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Step 1: Review and confirm your plans, Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use
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Step 1: Review and confirm your plans Before installing the MSA, HP recommends thorough research and study to develop the best installation and configuration plan for your environment. Proper planning ensures a successful installation. • Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use • Complete the planning worksheet on the poster • Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA and SAN information • Review MSA installation best practices • Plan your storage configuration Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use Multiple versions of MSA controller firmware are available; these versions use different processing methods, support different operating systems, and have different hardware compatibility requirements. When determining which MSA controller firmware version (and associated Support Software CD) to use, review the requirements and information in the compatibility guide documents, release notes, and other MSA announcements. The following environmental variables affect your decision: • Variety of operating systems in the SAN • Variety of storage devices in the SAN • Number of controllers in this MSA (single or dual) • Failover software tool to use (dual-control configurations) HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array installation guide 15