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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.
Table 2: MSA1500 cs and SAN-related Web Sites
Web Site
MSA1500 cs
www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs
SAN Infrastructure
www.hp.com/go/san
HP Systems Insight Manager
www.hp.com/go/hpsim
High Availability
h18000.www1.hp.com/solutions/ent
erprise/highavailability/index.html
Secure Path
www.hp.com/go/securepath
Array Configuration Utility
(ACU)
h18000.www1.hp.com/products/ser
vers/proliant
storage/software-management/acumat
rix/index.html
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Latest MSA1500 cs information, including:
Release Notes - latest MSA1500 cs information
Compatibility Guide - supported components
QuickSpecs - technical information
Latest controller firmware version and support software CD
HP switch and Host Bus Adapter information
Locate, print, and read the SAN Design Reference Guide, which
details SAN design considerations and rules, common topologies,
security, and best practices.
System management information
Portions of Insight Manager are provided on the HP Management
CD and the MSA1500 cs Support Software CD, both of which are
included in the shipping carton of the MSA1500 cs.
Installation instructions are included in later sections of this guide.
Clustering information
In addition to specific information about clustering, this web site
contains a variety of planning and best practices documents that
are applicable to most server and storage sub-systems.
Multi-pathing software for Windows, Linux, and NetWare
A unique version of Secure Path is provided for each supported
operating system. Versions are also available for MSA1000 /
1500 cs-only environments. If your SAN environment includes only
MSA1000 controllers, use the appropriate "Workgroup Edition" of
Secure Path.
Storage configuration software for Windows, Linux, and NetWare
The ACU is provided on the MSA1500 cs Support Software CD,
included in the shipping carton of the MSA1500 cs.
Installation instructions are included in later sections of this guide.
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Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide