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hp StorageWorks
Modular Smart Array 1500 cs
Second Edition (March 2005)
Part Number: 355901-002
This document details the procedures for installing your Modular Smart Array 1500
Controller Shelf (MSA1500 cs) and its attached storage enclosures. This guide is a companion
to the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs Configuration Overview poster, which is included in the
shipping carton with this guide.

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  • Page 1 This document details the procedures for installing your Modular Smart Array 1500 Controller Shelf (MSA1500 cs) and its attached storage enclosures. This guide is a companion to the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs Configuration Overview poster, which is included in the shipping carton with this guide.
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2004-2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HP installation and configuration assistance ........13...
  • Page 4 Contents Step 4: Rack the MSA1500 cs and the storage enclosures......29 Rack installation best practices ..........29 Step 5: Install the hard drives .
  • Page 5 Contents Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments ......65 Prerequisites ............. . 65 Installing the HBA Driver on your Linux servers .
  • Page 6 Contents Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    “MSA1500 cs Worksheets” on page 85. For information about having HP install and configure your MSA1500 cs, see “Getting help” on page Before configuring your MSA1500 cs, review the information in “Step 1: Review...

  • Page 8: Prerequisites

    If you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems in a SAN, HP can install your MSA1500 cs for you. For more information, see “Getting help” on page Complete the Planning Worksheet on the MSA1500 cs Configuration Overview poster.

  • Page 9: Related Documentation

    MSA1500 cs installation. The poster is a companion piece to this Installation Guide. HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Maintenance and Service Guide This guide contains basic information about using and managing the MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 10: Document Conventions

    Variables <monospace, italic font> Web Site addresses Underlined sans serif font text: http://www.hp.com Text symbols The following symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings: WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or death.

  • Page 11: Equipment Symbols

    About this Guide Equipment symbols The following equipment symbols may be found on hardware for which this guide pertains. They have the following meanings: Any enclosed surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of electrical shock hazards. Enclosed area contains no operator serviceable parts.

  • Page 12: Rack Stability

    About this Guide Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manually handling material.

  • Page 13: Getting Help

    You may be directed by HP to run these utilities to gather required entitlement information. HP installation and configuration assistance A moderate level of SAN-related knowledge is required to successfully install this product.

  • Page 14: Hp Technical Support

    From this web site, select the appropriate product or solution. HP authorized reseller For the name of your nearest HP authorized reseller, refer to the HP web site for locations and telephone numbers: http://www.hp.com. Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Installation Procedures - All Deployments

    53 Note: HP recommends installing and configuring your MSA1500 cs in the sequence of steps listed in this guide. There are specific dependencies and if you deviate from this sequence, you may have to uninstall and then reinstall your MSA1500 cs.
  • Page 16 Installation Procedures - All Deployments 1 Review your plans 2 Prepare your site 3 Install MSA1500 cs option kits 4 Rack your MSA1500 cs 5 Rack your storage enclosures 6 Prepare your servers 7 Install the HBAs 8 Prepare your switches 9 Connect your cables Power on your components Configure your MSA1500 cs...

  • Page 17: Step 1: Review And Confirm Your Plans

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 1: Review and confirm your plans Before installing your MSA1500 cs, HP recommends thoroughly researching, studying, and establishing an installation and configuration plan for your environment. Proper planning ensures a successful installation of your MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 18: Go To The Internet For The Most Recent Msa1500 Cs And San Information

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA1500 cs and SAN information HP recommends going to the following web sites to learn more about the MSA1500 cs and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Information found at these web sites may offer suggestions, alternatives, or changes to your installation plans.

  • Page 19: Plan Your Storage Configuration

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Plan your storage configuration Proper planning of system storage and its subsequent performance is critical to a successful deployment of your MSA1500 cs. Improper planning or implementation can result in wasted storage space, degraded performance, or inability to expand the system to meet growing storage needs.

  • Page 20: Striping Methods

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Striping methods A storage array combines the capacity of several physical hard drives into one virtual unit called an array or logical unit (LUN.) These LUNs are then presented to the operating system as a single disk device. The physical layout of a LUN can be one of two configurations: Vertical striping Horizontal striping...

