Step 11: Configure Your Msa1500 Cs; Verify Controller Firmware And Hba Driver Versions - HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Manual

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.
Procedures vary for each operating system, but common steps include:

Verify controller firmware and HBA driver versions

To operate your MSA1500 cs, you need controller firmware and HBA drivers.
In between manufacturing cycles, updated or alternative controller firmware and
HBA drivers may be available on the MSA1500 cs web site.
Use the procedures in the following sections to determine whether you should use
the shipping configuration of the MSA1500 cs or obtain different firmware and
driver versions.
Modular Smart Array 1500 cs Installation Guide
Verify controller firmware and HBA driver versions
Select the Storage Configuration Utility to use
Configure the MSA1500 cs
Controller firmware is preinstalled on each controller.
HBA drivers are on the MSA1500 cs Support Software CD, included in the
shipping carton with the MSA1500 cs.
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