HP Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview - Page 5

Before you begin Researching and developing a solution To begin researching the HP BladeSystem solution, see the HP BladeSystem technical resources website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The website includes white papers, technical briefs, instructions, best practices, helpful hints, useful links, and suggestions for setting up and configuring the solution. The website includes the following tabs: • Planning Use this tab to plan and learn about the information and tools required to select the optimal BladeSystem solution. • Installing This tab provides procedures for completing a quick installation or for executing a comprehensive installation of your BladeSystem solution. This section also includes detailed port mapping information. • Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance and troubleshooting information are provided. This tab also includes useful links to HP BladeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads. • Functionality & Value Learn about the functionality and value of HP BladeSystem technologies and the value of BladeSystem solutions. Unpacking the system The enclosure and components ship with hard copy installation instructions. When unpacking, be sure to locate all hard copy installation instructions. Compiling the documentation The documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a system. Consult these documents before attempting installation. These documents provide required important safety information and decision-making steps for configuration. • The enclosed documentation includes the following: o The printed rack template o This document o HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions o HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Documentation CD, including safety information, the HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide, and other useful links Before you begin 5