The Smart Array 5x and 6x Notification Driver refers to a set of drivers and software utilities developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP) for their Smart Array series of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) controllers. These controllers are typically used in HP ProLiant servers and some workstations to manage storage arrays (RAID configurations).
The Smart Array 5x and 6x controllers are part of HP's Smart Array family, with the 5x series supporting older generation controllers (e.g., SA5x, SA532, etc.) and the 6x series supporting more recent hardware (e.g., SA6x, SA P410, SA P420, etc.). These controllers help ensure data integrity, improve disk performance, and provide redundancy in case of drive failure.
The Notification Driver for these controllers is typically used to provide system notifications and alerts (e.g., disk failure, array status) to the operating system. It ensures that if a failure or issue occurs in the RAID array, the operating system will be notified and can take action (such as sending an alert or logging the event).