Hardware Installation; Preparing For The Installation; Prepare The Eva For The Vls300; Tools For Installation - HP StorageWorks 300 - Virtual Library System EVA Gateway User Manual

2 Hardware installation

This section details the steps to install the VLS hardware:

• Preparing for the installation

• Unpacking
• Identifying the VLS shipping carton contents
• Installing the VLS node(s) into a rack
• Install the 100 Mb Ethernet switch 2524 into a rack
• Install the 1 Gb Ethernet switch 2824 into a rack
• Installing VLS300 cables
Preparing for the installation

Prepare the EVA for the VLS300

Arrays that will be connected to the VLS300 must already be setup with the appropriate configuration
as described in the solutions guide, including:
• Command View EVA is installed, at firmware revision 5100 or later, and functioning properly.
• There are either two external FC switches/fabrics or two zones on an external FC switch/fabric so that
there are two (high availability) data pathways from the VLS300 to the EVA.
• All of the required VRaid LUNs required for the VLS have been created on the EVA according to the
design guidelines (for example, each LUN is roughly the same size—2 TB is preferred. The LUNs can
not be read-only. RAID 5 is recommended. Path failover is balanced across both EVA controllers).
If this has not been done, refer to the solutions guide for instructions.

Tools for installation

• Two people
• Phillips screwdriver
• Box cutting knife

Taking ESD precautions

To prevent damaging the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting up the
system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage
system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of
the device.
To prevent electrostatic damage:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.
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