Administrator's Guide

2 Installing and configuring the storage system
Setup overview
The HP 3PAR StoreServ File Controller comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows Storage
Server 2012 Standard Edition operating system with Microsoft iSCSI Software Target and a
Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) license included.
Verify the kit contents
Remove the contents, ensuring that you have all of the following components. If components are
missing, contact HP technical support.
Hardware
• HP 3PAR StoreServ File Controller system (with operating system preloaded)
• Power cords
• Rail kit
Media and documentation
• HP 3PAR StoreServ File Controller Quick Start Guide
• Safety and Disposal Documentation CD
• HP System Recovery DVD
• End User License Agreement
• Certificate of Authenticity Card
• HP ProLiant Essentials Integrated Lights-Out Advanced Pack
Locate the serial number, Certificate of Authenticity, and End User License
Agreement
For technical support purposes, locate the storage system's serial number, Certificate of Authenticity
(COA), and End User License Agreement (EULA). Record the serial number and COA product key
and make a print copy of the EULA as needed.
The storage system's serial number is located in several places:
• Top of the storage system or blade
• Back of the storage system
• Inside the storage system shipping box
• Outside of the storage system shipping box
The storage system's Certificate of Authenticity (COA) card is located inside the storage system
shipping box. There is also a COA sticker with product key affixed to the top of the storage system
or blade.
There is an electronic copy of the EULA installed with the storage system at C:\Windows\
System32\license.rtf.
Install the storage system hardware
If your storage system is fully racked and cabled, go to “Connect to the storage system” (page 16).
For HP 3PAR StoreServ File Controller systems, install the rail kit and insert and secure the storage
system into the rack by following the HP Rack Rail Kit Installation Instructions.
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