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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Information available in device websites
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Information available in the BladeSystem Technical Resources website
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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 3Gb SAS BL Switch
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP 600 Modular Disk System
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array
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For more information
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Important tips
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HP 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 Software information
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HP Onboard Administrator
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HP Virtual SAS Manager
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MSA2000-family Storage Management Utility
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MSA2000-family Command Line Interface
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HP Array Configuration Utility
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HP Systems Insight Manager
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MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader remote management interface
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MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader operator control panel
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