HP 2000I G2-Modular-Smart-Array - Manual (Page 21)

HP 2000i G2 Modular Smart Array User Guide 21
3 Installing the enclosures
Installation checklist
The following table outlines the steps required to install the enclosures and initially configure the system. To
ensure a successful installation, perform the tasks in the order they are presented.
NOTE: For help with installing your MSA2000 G2 product, see the HP StorageWorks 2000 Modular
Smart Array Software Support/Documentation CD shipped with your product.
NOTE: For information on NEBS Level-3 compliant carrier-grade enclosures, see
http://www.hp.com/products1/servers/carrier_grade/products/cgblades/enclosure .
Table 2 Installation checklist
Step Task Where to find procedure
1. Install the controller enclosure and optional
drive enclosures in the rack, and attach ear
caps.
See the racking instructions
poster.
2. Connect controller enclosure and LFF/SFF
drive enclosures.
See Connecting controller and
drive enclosures on page 22.
3. Connect power cords. See the installation poster.
4. Test enclosure connections. See Testing enclosure
connections on page 26.
5. Obtain IP values and set management
port IP properties on the controller
enclosure.
See Obtaining IP values on
page 27.
6. Install required host software. See Host system requirements on
page 31.
7. Connect data hosts. See Connecting the enclosure to
data hosts on page 31.
8. Connect remote management hosts. See Connecting remote
management hosts on page 32.
9. Perform initial configuration tasks:
• Verify that controllers and enclosures
have the latest firmware.
See Updating firmware on
page 33.
• Set the date and time on the controller
enclosure.
See Changing the system date
and time on page 42.
• Initially configure and provision the
system.
See Using the Configuration
Wizard on page 44 and Using
the Provisioning Wizard on
page 45.
• Test the configuration. See Testing the configuration on
page 45.