HP ProLiant Storage Server SAN Connection and Management

Section 5: MA – Modular Array (HSG-80)
STEP 1: Verify that the FC HBA driver version, firmware, and Boot BIOS are
installed.
KGPSA-CB
176479-B21
FCA2101 FCA2355
FCA2404
FCA2404DC
EMA12000
EMA16000
MA8000
ESA12000
RA8000
SCSIPort: 5-4.82a16
Firmware: 3.92a2
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
SCSIPort: 5-4.82a16
Firmware: 3.92a2
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
SCSIPort: 5-4.82a16
Firmware: 3.92a2
Boot Bios: 1.70a1
SCSIPort: 5-4.82a16
Firmware: 1.01a2
Boot Bios: 1.63a1
FCA2408
FCA2214
FCA2214DC
EMA12000
EMA16000
MA8000
ESA12000
RA8000
SCSIPort: 5-4.82a16
Firmware: 1.01a2
Boot Bios: 1.52a1
SCSIPort: 8.2.0.72
Firmware: 1.33
The above table shows the latest driver/firmware/Boot Bios for the supported FC HBAs. Check the HP web
site
http://www.hp.com for updates.
Note: Windows 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 your 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, reboot the system after the update before
you continue.
STEP 2: Verify that the firmware version for the HSG-80 array is installed.
HSG-80 Firmware Revision: ACS 8.8-2
Contact HP Service and Support to get the latest firmware version for your storage array. If you update the
firmware, reboot the system after the update before you continue
STEP 3: Install the MA platform kit.
Install the MA platform kit located at
C:\hpnas\components\SANConnect\MA_PlatformKit\ACS88WinKit
• Multibus Switch:
o If you are connecting your multibus MA storage array to a fibre switch, select the
Multibus Switch option during installation.
• Multibus Hub (loop):
o If you are connecting your multibus MA storage array to a fibre hub, select the Multibus
Hub (loop) option during installation.
o You MUST enter a unique arbitrated loop IP address for each adapter.
• Transparent Switch:
o If you are connecting your transparent MA storage array to a fibre switch, select the
Transparent Switch option during installation.
• Transparent Hub (loop):
o If you are connecting your transparent MA storage array to a fibre hub, select the
Transparent Hub (loop) option during installation.
o You MUST enter a unique arbitrated loop IP address for each adapter.
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