Before You Begin; Researching And Developing A Solution; Unpacking The System; Compiling The Documentation - HP Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 Overview

Before you begin

Researching and developing a solution

To begin researching the HP BladeSystem solution, see the HP BladeSystem technical resources website
(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation). The website includes white papers, technical
briefs, instructions, best practices, helpful hints, useful links, and suggestions for setting up and configuring
the solution.
The website includes the following tabs:
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Planning
Use this tab to plan and learn about the information and tools required to select the optimal
BladeSystem solution.
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Installing
This tab provides procedures for completing a quick installation or for executing a comprehensive
installation of your BladeSystem solution. This section also includes detailed port mapping information.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance and troubleshooting information are provided. This tab also includes useful links to HP
BladeSystem c-Class firmware and software upgrades and driver downloads.
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Functionality & Value
Learn about the functionality and value of HP BladeSystem technologies and the value of BladeSystem
solutions.

Unpacking the system

The enclosure and components ship with hard copy installation instructions. When unpacking, be sure to
locate all hard copy installation instructions.

Compiling the documentation

The documentation, while delivered individually and in various formats, works as a system. Consult these
documents before attempting installation. These documents provide required important safety information
and decision-making steps for configuration.
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The enclosed documentation includes the following:
The printed rack template
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This document
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HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions
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HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Documentation CD, including safety information, the
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HP BladeSystem c3000 or c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide, and other useful links
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