  • Page 21: Hard Drive Sizes And Types

    * Drives in the LUN are striped across separate enclosures on SCSI different buses. HP Array Note: For detailed information about the different RAID levels, refer to the Configuration Utility User Guide . This guide is available on the MSA1500 cs Documentation CD.

  • Page 22: Spare Drives

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Spare drives HP recommends including spare drives in your LUNs. Spares are disks that are not active members of any particular LUN, but have been configured to be used in the event that a disk in one of the LUNs should fail. If a...

  • Page 23: Review Msa1500 Cs Installation Best Practices

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Review MSA1500 cs installation best practices Before installing your MSA1500 cs (and periodically afterwards), go to the http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs MSA1500 cs web site at to confirm your installation plans and read current information about the MSA1500 cs.
  • Page 24 Secure Path, after installing the MSA1500 cs. If your environment includes multiple servers, HP recommends designating one of the servers as a management server, to centralize management tasks. It is on this server that you install management software such as the ACU, and it is from this server that you perform SAN management tasks.
  • Page 25 HP recommends using the same utility to configure and manage the storage. Use either the ACU or the CLI exclusively.

  • Page 26: Step 2: Prepare Your Site

    Calculate the total weight of your equipment and verify that your site can support the weight. For HP ProLiant server environments, consider using Rack Builder, a software tool that provides a simplified method to planning and configuring racks and rack-mountable products. Rack Builder is available on the Options tab of the ProLiant Home page of the HP servers web site at http://www.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv/servers.html.
  • Page 27 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Table 4: MSA1500 cs Specifications Parameter Value Dimensions: Height 3.46 in (8.79 cm) Width 24.0 in (60.96 cm) Depth 17.64 in (44.81 cm) Weight Shipping configuration 41.6 lb (18.9 kg) Input Power: Rated Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Rated Input Frequency 47-63 Hz...

  • Page 28: Step 3: Install Msa1500 Cs Option Kits

    Fibre Channel switches, and two HBAs in each server. Note: When installing additional SCSI I/O modules, HP recommends populating the SCSI I/O module bays from right-to-left, so that the attached storage enclosures are added in pre-assigned box-number order. See “Recommended SCSI cable...

  • Page 29: Step 4: Rack The Msa1500 Cs And The Storage Enclosures

    To verify that the rack and the storage enclosures you plan to use are supported for use with the MSA1500 cs and its storage enclosures, read the MSA1500 cs Compatibility Guide, located on the MSA1500 cs Technical http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. Documentation page at Caution: Install the hard drives in the enclosures only after mounting the enclosures in the rack.
  • Page 30 Installation Procedures - All Deployments Caution: To prevent damage and to ease insertion of the device into the rack, support the weight of the device and keep it level when sliding it into the rack. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that: The leveling jacks on the rack are extended to the floor.
  • Page 31 Installation Procedures - All Deployments c. Use a pencil to mark the required location of the scissor-like locking latches on the rails, as indicated by the template. d. Repeat these steps to mark the back of the rack, using the information on the back of the template as a guide.
  • Page 32 Installation Procedures - All Deployments c. Extend the back end of the rail toward the inside rear of the rack until the pins extend through the holes marked during the rack template procedure and the locking latch engages. Figure 5: Installing the back of the right rail into the rack d.
  • Page 33 Installation Procedures - All Deployments 4. Install the component in the rack: a. Remove the bezel from the front of the device, align the device with the rails, and slide it into the rack. Figure 7: Installing the device in the rack b.
  • Page 34 Installation Procedures - All Deployments 5. Secure the device in the rack: a. Slide the shipping retaining racket forward until the tab engages the slot in the chassis. Figure 9: Securing the shipping retaining bracket on the rear of the device b.

  • Page 35: Step 5: Install The Hard Drives

    Caution: Follow industry-standard practices when handling hard drives. Note: HP recommends installing hard drives in bay-number sequence. Locate this information for your storage enclosure in the enclosure documentation. For information about installing hard drives, refer to the instructions that came with the hard drive and the enclosure.

