HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array installation guide
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Step 1: Review and confirm your plans
Before installing the MSA, HP recommends thorough research and study to develop the best
installation and configuration plan for your environment. Proper planning ensures a successful
installation.
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Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use
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Complete the planning worksheet on the poster
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Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA and SAN information
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Review MSA installation best practices
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Plan your storage configuration
Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use
Multiple versions of MSA controller firmware are available; these versions use different processing
methods, support different operating systems, and have different hardware compatibility
requirements.
When determining which MSA controller firmware version (and associated Support Software CD) to
use, review the requirements and information in the compatibility guide documents, release notes,
and other MSA announcements.
The following environmental variables affect your decision:
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Variety of operating systems in the SAN
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Variety of storage devices in the SAN
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Number of controllers in this MSA (single or dual)
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Failover software tool to use (dual-control configurations)
Summary of Contents for 201723-B21 - HP StorageWorks Modular SAN Array 1000 Hard Drive
Page 58: ...Installation procedures All deployments 58 ...
Page 64: ...Configuration procedures Windows environments 64 ...
Page 70: ...Configuration procedures Linux environments 70 ...
Page 76: ...Configuration procedures HP UX environments 76 ...
Page 82: ...Configuration procedures OpenVMS environments 82 ...
Page 94: ...Configuration procedures Other environments 94 ...
Page 98: ...Powering off and powering on the MSA 98 ...
Page 104: ...Electrostatic discharge 104 ...