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Contents

About This Guide

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Intended Audience

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Prerequisites

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Document Conventions

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Rack Stability

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HP Technical Support

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Customer Self Repair

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Product Warranties

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Subscription Service

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HP Websites

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Documentation Feedback

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System Components

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System Management Software

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HP StorageWorks MSA2000 Family Storage Management Utility (SMU)

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Command-Line Interface (CLI)

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Hardware Components and LEDs

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Controller Enclosure Components and LEDs

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Drive Enclosure Components and LEDs

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Installing and Cabling Enclosures

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Site Planning

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Required Tools

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Safety Precautions

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Section	Page
Contents	3
About This Guide	7
Intended Audience	7
Prerequisites	7
Document Conventions	8
Rack Stability	8
HP Technical Support	9
Customer Self Repair	9
Product Warranties	9
Subscription Service	10
HP Websites	10
Documentation Feedback	10
1	11
System Components	11
System Management Software	12
HP StorageWorks MSA2000 Family Storage Management Utility (SMU)	12
Command-Line Interface (CLI)	12
Hardware Components and LEDs	13
Controller Enclosure Components and LEDs	13
Drive Enclosure Components and LEDs	20
2	25
Installing and Cabling Enclosures	25
Site Planning	25
Required Tools	25
Safety Precautions	26
Installation Checklist	27
Installing Enclosures Into a Rack	28
Preparing the Rack	28
Assembling and Installing the Rackmount Bracket Kit	28
Attaching the Ear Caps	32
Connecting Controller and Drive Enclosures	33
Connecting AC Power	36
Testing the Enclosure Connections	37
General Practice for Powering the System Off and On	37
Obtaining IP Values for Your Storage System	38
Correcting Enclosure IDs	38
3	39
Connecting Hosts	39
Host System Requirements	39
Installing the MSA2000 Family SES Driver for Microsoft Windows Hosts	40
Connecting the Enclosure to Data Hosts	40
Connecting Remote Management Hosts	40
4	41
Configuring a System for the First Time	41
Setting Management Port IP Addresses Using the CLI	42
Configuring Your Web Browser for SMU	46
Logging in to SMU from a Local Management Host	46
Updating Firmware	47
Selecting an Appropriate Time to Perform the Online Upgrade	47
Setting the Date and Time	47
Creating Virtual Disks	48
Mapping a Volume to a Host	50
Testing the Configuration	50
Logging Out of SMU	51
5	53
Troubleshooting	53
Fault Isolation Methodology	53
Gather Fault Information	53
Determine Where the Fault Is Occurring	53
Review the Event Logs	54
Isolate the Fault	54
Correcting Enclosure IDs	55
Using System LEDs to Diagnose Problems	56
Is the front panel Fault ID amber?	56
Is the controller back panel OK LED off?	56
Is the controller back panel Fault/Service Required LED amber?	57
Are both drive module LEDs, Online/Activity, and Fault/UID LEDs off?	57
Is the drive module Fault/UID led blinking amber?	58
Is a connected port’s Host Link Status LED off?	59
Is a connected port’s Expansion Port status LED off?	59
Is a connected port’s Ethernet link status LED off?	60
Is the power-and-cooling module AC Power Good LED off?	60
Is the power-and-cooling module DC Voltage/Fan Fault/Service Required LED amber?	61
Is the drive enclosure back panel OK LED off?	61
Is the drive enclosure Fault/Service Required LED amber?	62
Isolating a Host-Side Connection Fault	63
Isolating a Controller Module Expansion Port Connection Fault	64
Resolving Voltage and Temperature Warnings	66
Sensor Locations	66
Power Supply Sensors	67
Cooling Fan Sensors	67
Temperature Sensors	68
Power-and-Cooling Module Voltage Sensors	69
A	71
Environmental Requirements and Specifications	71
B	77
Regulatory Compliance and Safety	77

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