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

Key installation steps

Set up the rack.Step 1

Install P700m controller on each server blade.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.

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 MDS600 storage enclosures. If necessary, update the firmware.Step 7

Install MSA2000sa controller enclosures and MSA drive enclosures. If necessary, update

the firmware.

Step 8

Configure zoning on the switch.Step 9

Configure the MDS600 and storage.Step 11

Configure the MSA2000sa controllers and storage.Step 12

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