MSA 1040 connection guidelines
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No host interface cables are shipped with MSA
1040 arrays. For a list of cables available from
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, see the MSA 1040
QuickSpecs.
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In direct-connect deployments, connect each
host to the same port on both of the MSA
controllers.
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In switch-connect deployments, connect an
MSA Controller A port and the corresponding
MSA Controller B port to one switch, and
connect a second MSA Controller A port and
the corresponding MSA Controller B port to a
separate switch.
Example MSA 1040 connections
The following image illustrates connecting an MSA
1040 FC to two switches, and the two switches
connecting to two servers. Eight Fibre Channel
cables are required.
For more cabling examples, including connecting
directly to a server, see the MSA 1040 Cabling
Configuration Guide.
Step 4. Connect the MSA 1040 to a remote
management host (optional)
A remote management host directly manages
systems out-of-band over an Ethernet network.
If a remote management host is included in your
environment, connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from
the network management port on each MSA 1040
controller to a switch that your management host
can access (preferably on the same subnet).
Step 5. Connect two Remote Snap-capable
MSA systems to replicate volumes (optional)
The MSA 1040 supports HPE MSA Remote Snap
Software, an optional licensed disaster-recovery
utility. This utility performs asynchronous (batch)
replication of block-level data from a volume on a
primary MSA to a secondary volume on the same
system or on a separate, independent MSA system
that supports Remote Snap Software. These two
MSA systems connect through FC or Ethernet
switches that are on the same fabric or network.
NOTE:
Remote Snap is not supported on
the MSA 1040 SAS system.
For more information about Remote Snap Software,
including cabling requirements and user information,
see the MSA 1040 User Guide, MSA 1040 SMU
Reference Guide, and Remote Snap online help.
Step 6. Connect power cords and power on
devices
IMPORTANT:
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The power cord must be approved for
use in your country. The power cord
must be rated for the product and for the
voltage and current marked on the
electrical ratings label of the product.
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Important safety information about power
cords is available in the Safety and
Disposal Guide, found on the Software
Support/Documentation DVD shipped
with the MSA 1040.
Apply power to the devices in the following order:
1.
Connect power cords from the rack to separate
external power sources.
2.
Power on the SAN/LAN switches (if
necessary).
3.
Connect each power supply module in all
attached expansion drive enclosures to a
power source in the rack. If the drive
enclosures have power switches, apply power.
If the drive enclosures do not have power
switches, they automatically start.
4.
Wait one minute to ensure that all drives in the
drive enclosure are powered up and ready.
5.
Connect each power supply module in the MSA
1040 to a power source in the rack. The MSA
