HP ProLiant Storage Server SAN Connection and Management

Section 1: MSA – Modular SAN Array
STEP 1: Verify that the FC HBA driver version, firmware, and Boot BIOS are
installed.
FCA2101 FCA2214
FCA2214D
FCA2404
FCA2404DC
A7387A
A7388A
KGPSA-CB
176479-B21
Windows Storage
Server 2003 R2
Driver: 5-5.10a10
Firmware: 3.92a2
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
Driver: 9.0.0.13
Firmware: 1.34
Boot Bios: NA
Driver: 5-5.10a10
Firmware: 1.90a4
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
Driver: 5-5.10a10
Firmware: 1.90a4
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
Driver: 5-5.10a10
Firmware: 3.92a2
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
The above table shows the latest Driver/Firmware/Boot Bios for the supported FC HBAs. Check the HP
web site
http://www.hp.com/go/msa for updates to these revisions.
Note: Windows
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Storage Server 2003 R2 and Windows 2003 32-bit are identical for the purpose of this
compatibility table.
Contact HP Service and Support for the following reasons:
- To get the latest driver version, firmware, or BOOT BIOS for HBA drivers
- If your HBA PCI cards are not listed in the table above
If you update the HBA driver version, firmware, or BOOT BIOS, be sure to reboot the system after the
update before you continue.
STEP 2: Verify that the firmware version for the MSA array is installed.
MSA1500cs Firmware revision: 5.02
MSA1000 Firmware revision: 4.48
Download the firmware for free at
http://www.hp.com/go/msa.
Contact HP Service and Support to get the latest firmware version for their storage array. If you update the
firmware, be sure to reboot the system after the update before you continue.
STEP 3: Install the multipath software (SecurePath or HP MPIO DSM).
HP SecurePath version: v4.0C SP1.1
HP MPIO version: Basic DSM for Windows for MSA1000/MSA1500 v1.10
If you have a NAS system unit configured for high availability, install MultiPath Input/Output (MPIO)
software. Currently, two software MPIOs are supported for these storage arrays: HP StorageWorks
SecurePath and HP MPIO DSM.
To obtain HP StorageWorks SecurePath:
http://www.hp.com/go/SecurePath
Do not install the AutoPath driver when prompted during installation.
Reboot the system after the software installation before you continue.
HP MPIO users can install the software located at
http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/multipathoptions/index.html
IMPORTANT: Review MPIO documentation (readme, installation instructions). Review important
information pertaining to the HP MPIO DSM (prerequisites, system requirements, important notes and
considerations) before you begin the installation process.
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