About This Guide; Intended Audience; Prerequisites; Related Documentation - HP AD510A - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf Hard Drive Maintenance And Service Manual

About this guide

This guide provides information about:
• Maintaining the MSA
• Servicing the MSA
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels, do not exceed the
level of repairs specified in these procedures. Troubleshooting and repair procedures included in this
document are detailed to allow only subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the
individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make
modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create conditions that are hazardous.
NOTE:
Any indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty.

Intended audience

This guide is intended for use by system administrators and technicians who are experienced with the
following:
• SAN management
• Network administration
• Network installation

Prerequisites

Before servicing the MSA, make sure that you consider the following:
• Knowledge of operating system
• Knowledge of related hardware/software
• Previous version of the product and/or firmware version

Related documentation

The following documents provide related information:
• HP StorageWorks 1500 compatibility guide
• HP StorageWorks 1500 QuickSpecs
• HP StorageWorks 1500 configuration overview
• HP StorageWorks 1500 installation guide
• HP StorageWorks 1500 maintenance and service guide
• HP StorageWorks 1500 Command Line Interface user guide
• Configuring Arrays on HP Smart Array Controllers reference guide
Additional documents, such as release notes, whitepapers, and important notices may also exist for the
MSA.
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