Contents
I Solution devices and concepts
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1 Introduction
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Topics discussed in this guide
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Devices referred to in this deployment guide
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Documents referred to in this deployment guide
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How to obtain detailed device information
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Available tasks in device websites
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Available tasks in the BladeSystem Technical Resources website
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List of helpful HP websites
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Getting started
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2 Device information
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HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosures
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HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure
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For more information
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HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure
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For more information
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HP BladeSystem c-Class server blades
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ProLiant Server Blades
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP Smart Array P700m Controller
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP StorageWorks 600 Modular Disk System
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP StorageWorks MSL2024, MSL4048, and MSL8096 Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape
Autoloader
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For more information
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Important tips
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Rack and power
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For more information
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3 High availability information
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4 Zoning information
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Types of zone groups
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