  • Page 36: Step 6: Prepare Your Servers

    MSA1500 cs. For a list of servers and operating systems that are supported for use with the MSA1500 cs, refer to the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs Compatibility Guide, located on the Technical Documentation page of the MSA1500 cs web site at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.

  • Page 37: Step 7: Install The Hba In Your Servers

    To confirm that you purchased the correct HBA for your configuration, read the MSA1500 cs Release Notes and the MSA1500 cs Compatibility Guide, located on the MSA1500 cs Technical Documentation page at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. Caution: Do not power-on your server. Powering on the server before instructed may cause an unsupported HBA driver to be installed automatically by the operating system.

  • Page 38: Step 8: Prepare Your Switches

    Confirm that the switch you plan to use is approved for use with the MSA1500 cs. For a list of supported switches, refer to the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs Compatibility Guide, located on the Technical Documentation page of the http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.

  • Page 39: Step 9: Connect The Cables

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 9: Connect the cables At this point in the process of installing your MSA1500 cs, you have either installed your new SAN or prepared your existing SAN for the MSA1500 cs, your server is ready, your switch is ready, and the MSA1500 cs is ready. Now is the time for: Connecting the SCSI cables Connecting the Fibre Channel cables...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Scsi Cables

    To connect the MSA1500 cs to the storage enclosures, use standard VHDCI SCSI cables, included in the shipping carton with each storage enclosure. Recommended SCSI cable connections HP recommends installing additional SCSI I/O modules and connecting storage enclosures in the same sequence as the pre-assigned box numbers, as illustrated in Figure...

  • Page 41: Supported And Unsupported Scsi Connections

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Supported and unsupported SCSI connections Each MSA1500 cs SCSI I/O module has two ports — depending on the type of storage enclosure you plan to connect, one or both of the ports may be supported. Table 5 for examples of supported and unsupported connections and see Figure 12...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Msa1500 Cs To Sata Storage Enclosures

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the MSA1500 cs to SATA storage enclosures The following illustration shows the MSA1500 cs connected to two MSA20 SATA storage enclosures. Note: Tighten the thumbscrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection. Figure 12: SCSI cable connections to two MSA20 SATA storage enclosures Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Msa1500 Cs To A Sample Scsi Storage Enclosure

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the MSA1500 cs to a sample SCSI storage enclosure The following illustration shows the MSA1500 cs connected to one dual-bus MSA30 SCSI storage enclosure. Note: Tighten the thumbscrews on the SCSI cables to ensure a secure connection. Figure 13: SCSI cable connections to one MSA30 SCSI storage enclosure Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Connecting The Fibre Channel Cables

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the Fibre Channel cables Your MSA1500 cs can be deployed into a variety of configurations, from relatively simple single-path configurations to more complex multi-path configurations. Because there are two switches, two HBAs, and two servers in multi-path (redundant) configurations, all of which use Fibre Channel cables, cable connections must follow specific installation requirements.

  • Page 45: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables In A Single-Path Configuration

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting Fibre Channel cables in a single-path configuration Figure 14 shows the Fibre Channel cable connections of an MSA1500 cs being accessed by two servers in a single-path configuration. Figure 14: Sample Fibre Channel cable connections, single-path configuration Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Connecting Fibre Channel Cables In A Multi-Path Configuration

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting Fibre Channel cables in a multi-path configuration Figure 15 shows the Fibre Channel cable connections of an MSA1500 cs being accessed by two servers, but in a multi-path configuration. Note: Multi-path configurations must include: Two MSA1000 controllers Two MSA1500 cs Fibre Channel I/O modules Two Fibre Channel switches...

  • Page 47: Connecting The Power Cords

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Connecting the power cords To protect your system from power-failure-related downtime, each MSA1500 cs ships standard with a redundant power supply. Depending how you connect the power supplies to your power source, you can eliminate down time caused by power-related failures.
  • Page 48 Installation Procedures - All Deployments WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

  • Page 49: Step 10: Power On Your Msa1500 Cs

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 10: Power on your MSA1500 cs After the MSA1500 cs is installed and connected to the SAN, you may power up all of the devices in the SAN. 1. Apply power to each UPS. 2.

