This section provides an overview for preparing and installing RAID Array 410 for HP-UX. Detailed information
is contained in Chapters 1 through 4.
Thank you for purchasing a StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem. You received the
following:
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StorageWorks SWXRA-Yx RAID Array 410 Subsystem: a RAID controller, disk drives,
a StorageWorks storage expansion enclosure, the SWXRC-04 RAID Controller User's
Guide, and the SWXSC-AA Office Expansion RAID Enclosure User's Guide.
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StorageWorks SWHK8-CB RAID Array 410 Manager for HP platform kit: an HP-PB
FWD (Fast Wide Differential) SCSI-2 Host Adapter, host cable, a cable for connecting
the maintenance port of the controller to the serial port of a personal computer (RJ12 to
9-pin serial).
The major steps for installing all of the components of the StorageWorks RAID Array 410
Subsystem, include the following:
1. Configuring the RAID Controller using the Command Line Interface (Chapter 2 of this
guide).
2. Installing the HP-PB Fast/Wide High-Performance SCSI Adapter (Chapter 3 of this
guide).
3. Loading the device drivers (Chapter 4 of this guide).
Before starting your installation, follow these steps:
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Verify the availability of user-supplied hardware and software.
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Inventory the contents of the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem platform kit.
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Inventory the contents of the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem.
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Follow your normal procedures to back up your system files.
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Installing the StorageWorks RAID Array 410 Subsystem requires a
general understanding of the following:
• HP 9000 Series 800 Computer Systems
• HP-UX
• Basic hardware installation procedures
• Or, contact your service representative for installation
assistance.
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