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HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array FC VDS Hardware Provider for Windows 2003 Administration Guide (T1634-96074, February 2007)

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hardware provider
This chapter summarizes installation for those who want to get a quick start without reading the details
contained in later chapters. If you need additional details, see "Preconfiguration"onpage17and
"Installation" on page 21.
IMPORTANT:
A successful installation depends on using compatible versions of the OS and all installed software. See
the hardware provider release notes for version requirements.
Disk array and server preconfiguration summary
To use the HP MSA VDS hardware provider, you must install and preconfigure the following hardware
and software as explained in their documentation.
• Windows VDS server with Windows Server 2003 OS (including VDS) and HP-tested HBA and
driver software
• Supported MSA disk array
• HP-tested Fibre Channel switch that connects the Windows VDS server to the disk array
• (Optional) HP MPIO Basic DSM for MSA Active-Passive, or HP MPIO Full-Featured DSM for
MSA Active-Active
• (Optional) MSCS clustering software on the VDS server
HP MSA VDS hardware provider installation summary
Install the H P MSA VDS hardware provider software on the Windows VDS server by following the
summary steps below. For additional details, see "Installation" on page 21.
1. Remove the previous version of the hardware provider using the Add or Remove Programs
control panel, if necessary.
2. Download and extract the hardware provider software from the following URL:
h
ttp://www.hp.com/support/HWPMSA.
3. Follow the InstallShield Wizard instructions to install the hardware provider software.
4. Verify the hardware provider was installed by checking Add or Remove Programs to see if the
HP MSA VDS hardware provider is present in the list of programs.
5. Install Microsoft quic k fixes (KBs) , if a ny. See the hardware provider release notes for details.
Important notes
When logging into the server(s), disk array, and VDS-related software, you must log in using administrator
privileges to ensure p roper c om munication between all devices and processes.
When using VDS to create and manage LUNs, make LUN s close to the same size as the physical disk size.
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