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Configuration Overview hp StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) © Copyright reference documents: ● MSA1000 QuickSpecs ● MSA1000 Compatibility Guide Secure Path website: http://www.hp.com/go/securepath Go to the Secure Path website for information about Secure Path multipathing software - HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 | HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Configuration - Page 2
SAN ❑ An Additional MSA1000 MSA1000 Serial number MSA1000 WWNN MSA1000 WWPN MSA1000 Controller firmware version MSA1000 Support Software CD version Optional storage enclosures, model ❑ The Additional MSA1000 Controller for Multi-Path Configurations MSA1000 WWNN MSA1000 - HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 | HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Configuration - Page 3
listed here and in the HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Installation Guide. There are specific dependencies; if you deviate from this sequence, you may have to uninstall and reinstall your MSA1000, beginning at step 1. 1 Review your configuration plan Before you install your MSA1000, it is important that - HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 | HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Configuration - Page 4
you will install management software such as the ACU, and it is from this server that you will perform your SAN management tasks. ● Use the HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Installation Guide to actually install and configure your MSA1000. Details are available in the installation guide that are not provided
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Modular Smart Array 1000
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Configuration
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This checklist supports most MSA1000 configurations
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will only need some of the items on the checklist. If your configuration is
more complex, you will need most of the items.
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MSA1000, but some of the information on the worksheets is required for zoning,
multi-pathing, future configuration changes, and troubleshooting purposes.
HP StorageWorks MSA1000
Configuration Overview
Fourth Edition (October 2003)
Part Number: 230935-004
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Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies as
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are set forth in the express limited warranty statements for such products. Nothing herein
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Configuration Planning Worksheet
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First, place a check in all of the left-most boxes in the checklist — these items are
required for all MSA1000 configurations.
Second, place a check next to any additional items needed for your configuration,
such as “
Items for Multi-Path Configurations
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Items for Clustered Servers
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Record information about the items
Record information about the items
Record information about the items
Record information about the items
Record information about the items
Go through the checklist and write down information about the items needed for
your MSA1000 configuration.
Gather and record as much information as you can, but be sure to find the
information for the items marked with an “*”.
Note:
You do not need to complete the entire worksheet at this time. Some information is easiest
to obtain during the process of installing your MSA1000.
Additional Resources about the
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Additional Resources about the
MSA1000 and Storage Area Networks
MSA1000 and Storage Area Networks
MSA1000 and Storage Area Networks
MSA1000 and Storage Area Networks
MSA1000 and Storage Area Networks
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Go to the MSA1000 website for the most current and up-to-date information
about your MSA1000.
Navigate through the site to obtain the following reference documents:
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MSA1000 QuickSpecs
●
MSA1000 Compatibility Guide
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Go to the SAN Infrastructure website for information about HP SANs,
switches, and HBAs.
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navigate to the
SAN Design Guide
and print out a hardcopy of this guide to review.
High Availability website:
index.html
Go to the High Availability website for information about clustering.
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After you have indicated your MSA1000 configuration type and the items that you
need to use to install the MSA1000 in your SAN, you must verify that the items you
plan to use are approved for use with the MSA1000 in your operating system
environment.
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page of the MSA1000 website to confirm your installation plans.
During this process, you may need to obtain some new items and adjust your plans.
Proceed with installing your MSA1000 only after obtaining all of
the necessary hardware and software components and verifying
that the models and versions you plan to use are supported.
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Read the other side of this poster
Read the other side of this poster
Read the other side of this poster
Read the other side of this poster
Read the other side of this poster
Now that you have gathered all of the items required for your MSA1000
configuration, please read the other side of this poster for an overview of the
installation process and some MSA1000 best practices.
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