Preliminary tasks – HP D2000 Disk Enclosures User Manual
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Preliminary tasks
Planning tasks include:
• Determining who will install and configure the disk enclosure
• Confirming support for your hardware and software components
• Signing up to automatically receive advisories, notices, and other messages
• Confirming warranty support and finding out about related services
• Gathering and recording information
• Planning the storage configuration
Determining who will install and configure the disk enclosure
Storage management experience is required to successfully install and configure this product. If you
are not familiar with installing and configuring storage array systems, HP can install this product for
you. For more information, see the Business & IT Services website:
Different levels of assistance are available. For example, the following services might be included:
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Site inspection
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Verification of operating system patch levels
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Customized virtual disk design
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Array hardware installation and activation of optional software
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Array initialization
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Verification that the implemented solution meets your specifications
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Availability of an HP Services Storage Specialist to answer questions during the deployment process
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Verification testing to confirm product functionality and adherence to HP installation quality
standards
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On-site orientation, including highlights of basic operation and a review of documentation
Confirming support for your hardware and software components
Specific versions of hardware, firmware, software, drivers, and other components are designed to
work together.
The QuickSpecs for your disk enclosure model provide an up-to-date list of supported servers, operating
systems, controllers, switches, and software tools. Download and review the QuickSpecs for your disk
enclosure model to confirm that the components you plan to use are supported for use with the disk
enclosure.
Check the QuickSpecs before initially installing the disk enclosure and before making any changes
to an existing installation. QuickSpecs are available on the D2000 disk enclosures website:
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