Step 1: Review And Confirm Your Plans; Determine Which Version Msa Controller Firmware To Use - HP AD510A - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf Hard Drive 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.
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Determine which version 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:
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HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide
Determine which version 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
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)
Installation Procedures - All Deployments
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