Install And Configure The Host; Loading The Os And Software; Installing And Configuring The Hbas - HP XP1024 System Configuration Manual

Install and configure the host
This section explains how to install and configure the host and host bus adapters (HBAs)
that connect the host to the disk array.

Loading the OS and software

Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the operating system and software onto
the host. Load all OS patches and configuration utilities supported by HP and the HBA
manufacturer.
Installing and configuring the HBAs
Install and configure the host bus adapters using the HBA manufacturer's instructions.
HP supplies driver, firmware, and BIOS downloads for commonly available HBAs. These
downloads contain HBA settings that are tested and approved by HP. To obtain a
download, log onto the HP website at
number of your HBA. Download the file, and follow the installation instructions in the
"readme" or documentation file supplied with each download.
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