HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider quick start guide Part number: T1634-96073 Second edition: May 2006
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Contents Configuration and installation summary . . . . . . . Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardware components . . . . . . . . . . Software components . . . . . . . . . . HP MSA disk array (host server optional): Windows VDS Provider server: . . . . . Optional components . . . . . . . . . . Configuration procedures . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration summary . . . . . . . . . . VDS Provider Windows 2003 server: . . Disk array and host: . . . . . . . . . Important configuration notes: . . . . .
Configuration and installation summary This document summarizes the HP MSA FC VDS Hardware Provider components, configuration, and installation. For more detailed procedures, please refer to the HP Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Providers administration guide. Components The following hardware and software components are used with the HP Provider and an HP MSA disk array. See the Read Me file and contact HP Support for HP tested and approved components.
Software components IMPORTANT NOTE: The right combination of software versions is crucial to configuring a working system. Refer to the the README files accompanying the HP Provider installation files for information about compatible software versions and system configurations. Follow all configuration and installation instructions carefully. The following components and configurations enable you to use the HP MSA FC VDS Provider with the MSA.
Configuration procedures Physically install and configure the disk array and the server as described below and in the manuals for those products. Refer to the diagram under Components for an overview of interconnections. Configuration summary You will perform the following tasks during configuration: VDS Provider Windows 2003 server: • • • • • Install Windows 2003 Server OS. Install FC Host Bus Adapter and driver. Connect the server HBA to the array using a FC switch and set up zoning (if required).
Removal summary Before removing the HP VDS Provider, issue a net stop command from the command line, as shown below: net stop vds Uninstalling the HP Provider using Windows 1. In Windows, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select the HP MSA VDS Hardware Provider program for removal. 4. Click Change/Remove. Windows removes the program. Uninstalling using the HP Provider installer You can also uninstall the HP Provider by starting the Provider installer again.
