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

◦ During the updating process, firmware on the primary and secondary MDS600 I/O
modules are automatically updated (assuming both I/O modules are attached to a pair
of SAS switches in the same BladeSystem interconnect row.)
◦ For more information about updating MDS600 firmware, see the HP3G Virtual SAS
Manager User Guide.
MSA2000sa family storage enclosure installation notes and best practices
• You can specify a nickname (host name) for the SAS WWN to be able to easily identify the
host in the host list.
◦ For the MSA2000sa, see set host-wwn-name in the HP 2000 Family Modular Smart
Array CLI reference guide or “Managing the Global Host List on a SAS System” in the
HP 2000 Family Modular Smart Array reference guide.
◦ For the MSA2000sa G2, see set host-name in the HP 2000 G2 Family Modular
Smart Array CLI reference guide or “Managing the Global Host List on a SAS System”
in the HP 2000 G2 Family Modular Smart Array reference guide.
• If creating multiple volumes, consider using multiple Vdisks to improve performance.
• Decide whether to use explicit mapping to control which hosts can access a volume. For more
information, see “Managing Host Access to Volumes” in the HP 2000 Family Modular Smart
Array reference guide.
• Use blanks to fill unpopulated drive bays. Gaps between components cause changes in airflow
through the device. Using blanks ensures proper airflow.
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