Step 1: Review And Confirm Your Plans; Determine Which Version Of Msa Controller Firmware To Use - HP 353803-B22 - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 SAN Starter Installation Manual

Step 1: Review and confirm your plans

Before installing the MSA, HP recommends thorough research and study to develop the best
installation and configuration plan for your environment. Proper planning ensures a successful
installation.

• Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use

• Complete the planning worksheet on the poster
• Go to the Internet for the most recent MSA and SAN information
• Review MSA installation best practices
• Plan your storage configuration
Determine which version of MSA controller firmware to use
Multiple versions of MSA controller firmware are available; these versions use different processing
methods, support different operating systems, and have different hardware compatibility
requirements.
When determining which MSA controller firmware version (and associated Support Software CD) to
use, review the requirements and information in the compatibility guide documents, release notes,
and other MSA announcements.
The following environmental variables affect your decision:
• Variety of operating systems in the SAN
• Variety of storage devices in the SAN
• Number of controllers in this MSA (single or dual)
• Failover software tool to use (dual-control configurations)
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