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

HP 2312fc and 2324fc 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 product, also see the MSA2000 Software
Support/Documentation CD shipped with your product.
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 enclosures and drive enclosures. See Connecting controller and
MSA2000 3.5 12-drive
enclosures .
3. Connect power cords. See the installation poster.
4. Test enclosure connections. See Testing enclosure
connections .
5. Obtain IP values and set management
port IP properties on the controller
enclosure.
See Obtaining IP values .
6. Install required host software. See Host system requirements .
7. Connect data hosts. See Connecting the enclosure to
data hosts .
8. Connect remote management hosts. See Connecting remote
management hosts .
9. Perform initial configuration tasks:
• Verify that controllers and enclosures
have the latest firmware.
See Updating firmware .
• Set the date and time on the controller
enclosure.
See Changing the system date
and time .
• Initially configure and provision the
system.
See Using the Configuration
Wizard and Using the
Provisioning Wizard .
• Test the configuration. See Testing the configuration .