  • Page 50: Verify The Operating Status Of The Msa1500 Cs

    Review the setup instructions in the previous sections of this guide. Remove and reinsert the module. Refer to the HP StorageWorks MSA1500 cs Maintenance and Service Guide, included on the MSA1500 cs Documentation CD and available on the Technical Documentation page of the MSA1500 cs web site at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.

  • Page 51: Read The Messages On The Controller Display Panel

    Check the availability of your power source Review the setup instructions in the previous sections of this guide Refer to the HP StorageWorks MSA1000 Controller User Guide, included on the MSA1500 cs Documentation CD and available on the Technical Documentation page of the MSA1500 cs web site at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.

  • Page 52: Verify The Operating Status Of The Storage Enclosures

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Verify the operating status of the storage enclosures To verify that your storage enclosures and hard drives are operating properly, view the enclosure and hard drive LEDs and compare them with the patterns described in the documentation for these devices. If the LEDs indicate a fault, refer to the documentation that came with the enclosure for help.

  • Page 53: Step 11: Configure Your Msa1500 Cs

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Step 11: Configure your MSA1500 cs After the servers and switches are set up and the MSA1500 cs is physically installed, connected, and powered on, you may customize the server and the MSA1500 cs for your operating system environment and configure the storage according to your plan.

  • Page 54: Determining The Controller Firmware Version To Use

    “MSA1500 cs Information” on page 86. 3. Go to the Software, Firmware & Drivers page of the MSA1500 cs web site at http://www.hp.com/go/MSA1500cs. Caution: The MSA1500 cs and the MSA1000 storage system both use the MSA1000 controller, but use different firmware versions.

  • Page 55: Determining The Msa1500 Cs Support Software Cd Version To Use

    Information” on page 86. 3. Go to the Software, Firmware & Drivers page of the MSA1500 cs web site at http://www.hp.com/go/MSA1500cs. 4. Under the Software banner, select MSA1500 cs Support Software CD. 5. Read the screen display for the Web version of the Support Software CD and...

  • Page 56: Select The Storage Configuration Utility To Use

    Technical Documentation page of the MSA1500 cs web site at http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. Note: If you plan to use the CLI to configure and manage your storage, HP recommends using the CLI exclusively and not using the ACU. Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: About The Array Configuration Utility

    MSA1500 cs Technical Documentation page of the MSA1500 cs http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs. web site at For information about using the ACU, obtain and refer to the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. This guide is available on the MSA1500 cs Documentation CD.

  • Page 58: Configure The Msa1500 Cs

    Installation Procedures - All Deployments Configure the MSA1500 cs To finish installing and configuring your MSA1500 cs, go to the chapter for your specific operating system: Chapter 2: Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments, page 59 Chapter 3: Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments, page 65 Chapter 4: Configuration Procedures - NetWare...

  • Page 59: Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments

    Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs. Note: HP recommends installing your MSA1500 cs in the sequence of steps listed here and in chapter 1 of this guide. There are specific dependencies and if you deviate from this sequence, you may have to uninstall and then reinstall your MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 60: Installing The Hba Driver On Your Windows Servers

    Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Installing the HBA driver on your Windows servers Caution: You must use the MSA1500 cs Support Software CD to install the driver for the HBA on the server. Drivers for all supported HBAs are included on the CD and are the only versions approved for use with the MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 61: Installing The Acu On Your Windows Management Server (Optional)

    CD-ROM drive. 5. Start the ACU and enter basic settings: a. From the desktop, click Start > Programs > HP System Tools >hp Array Configuration Utility > Set up hp Array Configuration Utility. The browser-based Management Setup Wizard is opened.

  • Page 62: Installing Insight Manager On Your Windows Servers (Optional)

    Central Management Server Management Agents The Central Management Server is provided on the HP Management CD and is installed on the server that you have designated for management tasks. For complete installation and use instructions, use the HP Management CD or go to the Insight Manager web site at http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim.

