Step 1: Review And Confirm Your Plans; Complete The Planning Worksheet On The Configuration Overview Poster - HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Manual

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.

Complete the planning worksheet on the configuration overview poster

The printed MSA1500 cs Configuration Overview poster, included in the shipping
carton, is a companion to this Installation Guide, and should be completed before
installing your MSA1500 cs.
Use the poster to:
Record system information in the worksheets in Appendix C:
Worksheets" on page 85 or on the poster.
Information in these worksheets is required for multi-pathing, future
configuration changes, and troubleshooting purposes.
Note:
these worksheets.
Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide
Complete the planning worksheet on the configuration overview poster
Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA1500 cs and SAN information
Plan your storage configuration
Review MSA1500 cs installation best practices
Gather all of the components necessary for installing your MSA1500 cs
Verify that the components you plan to use are supported for use with the
MSA1500 cs and your operating system environment
Record important information about the components that you plan to use
Learn about this installation process
If a supplier is installing the MSA1500 cs for you, be sure that they complete
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