Overview - HP Surestore Disk Array 12h - And FC60 Advanced User's Manual

Overview

This chapter explains how to install the Disk Array FC60 enclosures into a cabinet and
how to configure and connect the controller enclosure to the disk enclosures. It also
covers the Fibre Cable connection to the host. Finally this chapter provides power up
instructions and initial software installation requirements for operation of the disk array.
Before installing the Disk Array FC60, the topology and array configuration should be
established. See Chapter 2, Topology and Array Planning
The Disk Array FC60 is designed to be installed in the following HP cabinets:
– Legacy (also referred to as original) HP cabinets (1.1m, 1.6m, and 2m)
– System/E Rack (which includes A490xA/J150xA: 1.1m, 1.6m, and 2m)
Installation consists of the following procedures:
– Preparing the site
– Installing PDUs
– Installing disk enclosures
– Installing the controller enclosure
– Setting configuration switches
– Attaching power cords
– Attaching SCSI cables and configuring the disk enclosure switches
– Connecting Fibre Channel cables
– Powering Up the Array
– Verifying Disk Array Connection
– Installing the Disk Array Management Software
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