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Example MSA 2040 connections
The following image illustrates connecting an MSA 2040 FC to two switches, and the two switches
connecting to two servers. Eight Fibre Channel cables are required.
For more cabling examples, including connecting directly to a server, see the HP MSA 2040
Cabling Configuration Guide.
Step 4. Connect the MSA 2040 to a remote management host (optional)
A remote management host directly manages systems out-of-band over an Ethernet network.
If a remote management host is included in your environment, connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable
from the network management port on each MSA 2040 controller to a switch that your management
host can access (preferably on the same subnet).
Step 5. Connect two MSA 2040 systems to replicate volumes (optional)
HP MSA Remote Snap Software is an optional licensed disaster-recovery utility that performs
asynchronous (batch) replication of block-level data from a volume on a primary MSA 2040 to a
secondary volume on the same system or on a separate, independent MSA 2040. These two MSA
2040 systems connect through switches and are on the same fabric or network.
For more information about Remote Snap Software, including cabling requirements and user
information, see the HP MSA 2040 User Guide, HP MSA 2040 SMU Reference Guide, and Remote
Snap online help.
Step 6. Connect power cords and power on devices
IMPORTANT:
The power cord must be approved for use in your country. The power cord must be rated for
the product and for the voltage and current marked on the electrical ratings label of the product.
Important safety information about power cords is available in the Safety and Disposal Guide,
found on the Software Support/Documentation DVD shipped with the MSA 2040.
Apply power to the devices in the following order:
1. Connect power cords from the rack to separate external power sources.
2. Power on the SAN/LAN switches (if necessary).
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