  • Page 63: Configuring The Storage

    Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: Installation Procedures - Deployments, page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance levels (availability), and performance.
  • Page 64 Configuration Procedures - Windows Environments Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments

    Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs. Note: HP recommends installing your MSA1500 cs in the sequence of steps listed here and in chapter 1 of this guide. There are specific dependencies and if you deviate from this sequence, you may have to uninstall and then reinstall your MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 66: Installing The Hba Driver On Your Linux Servers

    Do not obtain or use an HBA driver from the HBA manufacturer or the MSA1000 web site. Because this process involves updating your server configuration, HP recommends performing this task during inactive periods. Two methods are available for loading the HBA driver, each of which is discussed...

  • Page 67: Compiling A Driver From Source Code

    Compiling a driver from source code To build an HBA driver from source code or manually patch the Linux kernel, refer to the README.XXX file in the /opt/hp/storage_drivers/qlaXXX/scr directory on the Linux server, where XXX represents your HBA model. Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 68: Installing The Acu On Your Linux Management Server (Optional)

    /usr/sbin/cpqacuxe -R To disable remote access, enter: /usr/sbin/cpqacuxe -d For configuration help, refer to ACU online help or the HP Array Configuration Utility User Guide. Note: To use the ACU in 64-bit environments, refer to the “Scripting” chapter of the...

  • Page 69: Installing Insight Manager On Your Linux Servers (Optional)

    Central Management Server Management Agents The Central Management Server is provided on the HP Management CD and is installed on the server that you have designated for management tasks. For complete installation and use instructions, use the HP Management CD or go to the Insight Manager web site at http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim.
  • Page 70 Insight Management Agents. 11. Complete any additional configuration procedures and learn how to use the agents, as detailed in the HP Systems Insight Management Agents documentation, available on the web at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/WebDoc/700/Linux.pdf...

  • Page 71: Configuring The Storage

    Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - Deployments” on page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance, performance, and availability.
  • Page 72 Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 73: Configuration Procedures - Netware Environments

    These procedures are discussed in the following paragraphs. Note: HP recommends installing your MSA1500 cs in the sequence of steps listed here and in chapter 1 of this guide. There are specific dependencies and if you deviate from this sequence, you may have to uninstall and then reinstall your MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 74: Installing The Hba Driver On Your Netware Servers

    Configuration Procedures - NetWare Environments Installing the HBA Driver on your NetWare servers Caution: You must use the MSA1500 cs Support Software CD to install the driver for the HBA on the server. Drivers for all supported HBAs are included on the CD and are the only versions approved for use with the MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 75: Installing Insight Manager On Your Netware Servers (Optional)

    Central Management Server Management Agents The Central Management Server is provided on the HP Management CD and is installed on the server that you have designated for management tasks. For complete installation and use instructions, use the HP Management CD or go to the Insight Manager web site at http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim.

  • Page 76: Configuring The Storage

    Configuration Procedures - NetWare Environments Configuring the storage Thorough planning is critical to the successful and efficient deployment of any storage array system. As discussed in Chapter 1: “Installation Procedures - Deployments” on page 15, plans should include decisions about total system capacity, fault-tolerance, performance, and availability.

  • Page 77: A Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Compliance identification numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs is assigned an HP Series number. The Series number can be found on the product label, along with the required approval markings and information.

  • Page 78: Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)

    Regulatory Notices Canadian notice (Avis Canadien) This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 79: Japanese Power Cord Notice

    (GaALAs) emitting in the wavelength range of 770-860 nm, or indium gallium arsenide phosphide (InGaAsP) emitting in the wavelength range of 1270-1355 nm. All HP systems equipped with a laser device comply with safety standards, including International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825. With specific regard to the laser, the equipment complies with laser product performance standards set by government agencies as a Class 1 laser product.

  • Page 80: Battery Replacement Notice

    Nickel-Metal Hydride, or a Vanadium Pentoxide, batteries. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the array is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Replace only with the HP spare designated for this product. For more information about battery replacement or proper disposal, contact your HP Authorized Reseller or your Authorized Service Provider.
  • Page 81 Regulatory Notices Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...
  • Page 82 Regulatory Notices Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Electrostatic Discharge

    Electrostatic Discharge To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices.

  • Page 84: Grounding Methods

    If you do not have any of the equipment suggested for proper grounding, either have an HP Authorized Reseller install the part or discharge any potential static by touching a piece of sheet metal immediatly before touching the component or the MSA1500 cs.

  • Page 85: C Msa1500 Cs Worksheets

    MSA1500 cs Worksheets Use these worksheets to record information about your MSA1500 cs. Note: Although these worksheets are not prerequisites for installing your MSA1500 cs, some of the information is required for multi-pathing, future configuration changes, and troubleshooting purposes. The following worksheets are included in this section: MSA1500 cs Information, page 86 External Fibre Channel Interconnect Device (Switch)
  • Page 86 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 9: MSA1500 cs Information Component Setting Configuration Type Single-path, non-clustered Single-path, clustered-servers (check one) Multi-path, non-clustered Multi-path, multiple clustered-servers MSA1500 cs Serial number (on the product label) ____________________________________ Controller firmware: ____________________________________ Version shipped on the controller ____________________________________ Version available on the Web Support Software CD:...
  • Page 87 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 10: External Fibre Channel Interconnect Device (Switch) Information Component Setting Primary Switch Make and model ____________________________________ Switch firmware version ____________________________________ Switch IP Address ____________________________________ Switch WWNN ____________________________________ Switch WWPN ____________________________________ Additional Device for Multi-Path Configurations: Make and model (must be the same as the companion device) Switch firmware version (must be the same as the companion device)
  • Page 88 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 11: Server Information Component Setting Primary Server Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / Errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________...
  • Page 89 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 11: Server Information Component Setting Additional Server Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / Errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________...
  • Page 90 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 11: Server Information Component Setting Additional Server Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / Errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________...
  • Page 91 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 11: Server Information Component Setting Additional Server Make and model ____________________________________ Operating system and version / kernel ____________________________________ Service pack / Errata ____________________________________ Server name ____________________________________ HBA model ____________________________________ HBA server slot location ____________________________________ HBA firmware version ____________________________________ HBA driver version ____________________________________...
  • Page 92 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 12: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ Note: Recording information about the hard drives and their configuration is a two-step process: As you install the hard drives, record basic information about the drives in this table.
  • Page 93 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 12: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ Note: Box numbers are assigned to enclosures based on their connection to the MSA1500 cs. Figure 11 “SCSI I/O modules, bus numbers, and box numbers”...
  • Page 94 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 12: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...
  • Page 95 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 12: Hard Drive Information Drive Transfer Drive Spindle Array Letter Box Number Rate Capacity Speed (LUN #) Box Number Assigned to this Enclosure ________ Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...
  • Page 96 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 13: Array (LUN) Information Basic Settings SSP (ACL) Settings Array Host Letter RAID Mode Share (LUN #) Capacity Level WWPN or Name (Profile) Name Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...
  • Page 97 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 13: Array (LUN) Information Basic Settings SSP (ACL) Settings Array Host Letter RAID Mode Share (LUN #) Capacity Level WWPN or Name (Profile) Name Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...
  • Page 98 MSA1500 cs Worksheets Table 13: Array (LUN) Information Basic Settings SSP (ACL) Settings Array Host Letter RAID Mode Share (LUN #) Capacity Level WWPN or Name (Profile) Name Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide...

  • Page 99: Index

    Linux environments steps to Windows environments configuring the storage supported operating systems available tools audience Linux environments authorized reseller, HP NetWare environments planning of Windows environments battery replacement notice connecting the cables best practices controller display cabling functionality...
  • Page 100 Index installing NetWare environments environment, requirements web site equipment symbols Windows environments installing hard drives option kits FCC notice rack rails fibre cables, connecting installing agents firmware Linux environments cloning in redundant configurations NetWare environments determining the version to use Windows environments installing the ACU Linux environments...
  • Page 101 Index sizing considerations startup sequence power cords power sources, recommendations management server preparing for your installation best practices prerequisites definition of Linux environments management software, best practices NetWare environments messages, LCD Windows environments at MSA1500 startup rack NetWare environments approved models configuring the storage best practices installing Management Agents...
  • Page 102 HP spare drives text symbols specifications, environmental requirements start up, of the MSA1500 cs startup sequence ventilation requirements status lights...

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