HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide (355901-004, October 2006)

Installation Procedures - All Deployments
18 HP StorageWorks 1500 Modular Smart Array Installation Guide
Table 1: Basic MSA firmware and configuration options
Firmware type
Number of
controllers
Configuration status
Supported
Operating Systems
active/passive
version
Single controller Standard shipping
configuration
Windows
HP-UX
Linux
NetWare
SCO
VM
ware
Dual controller Added hardware
(controller and I/O module)
Windows
Linux
NetWare
VM
ware
active/active
version
Single controller Not supported Not supported
Dual controller Added hardware
(controller and I/O module)
and upgraded firmware
Windows
HP-UX
Linux
NetWare
OpenVMS
Tru64 UNIX
SCO
VM
ware
Important: Supported operating system and network configuration restrictions exist. For more
information, see the compatibility guide on the MSA1500 website:
www.hp.com/go/msa1500cs .