HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array application note: Migrating to active/active controllers in Linux environments (400681-002, October 2006)
Migrating to active/active controllers in Linux environments 3
About this document
This guide provides information about migrating existing single-path and multi-path MSA1000 and
MSA1500 disk arrays in Linux environments from active/passive to active/active controllers.
Two sets of procedures are included in this document:
• Preparing for the migration, page 4
• Upgrading the MSA, page 6
Intended audience
This guide is intended for storage and system administrators and technicians who have experience with:
• Linux system administration
• Multi-pathing environments
• HP StorageWorks MSA family product line
Accessing future product updates
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http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates
.
• Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements, newest
versions of drivers, and firmware documentation updates as well as instant access to numerous other
product resources.
• After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage
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Related documentation for the MSA1000
In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for the MSA1000:
• HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) configuration overview poster
•
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1000 (MSA1000) installation guide
• HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array Command Line Interface user guide
(January 2006 or later)
•
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide
•
HP StorageWorks 1000 Modular Smart Array maintenance and service guide
These and other HP documents can be found on the Technical Documents page of the following website:
• MSA 1000 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1000
Related documentation for the MSA1500
In addition to this guide, please refer to other documents for the MSA1500:
•
HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array1500cs configuration overview poster
• HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array installation guide (January 2006 or later)
• HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array Command Line Interface user guide
(January 2006 or later)
•
HP StorageWorks 1000/1500 Modular Smart Array firmware updating guide
•
HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array maintenance and service guide
These and other HP documents can be found on the Technical Documents page of the following website:
• MSA1500 website:
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs