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Install and con, gure the host

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Install and configure the host This section explains how to install and configure the host and host bus adapters (HBAs) that connect the host to the disk array. Loading the OS and software Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto the host. Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA manufacturer. If you purchased multipath software, install it according to the manufacturer's instructions. Installing and configuring the HBAs Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's instructions. HP supplies driver, firmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available HBAs. These downloads contain HBA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a download, log onto the HP website at www.hp.com and search for the model name or number of your HBA. Download the file, and follow the installation instructions in the "readme" or documentation file supplied with each download. 18 Installation

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Install and con
fi
gure the host
This section explains how to install and con
fi
gure the host and host bus adapters (HBAs)
that connect the host to the disk array.
Loading the OS and software
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to load the operating system and software onto
the host. Load all OS patches and con
fi
guration utilities supported by HP and the HBA
manufacturer.
If you purchased multipath software, install it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installing and con
fi
guring the HBAs
Install and con
fi
gure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer’s instructions.
HP supplies driver,
fi
rmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available HBAs. These
downloads contain HBA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a
download, log onto the HP website at
w
w
w
.
h
p
.
c
o
m
and search for the model name or
number of your HBA. Download the
fi
le, and follow the installation instructions in the
“readme” or documentation
fi
le supplied with each download.
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Installation