HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures

Key installation steps
Set up the rack.Step 1
Install tape library or autoloader (optional).Step 2
Install controller cards on the server blades.Step 3
Install BladeSystem c-Class enclosure and its servers, interconnect devices, and other
components. Install operating system updates and patches, and, if necessary, update firmware
on the HP controllers and interconnect devices.
Step 4 and Step 5
For each server that will boot locally (not use the storage enclosure as a boot device), install
the operating system.
Step 6
Install MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controller and drive enclosures. If necessary,
update the firmware.
Step 7
Install MDS600 or D6000 storage enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware.Step 8
Install D2600/D2700 storage enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware.Step 9
Configure zoning on the switch.Step 10
Restart servers.Step 11
Configure the MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 SAS MSA controllers and its storage.Step 12
Configure the MDS600 or D6000 and its storage.Step 13
Configure the D2600/D2700 and its storage.Step 14
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