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    Computer hangs when using System Erase utility

    Download the latest Erase which is now 1.66A I believe. There are known problems with the older Erase and the newer one should help.
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    Upgrading Compaq SMART Array Controllers - HELP!

    You should not lose your RAID 5 config as you are only wiping the data on an existing RAID array. I usually like to start from scratch if doing a clean build by using Erase (this wipes all data and RAID settings) and then updating firmware such the Array controllers, system ROMpaq etc. followed...
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    Upgrading Compaq SMART Array Controllers - HELP!

    Sunny That was exactly what I did!!! My colleague said something about the actual boot order within NT itself before booting! However, the only thing that comes to mind is the BOOT.INI and I can't see how that would change as Compaq says it retains all array settings and I haven't changed the...
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    Upgrading Compaq SMART Array Controllers - HELP!

    Sunny Thanks for your input. I was only using the 3200 as an example. I actually tried to upgrade a 6400R and 4200 controller. Both already had the most updated firware. The hard drives are fairly new being only Ultra-3s. One of my colleagues said that I should have set the boot order to...
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    Upgrading Compaq SMART Array Controllers - HELP!

    Hi Can someone please advise on upgrading a 3200/4200 SMART Array controller to a 5300? As recommended in the Compaq manual: 1) I've upgraded the System ROMpaq and loaded the NT driver 2) Powered down the server and removed the existing controller and replaced the new one in the same slot 3)...

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