashed using HP management tools.
	RAID Support	RAID 5 (Distributed Data Guarding)
		RAID 1+0 (Striping and Mirroring)
		RAID 1 (Mirroring)
		RAID 0 (Stripping)
	Disk Drive and Enclosure Protocol Support	Ultra320, Ultra3, Ultra2

Environment-friendly Products and Approach	End-of-life Management and Recycling	Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return, trade-in, and recycling programs in many geographic areas. For trade-in information, please go to http://www.hp.com/go/green. To recycle your product, please go to: http://www.hp.com/go/green or contact your nearest HP sales office. Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible manner. The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information (product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/green. These instructions may be used by recyclers and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate and re-sell HP equipment.

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For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less.

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