HP A7143A RAID160 SA Controller Support Guide

Installation Overview
Overview of Installation Steps
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Overview of Installation Steps
Installation steps for the RAID160 SA controller are as follows:
Step 1. Plan your disk configurations (see Chapter 1, “RAID Technology
Overview,” on page 11).
Step 2. Check the installation prerequisites (see “Installation Prerequisites for
the RAID160 SA Controller” on page 49).
Step 3. Install the software: See “Locating Software for the RAID160 SA
Controller” on page 52 and “Installing Software for the RAID160 SA
Controller” on page 53.
Step 4. Install the controller: See “Installing the RAID160 SA Controller
Hardware (Offline)” on page 57 or “Online Addition and Replacement” on
page 59.
Step 5. Upgrade the controller firmware, if necessary: See “RAID160 SA
Controller Firmware” on page 74).
Step 6. Connect the JBODs (see “Connecting the Cables and the StorageWorks‘
Disk Enclosures” on page 66).
Step 7. Label the cables connecting the JBODs to the controller (see “Labeling
the Cables” on page 69).
Step 8. Verify the installation: See “Verifying the Installation” on page 71.