Configuration Procedures - Linux Environments; Prerequisites - HP AD510A - StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 cs 2U Fibre Channel SAN Attach Controller Shelf Hard Drive Installation Manual

Configuration Procedures -
Linux Environments
Deploying the MSA in a Linux environment involves:
1. Completing all Prerequisites, page 73
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Each of these procedures is discussed in the following paragraphs.
Note:
chapter 1 of this guide. Specific dependencies exist, and if you deviate from this
sequence, you may have to uninstall and then reinstall your device.

Prerequisites

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HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide
Installing MSA-specific components on the
Updating MSA controller firmware (if
Configuring the storage, page 79
HP recommends installing your MSA in the sequence of steps listed here and in
Install and connect all equipment correctly, as detailed
Procedures - All Deployments" on page 15.
Verify that the operating system version installed on the server is supported
for use with the MSA. For a current listing of supported operating system
versions, see the QuickSpecs, available on the MSA1500 website:
http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
If using the ACU, install Netscape Navigator version 6.2 or later or
Mozilla,version 1.0.2 or later with Personal Security Manager.
Obtain documentation for the storage configuration tool you plan to use.
Documentation for the ACU and the CLI is available on the
Documentation CD and the Technical documents page of the
MSA1500 website: http://www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs.
servers, page 74
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