Installation of MSA 1000 & MSA 1500cs.
Steps
1. Prepare servers
Install the Operating System and configure all devices.
2. Install HBAs in the Server
Physically install the HBA in the system. OS must find the device and prompt for driver installation. We must cancel out that window and install the appropriate driver from MSA drivers CD. Otherwise an unsupported driver will be installed by OS.
3. Prepare any Hubs or SAN Switches
Configure any devices that will provide access and connectivity to MSA array.
4. Install MSA on Rack (if not already installed)
Physically install the MSA device on rack and connect any cables and install hard disk drives in enclosures.
5. Power up the MSA
Power up the device and wait until to get the “MSA Startup Complete” message. Check for any error messages by pressing the cross on panel.
6. Determine if any firmware update is required
Download and update MSA controller firmware if necessary from HP MSA support web site.
7. Configure MSA Array
Configure MSA Array either by using command line interface (CLI) or Array Configuration Utility (ACU).
8. Initialize created LUNs and define partitions
By using system disk management initialize and define partitions for the file system. In case we have two servers that require accessing a shared file system, those servers must form a cluster. After that the new disk will be visible to the operating system.
Steps
1. Prepare servers
Install the Operating System and configure all devices.
2. Install HBAs in the Server
Physically install the HBA in the system. OS must find the device and prompt for driver installation. We must cancel out that window and install the appropriate driver from MSA drivers CD. Otherwise an unsupported driver will be installed by OS.
3. Prepare any Hubs or SAN Switches
Configure any devices that will provide access and connectivity to MSA array.
4. Install MSA on Rack (if not already installed)
Physically install the MSA device on rack and connect any cables and install hard disk drives in enclosures.
5. Power up the MSA
Power up the device and wait until to get the “MSA Startup Complete” message. Check for any error messages by pressing the cross on panel.
6. Determine if any firmware update is required
Download and update MSA controller firmware if necessary from HP MSA support web site.
7. Configure MSA Array
Configure MSA Array either by using command line interface (CLI) or Array Configuration Utility (ACU).
8. Initialize created LUNs and define partitions
By using system disk management initialize and define partitions for the file system. In case we have two servers that require accessing a shared file system, those servers must form a cluster. After that the new disk will be visible to the operating system.
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