HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide

Topics discussed in this guide
• General descriptions and primary features of devices in a BladeSystem solution with external
SAS storage enclosures
• Links to essential installation, setup, and user instructions for each device
• Information about high availability and performance
• Information about different zoning techniques and scenarios
• Summary of the fundamental steps required to successfully deploy a BladeSystem solution with
external SAS storage enclosures
• Configuration and cabling examples
• Worksheets for recording system information
NOTE: Detailed physical installation and setup instructions are not provided in this document.
For detailed hardware and software installation and configuration instructions, see user documents
for individual devices. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and examples.
Devices referred to in this deployment guide
The following hardware components may be included in a BladeSystem solution with external SAS
storage enclosures:
• HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 enclosures
• HP BladeSystem ProLiant server blades
• HP Smart Array P700m controllers
• HP 3Gb SAS BL Switches
• HP 600 Modular Disk System storage enclosures
• HP 2000sa G2 Modular Smart Array storage enclosures
• HP 2000sa Modular Smart Array storage enclosures (no longer available for purchase, but
supported for use in BladeSystem solutions using the 3Gb SAS BL Switch and P700m Controller)
• HP MSL tape libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader
Documents referred to in this deployment guide
BladeSystem enclosures and devices:
• HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
• HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions
• HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
• HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
• HP ProLiant Server Blade Installation Instructions
• HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide
• HP Smart Array P700m Controller Installation Overview
• HP Smart Array P700m Controller for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide
• HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch Installation Instructions
• Important: 3Gb SAS BL Switch Zoning Requirements
• HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide
MSA2000sa storage enclosures:
10 Introduction