D3000 Disk Enclosure User Guide (734753-001, March 2014)
Preliminary tasks
Planning tasks include:
• “Determining who will install and configure the disk enclosure” Page 20
• “Confirming support for your hardware and software components” Page 20
• “Signing up to automatically receive advisories, notices, and other messages” Page 21
• “Confirming warranty support and finding out about related services” Page 21
• “Gathering and recording information” Page 21
• “Planning the storage configuration” Page 21
Determining who will install and configure the disk enclosure
Storage management experience is required to successfully install and configure this product. If
you are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems, HP can install this product
for you. For more information, see the Business & IT Services website: http://www.hp.com/go/
services.
Different levels of assistance are available. For example, the following services might be included:
• Site inspection
• Verification of operating system patch levels
• Customized virtual disk design
• Array hardware installation and activation of optional software
• Array initialization
• Verification that the implemented solution meets your specifications
• Availability of an HP Services Storage Specialist to answer questions during the deployment
process
• Verification testing to confirm product functionality and adherence to HP installation quality
standards
• On-site orientation, including highlights of basic operation and a review of documentation
Confirming support for your hardware and software components
Specific versions of hardware, firmware, software, drivers, and other components are designed
to work together.
The QuickSpecs for your disk enclosure model provide an up-to-date list of supported servers,
operating systems, controllers, switches, and software tools. Download and review the QuickSpecs
for your disk enclosure model to confirm that the components you plan to use are supported for
use with the disk enclosure.
Check the QuickSpecs before initially installing the disk enclosure and before making any changes
to an existing installation. QuickSpecs are available on the D3000 disk enclosures website.
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