HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array installation and configuration roadmap (383069-003, July 2008)

Step 2: Learn about the MSA1510i
While unpacking your MSA, identify its primary features.
Front features
1.
Blank for an additional controller (controller slot 2)
2.
Serial port for a CLI connection
3.
MSA1510i controller (controller slot 1)
4.
Controller status lights
5.
Controller
LCD message display panel
6.
Controller LCD panel push buttons
7.
Chassis Power On/Standby button
8.
Chassis sta
tus lights
Rear featu
res
1.
2-Port E
thernet iSCSI module (for the controller in slot 1)
2.
Chassis slot diagram
3.
Fan modules
4.
SCSI I/O
module (bus 0)
5.
Power supply modules
6.
Blank for additional 2-Port Ethernet iSCSI module (for the
controller in slot 2)
7.
Blanks for additional SCSI I/O modules (buses 1, 2, and 3)
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Step3:Developaconfiguration plan
Before installing your MSA1510i, read the M SA 1510 i i SC S I con c e p t s
and deployment guide to learn about iSCSI concepts and terminology
and how they relate to the MSA1510i. Detailed configuration examples,
multipathing information, networking options, and troubleshooting
information are also included in this guide. While reading the iSCSI
concepts guide, develop a plan for your installation.
>>> The iSCSI concepts and deployment guide is provided on the
MSA1510i Support CD, v2.0 or later, located on the MSA1510i support
website: h
ttp://www.hp.com/support.
NOTE:
If you do not have sufficient network and storage management
experience to successfully install this product, HP can install it for
you. For more information, see h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/services.
Under the Products & Services banner, select Infrastructure
Services,andthenclickNetwork Storage Services.
Step 4: Complete the following tasks on
the Web
_____ Add the MSA1510i product page as a favorite in your browser
This site (h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/msa1510i) includes the latest
information about the MSA1510i, including product specifications,
compatibility information, software and firmware downloads, user
documents, and support advisories and notifications.
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_____ Co
nfirm support for your hardware and software components
The MSA1
510i compatibility guide provides an up-to-date
list of supported servers, operating systems, initiators, NICs,
switch
es, and software tools. Review the compatibility guide
to confirm that your components are supported for use with
the MSA1510i. Check the compatibility guide before initially
insta
lling the MSA1510i and before making any changes to an
exist
ing installation. The compatibility guide is available on
the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website:
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ttp
://www.hp.com/support/manuals.
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_____ Sign up to automatically receive new advisories and notices
This site (h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/e-updates) includes options to
register for and automatically receive, by e-mail, personalized
product tips, update information, driver- and support-related
advisories, and other notices for this and other HP devices.
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_____ Review all old product advisories and notices
To help you better plan for and successfully install your MSA1510i,
read all outstanding customer advisories before installing the
MSA1510i. Advisories are available on the MSA1510i Support
page: h
ttp://www.hp.com/support. On this page, click See
support and troubleshooting information.Lookalsofortheoption
to Troubleshoot a problem.
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