HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array installation guide
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NOTE:
When examining the available firmware versions, consider the following:
•
The MSA ships with a single controller and active/passive firmware pre-installed. If you plan to
install an additional MSA controller and are interested in upgrading to active/active, consider
the complexity of your SAN, including the variety of device types, operating systems, failover
tools, and access requirements.
•
Confirm the latest list of supported operating systems, servers, Host Bus Adapters, and any
homogeneous/heterogeneous network limitations for the different MSA firmware versions. See
the two versions (active/active and active/passive) of the compatibility guide, available on the
Technical documentation page of the MSA1000 website:
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
.
•
After upgrading the MSA to active/active firmware, it is not possible to downgrade at a later
time to an active/passive version. Re-loading the older, active/passive firmware will result in the
loss of all configuration information on the MSA.
•
The active/active firmware is supported for use only on MSA with 256MB or greater controller
cache modules. Before upgrading to active/active firmware, verify that both MSA controllers
meet this requirement.
•
For information on upgrading the MSA to active/active, see the migration instructions for your
operating system, available on the Technical documentation page of the MSA1000 website:
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
.
Complete the planning worksheet on the poster
The printed installation and configuration overview poster, included in the shipping carton, is a
companion to this installation guide, and should be completed before installing your MSA.
Use the poster to:
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Gather all of the components necessary for installing your MSA.
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Verify that the components you plan to use are supported for use with the MSA and your
operating system environment.
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Record important information about the components that you plan to use.
•
Learn about this installation process.
In addition to the poster, see and record system information on the
”
Worksheets
” on page 105.
Information in these worksheets is required for multipathing, future configuration changes, and
troubleshooting purposes.
NOTE:
If a supplier is installing the MSA for you, be sure that they complete these worksheets.
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 ...