Topics Discussed In This Guide; Devices Referred To In This Guide; Documents Referred To In This Guide - HP 634041-006 Deployment Manual

Topics discussed in this guide

General descriptions and primary features of devices in a BladeSystem solution with external
SAS storage enclosures
Links to essential installation, setup, and user instructions for each device
Information about high availability and performance
Information about different zoning techniques and scenarios
Summary of the fundamental steps required to successfully deploy a BladeSystem solution with
external SAS storage enclosures
Configuration and cabling examples
Worksheets for recording system information
NOTE: Detailed physical installation and setup instructions are not provided in this document.
For detailed hardware and software installation and configuration instructions, see user documents
for individual devices. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines and examples.

Devices referred to in this guide

The following hardware components may be included in a BladeSystem solution with external SAS
storage enclosures:
HP BladeSystem c-Class c3000 and c7000 Enclosures
HP BladeSystem c-Class ProLiant Server Blades
HP Smart Array P71 1m, P712m, P721m, and P731m controllers
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switches
HP P2000 G3 SAS MSA Controller Enclosures
HP P2000 Drive Enclosures
HP MSA 2040 SAS Controller Enclosures
HP MSA 2040 Drive Enclosures
HP 600 Modular Disk Systems
HP D6000 Disk Enclosures
HP D2600/D2700 Disk Enclosures
HP MSL Tape Libraries and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader

Documents referred to in this guide

BladeSystem enclosures and devices:
HP BladeSystem c-Class Solution Overview Setup Poster
HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Quick Setup Instructions
HP BladeSystem c3000/c7000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
HP ProLiant Server Blade Installation Instructions
HP ProLiant Server Blade User Guide
HP Smart Array Controllers for HP ProLiant Servers User Guide
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch Installation Instructions
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