Installation procedures
Perform these actions to install and configure the disk array:
1. Install and configure the disk array
• Setting the host mode and host group mode
• Setting th e
System Option Mode
• Configuring the Fibre Channel ports
2. Install and configure the host
• Loading the OS and software
• Installi
ng and configuring the H BAs
• Fabric zoning and LUN security
3. Connect the disk array
• Defining
the paths
• Verifying the host recognizes array devices
4. Configure disk devices
• Writing signatures
• Creati
ng and formatting disk partitions
• Verifying file system operations
Install and configure the disk array
The HP ser vice representative performs these tasks:
• Assembling hardware and installing software
• Loading the microcode updates
• Installing and formatting devices
After these tasks are finished, use Command View (XP arrays only), Remote Web Console, Command
View XP Advanced E dition, or LUN Configuration and Security Manager to complete the remaining
tasks listed below. If you do not have these programs, your HP service representative can perform
these tasks for you.
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Installation