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HP StorageWorks
MSA2000 G2 installation
instructions
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
First edition: June 2009
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Printed in China
www.hp.com
*515941-002*
About this document
This document is for the person who installs, administers, and
troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes that you are
qualified in the servicing and installation of computer equipment, and
are trained in recognizing hazards in products and hazardous energy
levels. For complete information on installing and configuring your MSA
product, please see the user guide provided with your MSA2000 G2.
The latest version of this guide can be downloaded at:
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This document contains installation and configuration for the following
MSA2000 G2 models:
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MSA2000sa G2
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MSA2000i G2
For installation and configuration information specific to the MSA2000fc
G2, see the
HP StorageWorks MSA2312/2324fc installation instructions
and the
HP StorageWorks MSA2312/2324fc Configuration Poster.
Step 1: Install and secure equipment into
the rack
Use the rack installation poster provided with your MSA2000 G2 array
enclosure to install the array into the rack.
Site requirements
Detailed site requirements are provided on the back of the rack installation
poster and in the user guide located on the Software
Support/Documentation CD.
Rack planning
For information about setting up the rack, including the appropriate
warnings and cautions, refer to the documentation that came with your
rack. Updated rack information can be downloaded at:
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Step 2: Install hardware options
For information on installing hard drives and other options, see the
installation instructions provided with your option or on the Software
Support/Documentation CD.
Step 3: Connect cables
Common cable configurations are included here. For the complete list of
supported cable/controller configurations, see the
HP StorageWorks
MSA2000 G2 cable configuration guide
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Connecting remote management hosts
The management host directly manages systems out-of-band over an
Ethernet network.
1.
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet management port on each
controller.
2.
Connect the other end of each Ethernet cable to a network that your
management host can access (preferably on the same subnet).
MSA2000 G2 direct-connect configurations
The MSA2000i G2 supports up to four direct connect server connections,
two per controller. The MSA2000sa G2 supports up to eight direct
connect server connections, four per controller. Connect cables from the
servers' HBAs to the controller ports as shown in the following illustrations.
Any number or combination of LUNs can be shared among a maximum
of 32 servers as long as the total adds up to no more than 511 LUNs
per MSA2000sa G2 or 512 LUNs per MSA2000i G2.
One server connected to a MSA2000sa G2 enclosure
A: One server/single path requires one (1) mini-SAS 4x cable.
A + B: One server/dual path requires two (2) mini-SAS 4x cables.
Two servers connected to a MSA2000sa G2 enclosure
Two servers/dual path requires four (4) mini-SAS 4x cables.
Four servers connected to a MSA2000sa G2 enclosure
Four servers/dual path requires eight (8) mini-SAS 4x cables.
One server connected to a MSA2000i G2 enclosure
A: One server/single path requires one (1) Ethernet cable.
A + B: One server/dual path requires two (2) Ethernet cables.
Two servers connected to a MSA2000i G2 enclosure
Two servers/dual path requires four (4) Ethernet cables.
MSA2000sa G2 switch-connect configurations
IMPORTANT:
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Any number or combination of LUNs can be shared among a
maximum of 32 servers as long as the total adds up to no more
than 511 LUNs per MSA2000sa G2 or 512 LUNs per
MSA2000i G2.
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Single density configurations support two 3Gb SAS BL Switches
per blade enclosure.
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Dual density configurations support four 3Gb SAS BL Switches
per blade enclosure.
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Only use supported mini-SAS 4x cables with 3Gb connectors.
Blade enclosures — blade servers/two 3Gb SAS BL
switches
Cables required: four (4) mini-SAS 4x cables.