HP MSA 1040 HP MSA 1040 Quick Start Instructions (759126-001, March 2014) - Page 2

MSA 1040 rear features The rear of the MSA 1040 is the same for all MSA 1040 models, except for the SFPs that are pre-installed in the controller. NOTE: The pre-installed SFPs shown in the illustration might not match your environment. 1. Power supply 1 3. Controller module B 5. CLI port 7. Cache Status LED 9. Power supply 2 2. Controller module A 4. Host ports 6. Network management port 8. SAS expansion port Prepare for the installation Locate required items The following items are shipped with the MSA 1040: • HP MSA 1040 chassis. LFF and SFF chassis are supported. • Drives • Rack mounting kit • Mini-USB CLI cable • PDU power cords • HP MSA 1040 SW Support and Documentation DVD Other items you may need: • Screwdrivers (Phillips) • Antistatic protection device • Expansion drive enclosures and cables • Servers that need access to the MSA 1040 • Switch • Cables for connecting to the host • RJ-45 Ethernet cable for connecting to a remote management host • Access from a workstation on the server to the MSA 1040 (to access the SMU and validate host connections) • Access to the Internet (to access HP websites for the latest QuickSpecs, user documents, and firmware) Obtain the latest user documents Locate MSA 1040 user guides to help with the planning, installation, and configuration processes. User documents are available on the DVD shipped with the MSA 1040, with the most recent versions on the MSA 1040 website at http://www.hp.com/ support/msa1040/Manuals. For detailed reference information, instructions, and cabling examples, see the following documents: • HP MSA 1040 QuickSpecs • HP MSA 1040 User Guide • HP MSA 1040 Cable Configuration Guide • HP MSA 1040 SMU Reference Guide Confirm support for your hardware and software components Confirm that the devices you plan to connect and their installed firmware and software versions are supported for use with each other. The latest support information is available on the HP Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge (SPOCK) website at http://www.hp.com/ storage/spock. Verify the operating environment Review the HP MSA 1040 User Guide and ensure that all environmental requirements are met, including site wiring and electrical power inputs, ventilation and cooling, and weight considerations. Install the MSA 1040 Use the following steps to install your MSA 1040. For more information, see the HP MSA 1040 User Guide. Page 2