HP StoreEasy 3830 Quick Start Manual

HP StoreEasy 3830 Gateway
Storage Blade Quick Start
Guide
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HP Part Number: B7D88-96076
Published: June 2013
Edition: 2
*B7D88-96076*
Overview
Installation of the HP StoreEasy 3830 Gateway
Storage Blade requires the following steps:
1. Install and configure an HP BladeSystem c-Class
enclosure.
2. Install interconnect modules in the enclosure.
3. Connect the interconnect modules to the network.
4. Install the blade(s).
5. Complete the blade solution configuration.
IMPORTANT:
is included with the 3830 Gateway Storage
Blade. This DVD is used to restore the system to
factory defaults. Keep this DVD in a safe place.
Record network information
It is critical to have the correct networking information
available before proceeding with the system
installation and configuration. It may be necessary to
pre-stage DNS information. Contact your system
administrator to clarify network configuration
requirements.
IMPORTANT:
system nodes to the Active Directory domain,
ensure that there is network connectivity between
each node and the domain controller.
The StoreEasy 3830 requires a minimum of 2 IP
addresses. These addresses may be statically assigned
or assigned by a DHCP server or both. If you are using
static addressing or a DHCP server that does not
automatically update DNS, ensure that both forward
and reverse DNS information (A and PTR records) is
pre-staged in the DNS server.
Use Table 1 (page 1)
information before proceeding with system setup.
Table 1 Network information
Network device
System
iLO
Restrictive Active Directory environments
If the StoreEasy system is placed in a restrictive Active
Directory environment, it may require pre-staging
Active Directory objects or certain administrative
Page 1
The HP System Recovery DVD
Before joining the StoreEasy
to document your network
Fully qualified DNS
name (FQDN) IP address