HP StorageWorks X1800sb Network Storage Blade installation instructions (572091-001, June 2009)

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HP StorageWorks

X1800sb Network Storage

Blade installation instructions

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First edition: June 2009

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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*572091001*

Overview

Installation of the X1800sb Network Storage Blade requires the following

steps:

1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.

2. Install any blade options.

3. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.

4. Connect the interconnect modules to the network.

5. Install the blade(s).

6. Complete the blade solution configuration.

IMPORTANT:

The HP StorageWorks Storage System Recovery DVD is included

with the X1800sb Network Storage Blade. This DVD is used to

restore the system to factory defaults. Keep this DVD in a safe

place.

Installing an HP BladeSystem c-Class

enclosure

Before performing any blade-specific procedures, install an HP

BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.

The most current documentation for blades and other HP BladeSystem

components is available at the HP website

(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

Documentation is also available in the following locations:

• Documentation CD that ships with the enclosure

• HP Business Support Center website (http://www.hp.com/support)

• HP Technical Documentation website (http://docs.hp.com)

Installing blade options

Before installing and initializing the blades, install any blade options,

such as an additional mezzanine card. For blade options installation

information, see the HP ProLiant BL460c G6 Server Blade User Guide

on the Documentation CD or on the HP website

(http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).

Installing interconnect modules

For specific steps to install interconnect modules, see the documentation

that ships with the interconnect module.

To support network connections for specific signals, install an interconnect

module in the bay corresponding to the embedded NIC or mezzanine

signals.

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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HP StorageWorks Overview X1800sb Network Storage Blade installation instructions Installation of the X1800sb Network Storage Blade requires the following steps: 1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. 2. Install any blade options. 3. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure. 4. Connect the interconnect modules to the network. 5. Install the blade(s). 6. Complete the blade solution configuration.
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Blade signal Interconnect bay Interconnect bay label Notes • Four port cards Mezzanine 2 3, 4 • Ports 1 and 3 connect to bay 3 • Ports 2 and 4 connect to bay 4 For detailed port mapping information, see the HP BladeSystem enclosure installation poster or the HP BladeSystem enclosure setup and installation guide on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/documentation).
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2. If you have purchased the optional SB40c Storage Blade, prepare the storage blade for installation. If not, move ahead to Step 5. 3. Install the storage blade. 4. Remove a blank from the adjacent device bay. 5. Prepare the X1800sb Network Storage Blade for installation. Figure 3 X1800sb/SB40c blade pairs installed in a c7000 enclosure Figure 4 X1800sb/SB40c blade pairs installed in a c3000 enclosure Installation procedure 1. Remove the blank.
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6. Install the X1800sb Network Storage Blade. Completing the configuration To complete the HP BladeSystem enclosure configuration, see the overview card that ships with the enclosure. Power on the enclosure. When the enclosure is powered on, the installed blades are also powered on and the storage system installation process begins. The installation process takes approximately 10–15 minutes.