3 installation procedures, Getting started, Planning the configuration – HP 6Gb SAS Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User Manual
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3 Installation procedures
HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch installation procedures include the following steps:
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“Planning the configuration” (page 9)
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“Selecting the interconnect bay” (page 10)
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“Installing the switch” (page 11)
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“Accessing the switch” (page 13)
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“Updating switch firmware” (page 13)
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“Connecting cables to the switch” (page 15)
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“Configuring the switch” (page 17)
Getting started
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Familiarize yourself with information available on the HP BladeSystem website
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Navigate through the website to learn more about BladeSystem c-Class enclosures, the SAS
BL Switch, controller cards, servers, and other BladeSystem components. Product pages,
overviews, QuickSpecs, and user documents for all BladeSystem products are accessible from
this website.
For example:
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On the right side of the HP BladeSystem website, under Get started, click Go straight to
products to access the HP BladeSystem c-Class portfolio page, with links to the product
web pages for BladeSystem hardware components, software, and services.
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In the left pane of the HP BladeSystem website, click Technical Resources to access the
HP BladeSystem Technical Resources page. Tabs across the top of this page provide
access points for planning, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting information. User
documents for all BladeSystem components are located on the Installing tab.
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Obtain the following documents; they are needed when planning, installing, and configuring
the switch:
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HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External
SAS Storage Enclosures
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HP 6G Virtual SAS Manager User Guide
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HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch User Guide
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HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch QuickSpecs
In addition to being available on the BladeSystem Technical Resources page, these documents
are also available on 6Gb SAS BL Switch page of the HP Support Center website
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Planning the configuration
For both single- and dual-domain deployments, a variety of cabling and configuration strategies
are available. Consider the server blades, switches, external storage enclosures, and external
backup devices in your deployment. Develop plans for cabling the external devices and choose
the appropriate zoning method (switch port or drive bay) to control access to the storage.
Getting started
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