About This Guide; Intended Audience; Prerequisites; Related Documentation - HP StorageWorks 1510i - Modular Smart Array User Manual

About this guide

This guide provides information about using the Storage Management Utility (SMU) to configure and
manage storage associated with an array controller that supports iSCSI networking.

Intended audience

This guide is intended for network administrators and storage managers with moderate or advanced
knowledge of IP and storage networks.

Prerequisites

• Determine who will install and configure your system.
A moderate level of knowledge about storage systems, Storage Area Networks (SANs), and
IP networks is required to install and manage this storage system.
If you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage systems or IP
networks, HP can install and configure your system. For more information, see
"HP installation and configuration
• Record system information on provided checklists in the installation guide or installation overview
poster.
• Become familiar with and periodically review the content on the product website.
• Click Technical Documentation to locate and read the latest documentation, including the
quickspecs and the compatibility guide, which discuss important reference information and
specifications.
• Click Software, Firmware & Drivers to learn about recent firmware enhancements and support
options.

Related documentation

The following documents describe the MSA1510i:
• HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array release notes
• HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array installation and configuration roadmap poster
• HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array iSCSI concepts and deployment guide
• HP StorageWorks 1510i compatibility guide
• HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array installation and user guide
• HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array maintenance and service guide
• HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array Command Line Interface user guide
• HP StorageWorks Storage Management Utility user guide
These documents are provided on the MSA1510i Support CD v2.0, available on the MSA1510i Support
page: http://www.hp.com/support.
In addition to MSA1510i-specific documents, the following guide, available on the SAN Infrastructure
website: http://www.hp.com/go/san, includes detailed, helpful information about Fibre Channel and
iSCSI networks:
• HP SAN Design reference guide
The following documents and websites provide related information:
HP product information can be found on the HP Documentation website: http://www.docs.hp.com.
MSA product information can be found on the HP Storage website: http://www.hp.com/storage.
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