For More Information; Important Tips - HP 2000sa Deployment Manual

Configuration, management, and monitoring tasks are performed using the Storage Management
Utility (SMU) or Command Line Interface (CLI), both of which are embedded in MSA2000–family
array controller firmware. For more information about these software utilities, see
management tools" (page
different console formats. HP recommends becoming familiar with and primarily using one of the
two interfaces.

For more information

Device website:
Be sure to read the following documents that are printed and shipped with the MSA2000sa G2:
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array racking instructions—Includes physical
installation instructions.
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array Family installation road map—Includes an
overview of installation and configuration steps.
For detailed information about the storage enclosure and its utilities, see the following documents,
available on HP websites:
HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations—Includes
sample illustrations of different supported configurations and their cabling.
HP StorageWorks 2012sa G2 Modular Smart Array user guide—Includes hardware
description, configuration, and user information that is unique to the MSA2012sa model.
HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Modular Smart Array reference guide—Includes detailed hardware
description, configuration, and user information that applies to all MSA2000 models. The
SMU is detailed.
HP StorageWorks 2000 G2 Family Modular Smart Array CLI reference guide—Includes
instructions for using the CLI. All commands are detailed.
HP StorageWorks 2000 Family Modular Smart Array firmware upgrade instructions—Includes
information and instructions for updating firmware on MSA controller modules.
HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular Smart Array troubleshooting guide—Includes troubleshooting
information.

Important tips

If needed, upgrade the MSA2000sa G2 controllers to the latest firmware version before
connecting to the switch.
For high availability, two controllers must be installed in each MSA2000sa G2 controller
enclosure, and two I/O modules must be installed in each drive enclosure.
When cabling the MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure, MSA2000 and MSA70 drive
enclosures, and HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches, be sure to follow HP recommended best practices
to provide a highly available solution. For more information about cabling the devices, see
the user documents for the devices. Suggested references include the HP StorageWorks 2000sa
G2 Modular Smart Array supported cable configurations, HP StorageWorks 2000sa G2
Modular Smart Array user guide, and HP StorageWorks 3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide. For
sample BladeSystem solution cabling illustrations see
To connect MSA2000 drive enclosures to the MSA2000sa G2 controller enclosure or MSA70
drive enclosure, a Mini-SAS to SAS cable must be purchased. For more information, see the
MSA2000 QuickSpecs or HP StorageWorks 2000sa Modular Smart Array supported cable
configurations.
Maximum supported length of SAS cables is 4m.
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