Overview; Features And Requirements - HP StorageWorks 1510i - Modular Smart Array User Manual

1 Overview

In this section:

• Features and requirements

• Initial configuration methods
• Accessing the SMU
• Changing the management port IP address through the MSA1510i controller display panel
• Best practices
Features and requirements
The Storage Management Utility (SMU):
• Configures and manages system storage.
• Resides on the array controller as part of the array controller firmware.
• Is accessed from a remote server or workstation using a browser.
• Is username and password protected.
• Can be used online while the system is operating.
• Includes an initial configuration wizard, for fast-and-easy configuration in simple environments.
• Includes a main user interface, for more flexible and complete initial configuration and subsequent
management tasks.
• Provides configuration suggestions.
• Enables online array capacity expansion, logical drive capacity extension, assignment of spare
drives, and RAID or stripe size migration.
• Minimum display settings: 1024 x 768 pixels resolution and 256 colors.
• Supported browser versions: Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
NOTE:
This document assumes that all network devices are already physically installed and that all required
software components are already installed on the servers. See your product installation documents
for instructions.
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